The MOD 102+ expands on the same all analog vacuum tube classic American circuit design combined with a British style Class A
output section as the Original MOD 102 with some much added special “+” features. These special features include a three position
progressive toggle switch for off-standby-power and additional push-pull functionality for each control - pull out the bass
control knob for “mid boost”, pull out the treble control knob for “bright”, pull out the volume control knob for “turbo”.





These new features and a JJ ECC803-S (a long plate 12AX7 known for its complex mid range tones) allow for a wider variety of tones
and extra control for the user. MODTM Kits and Assemblies are designed to give novice and experienced musicians the opportunity to
build or modify their own amps, effects pedals and guitars.




All kits come with easy-to-follow instructions and use point-to-point wiring. All effect pedals and amplifiers come with a pre-drilled
enclosure and all necessary parts are included. All you need to provide are hand tools, a soldering iron and solder. The effect pedal
operates on a 9V battery; for a longer lasting option, a 9-volt adapter can be purchased separately.

Sound Sample:
http://www.modkitsdiy.com/sites/modkitsdiy.com/files/product_files/mod_102.mp3

MOD 102+ Guitar Amp Kit Features:
- All Tube Design (solid-state diodes used only for full-wave rectification)
- 8W output power into 8 Ω
- 1 channel
- Vintage channel controls with push-pull functionality: bass (+mid-boost), treble (+bright) and volume (+turbo)
- Vintage pilot lamp and screw-on jewel cover for power-on indication
- Output Impedance: 8 Ω
- Tubes included: one ECC803 (JJ Electronic brand preamp tube), one EL84 (JJ Electronic brand power tube)
- Hammond Mfg 269EX power transformer and P-T31 single ended output transformer.
- Cathode biased class A power tube operation (no bias adjustment needed).
- Point to point hand wiring using terminal strips
- Carbon film resistors
- Metalized polyester coupling caps
- Pre-punched steel chassis
- Assembled Kit Weight: 5.55 lbs.
- Assembled Kit Dimensions: 10" Width x 6" Depth x 5 1/8" Height



MOD 102+ Guitar Amp Kit is available for $265 USD

More INFO: ModKitsDIY | MOD 102+ Guitar Amp Kit

 

Those two nice handles on the sides must be why it costs so much.

Beautiful little amp though, I've got to say. Wish I had the extra cash.

[my last build was a 1 watt 40 meter CW transceiver, for all you hams in here ]

 

So you buy approx $125 worth of bits for twice the price and then build it yourself.

Seems like a real bargain to me

 

They are nice enough to provide schematic, instructions, parts list drawings, & assembly drawings. True home-brew folks could easily roll their own. Helps though to have a good parts box with tube sockets, gromets, solder strips, etc to make it cheaper. Oh yeah, & a good set of chassis punches & a nibler tool.

I suppose they have to make their profit too.