Finished Rob's Blackvibe, now considering a 5F11 Vibrolux. Opinions?

[rockrink]

I finished my Blackvibe based on the work of Rob Robinette a while ago and have been trying to decide what to build next. I made the mistake of not realizing I was ordering packs of 5 resistors instead of single packs when I ordered parts for the Blackvibe, so I have a few resistors I'd like to use. (I know, rookie mistake.) I also have a blank chassis. When I started the Blackvibe, I ordered two thinking I might mess one up. Somehow, I didn't. I learned a tremendous amount on that first build and want to expand on that.

I always liked the way the Vibrolux sounded, so I think that would be an enjoyable amp to have and play. And I want to learn about tremolo and wondered if this would be a good vehicle for that education.

Would you guys recommend the Vibrolux or something else at this stage of my building experience?

[shooter]

I know, rookie mistake.

that's a PRO thing 
I ALWAYS order in lots of 5-10 for all the "common" parts, that way i'm 80% ready for the next one

[vampwizzard]

pretty basic fender trem.. good candidate for a build. Id probably condense the inputs.. no need for 3 but i can understand if youd want to keep it stock. You may want to elevate your heaters/put in an artificial center tap. Ignore Uncle Doug's video where he complains about input #1 not having a ground reference impedance. It works fine.

[rockrink]

pretty basic fender trem.. good candidate for a build. Id probably condense the inputs.. no need for 3 but i can understand if youd want to keep it stock. You may want to elevate your heaters/put in an artificial center tap. Ignore Uncle Doug's video where he complains about input #1 not having a ground reference impedance. It works fine.

Thanks Vampwizzard. I was thinking I would go with a single input as you suggest. To what level would you recommend I elevate the heaters?

Also, I was wondering if this circuit would be a good candidate to add the one tube reverb that is posted elsewhere in this forum?

[vampwizzard]

Honestly Id probably just do artificial center tap. Depends on what transformer you go with.. it may already have a heater center tap on it.

as far as the one tube reverb goes, I believe most 5F11 PT's will support the extra tube, whether or not its a good fit for the amp in general is to be determined.. but I think a Carr Skylark fits somewhere along that topology.

FWIW ive been looking at Harvard derived amps myself for the next build. looking forward to your build!