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his is my first kit project. Got an Elekit from VK Music, out of Vancouver Canada. The Elekit is a Japanese SEP design. Auto Bias, that can take EL 34, Kt88,550, and other pentodes. Uses a 12ax7 as a pre-driver, and solid state rectification.
My tech skills are basically non-existent. I really knew nothing about soldering. Fortunately, I have a friend who is a process technician, and very DIY capable. He is looking over my shoulder, teaching me good soldering technique, and coaching me through the assembly process. I am very grateful for his guidance.
Got the board pretty much populated, I imagine the kit is at least 2/3 of the way complete. Looking forward to hearing how this guy is going to sound. Apparently Elekit has been around a long long time, and well regarded in Japan.
Well another session or two, and I hope to have this guy home and making music. Hopefully this won't be my last kit, but I am enjoying the heck out of the process. I really recommend doing this if possible, it adds a different level of understanding to the hobby, and allows a person to appreciate their gear in a far different way than just buying it.
Regards
Mister Pig
Regards
Mister Pig
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Topic - Building My FIrst Kit...What Fun - Mister Pig 22:46:41 07/1/09 ( 6)
- USA based dealer ? - AbeCollins 11:58:34 07/2/09 ( 1)
- RE: USA based dealer ? - Mister Pig 12:24:59 07/2/09 ( 0)
You go Piggy - Mike B. 08:34:22 07/2/09 ( 0)
RE: Building My FIrst Kit...What Fun - geraldm121 06:17:52 07/2/09 ( 0)
RE: Building My FIrst Kit...What Fun - Door Nail 04:03:57 07/2/09 ( 0)
RE: Building My FIrst Kit...What Fun - Allen Wright 01:59:45 07/2/09 ( 0)