Constructing your own amplifier is an excellent way for a guitarist connect with the technology of valve amps. It deepens your understanding of tone and the inner workings of your amplifier. Plus, nothing can compare to playing through an amplifier that you have built yourself!
The Lamington valve guitar amplifier is the original in the Valve Heaven amp kit suite of designs, with 18W of power and a versatile preamplifier. Reminiscent of vintage British amps, The Lamington’s EL84s deliver a range of tones from warm, chimey cleans to overdriven crunch and fat lead tones, perfect for intimate gigs.
For reviews of The Lamington check out the Lamington Review page on the Valve Heaven website
DIY Amp Kit for The Lamington:
The Valve Heaven Lamington Amp Kit provides all of the necessary parts to build your own Lamington 18W valve guitar amp. Just add some basic tools and you are on your way. The kit includes the comprehensive Lamington Construction Manual (value $49) which provides step by step guidance as you construct your amp.
Several great suggestions to mod your amp are also included with the kit, to provide for additional tone options.
The Lamington Amp Kit (including detailed construction manual) for $349 plus $20 post!
Please refer to the Valve Heaven website to order kit, and for more information on additional support for amp builders: Weekend Amp Schools, Amp Kits, Amp Manuals and free Valve Guitar Amp designs.
