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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.
I am not an expert at amps or electronics, I have dabbled off and on over the years and lately really finding my interest growing in the subject and have decided to put this group together for the more experienced people to join and teach us all...also a place to organize the info found on this site.
if you would like to study this topic more
visit the website
http://radio-guitar-amps.blogspot.com/
Here is an example of the great tone that can be found in a old radio.
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 you can convert new cigar box guitar amp kits that are for sale and just use the nifty 50's radio bodies for that awesome retro look and feel....They will match your cigar box guitar and really are a joy to play!
also Amp kits are a great way for the novice to join!
anyone can do it, give it a try, you'll never play name brand again!
Website: http://radio-guitar-amps.com/
Location: 3-string-guitar.com
Members: 145
Latest Activity: 13 hours ago
Started by John Hersey. Last reply by John Hersey on Monday. 9 Replies 0 Likes
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, my wife will not be happy!Thanks!!Continue
Started by Andy Parkin Jun 11. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I 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 house running from 6 c size batts. The 404 has 2 pp9 batts (…Continue
Started by Andy Parkin Jun 11. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I 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 house running from 6 c size batts. The 404 has 2 pp9 batts (…Continue
Started by John Hersey. Last reply by BeetleJuice! Jun 5. 3 Replies 1 Like
Looking at an old Motorola, looks awesome on the pic, they are asking $20... Thanks!Continue
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Comment by BeetleJuice! on Monday no prob...once you plug into a pignose, you will never ever play one of those honey tone or cheapo digital chip amps, a pignose works with transistors and is really loud, but also has a great sound and tone!
Comment by Blind Lemon Cello on Sunday Thanks BJ, great tip!!
Comment by BeetleJuice! on Sunday
Comment by BeetleJuice! on Sunday pignose amps are the best to gut, they are really loud, you can get a used on for 40 bucks and sounds way better than any other small amp, they are perfect to stuff into small radios
Comment by BeetleJuice! on Sunday I love the looks!
Comment by Blind Lemon Cello on Friday
Comment by BeetleJuice! on June 13, 2013 at 10:18pm
Comment by BeetleJuice! on June 13, 2013 at 12:02am The photo is just as cool too!
Comment by BeetleJuice! on June 13, 2013 at 12:02am That's cool!...It looks great and a kit is still awesome
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