"I had a similar problem and solved it by painting the entire inside of the box and the backside of the tailpiece with shielding paint from Stewmac."
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Lauten Aug 2, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone use a little Fender '57 Mini Twin with their CBG? Dirt cheap, battery operated and good reviews online. I have a chance to pick up a like new one for $30.Continue
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Tom Lauten replied to Chris Gotshall's discussion Amp Question"Building one of those now actually. Looking forward to comparing them. We're very fortunate there are so many affordable options."
Jim Woods replied to Chris Gotshall's discussion Amp Question"I have one - it is ok, but for me, I really prefer the sound of the cigar box amps (made with the noisy cricket (LM386) plan.
Much lower background noise. Just my 2 cents worth."
Chris Gotshall replied to Chris Gotshall's discussion Amp Question"Yeah, I just bought a used (new condition) one for $25, It's awesome for the CBG! Plenty loud and can set set to play clean or dirty. Fits right in the case with my guitar too. Best $25 I've spent in awhile. Now I just need to dirty it up…"
Tom Lauten replied to Chris Gotshall's discussion Amp Question"I recently picked one up in a charity shop and love it!
It feeds back easily with the piezo pick up in my Diddly Bow but I love the low volume high distortion you can achieve and its pretty loud when you want it to be.
For me its a darned good…"
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Anyone use a little Fender '57 Mini Twin with their CBG? Dirt cheap, battery operated and good reviews online. I have a chance to pick up a like new one for $30.See More
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