Could I Do It Without an FX Loop???

@syscokid had a suggestion about going with a 100 watt Marshall Master Volume Scratch Build. His knowledge of these amps is impressive.

I think going backwards to a hand-wired platform with less stuff to go wrong is a good way to approach this.

I'm gonna modify my pedal board to run only front of amp and will likely use the TS-9 as a solo boost, reducing the footprint on my board significantly.

I'll be dropping down from 11 FX to just Tuner, Wah, TS-9, EQ, Comp, and Noise Gate.

I might add a second "flat" EQ as an added volume boost, if needed, since it is buffered (GE-7) and it can be left off if not needed.

I still have a new Weber Mass Lite 100 Attenuator if needed.
 
Robert Herndon said:
@syscokid had a suggestion about going with a 100 watt Marshall Master Volume Scratch Build. His knowledge of these amps is impressive.

I think going backwards to a hand-wired platform with less stuff to go wrong is a good way to approach this.

I'm gonna modify my pedal board to run only front of amp and will likely use the TS-9 as a solo boost, reducing the footprint on my board significantly.

I'll be dropping down from 11 FX to just Tuner, Wah, TS-9, EQ, Comp, and Noise Gate.

I might add a second "flat" EQ as an added volume boost, if needed, since it is buffered (GE-7) and it can be left off if not needed.

I still have a new Weber Mass Lite 100 Attenuator if needed.
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If you are really set on getting a 100 watter, I would be in agreement with @syscokid in recommending a master volume amp. Don't get me wrong, I like a 4 hole 100 watt Marshall type amp just as much as everyone does, it's just that when pushed to overdrive/saturation, they are STUPENDOUSLY, AWESOMELY FRIKKIN LOUD. Even a 100 watt (2203) master volume type amp turned to its sweet spot is DAMN LOUD & will likely often require that at least a few db be knocked off with an attenuator.
My personal recommendation would be for a 1987 scratch build. Being a 50 watter, they are just more "useable" (or manageable) in overdrive than their 100 watt counterparts, & being a 4 holer, they are quite versatile, IF you know how to use the inputs. This guy's got the basic idea
Of course, using the guitars volume & tone controls brings more versatility.
It's a pity that we are so far apart @Robert Herndon, & that international shipping is (1) expensive & (2) so damn unreliable of late, as I have everything on hand needed to build a very high quality 1987 clone. Sorry to tease. Cheers
Edit;
A Metroamp Zero Loss FX loop can easily be fitted to any of the above mentioned amp types, are totally transparent & reasonably priced. Cheers
 
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