The Ardmore and Gilmore Jr. kits from Guytronix contain everything needed to build your own boutique, low-watt guitar amplifiers for recording situations. The Ardmore amp puts out 8 watts, while the Gilmore Jr. comes in either a 2 watt or 1/2 watt variation. The kits were designed by Gary Gerhart of the hand-made guitar manufacturer Gerhart Amplification. The Guytronix kits make great first-time projects, as they include a full components kit, pre-drilled housing, and step-by-step instructions.

• Fully drilled and finished chassis
• Mercury Magnetics power transformer
• Custom output transformers from Gerhart Amplification
• Step-by-step assembly guide
• Includes everything except solder
• Support available

Price:

• $375 for Admore kit
• $315 for Gilmore Jr. 1/2 watt kit
• $55 for Gilmore Jr. 2 watt converter kit

More Info:

• Kits available from Guytronix.