From Builder:
I originated the voicing package numerous other builders copy. I go for tight bottom end and chimey top end, sort of tweed Fender mixed with really good early '60s Vox.
I use a lot of NOS parts.
The chassis is one of the few parts I don't make myself. I use NOS Amperex sockets just like '50s originals if I use a Weber chassis. I've been using Mojo chassis products lately. Mojo's chassis is punched for 30mm sockets so I use Belton sockets with those.
The rest of it is built up with super quality parts. I never use Chinese sockets. I use 100% U.S. made tubes. I have a dozen pairs of U.S. made 6V6s available at any time. The best sounding pair goes out in the next 5E3 I build. I'm always buying more U.S. made 6V6s to get "the good ones".
I use genuine '50s Daka-Ware knobs. Daka- Ware changed the molds in '62 and again in the '90s. I use the "real" ones from the '50s.
I'm sure you can buy a less expensive Deluxe. I'm also sure you can't buy a better one unless you pay a whole lot more. Even at that, I use my own recipe. I have a list of parts that sound good and are durable.
I think I just stained myself!
