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by GuyLonestar
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:47 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: First Amp Build
Replies: 8
Views: 3321

Re: First Amp Build

Sounds like you outta take a stroll down the FAQ sub forum , and make good use of the search function . Practically every question has been asked at one point or another . A basic fundamental approach will alleviate many of the beginner assumptions. Once you have a firmer grasp then get surgical wi...
by GuyLonestar
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:47 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: First Amp Build
Replies: 8
Views: 3321

Re: First Amp Build

In general, a hifi speaker is not a good match for guitar. Hifi covers a full spectrum of sound, often 20Hz to 20KHz. (If you are over 40 years old, you probably don't hear very much above 12-15Khz and by the time you are 70, maybe 10KHz.) Look at frequency for the low E on bass and high E string o...
by GuyLonestar
Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:12 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: First Amp Build
Replies: 8
Views: 3321

Re: First Amp Build

The hi-fi box looks nice, I would replace the 10“ speaker with a suitable one for guitar (e.g. celestion ten 30) and cut out a window above. The window closed with a nice metal grille that one can see the tubes and transformers, a backlight in the cabinet that glows orange… and a brass faceplate … ...
by GuyLonestar
Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:02 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: First Amp Build
Replies: 8
Views: 3321

First Amp Build

Newbie here... greetings! So, I have an old Cerwin Vega D3 cabinet I'd like to make into an amp. It doesn't have to be more than 25w. I'm hoping it can be used for a guitar OR bass, so I'd need to know if that's feasible. I'd like to keep it as simple as possible. Like, maybe just create a space ins...