Yet another Vox AC-15 build

[dbishopbliss]

I started my build. I was planning on logging my progress on this board, but then I thought it might be better to create an actual blog to document the build. This way, I can post plenty of pictures without worrying about their size. However, I will post progress here as well so people can see how things are going.


I've already wired up the board. I started with the jumpers on the top of the board.




Then I wired the jumpers underneath the board. I used push-back cloth covered wire.

[sluckey]

I was wondering if anyone else was gonna tackle this project. Good start. Looking forward to following along. I think you'll like this amp.

I put a different jump switch mod in my amp last summer. It only has one input jack and one mini 3-position toggle switch. If this is something you may be interested in I can put this circuit in the mods pdf on my website.

[dbishopbliss]

I decided to have a single input with the channels permanently bridged. I will use the volume controls to "switch" channels if I need to.  That is, turn EF86 all the way down if I don't want to hear it.  Turn the 12AX7 down if I don't want to hear that channel. I tend to set and forget, so I don't expect this to be an issue for me.


I started drilling the chassis this weekend.  I have the sockets installed and will start on wiring the heaters this week some time.

[dbishopbliss]

By the way, here are some shots of the board for those who like looking at pictures (like me).

[dbishopbliss]

I started working on the chassis. Started out by drilling pilot holes then I used step bit to make them the right size.
 






When I got done with the round holes I started on the rectangular hole for the IEC jack.

[Willabe]

Looking good, turret board and chassis! 

How did you cut your IEC hole? You did a great job on that. 

[dbishopbliss]

How did you cut your IEC hole? You did a great job on that.

I started with a drill, then went to a dremel tool, then I finished with a metal file. It was a pain.


If you click on the link in my signature you can read more details and pictures.

[Willabe]

I started with a drill, then went to a dremel tool, then I finished with a metal file. It was a pain.

Ok, that's how I cut mine, except I only dill 4 holes, 1 in each corner.

Thanks. 

[dbishopbliss]

Not much progress, but a little bit at a time... I got the sockets and standoffs installed last night.

[Ed_Chambley]

Coming along nicely.  You are gonna like it.

[dbishopbliss]

Coming along nicely.  You are gonna like it.

i had a freak mac n cheese accident today and now i have 3 stitches in the tendon of the middle finger on my right hand. No amp building for 6 weeks. :-(

[Willabe]

Very sorry to hear that. Listen to the doctors, you want that tendon to heal fully.