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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.
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Latest Activity: Jul 3, 2023
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Zenith C845
Started by James Pobog. Last reply by James Pobog Nov 22, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Comment by Scott aka Farmer Ted on November 25, 2014 at 3:56pm
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Yep, thosw ols radios ars a great bargain, except for shipping up to Canada...bummer
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Comment by 3 String Blues on November 25, 2014 at 12:18pm
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just having fun!
here's another poss-o-bility : )
just a couple bucks on the bay
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Comment by Blind Lemon Cello on November 23, 2014 at 3:44pm
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Thanks BJ!
You host an awesome forum!
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I love it all!
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40' shelf model joins the gang as a 9 volt at Smokin' Rooster Studios. Original chassis needs work, so for now a vintage 6x9 Zenith speaker drivers the box, awesome tone. 1940 Silvertone R81 floor model is my favorite practice amp, 6 watts 10" speaker. Flanked by Flathead, Testa Rossa, and a no good cigar smokin' rooster!!
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all burnt out!
just plug in your cigar box!
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Starts at just 21 bucks on ebay....check out this groovy Cigar Box Guitar amplifier...from the early 1960's
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That's sweet wade ...I love it when a plan comes together!
...in 1972 a crack Commando unit was sent to.......
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Comment by Wade on October 30, 2014 at 9:48am
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Recommended Links & Resources
- CigarBoxGuitar.com - the knowledgebase of the homemade music movement.
- Cigar Box Music - How-to-Build CBGs DVDs, How to Play CBG and more!
- 3-String-Guitar.com - John "Red Dog" McNair's unique take on cigar box guitars and their history - lots of historic photos!
- The Cigar Box Guitar Manifesto - the mission statement and rallying cry for the Cigar Box Guitar Revolution.
Discussion Forum
Zenith C845
Started by James Pobog. Last reply by James Pobog Nov 22, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Just got a radio/cassette player--My next move--HELP!!
Started by Andy Busch. Last reply by Tim Pannabecker Aug 25, 2019. 3 Replies 1 Like
Sweet Norwegian Transistor Radio - any tips?
Started by Elliott Fisher. Last reply by GARY KNIGHT Mar 25, 2018. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Battery valve radios
Started by Bird. Last reply by Bird Nov 22, 2016. 6 Replies 0 Likes
3 tube 8 watter Valco style amp with swamp sound
Started by Doug Christensen. Last reply by Doug Christensen Oct 17, 2016. 66 Replies 1 Like
hey guys just alittle info please
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
Car radio Amp
Started by Orcabait. Last reply by GARY KNIGHT May 10, 2016. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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
Started by White Raven. Last reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted Mar 30, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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 15, 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 3 String Blues Aug 21, 2014. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
I'll be fashionable this summer =)
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Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)
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.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•*¨*•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws
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Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists
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Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)
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