Hey Tom, I would love to help you with this question... but I'm not 100% sure of the answer. If you are interested in learning the inner workings of a tube amplifier I would recommend " The tube amp Handbook" Buy Dave Hunter. It's a very good read. I'm at work now... but I will do some research tonight and try to get you an answer to you question. There is a ton of info to absorb about these amps and sometime's it can be overwhelming (IMHO) I am just scratching the surface of it myself... but it is very interesting and addicting.

Good luck.

So I am finalizing my order from Nik and I have decided to go with the Ceriatone 'FM' With modern eagle mod. I was wondering what are you guys/gals going with... 50 watter or 100 watter? From everything I have ever read it seem's that a 100 watter is the way to go... just curious about what everyone is going with.

Thanks.

Hey Guys,

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!! for al the encouraging words.

I'm going to do it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now I just have to decide which model to go with. I'm leaning towards a 100 Watter "183" or "FM" any recommendations on other models would be great.

Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was wondering how many First time builders picked the OTS for there first time build? How did it go? Did it go well?Or was it a dissaster?

I've been wanting to build an amp for a very long time and while I understand a small simple amp would be a good first choice... I have no interest in any amp but a D-Style.

I have done a ton of research on amps and D-Style amps. I have been a mechanic for 25 years, I know how to solder, read wiring diagrahms and I understand layouts.

So am I crazy for wanting to tackle a Ceriatone Bluesmaster 100 or #183 ?

Any advice would be great... Someone either talk me down from this ledge or give me a good push.


Thanks.