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  1. March 12th, 2010, 09:35 PM #1
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    I got started on my GDS 18 watt single channel amph. I recently had a chance to hear fellow Fret.Netter guitardan777's 18 watt single channel and I knew I had to get one. I had built an 18 watt GDS tremolo head a couple years ago and ended up selling it. I have missed it ever since, here are some pics.



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  2. March 12th, 2010, 10:05 PM #2
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    Looks like a heck of a project..

    Any time lines in mind?

    Ever do one like it?
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  3. March 13th, 2010, 10:51 AM #3
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    Very cool. Graydon makes good stuff. In fact he was one of the first to rediscover the 18W amps and was offering kits back before they became common place.
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  4. March 13th, 2010, 03:02 PM #4
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    333max,
    I have a good start I will probably back off a little now and pick at it. I am in no hurry and I want to get more done on my Tele project. If I get too much going I start loosing time to play and that is priority.
    I have built many amphs over the years, mostly audio stuff but this is my second 18 watt and both were GDS, I especially like their transformers.

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    Yeah Graydon sure knows the 18 watt. I am fortunate to have met him, he only lives about 40 miles from here. If you have any questions about the build he is more than happy to help.
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  5. March 13th, 2010, 05:32 PM #5
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    Graydon has always been more than gracious about sharing his knowledge as well in the true guild craftsman tradition.
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    2400 posts wow!
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  7. April 1st, 2010, 08:16 PM #7
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    Huh. I thought I heard that DVM had an 18 watt project going. Guess I was mistaken.
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  8. April 2nd, 2010, 11:45 AM #8
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    It is great to jam on your new amph but it is also great fun building it. Just knowing it is (In-House) and ready to start is a good feeling.
    Time will free up Vood and it will be great fun stripin wire, solderin and boltin parts on.

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    I'd have a difficult time not calling a home assembled 18 watt amp,
    the "Barely Legal" model!
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  10. May 6th, 2010, 10:54 AM #10
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    I ended up using a pattern that is at the top of this pic. I have the aluminum panel in the mill and got started on the cutouts. The round holes in the center are starter holes to get the end-mill into so I can cut the shapes in the picture.

    I haven't decided on what type of screen to put behind the cutouts but what ever it is it will be gold in color to go with the gold plexi panel on the amph.




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  11. May 12th, 2010, 03:39 PM #11
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    Very cool, where did the 18 watt kits come from , I want
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  12. May 12th, 2010, 04:03 PM #12
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    Thanks Tonz. This kit is from GDS. If you have an interest in an 18 watt, probably the best place to learn more about them is at 18watt.com. There are lots of demos on most of the brands on utub too.
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  13. May 12th, 2010, 10:52 AM #13
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    That's ultra sweet my friend.....
    Nice work !!
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    Thank you friend.
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    wowza !!!!

    What color are ya going on the panel screws black?????
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    Thanks mud. Not sure. I thought stainless to kind of hide them. I have three bronze colored screws that might look pretty good and kind of tie in with the wood color. One other thing I forgot was a handle. I noticed this when I tried to pick it up.....
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  17. May 12th, 2010, 05:10 PM #17
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    Nice work, M! That is a very sharp-looking amp.
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    Thanks gh!
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    When you say working on new Strat do you mean working and saving for one or working on building a new Strat? If you are working on one, I would like to hear more about it Tonz. I get to go back and work on my Tele project now. Yea ha!
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