This version contains the Noisy Cricket vero layout from tagboards. The output is low compared to other online posts, however when hit with a pedal the volume increases considerably.
The Noisy cricket includes a pre amp stage I am thinking of replacing with a onboard pedal.
In order to customize, I am going to breadboard and experiment with the circuit. Below is a super-easy-to-follow guideline of optimizing the circuit.
http://www.circuitbasics.com/build-a-great-sounding-audio-amplifier-with-bass-boost-from-the-lm386/
Below are some notes on the LM386 chip.
- LM386N-1: 0.325 Watts
- LM386N-3: 0.700 Watts
- LM386N-4: 1.00 Watts
A few links to variants.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Guitar-or-iPod-Amplifier-Amp-9v-LM3/
http://mylkstuff.com/page35.htm#.WqLb5yjOUdU
http://hackaweek.com/hacks/?p=131
http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Guitar-AMP-LM386/
http://www.tdpri.com/threads/mini-lm386-guitar-amps-vintage-looks.387121/
