Small Tube Amp Build, Start To Finish 

It amazing how so many critics share their opinions on things they have absolutely no expertise on what so ever. It needs some tweaking but damn. This guy has skills, knowledge, and talent far beyond the people that are criticizing his work. I know this because their comments are as simple as they are.

8:59 He's up all night 'til the sun. He's up all night to build one. He's up all night for good fun. He's up all night to build tube amps...

Woodworker, Composite builder, Electronics designer and guitar player = Polymath! Amazing!!

Am I the only one enjoying the fact that he doesn't talk, doesn't use capslock-clickbait-titles and just shows how he builds stuff? I really love this format! And that wiring, oh boy! Looking at it was like finally reaching that itching spot at the back!

This dude builds things the way they used to get built in the 50's and 60',. the right way.

There are several ways to look at this and in my opinion this is a Picasso of amps. The world is created by artists, whether it be cars, paintings, sculptures, T.V's, stereos, motorcycles, or guitars and amps and EVERYTHING that we use. This guy took great pride in his vision and I'm sure he accomplished it to some degree. In creating things there is an artistic view and a functionality view and both must be addressed. I give you a 5 out of 5 for making an amp as you saw it and took the time to "create" your work as you saw fit. This, my friends, is how "boutique" amps are "invented" and why you pay $20 for a painting at Walmart and $20,000 at a museum. Hats off to you elams1894 for creating a beast of an amp and I hope you sell them faster than you can make them.

No talking, no annoying music. I give a thumb just for these facts! Kind of ASMR lol.

AWESOME!!! Anyone who wants to build their own tube amp should watch this build. It shows the attention to detail that's required to produce something wonderful. As this video demonstrates very well, it's all about the details. I also love the way it was filmed. Very concise, not a big bunch of chattering about the obvious. Well done. 5 stars!

For some reason, I find this video very relaxing to watch

So much effort and detail gone into things most people will never even see. The mark of a true craftsman. Beautiful build.

Dude builds a tube guitar amp from scratch, meticulous in every way, then drops a surprise custom dovetail jig and hand forms a carbon fiber shell for it. Incredibly inspiring man, so glad I found your channel. Beautiful work. Thanks for uploading.

This is the 3rd time I've watched this... i have no intention of ever making one but its just so mesmerizing to watch.

Video: 8 minutes. Knowledge that goes into video: a lifetime.

I can't explain why but this video brought me some interior peace... Thank you!

This has been one of the most relaxing experiences I've ever had on youtube. Seeing him build that amp with so much care and skill makes me want to build something everyday with my own hands just for the satisfaction if it. My quality of life would improve dramatically.

how does someone like you exist? every moment of this was like a wicks advert. Your skills are out of this world!

It's a curiously silent piece of work with neither music nor annotations. I was fascinated. I believe the film maker to be an avant garde auteur.

it astounds me the amount of work you do to create jigs and devices to make something. this was very interesting and fun to watch.

probably one of the most impressive youtube videos I've ever watched.....congratulations on a masterpiece well built.

man, the craftsmanship on this is unreal. even down to the layout of the individual wires and the the woodworking detail, the guitar sounds great too. I wish i had a fraction of your skills!

All of this build was remarkably impressive. Exceptional craftsmanship. But my favorite part was your wiring. That point to point wiring was so meticulously done. Beautiful.

For all the idiots that give negative feed back.. None of you could even get past the thought of the time and effort it takes to build something like this on your own.. Great job dude Amps Awsome!

Good design. Good craftsmanship. Good tools. Good materials. Attention to details. Patience. Love of the art.

Best piece of craftsmanship I've ever encountered on RU-vid. Absolutely beautiful!

oh boy I'm speechless!...wish i was clever with electronics and amazing woodworking skills...Respect to you! 😄

Something really strange happened here to me... I was absolutely captivated with the cabinet build and was in awe of the beautiful finish and glanced at the run time as it ended. I slowed time by about 200%. I was staggered only 10 minutes had passed. This was a real effect I am convinced concentrating on this mans exquisite work slowed time. Oh shit I missed Star Trek!

Man, you have some SERIOUS patience as well as talent!

beautiful build. The half bind dovetail woodwork is just as impressive as the amp!

I just love the old school wiring. I must build one myself just to experience it. many thanks!

I built one of these using your plans and it's awesome. Built a combo using a wooden wine box for the cabinet and using a Jensen 8". Your series has inspired me to go on and build a more Fender tone one but using the same technique you used. I even built a tube pedal based on the design for a guitar mate who loves my amp. Thanks for your hard work putting this together, it must have taken hours! I have got so much pleasure from this and will do for years with all the projects I am planning.

A first class piece of construction,superb,a bench mark for neatness,a work of art!

I'm a respected amp builder in my area... I enjoy observing other craftsman's techniques... hats off to you! A very nice build! BTW - I incorporate switching for the 1st gain stage's cathode (a) 2k2 (b) 2k7 with 0.68 [plexi] (c) 1k5 with 1uf (d) 1k5 with 22uf [fender]. I also provide switching for the coupling / blocking cap leaving the plate of the 1st gain stage (a) 0.0047 (b) 0.022. These two features allow for a wide range of voicing that can accommodate most any single coil or humbucker pickup. It's nice to see someone taking the extra time to lay the entire project out on paper first. Good engineering occurs on paper and then is realized during the build.

Amazing precision and craftsmanship!

OUTSTANDING!!!! Great Skills Have You!!!

I think it's the best RU-vid video I've ever seen!...

That wiring is insanely clean. I love it.

