18w British Amp Build - Which Layout To Choose

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18w British Amp Build - Which Layout To Choose

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I'm contemplating an 18w TMB build, there's lots of layouts out there, which layout is recommended, both for smart layout and clearest instructions. My first build was a 5E3 a few years ago and I used a combination of the Weber and Mojotone layouts, Weber for accuracy and Mojo for clearest picture where things went. I learned a lot from that build and ready to do another. Thanks

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Welcome to the site.

Take a look at this: viewtopic.php?t=25550

My docs at the top there are your best bet.
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I've been thinking some more on this, I'd like to find a high gain mod for the 18w but would be cool if it was switchable so I can do cleans and edge of breakup. Any ideas appreciated.
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In that case, this is the project you want: viewtopic.php?t=25975

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