Vintage tweed radio case, Hamm's Beer faceplate, 2.5 watt Artec amp circuit, vintage top hat volume knob, 4" speaker, 9 volt battery box, leather strap from an old set of horse reins, brass grommet soundport, red l.e.d. on/off light on the Hamm's label. Special shout out to Uncle John for the black volume knob back plate :-)

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Comment by Maddog on April 7, 2015 at 7:15am

Good lookin' amps Gary!

I've only used the SD-2W, I need to get some of the MAH3 and MAH5's but Ty was out of them on my last order. Wes could help you with the 3 and 5 waters, I know he has used them and likes them.

Comment by Maddog on April 7, 2015 at 7:03am

Oh hell I know Wes lol :-D

Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on April 7, 2015 at 6:08am

A new picture with the grill cloth..  Do you a favorite GF amp?  Even their SD2WC looks to have an external gain pot...

Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on April 7, 2015 at 5:41am

Actually, I've added a silver and black tweed cloth since this photo, which dresses it up nicely!  I'll update my pictures...

Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on April 7, 2015 at 5:39am

Thanks much, Maddog!  I've used a couple of the CBGitty Artec kits, and will check out GF.  I like the incredulous looks my friends display when they see a 'handmade' CBG amp!  Here's one of mine:

Comment by Maddog on April 6, 2015 at 11:46am

I use Artec's and Guitar Fuel amps Gary, I like them both. The Guitar Fuel does come with an outside the box gain pot so in situations where I have room or want a gain knob outside the box they work nice. I use them a lot on old radio amps as there is always a place for 2 knobs. The Artecs are nice when I just want volume only or I'm tight on room. Wes turned me onto the GF amps and I can't thank him enough, they are great amps and good value.

Comment by Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans on April 6, 2015 at 5:56am

OK Wes & 'Dog - - please elaborate on other options to the cheap ass Artec boards!  For a quick and easy CBG amp, what's the board of choice???  Thanks!

Comment by Maddog on April 5, 2015 at 6:19pm

I use both. I use  the Artecs when I only have room for or only need a volume knob. 

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