TS>       I'm looking for something with sweet early Fender tone. :)
  >       Do those kits include power and output transformers? If so, I 
wouldn'
  >mind going for a Deluxe. Building the cabinet would be no
  >problem, since my dad-in-law is a carpenter. :)
Sounds like it's a match.  I think you might need the chassis too....
can't remember.
  > JV> build things, if only as an expensive learning tool.  I'll also
  > JV> recommend the 5F1 circuit, if you go that way.
TS>       It's a small Crate practice amp with an 8" speaker.
  >I could probably sqeeze a 10" into it, but would really
  >prefer a 12".
  >       Which is the 5F1 circuit? Is that the tweed preamp circuit?
tweed Champ circuit.  It's supposedly the best sounding of the Champs.
I believe this carried on to the tolex jobbies too.
 * SLMR 2.1a * Stupid people shouldn't breathe
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