This is the group for Lo-Watt Rock & Blues.
Here is the place to post photos and information on how to convert vintage electronics into awesome sounding and really cool guitar amps.
there are several directions you can go in this area of amplification, you can hack and convert the existing electronics,(provided the radio still works.)
Or if you have a broken radio, CBG Gitty Amp kits are a great way for the novice to join in. You can convert any old radio nifty 1950's and 60's radio bodies for that awesome retro look and feel....They will match your cigar box guitar and really are a joy to play!
If you would like to study this topic more
visit the website
http://radio-guitar-amps.blogspot.com/
Anyone can do it, give it a try, find and old radio and follow along
Here is an example of the great tone that can be found in a old radio.
Website: http://radio-guitar-amps.com/
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Check this out!
A Silvertone 600 for sale on eBay for 7 bucks.
I don't think this pertectiular radio works, but upon looking inside you can see there is easy access to tap a guitar into and turn it into a guitar amp.
Its old school transistor, this will both play and sound great I am about 90 percent positive this will be a great amp, its got a great size to.
I would not buy this exact one, as it looks like the battery compartment is missing and or leaked out. But if you search out this exact model ( Silvertone 600) I am pretty sure you will have a great little amp for cigar box guitar, and they are not expensive.
Its even got a groovy little handle and cool little looks!
sweet little amp!....I love to see those old things brought back to life!
Thanks BLC!
Sweet amp MD!!
Like the headstock also!
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