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In this one I build a tiny 1/4 watt LM386 amp I’ve been experimenting with, I’m calling it The Dumbleton™
It’s ridiculously simple, costs about $5 in parts, and somehow manages to sound far better than it has any right to.
I also do a quick comparison against a proper Dumble-style amp just for fun.
If you want the schematic (including MODS), I’ve put it up in the site shop, and Workbench members get it free along with an extra "Closer Look" video
I also added a bunch of extra mod ideas to the schematic that aren’t in the video if you feel like experimenting.
As usual, thank you so much for your support, cheers!
A Fender DeVille from the recent Iggy Pop NZ tour just came through the workshop.
I really enjoyed working on this amp and tracing through the issue!
I filmed the repair process, and the video is now up for Workbench members.
Thanks Team!
New experiment just went live.
Watch it here: [link]
I built two identical pickups - one with magnets, one without, and mounted them in the same guitar to test a theory about how pickups actually work.
The result is… interesting.
This one’s short and punchy, but I think it raises some important questions about magnet types and how we talk about tone.
If you are a Workbench Member, make sure you check out the extra video here