Bassman Amp Kit Or Other?

[TV Lenny]

I picked up a Weber 2x12 aged tweed cab which goes with a 5F6 chassis. Anyone recommend a good amp kit which I should consider building? I am open to just about any suggestions...doesn't have to be a Bassman. In fact, I would like something with possibly some verb.

Main requirements would be: great clean tone, nice breakup, well suited for rock and blues stuff. This amp will be played at home and studio. Simple tone stack is fine.

The speakers I have installed in the cab right now are Weber Blue Dogs. Wired for 16 ohm.

Thanks,
Tom

[lacquer_monkey]

Watts Tube Audio at www.turretboards.com has various types of kits. I've never gotten any kits from him but I have used his generic turret boards on a lot of my projects and they are good quality. Maybe you can find something that would fit your needs there. He's reliable and has been in business for a number of years.

[acjetnut]

Based on your requirements, I would go for a 5E3 (Fender tweed deluxe) circuit amp before building a bassman. VERY nice clean tone, and great 6V6 breakup. From what I understand, it's a pretty simple circuit to build.

[JWL]

http://www.ceriatone.com/

[TV Lenny]

Thanks for the input guys! I'm in no rush so I will thoroughly research this. Kind of a Winter project. Anyone build a Weber kit? How are the Ceriatone amp kits? Are they quality parts?

Thanks,
Tom

[TV Lenny]

BTW - I really like the idea of building a 5E3 type amp. That is what I'm leaning towards at this point.

Tom

[iamthecosmos]

If you've got an Epi Valve Junior lying around then have a look at this 5E3 conversion kit. Just waiting for spare cash to start mine:

http://www.ppwatt.com/node/16455

[Scodiddly]

If you're not trying to play loud enough for a live gig, go as small as possible. Fender Champ circuit, even. 5 watts is pretty damn loud.