My 13yo son is the guitarist in our family. He is doing well for his age. He has a second hand Stratocaster and a Yamaha acoustic. He has a little Roland amp and is saving up for a better amp. He doesn't know it yet but I recently purchased a kit to make a 2 watt valve amp. I will surprise him with it. If the 2 watt works well then we may try a more powerful one later.
We could run a massive new thread just on the subject of guitar amps. Things are rapidly changing in terms of amp design and control.
And wouldn't that be a slippery slope.........
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Originally Posted by glend
So much can be done in software now, that amp design will continue to change rapidly.....
That is true BUT it comes with it's own set of "risks" for a young musician, something that isn't for this thread.........I'll just say that Andy is on a wise path with his son.
Glen, I'm curious as to why you appear to have edited/partially deleted your original comments. There was nothing objectional and they were valid from your standpoint
Yes a good idea. Be careful there is enough voltage in these things to kill you.
I make valve guitar amps for a living (google ULBRICK amplifiers)
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Originally Posted by anj026
My 13yo son is the guitarist in our family. He is doing well for his age. He has a second hand Stratocaster and a Yamaha acoustic. He has a little Roland amp and is saving up for a better amp. He doesn't know it yet but I recently purchased a kit to make a 2 watt valve amp. I will surprise him with it. If the 2 watt works well then we may try a more powerful one later.
Still, the internal voltages are at 270V
Even using a wall plug, it can still kill you, I think a safe approach to a young fella building one is great (as I have done with 2 of my boys) Please take care.
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