Retrodyne Amplification presents: The Postman

There I was, wandering around the local Builder's Square when my eyes fell upon what could be the ultimate 'alternative chassis material, low-budget category'. The voice in my head said "Build it... and they will laugh."  Well, it says that other times too but I don't always listen. I needed a break from current  projects and this layout exercise was a lot of fun...I thought I pushed the envelope with this one.....with a Telefunken 12AU7 in the PI and a 12AY7 in the front it..... rang ....TWICE.  (groans) Best overall & most versatile sound was with the JJ12DW7.

Audiophile friends say the amp sounds better with the flag in the 'up' position.

dig the orientation of the laminations ! So close to PI... but very little hum

Preamp is built on 1/8th" G10. None of the notes get lost in THIS system !  Most resistors are CC.

Bass Response is great, proven with Dano Baritone into Standel cab w/15" Jensen 'MOD" speaker. These speakers are a great bargain!!  The Hound Dog Taylor Rig !!

The goals were  to combine some of the elements of the fabled 5E3,  AC15 & Marshall 18Watt,  try the new JJ 12DW7, and strike a blow against the CloneZone. I'm amazed at the Neil Young/Broken Arrow intense distortion capabilities of this little screamer !!

Can you say 'Postal Beano' ?? Friends are stunned by how articulate the amp is into a variety of speakers. We've tried G12M-25's, G12 Blue,G12H30, Jensen C12N RI, Jensen P15N, P15P, P15R, Vintage 30, Eminence 12" 35-watt Alnico.