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I am planning a new ukulele and would like to add 2 small speakers and a black box distortion switch right inside the box for power on the go. The problem is I know nothing of amplifiers. what will it take to get this thing going?
Tony

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Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on April 2, 2009 at 9:19am

Thanks, I got the parts ordered and will let you know if it works or I have a ukular meltdown.

Tony

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