cigar box amp FK617 kit

[MegaThegame619]

oye vientos!!!!!

oye me puedes pasar el circuito y que componentes ocupastes

[pegasomarcelo]

See this

youtube.com/watch?v=YHfoON7ukS­c

[jep17]

I would like to build a similar amp with my 11 year old son. We found the FK617 kit, but could you give us the part number or name of the VU-meter and lighted switch you used? Were these purchased at Qkits?

Thank you in advance for any assistance.

[jep17]

I would like to build this amp with my 11 year old son. We found the Qkit FK617, but could you be so kind as to give us the name or part number of the VU-meter, and the lighted power switch? Were they purchased from Qkits also?

Thanks in advance for any help or assistance.

[redrocker1055]

What do they mean by "assembly required?"

[chainduck]

@redrocker1055 They mean you have to solder it all to the circuit board. It's not hard to do, but does take around 4-6 hours to sort through and solder all those resistors. Usually, qkits will list a price of around $10 to assemble it for you...meaning you get the kit all presoldered and ready for you to solder on your switches and speaker lines...etc.

[redrocker1055]

@chainduck I kinda figured that's what they had in mind, just thought I find out for sure... I'm not really handy with a soldering gun outside of fixing a lose wire on a volume or tone pot. So I believe I'll start with the ruby amp from your other vids. The diagram appears to be something I can handle easier then this one just starting out.

One other question, if you don't mind - what kind of board should I use? Is there a specific type or will any do?

Thanks

[chainduck]

@redrocker1055 I prefer the Ruby and other LM386 type circuits because of the simplicity and great tone. They don't do clean very well....but the crunch is terrific. I just use a generic project board for doing a solder up...just leave the ends of the components long enough to act as your traces. I think only one wire jumper is required after that. Otherwise, email me for a fellow that can make you a PCB..

[bawww13]

how much was the amp kit and where did you get it from?

[chainduck]

The amp kit was from qkits...$15 plus shipping...about $22 altogether, I think. I belive you can order the board preassembled for another $15 or so...

[kevkraft]

Okay, well...just for a sort of reference point, how much would the amp featured on this video cost?

[chainduck]

Probably about $80... I don't keep the kit on hand and would have to order it. I do have one more of the same speaker and another Indian Tobac box.

You'd have to find your own wall wart. :)

[kevkraft]

Do you build/sell these for others?

[chainduck]

Yes I do...although most of my amp builds are the battery LM386 amps, like the other amp videos I have on here.  I like the sound of them better. But, just let me know what you need.

[LonelyLumberJack]

hey looks great. i'm looking to build my own but i can't find any wiring blue prints on the internet. could you maybe send me a link or something you used to outline where all your wires went?

[chainduck]

@LonelyLumberJack

I just used the diagram that was included with the amp kit. The only real wiring was to the on off switch and the power and speaker lines. The VU meter is simply wired inline with the speaker. It doesn't require any separate power.

[peterm3964]

Tune  the guitar genius

[chainduck]

LOL....I'm certain it could use it. Thanks for noticing. :)

[kcarter1017]

that's one kickass amp you made

[chainduck]

Thanks, it was fun...I'm getting better sounds out of Ruby style lm386 based amps though...the tone is just better...Although, using a bigger cabinet with this one might yield better results. I'll have to try it soon...

[ipodtouchhacker3]

thats wkd mate good project =]

[scribbydibbydoo]

you should try to put a fan or something behind there to make it sound like a leslie

[chainduck]

not a bad idea...:)

[davo171]

Very cool!, I wonder what a mini bassman would look and sound like?

[chainduck]

I've given it some thought....the main switch would be the resistor values and possibly the speaker. That said, I rely on other electronics gurus to tell me what those values should be. :)

[detroya2]

Sounds pretty good, bit of a 'radio' sound.

[chainduck]

I think that's mostly due to the car stereo speaker. I've been building some of the lm386 based amps...they have a lot more Marshall like quality.  Oddly enough, a crappy speaker sometimes sounds better...

[apguitarguy401]

would sound a lot better with a loud speaker or guitar type speaker

[chainduck]

You're certainly correct...but that wasn't the goal here. This is designed to be a low cost build that will fit into a cigar box. Kit at qkits $15 plus shipping. Box $2 from local cigar shop. Speaker $7 on sale at Circuit City. Wallwart $10 at electronics liquidator. Total $44 for a mini 15watt amp.

That said, I might add an output jack so I can try it with a larger guitar cab. But, that's not it's purpose.

Eric

[apguitarguy401]

oh, thats cool

[bigfuzzybelly]

where did you find such a large cigar box ?

[chainduck]

It's not very big at all...maybe a tad deeper than some. The speaker is a 5 1/2" car stereo speaker. That should give you a pretty good idea of the size of the box. The fact that the speaker is mounted to the outside, leaves a lot more room for wiring etc.

[xzyanid]

is it you that have a old sg with lommi's signature?

[chainduck]

Nope...It's a '74 Guild S100...found it in the early 90s at Skip's Music in Sacramento. It was beat up and hanging in a forest of neon Kramer Strykers. I played just about everything in the store that day...and this was the guitar that I fell in love with...my 25th b'day present from the GF...what a girl!

[FarmerTed66]

I'm considering making one of these, but the kit specs call for a power source of 10-15vDC. Specifically, what did you use for power source? An AC adapter, a series of batteries? What rating for vDC and amps?

Thanks

[chainduck]

I use a 1 amp rated 12VDC wall wart. It works just fine.

Eric

[pattycaker1508]

wow thats crazy... my hats off to u man

[chainduck]

Thanks!

[carolinetigeress]

Very professional looking work, let's see a Cigar Box Guitar to match :D

[chainduck]

Already in the works, Lady!

;)

Eric

[davidulala]

niceeee