$vboptions[bbtitle]

Mini Amp Build- Redux

Loudog99
November 6th, 2009, 01:38 AM
Recently posted pics of this mini-amp I built. It runs on a 9V or 9V DC Adapter and is about 2 watts. I've been meaning to put up clips, but haven't had a chance to. Anyway, just gave it a facelift and added feet. This has three gain settings, volume, stereo out jack for external speaker or recording, and headphone jack. Sounds very nice and gets a nice tubelike overdrive distortion. I imagine it's similar to a pignose.

Anyway, here's a few pics.

Before
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u106/Loudog99_photos/103_8816.jpg

After
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u106/Loudog99_photos/000_0281.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u106/Loudog99_photos/000_0282.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u106/Loudog99_photos/000_0283.jpg

I like the new vibe much better. I'll try to get clips recorded soon.

Lou

bdgregory
November 6th, 2009, 09:49 AM
I like it! What does the inside look like?

Loudog99
November 6th, 2009, 11:35 AM
Thanks. Here's a pic of the inside. It's based on the LM-386 amp circuit. Speaker is 4" 8 ohm and the entire amp is about 7" by 7".

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u106/Loudog99_photos/103_8811.jpg

Baught the pre-wired harness and speaker from guitarfuel.com for about $40; it's designed for cigar box amps. I think I have about $70 total into it.

I gotta take it apart and get another coat of paint on the face and back. I rushed to get it back together to make sure I would like the new look; and to take a few pics of course.

Lou

fernando
November 10th, 2009, 09:29 AM
I like the new blonde look!