Hello from Greenville SC

[GvilleDave]

Thanks in advance to all of you who will be (and have already through older posts) answering questions etc... as I start on my first amp build.  I have a background in construction and am a woodworker by hobby so the cabinet parts will be the easy part for me.  I have been interested in building an amp for a couple years and just recently started taking steps to make it a reality.  Step one - educate myself online and through books on basic electronics and amplification.  Step 2 practice building simple PCB circuits and test circuits to work on my soldering and basic technique.  Lastly I started thinking about the build itself and have decided on a Marshall style 18 watt w/ tremolo.  I have found through research online a schematic, layout and parts listing that all match, and have ordered all the components to go ahead and build the circuit board.  Mine will be a separate head & speaker cabinet.  So far it seems there is lots of online documentation on this type build but knowing that this is my first build I am sure I will hit many a roadblock between here and the finish line...  My plan is to go slow, take my time and enjoy the learning process.  Dave

[tubenit]

Welcome to the forum!  And I hope you'll enjoy your amp building hobby.

OldHouseScott is in Clover, SC.

I'm in Charlotte, NC.

with respect, Tubenit

[stingray_65]

You found the right forum!

The guys here can work through just about any stumbling blocks you might come across.

Ray

[GvilleDave]

Thanks for the welcome.  Its nice to know I have experienced amp builders in the area to learn from.  I am excited to get started but not planning to get in a rush...