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Ricky D. · October 14th, 2009, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SirJackdeFuzz

. . . just ^^^ WOW ^^^

. . . must . . . get . . . a . . . 5E3 . . . asap !

When I finished building my Mission kit and hit that first chord, it was just an incredible joyous moment. Nothing had prepared me for the sound of that cranked tweed deluxe. I played for three hours or so, maybe even the same song for three hours, it sounded so good. Finally, I put it down with my wife threatening to call the paramedics to get the goofy smile off my face.

It's just a blast to play.

morroben · October 14th, 2009, 02:03 PM

Might not be pretty, but I love it. It's ruined me for all other amps.

TeleV · October 14th, 2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricky D.

When I finished building my Mission kit and hit that first chord, it was just an incredible joyous moment. Nothing had prepared me for the sound of that cranked tweed deluxe. I played for three hours or so, maybe even the same song for three hours, it sounded so good. Finally, I put it down with my wife threatening to call the paramedics to get the goofy smile off my face.

It's just a blast to play.

Ricky,

My Mission kit is on order. Any tips or things to look out for before I start? This is my first build.

SirJackdeFuzz · October 14th, 2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricky D.

When I finished building my Mission kit and hit that first chord, it was just an incredible joyous moment. Nothing had prepared me for the sound of that cranked tweed deluxe. I played for three hours or so, maybe even the same song for three hours, it sounded so good. Finally, I put it down with my wife threatening to call the paramedics to get the goofy smile off my face.

It's just a blast to play.

I am looking into the Nick Greer Underdog Mod 1 amp

No sound clips anywhere, but the feedback sounds real good

Ricky D. · October 16th, 2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TeleV

Ricky,

My Mission kit is on order. Any tips or things to look out for before I start? This is my first build.

TeleV, PM me anytime you want if something comes up. And don't be reluctant to call Mission if you have a problem. Bruce and Randy are easy to talk to and very supportive of rookie builders.

Here's a tip that Bruce Collins gave me over the phone:

-Use the brass plate as an assembly fixture for the jack and pot wiring. That way, you can work flat on your bench instead of crammed in the chassis.

I would do one thing differently if I built another: I would not run any wiring on the back of the board. There's just too much teardown needed if there's a problem back there. I have no idea if there's a good reason not to do that.

Definitely PM if you have trouble soldering to the brass plate.

TeleV · October 16th, 2009, 04:05 PM

Thanks Ricky will do

hmm...for the brass plate grounds maybe I should use my Weller 7200 (75W) soldering gun instead of my Weller 100 (5-40W) soldering iron?

Ricky D. · October 16th, 2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TeleV

Thanks Ricky will do

hmm...for the brass plate grounds maybe I should use my Weller 7200 (75W) soldering gun instead of my Weller 100 (5-40W) soldering iron?

That would do it. The plate really sucks away the heat from the joint. It helps to stay close to a corner or edge as much as possible.

I didn't do this, but I was on the "one last try, then I'll..." when I finally got a good join. I was contemplating drilling a small hole to make a mechanical connection. Otherwise, it's sort of a three-handed operation :).

Ricky D. · October 16th, 2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SirJackdeFuzz

I am looking into the Nick Greer Underdog Mod 1 amp

No sound clips anywhere, but the feedback sounds real good

Here's a clip:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...1503469018255#

SirJackdeFuzz · October 16th, 2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricky D.

Here's a clip:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...1503469018255#

BLOODY HELL, THANX FOR THE GREAT LINK

This amp has MY name all over it

This IS my tone - right here !!!

Ricky D. · October 16th, 2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SirJackdeFuzz

BLOODY HELL, THANX FOR THE GREAT LINK

This amp has MY name all over it

This IS my tone - right here !!!

Your move, my friend, make your move.

SirJackdeFuzz · October 17th, 2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricky D.

Your move, my friend, make your move.

Amen !

rhomco · October 19th, 2009, 05:10 PM

With a Mission Kit built (Thanks, Vistaluxe Amplification) inside a tweed 2-12 Cab modded to house a single P15N Alnico 15

xjazzy · October 19th, 2009, 07:00 PM

One more for the Club.
Torres UK 5E3 Tweed Deluxe with Jensen P12Q speaker.

