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Title: Matchless Spitfire clone build - not pedal... :)
Post by: pedalhealer on July 30, 2013, 07:45:54 PM
Hi again!

I built this amp half year ago. Quality parts, transformers and desing. 15W, all tube, simply like a cave-drawing... :D

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YbS6jLaV9h8/UcgdSHMSSqI/AAAAAAAAAHw/f4q6RmOV4G0/s800/Hurricane04_resize.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4YNBLt4-ZK8/UcgdSbPmM8I/AAAAAAAAAH0/0y0QNkdHaBU/s800/Hurricane05_resize.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5EwmPG5dYt4/UcgdRoSYCxI/AAAAAAAAAHg/rWXO_uiBsDg/s683/Hurricane01_resize.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yvHLSt_Plc0/UcgdRvSN6PI/AAAAAAAAAHo/SB0NiJh0mnU/s629/Hurricane02_resize.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-j6LONBU196c/UcgdR0Co-jI/AAAAAAAAAHs/pFnBTBvWM74/s800/Hurricane03_resize.jpg)

Title: Re: Matchless Spitfire clone build - not pedal... :)
Post by: jubal81 on July 30, 2013, 07:48:25 PM
Beautiful. Just really spectacular. Big Congrats
Title: Re: Matchless Spitfire clone build - not pedal... :)
Post by: steveperiod on July 30, 2013, 07:53:54 PM
great, great build. love those tidy guts and the white chassis.
Title: Re: Matchless Spitfire clone build - not pedal... :)
Post by: billstein on July 30, 2013, 07:59:32 PM
Could I be more envious!
Title: Re: Matchless Spitfire clone build - not pedal... :)
Post by: DutchMF on July 30, 2013, 08:20:42 PM
Sweet! Now we need some audio samples.... ;)

Paul
Title: Re: Matchless Spitfire clone build - not pedal... :)
Post by: pedalhealer on July 30, 2013, 08:23:15 PM
Quote from: DutchMF on July 30, 2013, 08:20:42 PM
Sweet! Now we need some audio samples.... ;)

Paul

I recorded a few sound samples, but I can't copy from the camera to the PC... arghhh... :-[
Title: Re: Matchless Spitfire clone build - not pedal... :)
Post by: midwayfair on July 30, 2013, 08:26:21 PM
Wow, great amp build. That chassis is perfect.

Quote from: eldzsi on July 30, 2013, 08:23:15 PM
Quote from: DutchMF on July 30, 2013, 08:20:42 PM
Sweet! Now we need some audio samples.... ;)

Paul

I recorded a few sound samples, but I can't copy from the camera to the PC... arghhh... :-[

You can upload to YouTube, then use a YouTube-to-MP3 converter (those exist!).
Title: Re: Matchless Spitfire clone build - not pedal... :)
Post by: DutchMF on July 30, 2013, 08:29:23 PM
Quote from: eldzsi on July 30, 2013, 08:23:15 PM
Quote from: DutchMF on July 30, 2013, 08:20:42 PM
Sweet! Now we need some audio samples.... ;)

Paul

I recorded a few sound samples, but I can't copy from the camera to the PC... arghhh... :-[

No worries, dude, I was only pulling your leg! If that thing only sounds half as good as it looks, you've got a killer amp there! And yes, I will take your word for it!
Title: Re: Matchless Spitfire clone build - not pedal... :)
Post by: hammerheadmusicman on July 30, 2013, 09:06:36 PM
Is that a kit from ceriatone? I was looking at this a while back, and bought the turret board as the shipping was so expensive for the rest, and source the rest myself in the UK. How does it sound? I have been having second thoughts about the build, as I have a Dr Z Maz 18, and have been thinking it may be too similar, and I might build something a little different instead, perhaps a Dumble clone.

Perhaps I could pick your brains about this, shoot me a PM if you don't mind, as your build is IMMACULATE!

Good work!

George


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Title: Re: Matchless Spitfire clone build - not pedal... :)
Post by: slimtriggers on July 30, 2013, 10:22:19 PM
It's too bad the wiring is hidden inside.  Beautiful work!
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Post by: jkokura on July 31, 2013, 12:44:11 AM
That's dead sexy.

Jacob
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Post by: lincolnic on July 31, 2013, 03:00:52 AM
Damn, you could pack a lunch in there. Nicely done!
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Post by: alanp on July 31, 2013, 03:56:07 AM
Niiiiice. What kind of sound do the Matchless amps do? Are the Merc Mag xfrmrs worth it?
Title: Re: Matchless Spitfire clone build - not pedal... :)
Post by: pedalhealer on July 31, 2013, 06:32:39 AM
Thanks guys!

#hammerheadmusicr: The board is not ceriatone kit, I made it with my hand. Sound of the amp is like Vox AC30 with a little Marshall Plexi tone. My first impression was that high is too much, but when I used this in band I was pleasantly surprised. If turn up the volume and master pots around "3 o'clock" the tone will crunchier.
(I don't know what mean PM...sorry for my poor english)

#alanp: "Are the Merc Mag xfrmrs worth it?" I thing yes. I thought if I build an amp it's be the best with the best parts.
Title: Re: Matchless Spitfire clone build - not pedal... :)
Post by: hammerheadmusicman on July 31, 2013, 06:49:45 AM
PM stands for private message.


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Title: Re: Matchless Spitfire clone build - not pedal... :)
Post by: Cortexturizer on July 31, 2013, 09:52:32 AM
Vox with a little bit of Plexi thrown in there? MY GOD.
That sounds perfect. And looks like it too.
Congrats man, fantastic build