Peanuts...for an amp of this quality and price.

mcinku:
"Please ignore my singing... it's terrible"

I disagree! I think you have a great voice, especially for blues. 

Can you be specific as to why the OTS BM HRM was the clear winner for you?

Hey guys, I was going to order a JTM45 Kit and perhaps an OTS.  Just wondering if it is required to pay duty or customs upon entry of the package to the US?

Thanks!

Hi Gents,
I'm considering building a JTM45 for my first build. Either that or the 18 TMB EF86.  I own and love my Victoria Bassman but given my blues/rock bent would like to check out the Marshall sound side of things.

I perform some, often in a large 1,000 seat church, and though I'm a blues rocker, I need to be able to play all sorts of stuff.

Before I pull the trigger, do you have any suggestions for additions or mods to the basic kit before I order?  Do you recommend the stock tubes?  Anything I should know before ordering?

I play an ES-335 Custom Fat Neck and a Tele, and use a few pedals for flavor.
I plan to pair this with either an Avatar cab with a Celestion Gold and a Hellatone G12-30H or a Southbay with an H75/H55.

Thanks for your help in advance.

Hi Gents,
I just wanted to introduce myself prior to making my first post.  I'm looking to build my first amp in decades and hope to learn a lot from all of you.  Considering the JTM45 for my first build. 

See ya around the chasis!