Scott Auld · October 26th, 2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott Auld

Pete never shuts up about his Hullet, so I finally broke down and had him start building me one. He's got all the parts at his place now.

Took him about a month ...

crossroader · October 28th, 2009, 02:42 PM

Me too, me too!

I built myself a Mission 5E3 and it's become one of my all-time favorite amps.
I'm running a pair of NOS Hytron 6V6's, a NOS GE 12AY7, and a new Tung Sol 12AX7 (and an old RCA 5Y3 rectifier).
And it's loaded with an alnico Eminence Red Fang.

My Tele's sound AMAZING through this amp.

Revv23 · October 30th, 2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoni

At this stage I'm considering building a 5E3 as my first build but am kind of afraid of the idea or get the weber so watt. But If I can get a light clean sound and it will take od pedals well(my problem with a Peavey classic 30) then I'm all for the simple take.

The 5E3 is an extremely common amp and a really simple build if you are any good at soldering and understand how to be safe around high voltage electronics I wouldn't hesitate to make it your first project. It is really an amp that every player in the world should have. I don't know anyone who doesn't smile the first time they hear it.

varakeef · November 5th, 2009, 07:22 AM

I just ordered one from a local builder. Cosmetically it won't be tweed, but covered with black tolex and equipped with silver 70's Fender grill cloth to match my Pro Reverb. Is that blasbhemy?

I post pictures after two months or so.

'56Teleman · November 6th, 2009, 10:15 PM

It may not look like a 5E3 but the circuit definitely is. It had the same Eminence AL speaker as Scott's but a while back I put a Eminence Black Mountain in it.

Dave Hicks · November 11th, 2009, 06:01 PM

I don't think I posted this pic (though the Richter 5E3 is not the star of the photo):

pickups.jpg

Ricky D. · November 14th, 2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by varakeef

I just ordered one from a local builder. Cosmetically it won't be tweed, but covered with black tolex and equipped with silver 70's Fender grill cloth to match my Pro Reverb. Is that blasbhemy?

I post pictures after two months or so.

It's a cousin, and welcome at the table with the rest of the family.

October 14th, 2009, 02:03 PM	#82 (permalink)
morroben Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Morro Bay, Ca Age: 33 Posts: 2,763 18 Photos	Might not be pretty, but I love it. It's ruined me for all other amps. __________________ Guitar is an odd instrument, man, because there are very few instruments you can get away with being a hack on. -Kelly Joe Phelps

October 16th, 2009, 04:05 PM	#86 (permalink)
TeleV Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 47 Posts: 226	Thanks Ricky will do hmm...for the brass plate grounds maybe I should use my Weller 7200 (75W) soldering gun instead of my Weller 100 (5-40W) soldering iron? __________________ That's alright ... I still got my guitar

October 19th, 2009, 05:10 PM	#92 (permalink)
rhomco Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Crowley, Texas Posts: 1,119	I'm in With a Mission Kit built (Thanks, Vistaluxe Amplification) inside a tweed 2-12 Cab modded to house a single P15N Alnico 15 __________________ If I won the Lotto.... I'd just build (OK, OK Assemble) guitars and sell them till the money ran out

October 19th, 2009, 07:00 PM	#93 (permalink)
xjazzy Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portugal Age: 29 Posts: 1,706 6 Photos	One more for the Club. Torres UK 5E3 Tweed Deluxe with Jensen P12Q speaker. __________________ Still got the Twang! myspace.com/jpmartins

November 5th, 2009, 07:22 AM	#97 (permalink)
varakeef Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 546 50 Photos	I just ordered one from a local builder. Cosmetically it won't be tweed, but covered with black tolex and equipped with silver 70's Fender grill cloth to match my Pro Reverb. Is that blasbhemy? I post pictures after two months or so. __________________ If you remove the noisy stuff inside the piano it makes a great house for a dog.

November 6th, 2009, 10:15 PM	#98 (permalink)
'56Teleman TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tullahoma Age: 53 Posts: 92	It may not look like a 5E3 but the circuit definitely is. It had the same Eminence AL speaker as Scott's but a while back I put a Eminence Black Mountain in it. __________________ I'm gkoelling on TGP.

November 11th, 2009, 06:01 PM	#99 (permalink)
Dave Hicks Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northeastern Indiana Posts: 225	I don't think I posted this pic (though the Richter 5E3 is not the star of the photo): pickups.jpg

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