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25.01.2022 I am continuing my series on how valves work. Recently posted is Part 2 of the series. I hope you find it helpful! http://www.valveheaven.com/2016//how-does-a-valve-work-pt2/
20.01.2022 A heads up that I will be holding two Amp Schools in September. A great opportunity to learn about valve amps as you build your own! Details http://www.valveheaven.com/amp-school/
19.01.2022 Hi, I have recently developed a new amp design that takes advantage of old TV valves. A 5W SE amp with lots of tone for such a simple design. Full details here: https://www.valveheaven.com/2019/11/another-tv-special-amp/
19.01.2022 Matt Wakeling, an old friend of mine hosts a guitar podcast with a bunch of great players and builders. He recently recorded a podcast with me as well. Check it out at http://guitarspeakpodcast.libsyn.com/
19.01.2022 Hi all, a heads up that kits and manuals for my amps continue to be available during the current health situation. Kit building can be a good distraction! Full details at https://valveheaven.com/diy-amp-kits/ Cheers!
18.01.2022 A heads up that we still have vacancies at the upcoming Valve Heaven Amp Schools in Sydney and the Barossa Valley. Come and join us for a brilliant weekend learning about valve amps as you build your own Lamington Lite amp! Details here: http://www.valveheaven.com/amp-school/
17.01.2022 Have received this review of a build of the Lamington Lite amp: I knew I was going to enjoy the Lamington Junior but I also wanted something a little larger that I could use for small gatherings where a PA was not necessary, so I started a Lamington Lite build as I was completing the Lamington Junior. This amp also worked off the bat and I have to say that it has become one of my all-time favorites. It is simple to set up, the big clean tones are magical, and the overdriven sound is way too good for an amp that costs just a few hundred dollars to build. The thing I like most about the Lamington Lite is the clean headroom which is crystal clear it needs to be well up on the volume dial before it starts to break up so if you are looking for a great little amp that doesn’t cost a bomb this is the one to go for.
16.01.2022 I've just begun describing the development of a new amp design and thought I'd link it here. Enjoy! http://www.guitargear.net.au/discussion/index.php
16.01.2022 Have just heard from a keen Lamington builder who sent me an interesting review of my Lamington amps and thought I'd post it on my website for others to check out: http://www.valveheaven.com//an-in-depth-review-of-the-lam/
15.01.2022 Just concluded a brilliant Amp School in Sydney. I received this great email from one of the students: "Thanks Grant for a very enjoyable week end building the Lamington Lite. I had a great time with a great bunch of likeminded people. The amp itself is remarkably great sounding and easily rates with the current batch of Boutique point to point amps as well as the vintage mainstays. Hooked it up to a 2 x 12 Mesa black shadow cabinet and it instantly has become my favourite clean amp. As I said at the course it represents an absolute bargain when you consider you walk out with a point to point wired amp. All the best for the future and thank you once again."
15.01.2022 Merry Christmas from Valve Heaven! Wishing you all the best for a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Here is the adorned Valve Heaven Christmas tree with a festive 335 in pride of place!
13.01.2022 Just an update that we still have places available for the Sydney Amp School next month. A great weekend learning about amps while you build your own Lamington amp! Details here: http://www.valveheaven.com/amp-school/
13.01.2022 A heads up that I will be attending an Australian Guitar Gear Heads Ampfest in Adelaide this weekend and bringing a full range of Lamington amps and my Stack amp. Any Adelaidians who would like to hear them demonstrated are welcome to join us at this free event. If you'd like to join us, the details are: Adelaide Gearfest Date: Saturday 14th October Where: Global Music Revolution, 16/47 O G Rd, Klemzig SA Time: 10 am to 2 pm
13.01.2022 Hi all, just a heads up that I now have dates confirmed for Amp Schools later this year. It would be great to have you join us for this great weekend! Full details here https://www.valveheaven.com/amp-school/
11.01.2022 A quick heads up that we are holding an Amp School in Sydney over the weekend of 20,21 May. A brilliant opportunity to learn about valve amps while you build your own Lamington Lite amp! Full details: http://www.valveheaven.com/amp-school/
10.01.2022 The Solo - a new single ended output amp design. I have recently posted the design for a new amp design on my website at https://valveheaven.com///the-solo-a-10w-single-ended-amp/ It differs from most of my designs as it uses only one output valve to produce 10W of power from a lone EL34 or 6L6 valve. I have been pleased with the amp and it certainly provides a different tone from a typical 10W push-pull amp. Cheers!
09.01.2022 Have just developed a new amp using a 6CM5/EL36 valve in a single ended design. To my knowledge this has not been done before. Full details here: https://www.guitargear.net.au/discussion/index.php
06.01.2022 I have recently developed a new amp design that I am quite proud of - the Lamington SOLO. It is a 10W single-ended EL34 amp that has a unique sound. I am currently developing the resources to release diy kits for this amp - watch this space! You can see details here: http://www.guitargear.net.au/discussion/index.php
06.01.2022 Had a great afternoon recently at a Gearfest doing a "show and tell" of some of my builds. My recently built Telecaster and the Gilly MkII amplifier.
05.01.2022 I've begun to post a build description on a stand alone valve reverb unit that I'm very pleased with. Check it out here: http://www.valveheaven.com//the-lamington-reverb-an-easy-/
04.01.2022 Just received this cool image of a "mini stack" built by one of my Stack Amp purchasers. A quad made from 4 X 3" speakers! Cheers
03.01.2022 Hi all, pretty excited to announce that I am now releasing amp kits for my Lamington Lite design.This is the amp that we build at Amp School, and I have had a lot of requests to produce kits for this amp for those who don't attend. Full details for this amp kit here: https://www.valveheaven.com/diy/the-lamington-lite-amp-kit/ including tone reviews and sound samples. Cheers!
02.01.2022 Excited to announce a new opportunity to experience Valve Heaven Amp School. As well as the scheduled April and September Schools, we'll hold a Barossa Amp School for you and two friends any day, any date that works for you! For full details check out http://www.valveheaven.com/amp-school/. Sneak peek of the beautiful Barossa here www.barossa.com
