18watt Build Checklist (Tremolo or TMB)
New! A check list for the parts you need for your 18watt build.
Note: Our old 18watt build checklist page can be found here: Old 18watt Build Checklist
The list is roughly in the order you will need the parts.
The required quantities are shown next to the default items.
There are options available for some parts. Read each section carefully, adjust the quantities if needed; and add the items to your cart.
Note: Our old 18watt build checklist page can be found here: Old 18watt Build Checklist
The list is roughly in the order you will need the parts.
The required quantities are shown next to the default items.
There are options available for some parts. Read each section carefully, adjust the quantities if needed; and add the items to your cart.
Instructions |
NOTE: PAYPAL HAS SLOWED DOWN THE RESPONSIVENESS OF THE "ADD TO CART" BUTTONS. WHEN YOU ADD ITEMS TO THE CART, THE PAYPAL CART WILL APPEAR IN A NEW BROWSER TAB OR WINDOW. MAKE SURE THAT THE ITEM YOU ARE ADDING APPEARS IN THE CART BEFORE YOU HIT THE NEXT "ADD TO CART" BUTTON OR ITEMS MAY NOT BE ADDED TO THE CART. | ||
| There are no step-by-step instructions available. You can download the layout here: Tremolo - Layout: 18watt_Trem_Layout.pdf TMB - Layout: 18watt_TMB_Layout.pdf Schematic: 18wattTMB.pdf | |||
Prerequisites | |||
| These are the things you need to acquire ahead of time: Transformers - Click here for more info | |||
Barebones Kits | |||
| 18watt Tremolo - Barebones Kit - No Caps All of the items marked with a yellow KIT and TREM Does not include the Tremolo Cap kit of your choice | $307 | ||
| 18watt TMB - Barebones Kit - No Caps All of the items marked with a yellow KIT and TMB Does not include the TMB Cap kit of your choice | $310 | ||
Chassis | |||
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ValveStorm 18watt Chassis .090" aluminum chassis. Dimensions: 18 3/8" x 6 3/4" x 2 1/2", including the mounting tabs. | $65.00 KIT | |
Panels | |||
 | 18watt Tremolo Panel Set Panels are supplied as shown, contact us for customized panels | $50.00 TREM | |
 | 18watt TMB Panel Set Panels are supplied as shown, contact us for customized panels | $50.00 TMB | |
Boards | |||
 | New! Double Turret 18watt Tremolo Board | $35.00 TREM | |
 | New! Double Turret 18watt TMB Board | $35.00 TMB | |
MechanicalsThe things you need to bolt down to get started! | |||
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.437" Rubber Grommet for .437" chassis opening, 1/4" inside diameter | $0.45 KIT | |
 | 2 Hole Solder lug #6 internal tooth | $1.70 pkg of 10 KIT | |
| 2 Hole Solder lug #10 internal tooth | $0.30 each KIT | ||
 | 18watt Amp Hardware Kit | $8.95 KIT | |
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9 Pin Micalex Socket top mount with shield base Fits 3/4" chassis hole. 1 1/8" mounting centers. | $2.95 KIT | |
| Shield for 9 pin socket | $1.95 KIT | ||
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9 Pin Micalex Socket - top mount Fits 3/4" chassis hole. 1 1/8" mounting centers. | $2.65 KIT | |
 | EL84 Tube Retainer | $2.25 KIT | |
Chassis Mounted Capacitors | |||
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F&T Dual 32uf 500v For mains and screens | $9.95 KIT | |
 | Medium Can Clamp 1 3/8" clear anodized | $2.00 KIT | |
Wire and Wiring AccessoriesYour going to need these things... make sure you have them now! | |||
 | Plexi Amp Wiring Kit
12 feet of Red and Black. 7 feet each of Brown, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple and White. | $14.55 KIT | |
 | 22awg 2-conductor shielded wire | $0.70 per foot KIT | |
 | 22awg Tinned Buss wire | $0.10 per foot KIT | |
| 18awg Tinned Buss wire | $0.20 per foot KIT | ||
 | 18awg Sleeving PVC Coated Fiberglass | $0.50 per foot KIT | |
 | 1/8" Heat Shrink | $0.20 per 4" KIT | |
| 1/4" Heat Shrink | $0.25 per 4" KIT | ||
 | 4" Cable Tie Black | $0.50 pkg of 10 KIT | |
18watt Resistors Kit - pick one | |||
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18watt Tremolo Resistor Kit 1watt Carbon Film: (3) 820 OHM, (2) 8.2K, (3) 10K, (1) 47K, (2) 56K, (5) 100K, (1) 220K, (7) 470K, (4) 1M, (1) 2.2M Metal Oxide: (1) 8.2K 2W WireWound: (1)100 ohm 3W, (1) 180 ohm & 1.5k ohm 5W | $7.50 TREM | |
