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product_id: 9588201
title: "MOD 102 DIY Guitar Amplifier Kit"
brand: "mod kits diy"
price: "€ 492.65"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 4
category: "Mod Kits Diy"
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# 5W tube amp output power Vintage pilot lamp power indicator DIY assembly & soldering kit MOD 102 DIY Guitar Amplifier Kit

**Brand:** mod kits diy
**Price:** € 492.65
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Own the Sound, Build the Legend

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MOD 102 DIY Guitar Amplifier Kit by mod kits diy
- **How much does it cost?** € 492.65 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/9588201-mod-102-diy-guitar-amplifier-kit)

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## Key Features

- • **Hands-On Mastery:** Complete DIY kit with pre-drilled aluminum chassis and all parts included—perfect for honing your soldering skills.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Delivers 5 watts into 8 Ohms—ideal for bedroom practice or intimate jam sessions without sacrificing tone.
- • **Iconic Vintage Aesthetic:** Features a screw-on jewel cover and glowing pilot lamp for that timeless tube amp vibe on your desk or stage.
- • **Build Your Own Vintage Tone:** Classic American tube circuit meets British Class A output for authentic chimey cleans and smooth overdrive.
- • **Clear, Step-by-Step Instructions:** Open chassis layout and detailed guides make assembly straightforward, even for first-time amp builders.

## Overview

The MOD 102 DIY Guitar Amplifier Kit is a hands-on project for guitarists and tech enthusiasts eager to craft their own tube amp. Combining classic American and British tube designs, it delivers 5 watts of rich, vintage-inspired tone through a single channel with bass, treble, and volume controls. The kit includes all components, a pre-drilled aluminum chassis, and clear instructions, making it an ideal gateway to mastering amp building and achieving authentic tube sound with a stylish vintage look.

## Description

The MOD 102 is a great place to start for those interested in building their own tube amp. It is based on a classic American tube circuit design combined with a British style Class A output tube section. At low volume it produces a clean chimey tone that moves into smooth overdrive at higher volumes. All parts are included along with a pre-drilled aluminum chassis, wire and tubes (1 EL84 and 1 12AX7). Puts out at least 5 watts. The chassis layout is open for easy assembly using the clear, easy to follow instructions.

Review: This amp sounds fantastic. - I will start by saying if you are pondering whether or not to buy this kit, you should definitely buy it. This amp sounds great when it is complete. Building this amp, however, is not a 2 hour project you can wiz through. I have been soldering my guitar, and changing components in my amps and pedals for years, but this was my first time actually building anything electronic from scratch. All of the directions are very clear and detailed, and they give you parts lists and diagrams and test points to make building pretty straight forward. I actually nailed it on the first try. However, building with two transformers mounted to the top gets a bit awkward at times. It won't sit flat and there are two tube sockets preventing you from stacking anything underneath on the one side. This amp is all point-to-point and no PC board is used. It does get tight and there are a few spots where about 5 components go into one point. The last two filament wires were particularly tight to solder. I would also like to suggest that you make sure the self tappers for the bottom plate actually screw in before you start mounting anything. Overall I give this 5 stars. For the money this is a great amplifier that you really can't get anywhere else. This is a great idea and design for anybody wanting to learn how to build amps or electronics in general. There are a few things that could be improved on like placement of a few components where it would be easier to get to to solder. It was also easier for me to place the Phillip's head of the bolts on the inside of the enclosure. Stripping the wires was a bit of an issue because there is a fabric coating that is hard to cut through, but the wire itself is great quality. I didn't use the cheap labels either. None of the cons are bad enough to drop my rating down. Take your time, make sure you read carefully, and you will have a very nice sounding tube amp.
Review: Great tone! - This amp is awesome! I'm a Marshall guy. JCM and JMPs are my go to. This is close but you gotta back off the bass. If you can solder decently, this is easy. You need to fabricate a cradle for assembly. I recommend going through each assembly section and running all the white wires first. It will be easier and reduce the chance of burning components. Also sand the paint around the inside of the input jack hole. The hole is bigger than the jack and if it becomes centered, the amp will sound like crap and hum loud. Happened to me a couple weeks after I finished it. I know this amp is a bit expensive but the quality is all there. It doesn't have a ton of gain so some kind of dirt pedal is required if you want to rock. I plug my pedal board in, hook up my stage speakers and rock out! It is a little loud if you crank it. But not like a big bottle stage amp. Great tone awaits!

