Building custom amps, amp modding, etc.

[Elimist]

I want a new amp, plain and simple.
Also, I don't want to just go pick up a marshall stack or some other bullshit and call it good. I want my own shit, be it good or bad.

I've been looking around, trying to find information on custom amps and haven't had much luck.
People out there have websites just showing off amps they've made, and they put up schematics usually, but don't even offer a page or links or any other information on getting started.
Does anyone on here know anything about this stuff, and could you suggest any websites or books on the subject?

[ParsonsMatt]

First I would recommend you get a tube amp kit and start by building a small, class A single channel amp. Then, work from there.