Amp! Dna40!

[Littlefeather]

Nostalgic meets New Tech, when Inspiration meets Occasion! TURN IT UP! It’s time to get the band back together!

Yup, I got to be part of the DNA40 beta test group and put this unit together for testing the board. Amazing tech (DNA40), IMHO!

I had planned a DNA30 for this enclosure, but the occasion couldn’t be ignored! Thought I’d show insides if anyone might like to give it a go or it may help in design ideas for future projects. A few things changed from my original drawing. I had originally had the up/down buttons side by side but decided to go with in-line for better aesthetics and staying with the theme. Missing is the photo of the atty positive soldered in! Sorry, about that I was getting close to button-up, annnnd well the excitement, ya know? I love it when a plan comes together!

http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/Littlefeather_Design/library/Mobile%20Uploads/Amp%20Mod?sort=6&page=1

 

[JohnnyDill]

This is just STELLAR. I love the vintage speaker cabinet look. Well done!

Edit: saw the Photobucket images of this build. Now I am even MORE impressed.

 

[Visus]

Gr8 balls of fire

papa's got a brand bag

johnny rockets were turning out rootbeer floats

niiice mod

 

[rhelton]

I like it. I've seen the guy making mods from guitar peddles on Plumes of Hazard, now you made a mini guitar amp pretty cool. Always seeing new ideas pop up from modders keeps it interesting.

edit

I went thru all the photo's and I have to say I am really impressed.

 

[dr g]

already told you this on fb but i'll say it again... just fantastic!

 

[laurie9300]

OMG! This is awesome! You Sir, are a craftsman!

 

[gray]

It's one thing to go to 11........this will go to 40!

 

[asdaq]

That is one smooth looker. I just paid for two boards in Mike's co-op and to be frank, I haven't a plan on how the mod should be yet. Thanks for the refreshing inspiration here with yours Little.

edit: had a look at the build photos, and your workbench ROCKS!

 

[Littlefeather]

That is one smooth looker. I just paid for two boards in Mike's co-op and to be frank, I haven't a plan on how the mod should be yet. Thanks for the refreshing inspiration here with yours Little.

edit: had a look at the build photos, and your workbench ROCKS!

Thanks! At the bench! That's where my mind seems to work best! I've got a few designs I'm working on. Trying not to clutter the thinking to much.

 

[Littlefeather]

Sorry, but I don't sell them. I only make for personal use and for family and friends. Take a look at the build pictures and give it a go.

 

[JohnnyDill]

Littlefeather, what are you using for your primary building material? It looks like some kind of composite. You clearly have skills in some kind of woodworking. Hardwood furniture? Guitars?

 

[rhelton]

I wondered that and forgot to ask. I was thinking it was printed but it almost looks like its glassed.

 

[Littlefeather]

Hey Johnny, thanks for the interest.
The material is Canvas Micarta (phenolic-Google it) .093 (3/32") thick, in either C or CE grade. This stuff was invent in 1907 by the guy that invented Bakelite (first thermo plastic). He worked for Westinghouse and this material was used for old radio chassis that the vacuum tubes would be mounted on and other uses where non-conductive material with a good strength to weight ratio was required. I learned that is make great handle material for knives. I've worked with a lot of different materials and technologies and like using dissimilar materials for the projects I make. Most of my work in the last 25 years has been of the miniature nature. Modding seemed to fit well with my skill sets. Lately I've been doing more jewelry work than anything else. I don't always make mods, but when I do I prefer the DNA40. Haha! You spoke of guitars. Never done one but that may change!

 

[Littlefeather]

That is one smooth looker. I just paid for two boards in Mike's co-op and to be frank, I haven't a plan on how the mod should be yet. Thanks for the refreshing inspiration here with yours Little.

edit: had a look at the build photos, and your workbench ROCKS!

Asdaq
Feel free to give this go if you like. That's why I put the photos up. Possibly to inspire someone to give it a try or at least give others design ideas.

 

[WharfRat1976]

What's next---A Leslie Cabinet Mod Great work and thanks for "a window in."
Ps. Do you have a needle nose for every day of the year

 

[Kentastic]

What's next---A Leslie Cabinet Mod Great work and thanks for "a window in."
Ps. Do you have a needle nose for every day of the year

Hah that's the first thing I thought of also when I saw the workbench photo, and the second was "I need to do that with all my pliers instead of digging around in a drawer for them."

 

[Visus]

What's next---A Leslie Cabinet Mod Great work and thanks for "a window in."
Ps. Do you have a needle nose for every day of the year

You owe certain people loot they call "littlefeather"
They always get their loot

 

[dr g]

Lol I'm glad to see I'm not the only one for whom no matter how hard you try, the only free space on your workbench will be just barely enough to hold the piece you are currently working on.

 

[eyerhere]

Now that you have shown off I wonder how long till I can get a clone from ft?

 

[Littlefeather]

Now that you have shown off I wonder how long till I can get a clone from ft?

Haha! Hey! Somebodies gotta give'em ideas! Good luck with that!