## Features

- DIY pedal kit - assembly and soldering required.
- 5W output power into 8 Ohm
- 1 channel
- Vintage channel controls: bass, treble and volume
- Vintage pilot lamp and screw-on jewel cover for power-on indication

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00493YF8W |
| Best Sellers Rank | #77,935 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #36 in Electric Guitar Amplifier Heads |
| Color Name | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Guitar |
| Connector Type | RCA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (17) |
| Date First Available | October 25, 2010 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 7 pounds |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Output Wattage | 5 |
| Power Source | Solid-state |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MOD Kits DIY
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Guitar
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Output Wattage:** 5

## Images

![MOD 102 DIY Guitar Amplifier Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51hPlLRPJHL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there anything that can be done about the buzzing/hum that a lot of people complain about this? (Better grounding, different filter caps, etc?)**
A: Changing out the preamp tube to a groove tubes 12AT7 took out a lot of humming on mine. Also i have read that American made capacitors are the best for the ripple filter and Mallory 150 series work good for coupling capacitors.  I never checked to see what caps are being used in this amp, i have also read that you should avoid caps made by Cornell Dublier, and Illinoise Capacitor. Be sure that you file the ground holes like it tells you to in the instructions.

**Q: If i wanted to add an extra gain stage in the preamp section. Would it be possible for me to add another tube socket to the design?**
A: There should be room. Even though I didn’t do that to mine, I did add some more filter capacitors and a choke to help clean up the DC. That all fit without much fuss.

**Q: Anyway to fab this into a head cabinet?**
A: Yes. That's what I did. I would post a photo if I knew how.**UPDATE** Oh, I just realized I posted a review of this kit a couple years ago. I went back and added some photos of the cabinet I built. Just go look at the regular reviews. It should be up once Amazon approves the changes.

**Q: Which production tube guitar amplifier circuit is the mod 102 diy guitar amplifier kit based upon, e.g., fender champ 5f1, other?**
A: This is an original circuit and is not based on any existing amplifier.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This amp sounds fantastic.
*by D***N on July 19, 2020*

I will start by saying if you are pondering whether or not to buy this kit, you should definitely buy it. This amp sounds great when it is complete. Building this amp, however, is not a 2 hour project you can wiz through. I have been soldering my guitar, and changing components in my amps and pedals for years, but this was my first time actually building anything electronic from scratch. All of the directions are very clear and detailed, and they give you parts lists and diagrams and test points to make building pretty straight forward. I actually nailed it on the first try. However, building with two transformers mounted to the top gets a bit awkward at times. It won't sit flat and there are two tube sockets preventing you from stacking anything underneath on the one side. This amp is all point-to-point and no PC board is used. It does get tight and there are a few spots where about 5 components go into one point. The last two filament wires were particularly tight to solder. I would also like to suggest that you make sure the self tappers for the bottom plate actually screw in before you start mounting anything. Overall I give this 5 stars. For the money this is a great amplifier that you really can't get anywhere else. This is a great idea and design for anybody wanting to learn how to build amps or electronics in general. There are a few things that could be improved on like placement of a few components where it would be easier to get to to solder. It was also easier for me to place the Phillip's head of the bolts on the inside of the enclosure. Stripping the wires was a bit of an issue because there is a fabric coating that is hard to cut through, but the wire itself is great quality. I didn't use the cheap labels either. None of the cons are bad enough to drop my rating down. Take your time, make sure you read carefully, and you will have a very nice sounding tube amp.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tone!
*by G***G on September 13, 2025*

This amp is awesome! I'm a Marshall guy. JCM and JMPs are my go to. This is close but you gotta back off the bass. If you can solder decently, this is easy. You need to fabricate a cradle for assembly. I recommend going through each assembly section and running all the white wires first. It will be easier and reduce the chance of burning components. Also sand the paint around the inside of the input jack hole. The hole is bigger than the jack and if it becomes centered, the amp will sound like crap and hum loud. Happened to me a couple weeks after I finished it. I know this amp is a bit expensive but the quality is all there. It doesn't have a ton of gain so some kind of dirt pedal is required if you want to rock. I plug my pedal board in, hook up my stage speakers and rock out! It is a little loud if you crank it. But not like a big bottle stage amp. Great tone awaits!

### ⭐⭐ Residual 120Hz hum a non-starter
*by J***I on March 10, 2014*

For the cost of this kit you shouldn't need to scrape paint off to ensure adequate grounding. Mask the paint. Or, actually be better (and more 'vintage') for the price with a bare steel chassis which would take solder. The sequence of assembly is not optimal at all - several areas are much easier to solder if done in reverse. Most importantly The circuit has residual 120Hz hum. If not for the hum this would be 3 stars. Maybe 4. If you have the skills to fabricate a chassis by drilling and/or punching then suggest building from scratch using the tube amp circuits widely available. Note that a drill down through internet search hits of this kit all apparently resolve to only a single build.

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