I crunched the numbers for kits available in the USA, and then created options for itemized builds with all the parts linked. Trying to save someone money and time spent searching and calculating to find their best cost.  All parts and cost info info for a 5f1 build is out on my blog. https://veryjerky.wordpress.com/2016/04/11/diy-5f1-champ-style-amplifier-cost-breakdown/

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I've listed and linked all the parts to the best places to buy retail in eBook format.

I'm selling these at $2.99 USD (So I can advertise a little, and buy a pop for being your consultant)

Save money over popular Kits by knowing what to buy and from where.

2 - 3 Options in each model for Saving YOU money!!!

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You also save TIME because I compare the costs to popular Kits (complete and incomplete) to show you the savings. So no bouncing around the web and searching!

5f1 Champ Style Tweed


5e3 Deluxe Style Tweed


18 W TMB Plexi Style Head with Master Volume


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Thank you, and Build On!

I definitely agree!   I do need better shots!  I'll implement a plan for the next one out.  Thanks for that feedback.  And yes, what I have found with pricing is that it is really competitive over here, so that drives everything down.  I priced it out with shipping to UK and I can still be right at a going rate for what a similar hand built single knob tube amp goes for locally.   I don't really plan on selling very much overseas, but it's not out of the question or an absurdity in any way.  I can wire and test at 240v no problem.

Also, Scarebear, thanks for  listening

I'm fortunate to have these amps in some good hands right now.  These guys are awesome and show a real application to the tone produced.  I like it better than a typical stand alone amp demo vid.  It may not be wise to not do the typical demo vid, but I was advised by a trusted source to let the product speak for itself.   That people will make their own vids and tracks, so I need not put money into it.  I don't know, not saying one way is the better way.  I just like what I am doing, and creatively I think it's neat to put it in the artist and player's hands.o

It's my understanding that all electric guitar was through his barrel amp on this track.  I didn't press him too much for "studio secrets" but I asked him if there was any one track with barrel amp that I could promote, and he told me this one.  I know the chime, the bark, and the break up, so I am not surprised at the range... it's all in the single knob.   Although I do know he swapped tubes for a brand he is more familiar with.  In fact, because of working with Spencer, I have made the tube change as well.  Yes, I know a lot can be done in production, but he did choose to use the barrel amp on this as well as other guitar parts throughout that EP.  I know the brand of his other amp, and I'd say the barrel is in good company.  I'm extremely flattered.   

Barrel Amp in the studio.
http://spencerwolford.bandcamp.com/track/all-for-you

Thanks Scarebear

Try this out!

Thanks Mick,

Yes, I pretty much wanted a look to help me stand out and build the brand around.  Well, being as I am here in Kentucky, it was a choice among Fried Chicken, Racing Horses, and Bourbon... 

But all kidding aside, I wanted to make a fun amp, of high quality, to have around as a secret studio weapon.  Something to put down in the basement around the pool table for the odd man out to riff on, and to bring out to the front porch jam for adding some lead guitar to the mix of acoustics and whatnot.

Thank you for this really cool site.
Ryan

Hello everyone,

My name is Ryan and I have a very small garage business of building guitar amplifiers here in the United States.

I sometimes take on repair/recovery projects, but my main focus is on building my brand around the company's flagship product, the Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Amp. 

For further information, I invite you all to hang out with me on Twitter. 
https://twitter.com/cmnwealth_amps

Or, Facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Commonwealth-Amplification/112767128931809

Thank yous