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The Hog Snout Amplifier

Posted by wildmud on June 18, 2014 at 6:41pm
The “Hog Snout” amplifier:Several months back I needed an amplifier for my growing collection of cigar box and home made guitars. Since face jugs are what I do I decided to make an amplifier from one. There is an practice amp called a “Pignose “ amp. When I purchased the electronic wiring harness for my amp it was advertised as being like a “Pignose on steroids” So I thought I should make a wild hog jug and call it a “Hog Snout” amp.The jug is large and is composed of two thrown parts sculpted together. It was made bottomless and lots of holes were cut to let out as much sound as possible. A 5” speaker was fixed to a plywood base and stands vertically just behind the open mouth. It is covered with black speaker cloth to disguise it. I hammered out a copper sheet that is bolted on the back to hold all the knobs and jacks etc. This amp will run off a 9v battery for a short while or will run off A.C current. His right eye lights up when he is turned on. (just like me).
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  • wildmud June 19, 2014 at 8:39pm

    Thanks for all the positive comments. They are appreciated.

  • Blue Collar Devil June 19, 2014 at 6:35pm

    I absolutely love it :)

  • Alex Cartwright June 19, 2014 at 6:34pm

    These are both really well done

  • Bill Baker June 19, 2014 at 9:02am

    That's really neat Wildmud.  Another great Soonerland creation.

  • wildmud June 19, 2014 at 8:55am

    Thanks Uncle John. I have enjoyed your music for a long time.

  • Uncle John June 19, 2014 at 8:36am

    Really neat.  Art that makes me smile and makes music.

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