New Build - Mini-Marshall AFD / Hot Rod SE

[mhartman]

Just finished wiring this one up after far too many delays. This is my take on bedroom player's hot-rodded Marshall. It is a Parallel SE power section with power scaling put together with a extra-gain stage Marshall-style preamp. Kind of a cross between a mini-plex (borrowed a lot from this design in the power section setup) and an SIR 36 AFD, with some additional options baked in. I borrowed a lot from the AFD build that I did a while back (as tweaked after reading too many pages over at Metroamp), but also added switchable tonestack, peaker, V2 in-out, and V1A cathode setup (for hi/low gain).

Fired right up first time. After tweaking the voltages, it is starting to sound really cool. I used Edcor transformers and went way overboard on the OT (it didn't look that big when I ordered it). Also, I used all NOS resistors and caps throughout the preamp for some mojo. As I built it for me, I didn't mind going all out on the parts.

After I get done tweaking, I need to work on cosmetics.

[Reeltarded]

Metal candy!! It looks wonderful in every way. What are you going to house it in? Natural aluminum would look fantastic!!!

and be nearly impossible!

[mhartman]

Thank man. I was thinking white tolex with gold face/knobs, but that may be too 70s for my taste. Maybe I just slap the aluminum cover and feet on the bottom and leave it bare?

[M Fowler]

Very nice amp great detail, love the NOS caps.

[Cantplay]

Looking good.

Formica eyelet board?

John

[mhartman]

Thanks guys. Yes, the boards are Formica.

[Reeltarded]

Caged in heavy screen would be awesome!

[mhartman]

Caged in heavy screen would be awesome!

I wonder how I would pull that off?

Maybe hardwood? Driftwood?

[Bob S]

Man that looks slick.
Deserves a unique house.
Well Done !

[Reeltarded]

Caged in heavy screen would be awesome!

I wonder how I would pull that off?

Maybe hardwood? Driftwood?

What I meant was a cage as on old radio gear and address systems.. Umm..

Like this dyna

[mhartman]

Now, that is pretty darn cool. Wonder who I could get to do that for me?

[amplifiednation]

That build looks killer! Nice and glean, well planned! And a very nice selection of parts!

Put it in the cage....like the animal it is

[mhartman]

Thanks for all of the comments guys. Instead of a cage, I decided to go white on white. I went with a Mojo extra small Marshall style cab and did the faceplate/nameplate through BNP Lasers. EDIT - the forum preview makes it look kind of rough - -full size looks right though.

[xtian]

Man, you will require a tux with tails to play that head. Nice!

[mhartman]

Man, you will require a tux with tails to play that head. Nice!

Thanks man. I was looking for something a bit different with this one. I was inspired by a Hiwatt custom head that I saw a while back.