’62 Brit-Plex 45W Amp Kit – StewMac

’62 Brit-Plex 45W Amp Kit

The original British powerhouse that shook the world
When this amp launched in a tiny London club in September 1963 it changed the world, and we still can’t get enough.

Favored by blues and rock players for its exceptional sustain, the ’62 Brit-Plex is chock-full of harmonic gain, with a thick but focused midrange that refuses to get sloppy or lost in the mix. Put this head on a classic 4×12 cab and watch out!

Just listen to the raw power Angus Young gets on “High Voltage” to hear how commanding this amp can be. The ’62 Brit-Plex is the original sound of classic rock, and has a virtually unlimited suite of tones that can be dialed in with ease.

StewMac has lovingly recreated this timeless amplifier in our ’62 Brit-Plex Amp Kit. This is one of our Icon Kits: modern reproductions of vintage classics.

Take your amp building skills to the next level with this kit. The ‘62 Brit-Plex is a perfect place to get serious about amp building. This is an involved amp and will be a fun challenge to complete.

If building such an iconic amp sounds hard, don’t worry. We’ve gone to great lengths to make sure this kit has the best step-by-step directions in the industry. With hundreds of full-color photographs and illustrations, these instructions make this an easy, fun and rewarding project.

It comes with all the parts you need to complete this project in just a few weeks.

• The head cabinet interiors are genuine 3/4″ North American Pine
• Superior craftsmanship on the tolex covered exteriors with perfectly aligned seams
• Premium quality hardware
• Top-shelf EL34, 12AX7, 5AR4 tubes and vintage spec Heyboer transformers to give your amp the perfect vintage tone
• High-quality period-authentic resistors, CTS pots, reproduction mustard caps, and Switchcraft jacks for their authentic tone and a lifetime of trouble-free use
• Authentic epoxy turret boards just like the ones used in the original vintage amps

You don’t need a shop full of tools either!
The great thing about these amp kits is they only require a few relatively inexpensive tools. We’ve got everything you need to build this amp right!

Amp head cabinet dimensions
Height: 9-3/4″ (24.76cm)
Width: 26″ (66cm)
Depth: 8-1/4″ (21cm)

This amp is designed with a 120V power transformer. To use this kit with international voltages you will need an external step-up transformer (or third party power transformer) that is designed to handle the wall voltages present where you live.