Good way to build a JTM-45 repro?

[ItsaBass]

Whaddaya think about these kits:

combo for $1,210 complete: http://www.mojotone.com/amp-parts/am...t#.UVEPxhmvUy4

head for $871 complete: http://www.mojotone.com/amp-parts/am...t#.UVEQBBmvUy4

Still expensive! But I'd love a JTM-45, and putting together a kit is an experience I'd like to have.

With the head, I could lower to cost by $220 by making my own cabinet...but the materials would still cost me something.

So, would you go the "kit" route, or is there a clone out there that you'd recommend instead?

Thanks.

[AlexR]

Re: Good way to build a JTM-45 repro?

Try Phaez amps. They have some low - mid powered versions of JTM amps......and they're in the $650-700 range for chassis. They do have options to get cab's made to your specs too.

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Good way to build a JTM-45 repro?

I've been looking into JTM45 kits lately as well and if you look at component quality to cost ratio the Mojotone kit is hard to beat

[Grenade]

Re: Good way to build a JTM-45 repro?

I've been looking at these. It would be nice.

[Jolly_Rancher]

Re: Good way to build a JTM-45 repro?

I would get a Metropolous as he seems to have gotten the replica details sorted out already. I believe he sells kits, but I could be wrong. A complete JTM45/38w head from him is just under 3 grand.

[Grenade]

Re: Good way to build a JTM-45 repro?

I think for 3 grand a guy could get about any amp he wanted.

[Stratman]

Re: Good way to build a JTM-45 repro?

http://www.ceriatone.com/productSubPages/BSJTM45/BSJTM45.htm

Tell Nik you read about his site on SD forum...

[richard parker]

Re: Good way to build a JTM-45 repro?

I think for 3 grand a guy could get about any amp he wanted.

Not ANY amp - I played an original mint condition JTM45 a few weeks back. It was awesome but would have set me back £10,000 ($15,000).

[Lake Placid Blues]

Re: Good way to build a JTM-45 repro?

Go for it. I did a Metro JTM45 and it turned out good.

[zzmoore]

Re: Good way to build a JTM-45 repro?

I did not realize that kits were THAT expensive. You could buy an awesome, used, boutique amp for 1200 dollars.
Just depends on how much loose cash you have.....
I would be tempted to buy a Ceriatone, then source the tranny set, cab and speaker from the USA.
But maybe that sums to close to 1200.?
I don't know.
I have built A Lot of conversions that are So Much cheaper. But then you have to deal with another skill set. It is a constant and on going hobby for me, so it is no big deal.
If you are looking for a cosmetically professional looking kit, maybe 1200 is where you will end up.
good luck

[Toe-Knee]

Re: Good way to build a JTM-45 repro?

I think triode electronics do kits using decent parts for around $400