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waiting for it to dry takes longer than actually applying the material. it sucks because it takes a bunch of space and you've gotta have like a good 2 hours to get anything done, but it's worth it in the end. that H2O has worked to apply a lot of different materials, it works really well with suede...

Here's a dumble "gig head" that i did yesterday. the owner has the real deal ODS. he lives in the next town over. i couldn't believe it.

a paint brush.

i'd like to get a sprayer some time. i use my hands and never have bubbles!

Do you let the H20 flash off dry before you apply the tolex? Do you apply it to both the cab and tolex? I'm looking for the right glue to use. I know the solvent based contact cement will work, but I would rather avoid the fumes. Yeah I've tried other cement. This one is the best. There are no fume...

waiting for it to dry takes longer than actually applying the material. it sucks because it takes a bunch of space and you've gotta have like a good 2 hours to get anything done, but it's worth it in the end. that H2O has worked to apply a lot of different materials, it works really well with suede ...

Well I ordered the book, so thats a check. Should I work on finding a 53E build? Should i get a no-cab kit for $400 or try to source some parts? I can get a champ kit for $275.

MCK wrote:Dave Hunters book is quite good. He takes you through a few schematics and then gets you to build an amp...

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Thanks! And it's only $16!! Really appreciate the suggestion, just ordered the book.

Unfortunately, I've never seen a good "how to" book. But there are lots of books that you should have in your library. Inside Tube Amps by Dan Torres This book is a great introduction. It teaches some very useful basics. it has a few errors, and is a poor example of book publishing, but still a dec...

Thanks guys. Where would be a good place to start these builds, giving the most amount of learning experience per dollar? I don't want to do a paint by numbers, I'm not gonna learn much from that. Is there a book for a build? Or is there a good design? Should I try the AX84 site? What is that all ab...

Oh, and Wilsonart H20 (water based) contact cement is the best glue I have found. You can buy it at home depot (underneath the laminates). It's used for kitchen counters so it is heat and water resistant. I have been using it for years and have never once had an issue with it sticking. Sometimes I'l...

I can cover any cabinets you want to send to Boston. Otherwise, I can sell you tolex as well, but my prices will be very similar to Mojo, unless you want a lot, then I can cut it down pretty cheap.

I will exchange tolex tips for amp build tips as well!!!

Hey everyone. Found your forum yesterday. Great stuff!! I'm interested in getting started with amp builds, and was thinking about making my own wreck. As I have read in pretty much every thread, it's probably not a good first build. I do have a lot of experience with electronics and amps (I have a t...