Overview
The 'PUNCHPLATE' is an 18-ish watt 6V6 JCM800-type clone tube amplifier. All the tone you expect from an 800 at a manageable volume. Build your tone the way you want it. Chose a larger Power Transformer and swap in 6L6, or KT66 tubes.
Punchplate FX
If you want to run pedals with the 'PUNCHPLATE' amp, download the free 'PUNCHPLATE FX' plans which accomodate the Parallax FX Loop Module.
Comprehensive Plans
The no-strings-attached Free plans include a parts list, schematic, drill templates, and high resolution layout diagrams for both 120V and 240V Mains supply. Check out the video to see how I built mine.
Bill of Materials
Component
Description/Link
Price
(USD)
Website
Power Transformer
Output Transformer
Choke
Preamp tubes x 3
Output tubes x 2
Chassis
Ohm Selector Switch
Channel Switch - Carling 1/4" mounting hole
On/Off Switch
Dial Lamp
6.3V Lamp
Jewel
Fuse Holder
Fuse
IEC Power cord socket
9-pin Tube sockets x 3
8-pin Octal tube sockets x 2
¼ Inch Jack input sockets x 2
250K Lin potentiometer x 1
1M Log potentiometer x 3
25k Lin potentiometer x 2
25k Lin potentiometer x 1 (Mini)
½ inch Stand-offs x 6
#4-40 (3mm) Bolts 1/4 Inch x 6
#6-32 (3.5mm) Bolts 1/4 x 11
#6-32 (3.5mm) kep lock nuts x 11
#8-32 (4mm) Bolts 3/8 x 10
#8-32 (4mm) kep lock nuts x 10
M2 x 20mm x 30 Pan Head bolts
Turret Board Material - AliExpress, or..
Turret Board Material 90 x 285mm Modulus UK
Turrets for 1/8inch turret board x 120 (approx)
Hookup wire 20AWG solid core 2 colours 5 ft ea
Hookup wire 20AWG solid core 2 colours 5 ft ea
Shielded stranded hookup wire
Polyolefin heat shrink (various colors and sizes)
Terminal solder tab for chassis ground x 3
Shoulder washer for output jack - Switchcraft
Flat washer for output jack - Switchcraft
Rubber grommets - 5/8 inch (16mm) x 5
Electrolytic capacitors x 2
Electrolytic capacitors - 47uF x1, 22uF x 3
Electrolytic capacitors - 10uF x 2
Film capacitors - 0.001uF, 0.02uF x 7, 0.1uF x 2
Film capacitors - 0.68uF
Diodes x 5
Resistors 1/2 watt x 24
Resistors 2 watt x 9
Resistor 5 watt x 1
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