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Radios turned Guitar Amps Discussions (40)
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Amp safety. Keeping from getting shocked.I'm kind of new to this and I have an old transistor radio that I converted to an amp. The only thing I did was disconnect the radio input… Started by cigarBGuitarEfx |
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Jul 30, 2013 Reply by cigarBGuitarEfx |
Difference in power output of radiosI have just hacked a Roberts R404 radio (1965-68) And it seems lacking in power. My previous hack , a Roberts R606-MB is a total power hou… Started by Andy Parkin |
0 | Jun 11, 2013 |
How much do you pay for old radios?Looking at an old Motorola, looks awesome on the pic, they are asking $20... Thanks! Started by John Hersey/Hersey Collectibles |
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Jun 5, 2013 Reply by 3 String Blues |
I could use some help with these schematics from my 1960's GE Transistor Radio to Amp HackI closed my old discussion: http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/looking-for-assistance-with-reviewing-schematic-for-my-transistor… Started by Todd |
0 | Mar 8, 2013 |
Home built amp from computer sound card?Don't know if this is the right place for this, but I was wondering if it's possible to build your own amp from a computer sound card. I'm… Started by Thomas "Duck" Petry |
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Dec 13, 2012 Reply by Thomas "Duck" Petry |
Fender got some inspiration from these radio amps?What do you think? I see some radio-like lines in these little amps. They look cool! fender amp Started by Wade |
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Oct 28, 2012 Reply by 3 String Blues |
Step by stepphoto.JPG Okay. This is the inside of my St Moritz one speaker transistor radio. The blue and white wires lead up to the speakers and the… Started by Sarah Warren |
0 | Sep 30, 2012 |
MemoriesMy first amp ,(1963) was an old floormodel radio about 5 feet high, my dad put a jack in it for my guitar. He wired a switch inline wi… Started by PinetreeJoe |
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Jan 6, 2012 Reply by wes carl |
Amplifier radio recommend ?What kind of radio or electronic device recommend to buy for guitar amp. I live in estonia. I found second hand store in estonia that sell… Started by Jantan ux |
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Dec 27, 2011 Reply by 3 String Blues |
Emerson S2102 AM/FM phono radioSo I picked this up and found that it has a phono jack in the back. So I plugged my piezo CBG into it, and it works like a charm. Plenty lo… Started by Dan Sleep |
0 | Dec 18, 2011 |
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Zenith C845
Started by James Pobog. Last reply by James Pobog Nov 22, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Just got a radio/cassette player--My next move--HELP!!
Started by Andy Busch. Last reply by Tim Pannabecker Aug 25, 2019. 3 Replies 1 Like
Sweet Norwegian Transistor Radio - any tips?
Started by Elliott Fisher. Last reply by GARY KNIGHT Mar 25, 2018. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Battery valve radios
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3 tube 8 watter Valco style amp with swamp sound
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hey guys just alittle info please
Started by gregory lazorchak. Last reply by Denis U Jul 23, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hitachi Transistor Radio with Tape.
Started by David Wilson. Last reply by GARY KNIGHT Jul 4, 2016. 9 Replies 0 Likes
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
Started by Gary Ross. Last reply by Gary Ross Jan 26, 2015. 4 Replies 0 Likes
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
Started by John Newman. Last reply by 3 String Blues Aug 21, 2014. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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