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Old February 25th, 2008, 07:51 AM   #64 (permalink)
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I think it would be more than that...if you wanted to build say a Tweed Champ head with nice chassis...the chassis alone would be about $75...add the turret board another $25-35...transformers, tubes, sockets..... It's more like $250 to $300. Check Weber, Ceriatone or STF Electronics to price it out. I don't think you can make that complete amp for less than $450.
A far lower cost way would be to buy a Champion 600 or VJ or Harley Benton or Gretsch 5 Watt amp or Blackheart and rip out the printed circuit board and replace with a vintage turret board and install a couple of sockets. I would estimate $50 to $100 for the best components.
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