Hi guys,

I am new here and I am going to start with a fairly simple (I think) question. I would like to build an amplifier for my A2 level Product design project, maybe a 10 or 20 watt amp. To start with though, I would just like to make a really simple 1/2 watt guitar amp to get some understanding in my head. I have done some basic electronics before and I have had a go at this (see attachment) however I have not had any sound out of it. Some people I have spoken to said the input impedance was too low and that it needs an output stage.

Am I going in the right direction with this? What do I need to do to make it work? Is there a better simple amp that anyone can think of, bearing in mind that, if only for this first one, I would like to avoid chips and use discrete components to get a better understanding.

Thanks in advance peoples for any help.
Callum