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Radios turned Guitar Amps Discussions (40)
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Grundig Yacht Boy RadioSaw an ad in the local paper the other night, a short trip & £20 later i have a Grundig yacht boy 209 In fine original condition. LW, M… Started by Keith 66 |
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Aug 2, 2014 Reply by 3 String Blues |
Having problems with a 1959 Silvertone 9014Hi guys, Newbie here. This is my first conversion. Not sure where my problem lies. Also just learning to solder, so you have to suspect eve… Started by Darren Addy |
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Jul 30, 2014 Reply by 3 String Blues |
Hacking a bush TR 82HI Nation. I've got a Bush TR 82 that I would like to convert into an amp but would love to keep the radio function as well. Does anyone ha… Started by Tramp Guitars |
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Feb 25, 2014 Reply by Tramp Guitars |
wait. what... what the.ok so im stoked . got a am fm barbie radio. got it working started touching wires got my piezo makin noise . here's my dumb question of the… Started by 14 buck bass (aka antonio) |
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Jan 23, 2014 Reply by 3 String Blues |
Extension cabinetsHi Guys Well, thanks to advice from Eric Gittins and some help from Ray at the Radio Workshop here in UK I now have my EKCO U319A up and ru… Started by Phil Thomas |
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Jan 13, 2014 Reply by Phil Thomas |
Couple recent conversionsFound a 1960 Motorola AM radio, but the electronics were completely shot. Ended up putting a 2 watt amp based on the 2073D chip inside. Man… Started by Stevie Miller |
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Buying old radios and Selling these as amps...Are you guys selling these and if so? How much can you get? I have an eye on a whole bunch but if i can't sell them when they are amps, m… Started by John Hersey/Hersey Collectibles |
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Oct 10, 2013 Reply by 3 String Blues |
RCA Radio Amp HackHere's yet another Radio Amp Hack. Like there's not enough of it already. This one has a little more detail. I already have one in a cardbo… Started by Corbie |
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Sep 6, 2013 Reply by Pete Turner |
Speaker wiring for a multi-speaker cabinetHi all. I'd like to build a 4 x 6" or 4 x 8" cabinet to drive with a Noisy Cricket amp. I have both types of speakers all matched up and r… Started by Tom Lauten |
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Aug 15, 2013 Reply by 3 String Blues |
GE radioI went to an estate sale yesterday and came back with this in hopes of making a amp out of it, I know a battery powered model is a better s… Started by 3 Fingered Ape |
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Zenith C845
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Just got a radio/cassette player--My next move--HELP!!
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Battery valve radios
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3 tube 8 watter Valco style amp with swamp sound
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Mini Amp - Where Do I make Connections? What is missing?
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Car radio Amp
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1962 Silvertone Medalist 3217
Started by Monterey. Last reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted Apr 3, 2015. 11 Replies 2 Likes
New jack in an old radio
Started by White Raven. Last reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted Mar 30, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Suitcase Amp
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Arvin 8 Transistor AM radio...
Started by Corbin. Last reply by Corbin Jan 15, 2015. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Low volume with your Hacked Radio --- Amp
Started by Corbin. Last reply by Corbin Jan 12, 2015. 4 Replies 0 Likes
DIY amp question
Started by Greg Thompson. Last reply by Greg Thompson Jan 10, 2015. 2 Replies 0 Likes
1964 Philips AM/FM Radio to guitar amp project
Started by Scott aka Farmer Ted. Last reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted Jan 8, 2015. 4 Replies 1 Like
Thank you beetle juice!
Started by Greg Thompson. Last reply by Jim Quinlan Nov 6, 2014. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Preamps
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