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Here is the place to post photos and information on how to convert vintage electronics into awesome sounding and really cool guitar amps.
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Zenith C845
Started by James Pobog. Last reply by James Pobog Nov 22, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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Comment by 3 String Blues on October 8, 2014 at 7:08am
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Whooa!
The very first boom box...1950!
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How cool is this! a 1970's TV shaped radio you can hack into a guitar amp....the best of 3 worlds!
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Here it is embedded...check it out all!
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That is really sweet sounding Gary...His masters voice!..nice find
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check out this cool 60' silvertone, it has a phono plug in the back...no need to even open it, you can plug right into it and play guitar right away, its 50 bucks on ebay.....a bit expensive but still cheaper than a regular amp
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Totall cool find of the day!
Vintage Packard Bell AR-851 Radio, early 1960's
the same model used on Gilligan's Island!
talk about a cool guitar amplifier??? at least something to talk about : )
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Check out this crudzy raunchy "hi Fi" silvertone radio that could easlier be a guitar amp!...cheap cheap on ebay!
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Comment by Doug Christensen on September 24, 2014 at 8:26am
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Replacement of the power supply filter caps are what it needs. Cheap parts for less than 5 bucks electrolytic caps.
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that old thing on the right is rad looking!...be on the look out for a cheap used pignose on ebay and stuff it in there.....I buy pignoses all the time in the 25 dollar range on ebay...they have really good speakers in them
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Comment by Seth Kent on September 24, 2014 at 4:48am
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Found these two in a thrift store. Grand total for both was under $5. The one on the left, should be somewhat simple to mod. The one on the right is an all tube RCA. It does not seem to have any transformers, and emits a loud hum. Not sure what to do with it yet, in light of my affinity for staying alive, but if I think of something I will let you know...
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Zenith C845
Started by James Pobog. Last reply by James Pobog Nov 22, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Just got a radio/cassette player--My next move--HELP!!
Started by Andy Busch. Last reply by Tim Pannabecker Aug 25, 2019. 3 Replies 1 Like
Sweet Norwegian Transistor Radio - any tips?
Started by Elliott Fisher. Last reply by GARY KNIGHT Mar 25, 2018. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Battery valve radios
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3 tube 8 watter Valco style amp with swamp sound
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Hitachi Transistor Radio with Tape.
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Mini Amp - Where Do I make Connections? What is missing?
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Car radio Amp
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1962 Silvertone Medalist 3217
Started by Monterey. Last reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted Apr 3, 2015. 11 Replies 2 Likes
New jack in an old radio
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Arvin 8 Transistor AM radio...
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Low volume with your Hacked Radio --- Amp
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DIY amp question
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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 1 Like
Thank you beetle juice!
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Preamps
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