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"domnt do anyting, first try to tap in a see if it works, otherwise you might be chas…"

3 String Blues replied Apr 1, 2015 to 1962 Silvertone Medalist 3217

 11 Apr 3, 2015
Reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted

"yeah I hate to say, but that's the downside of hacking into old radio, sometimes the…"

3 String Blues replied Jan 12, 2015 to Low volume with your Hacked Radio --- Amp

 4 Jan 12, 2015
Reply by Corbin

"such a cool look too!"

3 String Blues replied Jan 10, 2015 to Arvin 8 Transistor AM radio...

 11 Jan 15, 2015
Reply by Corbin

"I love this Arvin! possibly my total fav!!!!"

3 String Blues replied Jan 10, 2015 to Arvin 8 Transistor AM radio...

 11 Jan 15, 2015
Reply by Corbin

"that's what I love about this stuff!!!!...that is sweet and way better than buying a…"

3 String Blues replied Nov 27, 2014 to 1964 Philips AM/FM Radio to guitar amp project

 4 Jan 8, 2015
Reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted

"I think that's the ones I touched , I have touched 110 a few times in my life and th…"

3 String Blues replied Sep 9, 2014 to 3 tube 8 watter Valco style amp with swamp sound

 66 Oct 17, 2016
Reply by Doug Christensen

"I too have touched those little things you were talking about and got the shit shock…"

3 String Blues replied Sep 8, 2014 to 3 tube 8 watter Valco style amp with swamp sound

 66 Oct 17, 2016
Reply by Doug Christensen

"that is really awesome...forget the links and posting photos, make a great video and…"

3 String Blues replied Sep 6, 2014 to 3 tube 8 watter Valco style amp with swamp sound

 66 Oct 17, 2016
Reply by Doug Christensen

"you should! make a how to build video and post a follow along on youtube,  that will…"

3 String Blues replied Sep 5, 2014 to 3 tube 8 watter Valco style amp with swamp sound

 66 Oct 17, 2016
Reply by Doug Christensen

"If you made a youtube clip I would put it on my site!.....I know a lot of folks woul…"

3 String Blues replied Sep 5, 2014 to 3 tube 8 watter Valco style amp with swamp sound

 66 Oct 17, 2016
Reply by Doug Christensen

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A few radios I've turned into guitar amps

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3 tube 8 watter Valco style amp with swamp sound

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1962 Silvertone Medalist 3217

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

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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!

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