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DIY Spring Reverb

I've just built my first CB amp.  It's a simple 2.5 watt Artec circuit w no reverb.  I recently saw a pic on here of a CB guitar with sprin…

Started by Kevin Keating

4 Oct 17, 2019
Reply by Paul Craig

Converting a cassette player/radio--where do I start?

Hi!  I bought an old cassette player/radio at an estate sale (really cheap!) and I'm wondering where/how I start in converting it into a gu…

Started by Andy Busch

3 Aug 23, 2018
Reply by BrianQ.

TDA2030A Amp

      I need some help here folks. Being from Alabama, I am having a little problem with the instruction manual that accompanied this amp.…

Started by Bama Hound

14 Jul 23, 2017
Reply by Gary Stenzel

Home Brew Champ Tube Amp

A friend gave me an old Forcite explosives box. I had a home spun Fender 5F1 Champ chassis on my bench that was finished this past summer.…

Started by Scott aka Farmer Ted

3 Feb 6, 2017
Reply by Paul Craig

Dual IM386 Chip amp

A while back I posted on the comments about this nasty little op amp that I built. It has 2 IM386N1 chips and it's a 2 stage amp. It was in…

Started by Paul Craig

29 Jan 26, 2017
Reply by Paul Craig

5 Watt Amp Kit (DIY Case)

I got a kit from Parts Express, lots of good features, no effects. My DIY cabinet is 6"x9"x13". I'll let the pictures do the talking.

Started by Walter Haapapuro

46 Dec 7, 2016
Reply by Gene Jones

DIY reverb behold - I found this online

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Fck6R79XbQ - VIDEO HEREThe SoaringTortoise "Springus Reverberatum Spring Reverb" for Guitar from Recycle…

Started by Danny B.

3 Nov 2, 2016
Reply by Paul Craig

Bass Cabinet project

 Ok, so I built my first CBB, now I want a portable amp. ==Disclaimer: I have no idea what I'm doing!!! So any and all advice is greatly ap…

Started by Murdoc_420

34 Jul 15, 2016
Reply by Murdoc_420

Kalamazoo Model 1 Deluxe

It's been a while since I have built any guitars. A new passion has taken my attentions...restoring vintage tube amplifiers. A few months a…

Started by Scott aka Farmer Ted

12 Jun 20, 2016
Reply by Rick Alexander

LM386 amp and other stuff

Hi, I'm a bit over the moon at the moment. I built a really simple LM386 amp, added a couple of <3inch full range speakers and housed it…

Started by Denis U

19 May 29, 2016
Reply by Denis U

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DIY Spring Reverb

Started by Kevin Keating. Last reply by Paul Craig Oct 17, 2019. 4 Replies

TDA2030A Amp

Started by Bama Hound. Last reply by Gary Stenzel Jul 23, 2017. 14 Replies

Home Brew Champ Tube Amp

Started by Scott aka Farmer Ted. Last reply by Paul Craig Feb 6, 2017. 3 Replies

Dual IM386 Chip amp

Started by Paul Craig. Last reply by Paul Craig Jan 26, 2017. 29 Replies

5 Watt Amp Kit (DIY Case)

Started by Walter Haapapuro. Last reply by Gene Jones Dec 7, 2016. 46 Replies

DIY reverb behold - I found this online

Started by Danny B.. Last reply by Paul Craig Nov 2, 2016. 3 Replies

Bass Cabinet project

Started by Murdoc_420. Last reply by Murdoc_420 Jul 15, 2016. 34 Replies

Kalamazoo Model 1 Deluxe

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LM386 amp and other stuff

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