Wanted to share some photos of the latest one that I built. This is the second I put together with a Sowter 9045. These things are huge! I had no idea as I couldn't find dimensions on their website. This configuration was chosen with bass in mind, as according to the 9045 specs it goes all the way down and all the way up. The first one made like this is currently being used by the bass player for the tour I am currently on. He had been using a Neve clone of some sort. He also took this for a session he did recently and received many compliments from the engineer. The transformer was wrapped in electrical tape to prevent the case from touching the enclosure and was zip tied to some small L brackets that I made. The LED I used was a standard clear red one that requires slightly less current and voltage that what is currently on the BOM posted previously. I drilled a small hole then used a counter sunk bit from the inside and removed just enough material so the dome barely stuck out past the enclosure then hot glued it in place. The LED in this build is no longer being made, so I listed the panel mount in the BOM for ease availability and to look more professional for those of you who know how to do the fancy metal work. If there is better suited LED for this design please let me know and I'll gladly change the Mouser cart.
I later went back and hot glued everything that I thought could come loose as I'm building them with touring in mind. I can't have them failing and then be showered with scorn from my compatriots.
I still have an OEP, Carnhill, Haufe, and a Cinemag to build to test on various instruments, primarily acoustic guitar. I'll report back when I get to finishing them up.
Paul