Standel 25L15-Do you like it as is or would you like to change something

[wsscott]

I've always been a great fan of Chet Atkins, and loved the sound of his Gretsch's and his Standel 25L15 studio amp.  When I was a teenager, they were a rarity, but considered as the Holy Grail where I lived.  So I've recently been thinking of building a replica.  I've found what I think to be is a pretty accurate schematic, and the circuit looks pretty simple.  The amp just has 1 channel, 25 watts, 15" JBL P130 speaker, and Volume, Bass and Treble pots.  I don't play gigs, but I have a couple friends that do, and so I would be building this for the fun of doing it, but also making it available to buddies to use.

So I'm hoping I can get some input from those who own or have used this amp, and can give me some thoughts on things they like, or would like to change or have added to the amp.  It's designed for 807 power tubes, and I've never seen those in an amp.  I've read that 6L6's could be used instead.  But would that affect the sound that I really like.

If it was going to be used by someone who has a studio for an amp that players could use when recording, would it be an attractive addition to the studio, and is there something more that the amp needs or should have that would make it even more attractive for a studio.

Thanks for your comments.

[shooter]

would that affect the sound that I really like.

just guessing, but..
pretty sure 90% of that sound you like, came from the mans fingers n soul...

[sluckey]

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