Radios turned Guitar Amps

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Radios turned Guitar Amps

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.

Members: 291
Latest Activity: Jul 3, 2023

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Sony not working

Started by Carlo Apr 16, 2021. 0 Replies

Zenith C845

Started by James Pobog. Last reply by James Pobog Nov 22, 2019. 1 Reply

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Comment by 3 String Blues on May 10, 2017 at 7:00am

check this out for only a few dollars on ebay

Comment by Dave Lynas on March 19, 2017 at 11:46am
Wow, thanks John. I got an easy one started today. It's a hi fi amp. Just had to put a guitar Jack where the phono Jack was and wire in a nice 8 inch speaker. I'll make a cabinet to house the two and I'll have it. It sounds great even without a box. Your spirit guided me. Thanks!
Comment by 3 String Blues on March 19, 2017 at 9:43am

Thanks, I will take regular photos next one I do, I am looking for a new project soon, so just keep your eyes peeled, I will make the instructions in photo form to follow more easy...John

Comment by Dave Lynas on March 17, 2017 at 2:18pm
I just watched your great intro to hacking the old radios and tape decks. Loved it a second time. Very tantalizing. Wish there were more clear close up shots of the wired connections. I still don't quite have it figured out. I've got some of the right radios but am still timid. But thanks Beetle!
Comment by Dave Lynas on March 17, 2017 at 1:39pm
I'm loving these old radios Beetle. Thanks for the good vibes.
Comment by 3 String Blues on March 17, 2017 at 11:27am

Comment by Dave Lynas on February 9, 2017 at 8:53am
Looks like just the group for me. I need help... But I have a stack of radios!
Comment by Sean R. Thornton on September 3, 2016 at 3:53pm

This is perfect! I just picked up a Sears Silvertone 1966 tube radio at the local thrift store for $4.50!! My first thought when I saw it on the shelf was CIGAR BOX GUITAR AMP...

Comment by John on May 9, 2016 at 3:09pm

Blind Lemon Cello - Sweet. They are HARD to beat! 

Comment by Blind Lemon Cello on May 4, 2016 at 1:10pm

Cool JohnMan! Love those EVJ's & Kustom 5 watt amps. Check out my tower of tone.

 

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Sony not working

Started by Carlo Apr 16, 2021. 0 Replies

Zenith C845

Started by James Pobog. Last reply by James Pobog Nov 22, 2019. 1 Reply

Just got a radio/cassette player--My next move--HELP!!

Started by Andy Busch. Last reply by Tim Pannabecker Aug 25, 2019. 3 Replies

Sweet Norwegian Transistor Radio - any tips?

Started by Elliott Fisher. Last reply by GARY KNIGHT Mar 25, 2018. 4 Replies

Battery valve radios

Started by Bird. Last reply by Bird Nov 22, 2016. 6 Replies

3 tube 8 watter Valco style amp with swamp sound

Started by Doug Christensen. Last reply by Doug Christensen Oct 17, 2016. 66 Replies

hey guys just alittle info please

Started by gregory lazorchak. Last reply by Denis U Jul 23, 2016. 3 Replies

Hitachi Transistor Radio with Tape.

Started by David Wilson. Last reply by GARY KNIGHT Jul 4, 2016. 9 Replies

Mini Amp - Where Do I make Connections? What is missing?

Started by Brian Revels. Last reply by daniel clarke May 13, 2016. 1 Reply

Car radio Amp

Started by Orcabait. Last reply by GARY KNIGHT May 10, 2016. 1 Reply

1962 Silvertone Medalist 3217

Started by Monterey. Last reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted Apr 3, 2015. 11 Replies

New jack in an old radio

Started by White Raven. Last reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted Mar 30, 2015. 3 Replies

Suitcase Amp

Started by Gary Ross. Last reply by Gary Ross Jan 26, 2015. 4 Replies

Arvin 8 Transistor AM radio...

Started by Corbin. Last reply by Corbin Jan 15, 2015. 11 Replies

Low volume with your Hacked Radio --- Amp

Started by Corbin. Last reply by Corbin Jan 12, 2015. 4 Replies

DIY amp question

Started by Greg Thompson. Last reply by Greg Thompson Jan 10, 2015. 2 Replies

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

Thank you beetle juice!

Started by Greg Thompson. Last reply by Jim Quinlan Nov 6, 2014. 5 Replies

Preamps

Started by John Newman. Last reply by 3 String Blues Aug 21, 2014. 3 Replies

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