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SSG-AMP-1 "Honey" - The new battery amp kit you need to have!

Started by joecool85, January 06, 2021, 03:39:05 PM

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joecool85

It's official, the Kickstarter campaign is live!

The Honey amp is a small 1/2w, LM386-based amp.  Unlike most LM386 amps though, it doesn't use that chip for it's primary distortion.  The LM386 is set open for a gain of 20.  Preamp duties are taken care of by a modified version of my 5th Gear Overdrive circuit, including a custom BMP style tone adjustment.  I've voiced it very similarly to the Top Boost circuit of a Vox AC30 - it does not emulate the Vox, but it does have similar tonal response.

It can run from 6v to 18v (spec'd with an LM386-4).  It comes with aux in and headphone out 1/8" jacks, and has gain, tone, and master volume controls.  Check it out!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thatraymond/honey-battery-operated-guitar-amp-kit

**Edit to include maximum wattage specs @ 10% THD  / 1% THD**
4 ohms = 0.35w @ 9v (clean 0.25w)
8 ohms = 0.85w @ 12v (clean 0.5w)
16 ohms = 1.6w @ 16v (clean 1.0w)
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jon_bondy

I would love to hear some sound samples from the amp, demonstrating the tone control and variable distortion.  It might help your kickstarter, too.

galaxiex

Quote from: jon_bondy on January 06, 2021, 05:41:34 PM
I would love to hear some sound samples from the amp, demonstrating the tone control and variable distortion.  It might help your kickstarter, too.

The kickstarter page has a video demo.
If it ain't broke I'll fix it until it is.

galaxiex

Hey Joe, pretty cool amp.  :tu:

I'd back the project but I'm in Canada.
Can you change the kickstarter to allow folks from Canukistan to back it?

Thanks!
If it ain't broke I'll fix it until it is.

joecool85

Quote from: jon_bondy on January 06, 2021, 05:41:34 PM
I would love to hear some sound samples from the amp, demonstrating the tone control and variable distortion.  It might help your kickstarter, too.

It is on the Kickstarter page, but here is the video on its own: https://youtu.be/DUFayL3N10s
Life is what you make it.
Still rockin' the Dean Markley K-20X
thatraymond.com

joecool85

Quote from: galaxiex on January 06, 2021, 07:02:05 PM
Hey Joe, pretty cool amp.  :tu:

I'd back the project but I'm in Canada.
Can you change the kickstarter to allow folks from Canukistan to back it?

Thanks!

I've made the adjustment! Only reason why is that you have to calculate shipping for each country. If anyone else from another country is interested, let me know and I'll add it as an option!
Life is what you make it.
Still rockin' the Dean Markley K-20X
thatraymond.com

paelgin

I'm in!  Thanks for the opportunity.

Now if I could just get a compressor added into the circuit! :cheesy: 

I wonder if I can stack with pedals...

Phil from gorgeous Young Harris, Georgia, USA

galaxiex

Quote from: joecool85 on January 06, 2021, 07:23:34 PM
Quote from: galaxiex on January 06, 2021, 07:02:05 PM
Hey Joe, pretty cool amp.  :tu:

I'd back the project but I'm in Canada.
Can you change the kickstarter to allow folks from Canukistan to back it?

Thanks!

I've made the adjustment! Only reason why is that you have to calculate shipping for each country. If anyone else from another country is interested, let me know and I'll add it as an option!

Thanks Joe, I'm in! :)
If it ain't broke I'll fix it until it is.

joecool85

I'm thinking about adding an option for purchasing the kit with a small speaker.  Thoughts?  Personally I wouldn't be interested, but I have had one person mention to me that it would make the kit more complete and might be more interesting for some people.

If so, should I go cheap (sub $10 per speaker) or a legit Jensen etc for maybe $25-30.  The Jensen would double the price of the kit is my concern.
Life is what you make it.
Still rockin' the Dean Markley K-20X
thatraymond.com

flester

Could you add Ireland for shipping please. I'd vote for no speaker.

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joecool85

Quote from: flester on January 13, 2021, 08:22:53 AM
Could you add Ireland for shipping please. I'd vote for no speaker.

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All set!  Also, I spent some time with the USPS rate tables online and was able to figure out "world" prices and now this kit is available anywhere via First Class USPS International shipping!
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thatraymond.com

flester

Great, thanks

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joecool85

Life is what you make it.
Still rockin' the Dean Markley K-20X
thatraymond.com

joecool85

49% funded and I've added some new rewards.  For $24 you can now sign up for the minimalist kit.  For $45 you can get the Full Monty including a speaker!

Hit it: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thatraymond/honey-battery-operated-guitar-amp-kit
Life is what you make it.
Still rockin' the Dean Markley K-20X
thatraymond.com

joecool85

Life is what you make it.
Still rockin' the Dean Markley K-20X
thatraymond.com