09/06/2025
Built my first valve amplifier based off the Fender Champ Tweed 5F1 circuit. Was a fabulous learning experience and helped hone my soldering skills as well as appreciation for electrical safety given the capacitors store several hundred volts when full charged! A good snuffer stick, multimeter and constant diligence kept me safe throughout the process.
Most tricky part was working through the tube sockets, any messy or dry solder joints will set you back many hours.
Now I have a great little practice amp for the studio and it will come in handy testing all of the guitar work on hand!