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Discussing transformers

I did a search for "transformers" in this group and found next-to-nothing, which I thought was odd (after doing a bit of research). It seem…

Started by Darren Addy

 3 Aug 12, 2014
Reply by Blind Lemon Cello

On Board CBG Amp

Hello All,I have been building CBGs for several years now, mostly acoustic. I have seen a few videos of people playing CBGs that have a sma…

Started by Chuck Cobillas

 8 May 27, 2014
Reply by Darren Addy

Ruby Amp - Stock and Bassman

I recently completed a Ruby amplifier using the schematic at this site: http://www.runoffgroove.com/ruby.html For the amount invested, th…

Started by Manny Lopez

 11 Jan 6, 2014
Reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted

Speaker size and effect on small Amps

Another question on Amps. I have built one of the 2.5W-9V kits from Gitty and I'm very happy with the results and have another basic kit wa…

Started by Thomas "Duck" Petry

 4 Sep 15, 2013
Reply by Glenn Kaiser

Artec amps with unknown speaker ?

So I just put an Artec 2 w amp in an old wall mounted speaker cabinet with a 8" speaker, like what you used to see in a school. The speaker…

Started by Bluesheart

 10 Sep 14, 2013
Reply by Jeff McFadden

Buskin' Amp

12 volt 20 watt mini amp, Line 6 Pocket Pod multi-effects processor, 2X8" Jensen 20w speakers, 8" pizza cooking trays as grill guards, 12v9…

Started by Blind Lemon Cello

 5 Apr 27, 2013
Reply by Blind Lemon Cello

Dr X swAMP ... 1 watt of petrol fueled filth.

The heres my ruby/noisy cricket powered amp with an 8 inch fender speaker. ive gigged it a couple of times now and it sounds pretty darn go…

Started by Dr X

 3 Apr 27, 2013
Reply by TruckDrivingFool

Minty Amp Clone

Knock yerself Out!

Started by BrianQ.

 0 Apr 3, 2013

Help in hooking up a reverb tank

Already posted this in the CBG wiring & electronics group and thought it might be good to post here too... I'm a novice when it comes t…

Started by Thomas "Duck" Petry

 0 Mar 31, 2013

Just finished distortion box

Hello, I just finished a distortion circuit.  It is based on a web article called "Cook Your Own Distortion." My first attempt had two sets…

Started by Paul Valentine

 0 Mar 17, 2013

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LM386 Amp w/ Switchable Clean Channel

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Simple 1st Timer CBG Amp

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Matching Speakers to LM386

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Let’s talk LM386... w/ Perfboard/ Stripboard Amp layouts PDF

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Low-Z pickup and components values

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DIY Spring Reverb

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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)

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DIY reverb behold - I found this online

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

Bass Cabinet project

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