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Home Made Guitar Amps Discussions (40)
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LM386 Amp w/ Switchable Clean ChannelStarted by BrianQ. |
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May 28, 2021 Reply by BrianQ. |
Simple 1st Timer CBG AmpReworked Version w/ upgraded Power switching: Started by BrianQ. |
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Sep 28, 2020 Reply by BrianQ. |
Quick and easy way to build a great sounding small ampI have not posted here in a million years -- been off in Google groups, but last night I had a great time when I surprised a good friend by… Started by Henry S |
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Aug 13, 2020 Reply by GARAGE HERMIT |
Matching Speakers to LM386After lots of searching and reading and in an effort to avoid unleashing the wretched blue smoke, I would like to ask if I have this strai… Started by Southern Ray |
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Aug 6, 2020 Reply by Southern Ray |
Let’s talk LM386... w/ Perfboard/ Stripboard Amp layouts PDFHere’s 2 articles on the same circuit I merged into a PDF. Rock on, my good people... Let%E2%80%99s%20talk%20LM386...1a.pdf The Stripboard… Started by BrianQ. |
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Jul 5, 2020 Reply by BrianQ. |
Suggestions wanted for easy amp buildHey all. I have been watching this speaker for awhile now. They are American Vintage model G8Cs, 20 watt, 8 ohm speakers. They are on sal… Started by Southern Ray |
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Jun 16, 2020 Reply by Southern Ray |
Ruby AmpPlease respect my work & Do Not Repost them on any other sites (Pinterest, Facebook,Instagram) Thank You Updated Layout: Started by BrianQ. |
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May 17, 2020 Reply by Southern Ray |
Low-Z pickup and components valuesHello all, I prefer to do my own research rather than to hound people with questions, but sometimes I just can't find the answer. This is… Started by Southern Ray |
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May 13, 2020 Reply by Southern Ray |
OopsSorry 'bout the 200+ private messages. Was trying to post here about choosing a soldering iron... Started by Southern Ray |
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May 3, 2020 Reply by Southern Ray |
DIY Spring ReverbI've just built my first CB amp. It's a simple 2.5 watt Artec circuit w no reverb. I recently saw a pic on here of a CB guitar with sprin… Started by Kevin Keating |
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Oct 17, 2019 Reply by Paul Craig |
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LM386 Amp w/ Switchable Clean Channel
Started by BrianQ.. Last reply by BrianQ. May 28, 2021. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Simple 1st Timer CBG Amp
Started by BrianQ.. Last reply by BrianQ. Sep 28, 2020. 25 Replies 8 Likes
Quick and easy way to build a great sounding small amp
Started by Henry S. Last reply by GARAGE HERMIT Aug 13, 2020. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Matching Speakers to LM386
Started by Southern Ray. Last reply by Southern Ray Aug 6, 2020. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Let’s talk LM386... w/ Perfboard/ Stripboard Amp layouts PDF
Started by BrianQ.. Last reply by BrianQ. Jul 5, 2020. 9 Replies 1 Like
Suggestions wanted for easy amp build
Started by Southern Ray. Last reply by Southern Ray Jun 16, 2020. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Ruby Amp
Started by BrianQ.. Last reply by Southern Ray May 17, 2020. 27 Replies 0 Likes
Low-Z pickup and components values
Started by Southern Ray. Last reply by Southern Ray May 13, 2020. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Oops
Started by Southern Ray. Last reply by Southern Ray May 3, 2020. 12 Replies 0 Likes
DIY Spring Reverb
Started by Kevin Keating. Last reply by Paul Craig Oct 17, 2019. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Converting a cassette player/radio--where do I start?
Started by Andy Busch. Last reply by BrianQ. Aug 23, 2018. 3 Replies 0 Likes
TDA2030A Amp
Started by Bama Hound. Last reply by Gary Stenzel Jul 23, 2017. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Home Brew Champ Tube Amp
Started by Scott aka Farmer Ted. Last reply by Paul Craig Feb 6, 2017. 3 Replies 4 Likes
Dual IM386 Chip amp
Started by Paul Craig. Last reply by Paul Craig Jan 27, 2017. 29 Replies 1 Like
5 Watt Amp Kit (DIY Case)
Started by Walter Haapapuro. Last reply by Gene Jones Dec 7, 2016. 46 Replies 1 Like
DIY reverb behold - I found this online
Started by Danny B.. Last reply by Paul Craig Nov 2, 2016. 3 Replies 1 Like
Bass Cabinet project
Started by Murdoc_420. Last reply by Murdoc_420 Jul 16, 2016. 34 Replies 0 Likes
Kalamazoo Model 1 Deluxe
Started by Scott aka Farmer Ted. Last reply by Rick Alexander Jun 20, 2016. 12 Replies 3 Likes
LM386 amp and other stuff
Started by Denis U. Last reply by Denis U May 29, 2016. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Combo Amp Build
Started by Paul Craig. Last reply by Paul Craig May 27, 2016. 113 Replies 1 Like
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