Wokka: For a similar shop built amp I figure you would likely spend at least 50% more, and even if it didn't work out cheaper, as you said the experience is worth its weight in gold
Stan: It's actually not that heavy, but it certainly is solid! I considered putting casters on it, but figured I can live with it, I've carried heavier amps! It's not massive, here is my guitar next to it for scale:
PK: It's the baby amp of their range at 5W, but apparently a 5W tube amp is louder than a 5W solid state, not sure why but that's what I've heard. Check their site, they do a range of different style amps from a tweed Champ clone to an 18W Marshall style. Like anything else, do your research, companies vary in price and support (some don't provide instructions, only a schematic) and some companies offer a complete kit including cab and speaker if you don't want to chase them up yourself.
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