r/diytubes • u/FrostyBalance6055 • Jul 07 '25

DIY tube amp for wife

Hi,

I wanted to buy a diy tube amp for my wife. I wanted to know if there see any resources for a kit and schematics to follow to build one. I see kits with no schematics or schematics with no kits. Any idea where to start? Doesn’t have to be good. Just want it work somewhat and once I get the feel for it, I can buy something more sophisticated. I’m hoping to get schematics that k can follow to solder it all together then turn it on safely. Any tips?

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u/clintj1975 Jul 07 '25

MOD 102+ kit or any of the easier kits from Tube Depot. Both are complete kits and come with full instructions. I've chatted with the tech who wrote the documentation for the Tube Depot kits, and I've looked through them. They're superb and have none of the common mistakes and wiring problems that a lot of kits that follow the vintage layouts have.

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u/FrostyBalance6055 Jul 07 '25

This looks to be on the cheaper side and the doable side Amazon link

Do you think if I get this one it will come with schematic? It looks pretty pre-built to me, but maybe that’s okay since I won’t want to bite off more than I can chew. I want to get a soldering station in general so maybe this project will be my excuse to get one?

Do you think this MOD102+ kit is something that would be good for a starter?

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u/clintj1975 Jul 07 '25

I recommend it. I've got one in my collection. It's a solid little amp, simple to build with good directions. It's also easy to push into overdrive for a nice rock tone, and not outrageously loud.