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Radios turned Guitar Amps
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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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Discussion Forum
Sweet Norwegian Transistor Radio - any tips?
Started by Elliott Fisher. Last reply by GARY KNIGHT Mar 25. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hitachi Transistor Radio with Tape.
Started by David Wilson. Last reply by GARY KNIGHT Jul 4, 2016. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Battery valve radios
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Comment by BeetleJuice! on May 24, 2018 at 7:50pm -
Check out this cool cabinet from eBay....it has already been gutted, just add your own fun!
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Comment by BeetleJuice! on May 13, 2018 at 4:53pm
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Comment by BeetleJuice! on May 10, 2018 at 11:47am
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It's got headlights!...this would be a great little amplifier for cigar box guitar! It's a 1950's Admiral
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Comment by BeetleJuice! on April 14, 2018 at 4:27pm
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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!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/273157711300?ul_noapp=true
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Comment by BeetleJuice! on March 29, 2018 at 2:09pm
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Burnt transistors!
check out this cool Silvertone body thats for sale on ebay
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Comment by sindre sortland on March 25, 2018 at 12:38pm -
Hi. I've built an amp into this old Norwegian Tandberg speaker. The speaker was found in a dumpster.
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Comment by BeetleJuice! on February 13, 2018 at 11:29am
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Whats up Mr. Monday Morning!
ready for a cool guitar amp???
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Comment by BeetleJuice! on February 8, 2018 at 8:03pm
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Here's one for the vintage fab....last count it was just 14 bucks on eBay!
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Comment by BeetleJuice! on November 3, 2017 at 7:02pm
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sweet little amp!....I love to see those old things brought back to life!
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Comment by Maddog on September 29, 2017 at 11:59am -
Thanks BLC!
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Discussion Forum
Sweet Norwegian Transistor Radio - any tips?
Started by Elliott Fisher. Last reply by GARY KNIGHT Mar 25. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Battery valve radios
Started by Bird. Last reply by Bird Nov 22, 2016. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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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?
Started by Brian Revels. Last reply by daniel clarke May 13, 2016. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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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
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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 16, 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 BeetleJuice! Aug 21, 2014. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Grundig Yacht Boy Radio
Started by Keith 66. Last reply by BeetleJuice! Aug 2, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Having problems with a 1959 Silvertone 9014
Started by Darren Addy. Last reply by BeetleJuice! Jul 30, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hacking a bush TR 82
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