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"I bought two of these and am waiting on delivery. I don't expect much in terms of fi…"

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Ruby Amp

Started by BrianQ.. Last reply by BrianQ. May 18, 2020. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Smokin' amp (literally)

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Problem with second-hand amp.

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LM386 N-4

Started by Denis U. Last reply by Richard Haas Dec 3, 2016. 4 Replies 0 Likes

History Mystery--Orrtronic Tube Amplifier project

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Dual IM386 Chip amp

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Amp Speakers

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Grounding for Cigar Box Amps: Chassis Ground?

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Neat amp components

Started by Surly. Last reply by Alan Steeg Oct 27, 2015. 1 Reply 0 Likes

can a dab radio be turned into an amp

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SDA-T Questions

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HI - New guy & And speaker question

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Are Pre-fabbed LM386 Moduals Worth Trying?

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Powered sub to amp ??

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Amp and speaker INSIDE the guitar?

Started by Greg Potts. Last reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague Jul 1, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes

trying to hack an old valve radio, into a guitar amp,

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Best mini amp KITS

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Rainbow Stew (low budget cover on cigar box guitar) | Merle Haggard

"A new one for me Kale, and I like it! I always enjoy your CBG covers. Happy Sunday!"

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Rainbow Stew (low budget cover on cigar box guitar) | Merle Haggard

Happy Sunday folks. I've wanted to cover this 1981 Merle Haggard tune for a while and I decided today is the day. Here's a stripped down cover with nothing b...

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On Top of Spaghetti: 3D Printed Cigar Box Guitar

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cbg2.4

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cbg3.2

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