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Offline bullkelp

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What to build in this donor head shell?
« on: October 24, 2025, 01:24:12 pm »
I have been given a two rock head shell from a studio 35
External cab measure 40cm length x 27cm deep. (ive yet to measure the cut out as its at my mates place)

Im ordering some parts for another build but thinking about what to do with this head shell.

Whats a great sounding non fender small amp build that would fit nicely in there? No reverb, no tremolo. I guess it could be fender flavoured but I feel like something different.

I dont really do high gain stuff but im happy with some smooth break up.

Thanks in advance

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Re: What to build in this donor head shell?
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2025, 01:59:48 pm »
why not clone the Two Rock Studio 35? Single Channel Push Pull 6L6
Would take some research to find the correct schematic and layout
Two-Rock Amps tend to sound pretty good.

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Re: What to build in this donor head shell?
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2025, 02:18:13 pm »
Ha
That’s actually a pretty great idea

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Re: What to build in this donor head shell?
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2025, 04:05:53 pm »
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...non fender small amp...

I've been really enjoying the Matchless Spitfire I recently made..fits the bill. Very lively and present tone.

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Re: What to build in this donor head shell?
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2025, 04:56:57 pm »
Great idea
Do you have a layout?

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Re: What to build in this donor head shell?
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2025, 11:05:56 pm »
I did mine point to point in an old hifi chassis. There are so few parts you don’t really need a layout.

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