First time builder here...

[Markkr]

What a cool build, I definately see myself buying other Bottlehead amps/pre-amps in the future.

Both amps were built side-by-side, both tested perfectly and worked without issue.

Next up, install Speedball into both amps. (Incidentally, I bought two amps so I could have one at home and one at work)

 

[kgoss]

Nice work!  Enjoy your new treasures.

 

[Paul Birkeland]

Can you post a link to the Alps board you used?  It's nice to see one that isn't all that wide.

 

[Markkr]

Can you post a link to the Alps board you used?  It's nice to see one that isn't all that wide.

Certainly, I bought from here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/PCB-for-ALPS-RK27112-Blue-velvet-v-2/131385931887

 

[Colonl_Charisma]

Very beautiful build!

What materials did you use to stain the wood case?

 

[Markkr]

Very beautiful build!

What materials did you use to stain the wood case?

I’m not overly satisfied with my wood finishing. I used Minwax (oil based) Dark Walnut, and Minwax satin spray polyurethane.  I tried to protect the edges of the box with blue painters tape during the build, but if you look close the poly peeled up with the tape so I need to sand and re-coat those areas. Also I’m not in love with the dark walnut color.

 

[bucketofguts]

If you can't find anything to do put the stock pot in one and tell us what you think. Pretty work!

 

[Cary]

One of the best builds that I have ever seen!!!

 

[Markkr]

Thanks for the kind words.

I installed the speedball kit in one of them yesterday, WOWOWOW! I cannot express how satisfied I am with this product!!

 

[bucketofguts]

What do you really think!

 

[mrclassicman]

Awesome! When you do as beautiful a job as you did , a glass base would be in order! You will have no problems building any Bottle Head kits in the future!

Terry