First real build. LM386.

[flester]

A jack like this one, but a mono version. Or stereo, doesn't matter. Plastic 6.3 mm jack

What is it called?

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[Katoda]

It is just a plastic jack, no need for a name. You get these mostly everywhere they sell components, from Ali to Farnell and everything in between.

[g1]

They are sometimes called 'Cliff style' but that is a brand name.  Maybe 'leaf' style?
Neutrik NMJ4HF-S would be an example.

[flester]

Hey some nice blues riff there
BTW, looks like you are driving a hifi type speaker box,, if so then be aware they are woofers and generally have a low SPL,, a real guitar speaker will give a much bigger sound,, louder per watt of input.
Phil.

A friend has a 12" guitar speaker I can use. Time for a bit of joinery I think


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Works as a harmonica amp too. I made the mic using a headphone speaker. The black box on the right contains a Kemo preamp module, needed to overdrive the amp. A Danelectro overdrive pedal works too. https://flic.kr/p/22mhiVv

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Amp seems to have got more 'scratchy' since I first used it. Usually if I slightly overdrive it but its OK when I run it flat out (i.e. give it the full 0.75W !). Could some component have deteriorated  from being overdriven? or did I just not notice at the start?

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[flester]

They are sometimes called 'Cliff style' but that is a brand name.  Maybe 'leaf' style?
Neutrik NMJ4HF-S would be an example.

I meant to ask about the switching part. I want it to switch off the speaker when a plug is plugged in. Is it just called a switched jack?

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[flester]

Hey some nice blues riff there
BTW, looks like you are driving a hifi type speaker box,, if so then be aware they are woofers and generally have a low SPL,, a real guitar speaker will give a much bigger sound,, louder per watt of input.
Phil.

A friend has a 12" guitar speaker I can use. Time for a bit of joinery I think


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Finally did the joinery ( takes me a while to do stuff!) I now have the amp and some pedals powered by a single PS in a case and going in to the 1x12. Plenty loud for home use and a great platform for bigger amp builds.
Speaker good for up tp 80w.
1w amp and pedals into 1x12 cab
 https://imgur.com/gallery/lKMg7CR

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[phatt]

They are sometimes called 'Cliff style' but that is a brand name.  Maybe 'leaf' style?
Neutrik NMJ4HF-S would be an example.

I meant to ask about the switching part. I want it to switch off the speaker when a plug is plugged in. Is it just called a switched jack?


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Yes very common switched socket,, the plastic ones lift the connection when you insert a plug. there is a pic at top of page.
Phil.

[phatt]

Hey some nice blues riff there
BTW, looks like you are driving a hifi type speaker box,, if so then be aware they are woofers and generally have a low SPL,, a real guitar speaker will give a much bigger sound,, louder per watt of input.
Phil.

A friend has a 12" guitar speaker I can use. Time for a bit of joinery I think


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Finally did the joinery ( takes me a while to do stuff!) I now have the amp and some pedals powered by a single PS in a case and going in to the 1x12. Plenty loud for home use and a great platform for bigger amp builds.
Speaker good for up tp 80w.
1w amp and pedals into 1x12 cab
 https://imgur.com/gallery/lKMg7CR

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Yes a real guitar speaker makes a much better sound.
Phil.

[phatt]

Hey some nice blues riff there
BTW, looks like you are driving a hifi type speaker box,, if so then be aware they are woofers and generally have a low SPL,, a real guitar speaker will give a much bigger sound,, louder per watt of input.
Phil.

A friend has a 12" guitar speaker I can use. Time for a bit of joinery I think


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Works as a harmonica amp too. I made the mic using a headphone speaker. The black box on the right contains a Kemo preamp module, needed to overdrive the amp. A Danelectro overdrive pedal works too. https://flic.kr/p/22mhiVv

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Amp seems to have got more 'scratchy' since I first used it. Usually if I slightly overdrive it but its OK when I run it flat out (i.e. give it the full 0.75W !). Could some component have deteriorated  from being overdriven? or did I just not notice at the start?

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If you changed the speaker then you will hear different freq than you heard through other speakers. It was likely there you just did not notice it.
Phil.