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Ive just checked the link you posted for Vyse Amps and see that their photos are all hard wired components not pcbs so I think this points me in the direction I need to go. Thanks very much.

@tv1010101 The circuit diagram for the connections isn’t that hard but my friend suggested putting the resistors/capacitors into a printed circuit board which can be tricky to design and make. Another friend who is qualified in electronics says this is…   Read more»

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Think I would like an amp building course do you know if any one has contact details for Barry Vyse. 

@tv1010101 My friend bought all the individual components for the amp and designed the circuit himself. The base is flat aluminium folded on a machine. He does have a degree in instrumentation so it probably wasn’t too hard for him…   Read more»

Love all the drummer jokes. I used to have a boss at work whose favourite story was to boast about the time he sat in with John Mayalls Blues Breakers at a gig in Carlisle as the regular drummer took…   Read more»

Don’t like to be a wet blanket but it would have to be careful how closely people’s locations were identified. The web is full of scammers trying to find out who you are and where you live. Only two pieces…   Read more»

@tv1010101 Looks like a challenging project even with a kit which should have all the parts. Anything connected to the mains 240v has the potential for disaster. Valves work at about 400v usually I think, not sure if it’s AC…   Read more»

@tv1010101 Thanks for starting attached 2 pics of my part made amp which a friend did for me a few years ago. Looking for someone with valve experience to assist with finishing. Ive only studied digital electronics at basic level….   Read more»

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Thanks it’s always good to get an opinion from someone who has been there. I’m planning a bike trip along that way in the next few days before the winter sets in.