Bluesmaster Style 100w HRM Build

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GAStan
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Bluesmaster Style 100w HRM Build

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According to the Mrs. I've got too many amps already, so why not build another? By my thinking I do have ODS's based on #s 102, 124 & 183 along with a SSS #4 but I don't have a Bluesmaster...

This will be based on the schematic drawn by @mdroberts1234 and the layout provided by Tony Albany here. Big THANK YOU to both as well as everyone else that contributed.

So far I've only gathered a few parts, but I just received a chassis from Taylor at AN so I consider myself committed. Just don't tell my Mrs. :wink:

I started an Excel BOM based on the schematic mentioned above. Mdroberts1234 did, IMHO, an excellent job by numbering each resistor and capacitor making this a much more logical and easier task.

I have two different power transformers to choose from, a newish Heyboer from APD and a NOS16911 by Magnetic Components. My plan is to power both up and check voltages then choose the one I like best.

Still undecided for an OT. APD has one I'm considering, called their Project OT with a broader frequency capability that a standard Fender OT with 2k2 primary or I'm also considering having one wound by Edcor that also offers a wider frequency range with 2k2 or 2k5 primary. I built the 183 with Edcor Iron and it sounds very good, my son has pretty much claimed it as his own.

This will likely be a lengthy build. Actually more like lengthy time gathering parts then not too lengthy assembly.
Glenn

I solder better than I play.
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