Brilliant craft on everything, electronics, carbon & wood. Nice!!

very good video, it has no background music, so peaceful to hear the actual sound of the process

That was great to watch. As a performer I love the sound of the EL84. Ringy highs and crunchy lows. And your amp has it all.

There definitely is an art in point to point circuits. while one can make a mess others make it looks like a bold statement.

Fantastic craftsmanship. Very few have the skills anymore to accomplish this.

100% sure you have some level of OCD. Your circuit build quality is just marvelous!!

Your skills are awesome. As a carpenter / musician your dovetail jig totally blew me away. As for the three weeks to build it that just shows passion and determination for what you do.

Ok, as a guy who makes his own guitars, amps and effects pedals I used to pride myself on my craftsmanship...until I watched this video. Amazing job my friend, you sir are a true renaissance man.

Good god that wiring is so beautiful and clean

The definition of craftsman.

Beautiful, good taste and esthetic looking. So many talents, electronics, carpentry, music..... Such good taste!

Love how you can hear birds chirping in the background during the quiet interludes!

You are insane. The world needs more insane people.

'Nice neat work! Great attention to detail. You can be very proud of this one!!!

A true craftsman! This amp is a work of art! You have some serious skills fella. Massive respect my man. Subscribed.

Sweet! The craftsmanship is outstanding, and the use of carbon fiber as a shell was an awesome touch!

beautiful workmanship

beautiful little amp, love the custom made turret board.

A hand crafted gem for you to enjoy for the rest of your life... that amp is so nice

Those are some mad skills you've got there in all kinds of fabrication. Nicely done!

That is not an amp. That is a piece of collectible art work ! What next ? An amp with handmade tubes from glass made from sand in your back yard, homemade extruded copper coated wire, and the cabinet from wood from a tree in the front yard. LOL ,Holy moly that is a fine job sir :)

beautiful wireing

I so much enjoyed watching the detail you put into this. Thank you. You are a true artisan. Congratulations.

That is a REALLY nice piece of work and if your kids have any sense you've created an heirloom.

You got skills man. Well done.

It amazes me how people can give this a thumbs down. The creativity and genius behind this project is too much for some. Great job and great video!

I bought plans from elams just for fun. Nice work. It will be totaly relaxing project for me. Everythink is nice labeled and coloured. I am not a beginner but time to time is quite nice to make some simple device.

Came for the amp build but the cabinet design/construction is amazing as well! Incredible craftsmanship!

much more patient as a builder than a musician I hear. Still great video nonetheless. Thanks for sharing!

Beautiful work. Would you be willing to pass around the schematics and a parts list, perhaps?

I'm not sure I learned enough about building a tube amp from this video but your camera work is excellent! I will definitely check out the other things for no other reason than to bask in the beauty of your images. Thanks!

rocking the casbah since 1894 , tight shit dude

This dude is a BOSS!!!

builds his own dovetail jig, forms and compresses fiber glass cover, very meticulous wiring, mostly with primitive manual tools. passion!!!!

As always! Your work is a piece of art! Silent yet so much to learn from!

Oh my goodness! Really 1st class craftmanship. You inspire me to be good in woodworking. Thanks.~swamhiji

Just started the video, but I fully expect to see him blowing the glass for the tubes.

Incredible workmanship. Epic stuff dude. And not a single fucking word. You sir are a true craftsman.

Beautiful craftsmanship and it sounds epic

Awesome japanese style wood carpentry. Wonderful amp!! Great sound.

And you sir, are a badass.

guitar that perfectly matches amp, sick!

When you see this sort of build out you realize what master craftsmanship means. Stunning piece of art

I used to wire control panels off of a schematic and wiring diagram for coil winding machines and we had to keep the wires nice and straight just the way you are..Awesome video!

You should put those into production.

I think I like the jigs you built even better than the amp...

Beyond amazing craftsmanship!

Wow, the circuit AND the case are a work of art 😀👌 Love the classic wood-work mechanical connection too, verry classy.

A true craftsman. Very nice!

dude...totally impressed with your skill. my grandfather was always building out of Popular Mechanics mags. I have all his issues back to 1940. you and him are one in the same. old world craftsmanship and know how will always be appreciated by me. watched the guitar build . who passed the skills to You? or did you teach yourself? appreciate you sharing your talents online. Gary in Colorado

Respect. A man that doesnt fret ( ha ha ha ) when it comes to keeping it high end. ALOT of work behind that little beautiful peice!

Massive respect. Amazing craftsmanship!

You never showed the tubes, but you are a trooper.

Probably built the guitar himself, the house, and all of the tools he is using too :D

Man!! I'm glad I saw this. I've built two clones (sb-12 and 5e3). I couldn't figure out why I couldn't get them to look super clean, I'm going to use a jig for the jtm-45 i'm building next. Thanks! great video.

Great build! Thanks for sharing your obvious love of music and woodworking. I especially liked the contrast brought about by the use of different materials. You've inspired me to think seriously about makiong myself an amp.

That's a lot of skills you've got there, carpenter/cabinet maker, electrical/electronics engineer, musician, and I'm guessing you built that guitar too so add luthier to the list. Impressive video:-)

Tell me please, could I order such an amplifier from you - only the amplifier itself on the chassis - without a box without a cabinet and speakers. How much would your work cost?

great video. simple. no bull. and the best part.... no drone used!

Nice job! Especially on the dovetail jig.

I was hoping this would be a tutorial not a "Look what I did" :( Very cool project though, the end product sounded great my dude

having this dude over your house "aw shit, i lost the remote." "I'll build one"

Wow! That was the most entertaining video I have watched on RU-vid in all the years I have wasted watching RU-vid.

Your a hell of a woodworker.Truly impressive work and skills!