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eSGEe said:
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These 1-Watt Tube Amplifiers Will Make You Practise More

For smaller venues, a powerful tube amplifier may not be the choice of preference. You could always use guitar amp emulation, but many guitar players still feel like they're missing the experience of a real tube amplifier. That's where 1-watt amplifiers come in, because they can deliver all the...
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They had a Marshall DLS1 a few years back (that i think is still available)that actually roared for its size. Obviously wasnt going to drive any stacks but in a single speaker cab or 2 speaker cab? You could you get some punch
 
Clockworkmike said:
They had a Marshall DLS1 a few years back (that i think is still available)that actually roared for its size. Obviously wasnt going to drive any stacks but in a single speaker cab or 2 speaker cab? You could you get some punch
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I believe they mention the DSL 1 in the article.-- IF I didnt have the Blackstar Id have the Marshall.;...........or perhaps..........
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another ton of 1 watt fun they dont mention
 
I have a Peavey 6505 mini. So 20 watts to 5 to 1. Versatile! Nice feature set and can gig with it.

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You guys have inspired me to get back to my 1 watt build. At the moment its a bunch of parts that's been sitting for many, many months. Based loosely on the Robrobinette JCM800 micro, it'll most probably end up along the lines of a JCM800 micro meets Laney AOR. About the only thing needed are front & rear faceplates, so really, I can have at it & fit them later. Cheers
 
I find them interesting until I get one and then lose all my enthusiasm. I just don't care for the 1 watt sound...
 
A couple years ago I really wanted to build the Mojotone Studio One 1-watt amp kit. What kept me from pulling the trigger was that the kit still had a large footprint. The small box head is 20" wide. If it would have been about 16" to 17" wide, I probably would have bought it. I was figuring that a 1-watt amp should look on the very small side. I still might do it though, cuz Lord knows that I need more amps... :facepalm:

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Mojotone Studio One 1 Watt, 2 Channel Guitar Tube Amp Kit

Amp Kit Difficulty LevelEasy HardIf this kit shows as out of stock please check here for more information.Please read our article 'Mojotone Amp Kit Building Primer' along with our amp kit disclaimer located in the Specs tab before buying this kit. Tired of playing through those kiddie practice...
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*sigh*
The Robrob JCM800 micro 1w build I started in April still sits frozen in time on my garage bench.
Now that this latest driveway project and FLA trip is behind me, I figure to get back to it.
 
syscokid said:
A couple years ago I really wanted to build the Mojotone Studio One 1-watt amp kit. What kept me from pulling the trigger was that the kit still had a large footprint. The small box head is 20" wide. If it would have been about 16" to 17" wide, I probably would have bought it. I was figuring that a 1-watt amp should look on the very small side. I still might do it though, cuz Lord knows that I need more amps... :facepalm:

www.mojotone.com

Mojotone Studio One 1 Watt, 2 Channel Guitar Tube Amp Kit

Amp Kit Difficulty LevelEasy HardIf this kit shows as out of stock please check here for more information.Please read our article 'Mojotone Amp Kit Building Primer' along with our amp kit disclaimer located in the Specs tab before buying this kit. Tired of playing through those kiddie practice...
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I've looked at these before, well designed & sound great. They'd be a very good first project for those who are yet uninitiated into the art of amp building. I expect most everyone could follow that layout & complete a build.
They can utilise 3 different twin triode tubes too (12DW7, 12AT7 & 12AU7) for 3 different levels of output power (not that it'd make a great deal of difference in actual "db"), though each type might sound a bit different.

I know what you mean about the large footprint. I'm using an 18 watt Marshall type chassis for mine. I could get the circuit into a smaller chassis but still need sufficient front panel area for all the control pots. The chassis is a bit over 18" wide, so the headcab will be at least 20". Of course, with a resistor change or two mine can use an ECC99 twin triode as the output tube, which will up the output to about 10 watts making for a versatile little amp. Best have at it. Cheers
 
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