I think your right man.  The more I think about it, the more of a pain in the ass it sounds like.  I may have to admit defeat on this idea.  Thank god I didn't buy anything.  Thanks man, maybe I'll try this late...sometime down the road...

Hi, this is my first post.  I'm giving some thought to building a lightning kit, but don't know what I should do about the transformers and choke. I have very limited knowledge about electronics, and even less about the reputation or quality of component manufacturers.  Is there a reason the Mercury Magnetics ones are so friggin expensive?  Anyways, just curious what other people who have built these used and what their experience has been.  Also, would ordering a Matchless Lightning 15 ot, pt, and choke be exactly the same as ordering ones for a Vox AC15?  Would the Vox one work?  THanks in advance.