Glad to be here!

[wyreit]

Hey guys!

 Hi everyone! In the middle of my first build, so I figure now is a good time to say hello

So far, so good, but I am sure I will have a question or two.

About me

- Dad to some great kids
- Been a software engineer for the last decade, but was in IT or tech-related fields for the last 25 years.
- never really played guitar or used a soldering iron until last year

how I got here

-Last year, I realized that I needed a hobby that was a complete mental break from anything computer-related.
-I started learning guitar and music theory for the first time. The last instrument I held before that was a flutaphone in 3rd grade.
- 3 months later, while googling for guitar, I clicked on a link to Rob Robinette's site on how tube amps work.
- Something clicked, and I just fell in love with it.
-Started by building a few pedals to get my soldering down


For my first amp build

Circuit: Modified Micro Bassman From Rob Robinette (turret build)

Mods
-Switched Bright volume
-3-way pre-amp cathode bias switch for V2
-Lamar type 2 MV

Chassis:

Blank flat face Fender Deluxe Reverb (~22x7x2)

-I went with a chassis with tons of room that would still fit a 1x12 cab.



Taking my time, but already thinking about the next one... 


Look forward to getting to know you all, thanks again!

[EL34]

Welcome to the Hoffman Amps forum

There are many different boards on this forum for different topics.

The Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs board is where you can post amp questions.

That board is listed here.
https://el34world.com/Forum/index.php?board=13.0

Thanks,
Doug Hoffman

[rake]

Welcome
(former New Englander here)
Doug's the boss here but there's a lot of other real smart guys here ready to help too,
but, they will get a bit cranky without a schematic so,  post a schematic! LOL!