5e3 build

[bsnow17]

Haven't posted on a while but I just ordered a 5e3 kit from Weber last night. They said its a 3-4 week lead for the cab to be built so now im just waiting.

I went with a brown bootleather covering with a wheat grill it'll give it a more custom boutique look as aposed to the normal tweed

[muchxs]

Split the order. Have them send the chassis kit. You'll have the chassis done when the cabinet shows up.

[bsnow17]

According to FedEx it will be here Tuesday. This is my first amp build so other the the general electronics and soldering tips, any tips for a 5e3 like where to run wires chassis grounding tips etc. I'm sure there are plenty of threads on them but just curious before I go digging

[adirondak5]

Cool , I don't have any advice to offer , just built a 5F1 , first build . But I have a 5E3 kit waiting on my bench :) , take plenty of pics , I'll be following :)

[motor_city_tele]

Originally Posted by bsnow17

According to FedEx it will be here Tuesday. This is my first amp build so other the the general electronics and soldering tips, any tips for a 5e3 like where to run wires chassis grounding tips etc. I'm sure there are plenty of threads on them but just curious before I go digging

+1 on the photos.

If for some reason you have any difficulties, many a member will be able to analyze your photos and offer suggestions.

[gtrfarm]

Tubedepot.com has a great video on soldering and other tips

[Cruisin Home]

we'll make sure you get it running. do you have any previous electronics knowledge? In particular make sure you read about the hazards and precautions in dealing with high voltage. you can google many places with info.

[bsnow17]

Yes plenty of electronics and soldering knowledge I actually have an engineering degree in electronics. I just know there tricks for like heater wires and things like that that I have read but don't remember anymore

[bsnow17]

Its here! I will unpack it and take pics later when im off work

[bsnow17]

Here are a few pics (hopefully ive never attached from the phone app before) everything appears to be there and the bootleather covering came out beautiful the pics done do it justice. Hopefully I will start populating the board tonight if the little one cooperates and goes to sleep.

[ludashoeless]

cab looks nice

[bsnow17]

Thanks. So looking through all the little parts it seems they substituted a 20uf cap for one of the three 16uf caps. Is this ok and if so which position should I put it in

[hackworth1]

The 20uF is an upgrade/improvement. It goes in the first position. Nearest one to the Power Transformer.

[bsnow17]

Thanks thats what I figured. I have all the components on the board not soldered, as soon as I get the baby down out comes the hakko ill take more pics as i go along as well

[adirondak5]

That cab is sweet

[bsnow17]

So here is loaded board before and after soldering. My solder joints could have been prettier but they are good enough for my first amp build.

[twangjeff]

I am still looking at that cab. Wow!

[bsnow17]

Yeah the cab is amazing and it looks even better in person instead of my phones camera pic

[Fatknuckle]

+1 on that cabinet!

[bsnow17]

I was also surprised that the kit came with waxed cloth hookup wire. I fully expected cheap PVC coated wire so I was happily surprised I just ordered some nos Russian 6v6gt matched tubes and have an ever growing assortment of new, nos, and used 12ax7s and 12au7s to play with