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Post by normg on Dec 1, 2010 6:23:14 GMT
Hi guys, anyone had any experience with Weber Amps or Mojo Amps both located in USA. I am looking for a small class A amp Fender Champ type and doing a internet search these guys came up. The amps are sold in kit form but the Weber amps can be assembled before dispatch for a price. If anyone has had dealings with or have this type of amp could you please post anything relevant regarding sound quality and service.
cheers norm
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Post by didier on Dec 1, 2010 9:19:40 GMT
The most simple solution would be to get a Fender Champion 600 amp...
Didier
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Post by Charlie Hall on Dec 1, 2010 9:57:07 GMT
Hi norm,
Weber's pots are a bit delicate. They don't seem to respond well if soldered too many times and I have had them fail because of it. I am not convinced that their transformers are the best, I think they are made in China. I have one in a hand made amp that I bought and the response is only good up to about 6KHz. However, that is possible better than one that has a rising response with unpredictable stability.
Weber could be fine for just buying the parts you want and buying other parts from elsewhere, like Mouser, Mercury, Heyboer, Hammond etc.
I don't know much about Mojo. I don't remember hearing anything bad about them.
Regards,
Charlie
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Post by rogercook on Dec 1, 2010 10:22:25 GMT
Worth having a look at www.ampmaker.com. I like the look of the new Double Six. I haven't built any of the kits but I've used Ampmaker transformers in a 30w 4xEL84 build and they are fine Roger |
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Post by nighthawk on Dec 1, 2010 12:12:49 GMT
Hi Norm,
I quite fancy building a valve amp and have been having a look around the Internet. As Roger suggested the Amp Maker kits do look good and I can only find good things to be said about them. I would really like to have a go at the double 6 but being retired it's difficult to justify the expence. Still Christmas is coming up and her indoors may just weaken enough to say yes.
I'd be interested to know what you decide in the end.
Regards
Les
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Post by twang46 on Dec 1, 2010 16:38:59 GMT
I've been looking at the Ampmaker "double 6" as well. looks very tempting ;D
Haven't bought any amp stuff for a while now...........
Cheers
Dick
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Post by normg on Dec 1, 2010 17:33:40 GMT
Thanks guys for your response. I did fancy having a go at building an amp up from a kit but maybe it might be better if i looked at the fender 600 as sugested. The fender champ reissue is far too expensive but would have been ideal for my purpose.
Living here in NZ the options are a bit limited when you pay freight costs etc for overseas gear such as the kits, as it adds quite a bit to the overall cost. It saying that there are plenty of small amps available from all the big names. No rush so i'll keep looking.
cheers norm
PS Everyone have a great Xmas and hope you all get plenty of goodies in your santa bags.
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Post by didier on Dec 1, 2010 18:20:27 GMT
there are plenty of small amps available from all the big names. No rush so i'll keep looking. If you are looking for a really cheap 5W valve amp, here is the answer : www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ga5.htmAlthough shipping cost for NZ might be dissuasive... I have a friend who has one, and brought it once at a Shadow's meeting. It wasn't loud enough to play in a band with a real drummer, but the owner said it was fine for home use. Another friend has the bigger 15W model, and it is quite good, and loud enough for club gigging : www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ga15.htmOf course, these models, as most of the cheap ones are "made in China". Didier |
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Post by twang46 on Dec 1, 2010 19:51:08 GMT
" Thanks guys for your response. I did fancy having a go at building an amp up from a kit but maybe it might be better if i looked at the fender 600 as sugested". With the Fender 600 as well as the Harley B & Epiphone equivalents there are "tune up" kits readily available from the well known auction site sellers (around 30GBP) that are cheap to ship (small size, light weight) that together with a replacement speaker turn these amps into really nice units. Downside is that the price can then creep up to such an extent that it becomes cost effective to buy a better/larger model (or even a kit!) The total cost of a kit including cab & speaker can easily hit 300GBP (unless you can make your own cabinet of course) but the end result is much more satisfying  Sadly good sound does not come cheap  Cheers Dick |
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Post by andystrat on Dec 1, 2010 19:59:34 GMT
I would look for a used Peavey Classic 30w Class A Amp...On the well known auction site I have seen them for around the £350 to £450 mark, not cheap but the best amp I have heard a Q2 through in years.
Hope this helps a little.
Andy
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Post by normg on Dec 2, 2010 3:52:30 GMT
Thanks guys, I'll take what you say on board and do a bit more research. By the way has anyone tried one of these new Fender Champ reissue amps. They're not due in NZ 'til next year but i think the price will be way out of my league.
cheers norm
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Post by twang46 on Dec 2, 2010 11:10:04 GMT
The fender "Super Champ XD" is a great little amp that can give a decent Shads tone as well, should be available to try in NZ Cheers Dick. |
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Post by ethical on Dec 13, 2010 15:57:00 GMT
I would look for a used Peavey Classic 30w Class A Amp...On the well known auction site I have seen them for around the £350 to £450 mark, not cheap but the best amp I have heard a Q2 through in years. Hope this helps a little. Andy Whilst I wouldn't hesitate in recommending the Peavey Classic 30 (As I own one) it isn't a Class A amp but rather Class AB. Ethical |
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