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Union Of V · 13th March 2010, 09:41 AM

Beginner DIY-er here, keyboard and guitar player. Don't know much in the way of electronics but I've been gawping at Monomes and similar junk for long enough to want to give it a go! Please don't bite

chris661 · 13th March 2010, 07:06 PM

Don't worry - we're a friendly bunch. Sounds like you're here to learn.

Here's a few links to get you started with some reading....

Elliott Sound Products - DIY Audio Articles - this guy knows his stuff. There's also a projects page, so you can clone some of his designs.

There's some good stuff on here, but it takes a little more digging out.
Linkwitz Lab - Loudspeaker Design

If you fancy a little amp (good power ratings though, have a look at 41Hz Audio:Sounds Good to Me! - they're not bad for instrument amplifiers, but they have other, more important advantages - they're very efficient, so they give off very little heat. I've made one and they sound good. If you're just learning how to use a soldering iron, 41Hz Audio:Sounds Good to Me! they sell easy-to-make ones. The prices are very reasonable too. They ship worldwide.

Hope this all helps
Chris

Richard Ellis · 13th March 2010, 07:19 PM

Hi & welcome!
Guitar & keyboard Huh??
Well, slapping together your own guitar amp is really THE most satisfying thing I believe........
This DIY thing isn't the most in-expensive 'hobby' but the rewards are really great...something you build with your own two hands.....& it works, works good, looks good....is the best thing around!
We can coach you no prob. .....there are so many of us here..in the same boat who can guide you thru your new hobby!

__________________________________________________ _________________Rick....

Union Of V · 13th March 2010, 11:08 PM

Thanks for the encouragement, I did stumble on the Elliott articles and am slowly working my way thriough them. Those kits look great, I'll be sure to have a look!

As for large amps, I'll probably stick to smaller projects until I start risking my life, I don't think I can trust myself with more than a couple volt just yet...

Cal Weldon · 14th March 2010, 05:52 AM

Hello and welcome to the forums

planet10 · 14th March 2010, 06:05 AM

Welcome to the forum... you'll have fun here

dave

Jhonethan · 25th March 2010, 06:09 AM

Yeah, you'll fit in well here, welcome

I m also new here in this Forum

13th March 2010, 09:41 AM	#1
Union Of V diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2010	Hello! Beginner DIY-er here, keyboard and guitar player. Don't know much in the way of electronics but I've been gawping at Monomes and similar junk for long enough to want to give it a go! Please don't bite

13th March 2010, 07:06 PM	#2
chris661 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire Blog Entries: 7	Don't worry - we're a friendly bunch. Sounds like you're here to learn. Here's a few links to get you started with some reading.... Elliott Sound Products - DIY Audio Articles - this guy knows his stuff. There's also a projects page, so you can clone some of his designs. There's some good stuff on here, but it takes a little more digging out. Linkwitz Lab - Loudspeaker Design If you fancy a little amp (good power ratings though, have a look at 41Hz Audio:Sounds Good to Me! - they're not bad for instrument amplifiers, but they have other, more important advantages - they're very efficient, so they give off very little heat. I've made one and they sound good. If you're just learning how to use a soldering iron, 41Hz Audio:Sounds Good to Me! they sell easy-to-make ones. The prices are very reasonable too. They ship worldwide. Hope this all helps Chris __________________ "Throwing parts at a failure is like throwing sponges at a rainstorm." - Enzo My setup: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/multi...tang-band.html

14th March 2010, 05:52 AM	#5
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	Hello and welcome to the forums __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

14th March 2010, 06:05 AM	#6
planet10 frugal-phile(tm) diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, NA, Sol III Blog Entries: 4	Welcome to the forum... you'll have fun here dave __________________ community sites t-linespeakers.org, frugal-horn.com ........ commercial site planet10-HiFi p10-hifi forum here at diyA

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13th March 2010, 07:19 PM	#3
Richard Ellis diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mar del Plata, a BIG seasonal getaway city, can see the Ocean from our residence.	Hi & welcome! Guitar & keyboard Huh?? Well, slapping together your own guitar amp is really THE most satisfying thing I believe........ This DIY thing isn't the most in-expensive 'hobby' but the rewards are really great...something you build with your own two hands.....& it works, works good, looks good....is the best thing around! We can coach you no prob. .....there are so many of us here..in the same boat who can guide you thru your new hobby! __________________________________________________ _________________Rick....

13th March 2010, 11:08 PM	#4
Union Of V diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2010	Thanks for the encouragement, I did stumble on the Elliott articles and am slowly working my way thriough them. Those kits look great, I'll be sure to have a look! As for large amps, I'll probably stick to smaller projects until I start risking my life, I don't think I can trust myself with more than a couple volt just yet...

25th March 2010, 06:09 AM	#7
Jhonethan diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2010	Yeah, you'll fit in well here, welcome I m also new here in this Forum

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