Another "D" Type Amp Rig

[django49]

Always been a fan of Andy Fuchs. Did not NEED another example, but one of his ODH amps popped up in a head format at a very fair price. In essence, it is an ODS amp in a lightweight package, That is, a D style tube preamp with a solid state power amp, weighing very few pounds. And, with a footswitch for channel selection and boost (EQ bypass), very versatile. Makes 150 watts at 8 ohms, 300 at 4 ohms.

So, naturally, I had to come up with an enclosure to "match" some cabs. Vented for cooling. Thought you might appreciate the idea....The one 1 x 12 has a Copperback 250 watt Neo speaker (Barefaced style), the other is a "stylized" 1 x 10 Thiele type cab, with a 100 watt speaker (Added wings make it wide enough to mate with a head or other cab while maintaining Thiele internal dimensions). And a shop built 2 piece Atlas style tilt back set. Makes for a huge sounding setup with minimal weight.

Quick and dirty pix.....

Yeah, I do have too many toys.......😉

 

[mathman]

Analog R2D2?  just joking. Looks awesome, just made me think that when I saw it.

[tbonesullivan]

I keep getting tempted by the Fuchs ODS classic. This will tempt me even more, even though I have no room or money for more amps right now. UGGHHH. GAS go away!

 

[django49]

One of the advantages of building my own is the ability to mix and match different speakers and speaker cabs. And relatively smaller rigs keep up nicely with the bigger ones, for when those still pop up.....Not often in my limited venues any more.

God forbid I come up with something to remind someone of C-3PO! 🤔

BTW, I did find this interesting comparison done by Robbie Hall hisownself to show added versatility of his Clean Fusion Deluxe pedal. Although pretty much a 2 channel pedal (Fender Blackface and Dumble style), incorporation of the HRM settings and some tweaking can sure get it into M territory, with plenty of gain on tap. Sounds pretty close to the Plexi to me. But what do I know?

BTW, the CFD (no tubes) does compare nicely with the Fuchs ODH, actually giving a bit more "on the fly" options. All things considered, not a bad option at a fair price (IMO) even if it is pretty pricey for a pedal.