I understand.    Ain't nothing like real thing.  In hindsight, I should've known if it was possible, 'cause someone would have done it.  Thanks!

Wow!  Thanks Teemuk 

Now that I've seen the complete schematics, I'd rather build it without the chorus or reverb.  If I build this without the chorus/reverb circuits, will I need to make any adjustments to the other circuits? I think I can handle this project if someone could give me guidance on the power supply and line-outs?  Is there a way to extract just the distortion and make a stomp box?
I may have to scrap this project if I can't find enough info to put my mind at ease. 

Hi everyone,
   I'd like to make a rackmount preamp based on the VH140c.  I have all the schematics (very grainy hard to read) and I'm in the process of making the parts list.   I haven't worked with electronics in about 10 years, so I'm spinning my wheels trying to get started.  I know I can handle the layout/soldering etc...  First I want to ask if anyone has already done this project?  Second, I don't feel comfortable trying to extract the preamp/effects/power supply sections from the schematics.    I'd really appreciate it if someone could draw me a schematic (I don't care if it's crude as long as I can read it) of just what I need, including how it would interface with my rackmount poweramp(Marshall 8008).  I realize this is a helluva favor to ask, but I'd be willing to send compensation via paypal.  I just want that killer death metal distortion, chorus and reverb in my rack setup.  Any help is greatly appreciated.   8|