Something special

[msb]

Some years ago I came across Jo Chiou’s YouTube channel , here was a complete tone nerd from somewhere in Quebec , comparing various tube preamps. He was also occasionally making and selling preamps , often (as so many are) using the classic  B15 preamp for inspiration. He was someone that loved to take things apart and build his versions. 
We recently became Facebook friends. I mentioned that I had found a Demeter Minnie amp for sale in the US but after the exchange , shipping and duties it was too much. Jon messaged me and said he had built 500 watt amps based on the Minnie , and would I like to have one built …

it will be done in mid January. I’m happily using a tube preamp for the front end so this is strictly back end slam. Clean , transparent power. There’s one knob … volume.

Funny how things can happen just like that.

[Chienmortbb]

Good luck and keep us informed.

[msb]

It’s the power amp on the bottom. 

[Reggaebass]

33 minutes ago, msb said:

It’s the power amp on the bottom. 

That setup looks so cool, will you use the amp with your Monique 

[msb]

That’s the reason for it. I’ve been using the effect return channel on a Forte , which works wonderfully , I think this might be a slightly more elegant solution.  

[msb]

On 21/12/2024 at 12:04, Reggaebass said:

That setup looks so cool, will you use the amp with your Monique 

 

Jon made that preamp in the pic too. 
 

So far I’ve got to say he’s been an excellent communicator. He wanted to let me know there is a fan like the one in the Minnie that can be loud at quiet levels , I told him this was to be mostly used at gigs , the fan is not an issue at gig volume in a fairly noisy environment. Parts are on the way , this is a pretty straightforward design. Strictly back end clean transparent power.
 

I’m looking forward to hauling this downtown for gigs.