Never stop building.I used to get all my parts from old 1960s tvs and radios.Its a grrrreat hobby
Trouble is, each amp seems to generate just enough leftovers to tempt you to start another amp. This Toolbox Twin is going to a friend's recording studio. I hope it does him proud.
Meanwhile I have an OPT, some valve sockets, a turret strip and a pair of numbered guitar Tone and Volume knobs left over.
I'm looking at a wood 1950s radio thinking - how cool would that look as a small guitar amp...
Meanwhile I have an OPT, some valve sockets, a turret strip and a pair of numbered guitar Tone and Volume knobs left over.
I'm looking at a wood 1950s radio thinking - how cool would that look as a small guitar amp...
Very cool !! I am now 63 and love the old retro look,But back in the 70s liked Star Trek ultra modern.
What a gorgeous idea and excellent work! I'm heavily inclined to non mainstream approaches like your's. And a great sound, too!
Best regards!
Best regards!
It looks like there is some nice thick solid wood under the scarred surface of that toolbox, too.
I've seen pictures of a few "suitcase guitar amp" builds, usually using a suitcase found in the attic or thrift-store. Those are usually made of flimsy hardboard or plastic, and lack some of the charm of your antique wooden toolbox.
Nice project!
-Gnobuddy
Yes, the toolbox frame is three quarter inch pine. The front panel is only quarter inch but it's mostly speakers. I had to reinforce the rear plywood but in general it is rattle free.
The next project (a 4x6inch baseman in a Dansette record player) is more challenging. It turns out the lid and base are very thin to keep the weight down. I am working out ideas before I get the router out...
Pete
The next project (a 4x6inch baseman in a Dansette record player) is more challenging. It turns out the lid and base are very thin to keep the weight down. I am working out ideas before I get the router out...
Pete
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