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18watt TMB Resistor Kit 1watt Carbon Film: (1) 820, (2) 1.5K, (1) 2.7K, (2) 8.2K, (2) 10K, (1) 33K, (1) 47K, (4) 56K, (5) 100K, (5) 470K, (2) 1M Metal Oxide: (1) 2.2K 2W,(1) 8.2K 2W WireWound: (1)100 ohm 3W, (1) 180 ohm & 1.5k ohm 5W | $7.50 TMB | ||
18watt Capacitors Kits - pick one | |||
Orange Drop Capacitors | |||
 | Tremolo - Orange Drop Capacitors Orange Drops(1).022uf, (4).0047uf, (4).01uf and (1).047uf Electrolytics: (1)16uf 475v, (1)220uf 50v, (2)47uf 35v Ceramic Caps: (1)470pf, (3).01uf, (1) .022uf | $26.55 | |
| TMB - Orange Drop Capacitors Orange Drops (3).022uf, (2).0047uf, (4).01uf, and (1).68uf Mallory Electrolytics: (2)16uf 475v, (1)220uf 50v, (1)3.3uf 35v, (1)47uf 35v Silver Mica Caps: (2)500pf | $32.95 | ||
Mallory Capacitors | |||
| Tremolo - Mallory Capacitors Mallory: (1).022uf, (4).0047uf, (4).01uf and (1).047uf Electrolytics: (1)16uf 475v, (1)220uf 50v, (2)47uf 35v Ceramic Caps: (1)470pf, (3).01uf, (1) .022uf | $26.25 | ||
| TMB - Mallory Capacitors Mallory: (3).022uf, (2).0047uf, (4).01uf, and (1).68uf Electrolytics: (2)16uf 475v, (1)220uf 50v, (1)3.3uf 35v, (1)47uf 35v Silver Mica Caps: (2)500pf | $24.10 | ||
Synergy Royal Mustard Capacitors | |||
| Tremolo - Synergy Royal Mustard Capacitors Synergy Royal Mustards: (1).022uf, (4).0047uf, (4).01uf and (1).047uf Electrolytics: (1)16uf 475v, (1)220uf 50v, (2)47uf 35v Ceramic Caps: (1)470pf, (3).01uf, (1) .022uf | $64.95 | ||
| TMB - Synergy Royal Mustard Capacitors Synergy Royal Mustards: (3).022uf, (2).0047uf, (4).01uf, and (1).68uf Electrolytics: (2)16uf 475v, (1)220uf 50v, (1)3.3uf 35v, (1)47uf 35v Silver Mica Caps: (2)500pf | $67.95 | ||
Switches and Power | |||
 | Generic Impedance Selector 1 Pole 3 Posistion 6A | $13.95 KIT | |
 | SPST Switch 3A @250V, 6A @125V; 1/2" mounting hole. | $3.95 KIT | |
 | Marshall Chrome Toggle Ring - Optional The more modern style with the beveled edges See vintage style here: More info | $3.95 | |
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120v Amber Indicator | $9.95 KIT | |
 | Panel Mount Fuseholder for 1.25" x 0.25" fuses 5/8" mounting hole | $3.00 KIT | |
Power Cords | |||
Modern IEC type connector and cords | |||
 | IEC Receptacle | $1.75 KIT | |
 | 8 foot Power Cord with IEC female end SVT (Marshall type) 18 awg. | $4.95 KIT | |
| 12 foot Power Cord with IEC female end SVT (Marshall type) 18 awg. | $6.95 | ||
Jacks | |||
Front panel | |||
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Old Style Cliff Jack with metal ring Made in the UK. Additional jacks (4)required for Tremolo version, (3)required for TMB version | $2.25 KIT | |
Back panel - for speaker and tremolo switching if required | |||
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New Style Cliff Jack with plastic ring (3)required for Tremolo version, (2)required for TMB version Additional jacks | $2.25 KIT | |
TremoloTremolo head amps may require this switching | |||
 | Small DPDT Switch.jpg | $2.75 | |
 | LED Holder | $2.50 | |
Potentiometers | |||
Alpha - Tremolo | |||
 | 500K Audio Taper | $1.95 TREM | |
| 1K Linear Taper | $1.95 TREM | ||
| 1M Linear Taper | $1.95 TREM | ||
Alpha - TMB | |||
| 500K Audio Taper | $1.95 TMB | |
| 1 Meg Audio Taper | $1.95 TMB | ||
| 1 Meg Linear Taper | $1.95 TMB | ||
| 25K Linear Taper | $1.95 TMB | ||
| 250K Linear Taper | $1.95 TMB | ||
Knobs | |||
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Set-screw knob pkg of 8 Low profile knobs(0.6") with light gold colored caps. | $11.95 KIT | |
 | For impedance selector (if required) | $1.50 KIT | |
Fuses | |||
Fast Blow | |||
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0.5 amp AGC - Fast Blo .25" x 1.25" | $0.65 KIT | |
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1 amp AGC - Fast Blo .25" x 1.25" | $0.65 KIT | ||
Slow Blow | |||
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.5 amp AGC - Slo Blo .25" x 1.25" | $0.70 | |
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1 amp AGC - Slo Blo .25" x 1.25" | $0.70 | ||
Chassis Mounting Bolts | |||
 | Chassis Mounting Bolts. Qty.4 | $3.95 KIT | |
Tubes | |||
Additional tube choices - click here: More Tubes | |||
 | JJ 12ax7 - spiral filament | $12.95 | |
 | Electro Hamonix EL84 - Matched Pair | $26.95 | |
 | JJ EZ81 | $10.95 | |
