Minty Amp guitar kit

Bob says:

I just saw the BBtv post about Mark's guitar amp, and thought I'd share my similar project. It's also based on the LM386 although the circuit is a little different (and sounds way better).

To save time and cost for anyone wanting to make this amp I offer either a bare PCB, or a simple parts kit (including PCB). This is available at my online store. There are also some video examples of the Minty Amp in action.

Link

[#1 posted by DreamOphelia , December 13, 2007 12:39 PM]

Looks like the next step that would have to be taken after making this.

[#2 posted by remmelt , December 14, 2007 4:57 AM]

The schematics aren't online? He sells the PCBs? They sound "way better?" Where's the DIY?

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For a great sounding little amp, I made the Ruby from RunOffGroove: http://www.runoffgroove.com/ruby.html
Schematics available, PCB layout available, perf layout available, all for free. Licenses can be obtained for commercial use. Build reports abound. Mods are easy and fun.

My build here: http://remmelt.com/ruby/

There are loads of other and free small amps out there, this is just an example. I also own a Smokey which is a bit pricey but great. http://www.smokeyamps.com/

[#3 posted by Anonymous , December 14, 2007 10:19 AM]

This guy makes em outta cigarette boxes!

http://www.smokeyamps.com/

[#4 posted by raybot , December 14, 2007 10:28 AM]

fun! i have made one of these myself during high school years.

[#5 posted by Brendan , December 17, 2007 8:09 AM]

Hi BoingBoing! Inspired by this post, I went home this weekend and built this amp into a Sugar Daddy metal mini-lunchbox.

See my flickr group here http://www.flickr.com/photos/codebetter/sets/72157600224472871/

I added a on/off led to the circuit as well.

I bought the lunchbox for $1 in Target and wish I'd bought ten more. It even had sugar daddys inside!