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Epiphone Valve Junior Tube Amplifier Head

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My name is Philip Ruetz. Feel free to email me at the following address:

info AT diyguitaramp DOT com

I welcome all questions, comments and suggestions concerning this web site.

Site Info

Currently, when I'm not building amps, I'm working as a substitute teacher. In 2006, I completed an M.Ed. degree in elementary and special education from Roberts Wesleyan College. In 2004, I completed an M.A. in philosophy from the University of Rochester.

I fell in love with tube amps as a teenager, and have enjoyed building and modifying them for 20 years now. My first amp was a Fender Musicmaster Bass combo that I found at a garage sale for $30.00 -- an amazing bargain even in 1986. By the time I graduated high school, I had modified and torn down and rebuilt that amp countless times. My love of tube guitar amps was born.

In 1999, I began posting schematics and information about my DIY projects on the internet (on a free Angelfire page). Over time, as I added more links and information, that one page grew into a small site. It also grew in popularity, with nearly 100 visitors per day. By 2002, the number of visitors had grown to more than 200 per day, and I registered www.diyguitaramp.com.

During 2003-2004, I offered custom eyelet boards for sale on this site. These boards were popular for a time, and I enjoyed the further opportunities to make friends within the DIY community.

Also in 2003-2004, I built a handful of prototype amplifiers, and RUETZ AMPLIFICATION was born. The first J1 and RJ models were built during this time, based on circuits that I had been DIY-perfecting for many years. All of these prototypes were sold and are now being used semi-professionally either on the road or in the studio.

Here at the DIY Tube Guitar Amp Page, you'll find links to the best sources for DIY parts and information that I know of. Whether you're new to DIY or a veteran, I hope you enjoy your visit, and that you find this site helpful. Happy soldering!

Disclaimer

Vacuum tube equipment operates on very high voltages. 350-450 volts or more can be found inside a typical tube guitar amplifier. THESE ARE LETHAL VOLTAGES. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify any vacuum tube equipment unless you are qualified to do so. The purpose of this site is only to provide helpful information. The owner of this site is not responsible for any damage to persons or equipment resulting from misuse of this information.

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