DIY Links

• Aiken Amplification - Many excellent articles on DIY amp topics in the Tech Info section. Also sells a variety of parts.
• Ampage - An Amp and FX builders paradise. Find schematics, pinouts and other resources here. Contains forums on guitar amps, guitars and music electronics.
• The Blue Guitar Page - Steve Ahola's great resource page with lots of schematics and technical information about amps, guitars, etc...
• Cranked Amp Tone - Cybermonk's quest for information about cranked amp tone, often at low volumes. Lots of info about lots of different gear. Possible ideas for DIY projects in there...
• AMZ - The Analog Music Zone features a wide range of schematics for guitar effects, electronic circuits as well as tips and techniques.
• Duncan Amplification - A great site with links to tons of schematics, a huge tube data search engine, and some good articles. Plenty of Spice models for circuit simulation and a handy power supply design program.
• GEO - The Guitar Effects Oriented website. RG Keen's great guitar effects site. The home of the Tube Amp FAQ and the Tube Amp Debugging Page. Tons of effects info.
• Paul Ruby Amplification- Paul Ruby is an active participant in the AX84 BBS and offers a variety of parts and services to the homebrew community, as well as no-compromise JTM45 amps.

Parts Vendors

• Amplates - Custom faceplates for guitar and bass amplifiers
• Apex Jr. - Source for wire and other parts
• Antique Electronic Supply - Large selection of tube amp supplies.
• Hoffman Amplifiers - Vintage guitar tube amplifier parts and tube amp building supplies.
• WeberVST - Manufacturer of vintage style loudspeakers and other products for the vintage equipment enthusiast. Technical information and discussion forums on tube amp topics.
• Digi-Key and Mouser Electronics - General electronics parts; resistors, caps, switches, pots, etc. Downloadable catalog, online ordering.