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CAN WE TALK ABOUT AMPS?

Posted by Paul Doug on March 17, 2009 at 12:16pm
I have been looking around the internet for info on making a small amp. I've found the schematic for the little one that takes a 9 volt battery. It looks doable, although I have done anything electronical since I was in the service in the early 60's. The only real tutorial I can find on it is in the Make mag (I think that is the name) and I don't want to spend $34.95 just to get that one tutorial I want. Anyone know where there are some tutorials on making this amp or other simple small ones? Any idea how long a nine volt battery will run this one?

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  • Roger Morin April 13, 2009 at 8:52pm
    Got my mini deluxe fender amp today can't say enough about it well worth the money less than $17.00 total including shipping.
    Roger Morin
  • Paul Doug April 12, 2009 at 10:03pm
    I just received another one yesterday. Going to my daughter with the guitar I'm making her.
  • Roger Martin April 12, 2009 at 9:08pm
    Well Spensor, the volume wont work in a band or something like that but its plenty loud for what we use them for, which is to help folks hear the Didleys we sell.
    We tried last week to order several more but was told they were out of stock.I hope they get more in because our next order will be more then 2.
    The volume is fine for noodling and it may even be ok if your playing with several acoustic instruments.
  • spencer April 10, 2009 at 1:40am
    How loud is that bad boy??

    Roger Martin said:
    Hey Guys, an UPDATE,
    Regarding the Little Fender Amps I mentioned in an earlier post. Well I ordered 2 and I'm disappointed.Why am I disappointed? Because I didnt order several more and I should have.
    These little amps are fantastic little gizmos.I paid $9.95 a piece and I couldnt be happier with what I got for the money.
    The ad says they retail for $49.95 I believe and I can believe it.
    If I can I'm going to order several more because I see no way I can build a cheaper amp.
    This amp has volume,tone,DRIVE on/off switch 1/4 jack input. Powered by either 9volt OR adaptor for 120.What more can one ask for $9.95.
  • Paul Doug April 7, 2009 at 9:47pm
    I'm sorry, I said it wrong, I need to get a cord that goes from the AMP to the guitar with the jacks on the ends. That is the cord I do not have.

    I ordered another one this morning for the guitar I am building for my daughter.

    Thank you
  • Roger Martin April 7, 2009 at 9:07pm
    Paul,that amp comes with a 9 volt battery already in it.But you Do have to take the battery out and take off the protective plastic wrap for the battery to work.
    Unwrap the batt plug in guitar , turn the amp on and yer jamminnnn.
    The battery will work until you can get a cord.
  • Paul Doug April 7, 2009 at 9:29am
    Boy am I glad to read that. I haven't tried mine yet, got to get a cord for it. I still want to build one, just to give it a try.
  • Roger Martin April 7, 2009 at 1:24am
    Hey Guys, an UPDATE,
    Regarding the Little Fender Amps I mentioned in an earlier post. Well I ordered 2 and I'm disappointed.Why am I disappointed? Because I didnt order several more and I should have.
    These little amps are fantastic little gizmos.I paid $9.95 a piece and I couldnt be happier with what I got for the money.
    The ad says they retail for $49.95 I believe and I can believe it.
    If I can I'm going to order several more because I see no way I can build a cheaper amp.
    This amp has volume,tone,DRIVE on/off switch 1/4 jack input. Powered by either 9volt OR adaptor for 120.What more can one ask for $9.95.
  • Paul Doug March 18, 2009 at 2:01pm
    Well, Roger, maybe I'm a sucker, but for that pirce I had ot order one and give it a try. I still will want to build one though, just to see it I can.

    Thanks

    Roger Martin said:
    I've been searching the net for small amps. I found this site that looks promising.
    http://www.jazzstore.com/product/Fender-Mini-Deluxe-Amp/4010484 .
    Its states its a Fender amp for $9.95. I was thinking this amp could be installed into any box to make the appropriate looking amp for about any application.
    If its the real thing I dont think you can build an amp any cheaper plus the idea that its a FENDER amp which carries a lot of weight if your trying to sell the map.
  • Roger Martin March 18, 2009 at 1:44pm
    I've been searching the net for small amps. I found this site that looks promising.
    http://www.jazzstore.com/product/Fender-Mini-Deluxe-Amp/4010484 .
    Its states its a Fender amp for $9.95. I was thinking this amp could be installed into any box to make the appropriate looking amp for about any application.
    If its the real thing I dont think you can build an amp any cheaper plus the idea that its a FENDER amp which carries a lot of weight if your trying to sell the map.
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