HOPE Wiki - User contributions [en]

A Little Boost--Making Your Guitar Sing Workshop

2025-08-12T13:54:56Z

Jovella: /* Abstract */

= A Little Boost: Making Your Guitar Sing With One Knob workshop =

== Abstract ==

In this workshop, you will be building a BJT-based clean boost using the 2N5088 transistor.

[[File:EEK-1 Boost.jpg|thumb]]

== Day / Time / Location ==
Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm 
Tobin 219 (Workshop A)

== Full Description ==
This circuit amplifies your guitar signal without changing its tone too much - just more of your sound, louder and richer. You’ll bias the transistor so it sits in its sweet spot - ready to take your guitar’s signal and gently boost it. A few capacitors clean up the power and remove unwanted DC. The potentiometer controls the output level, so you can go from a subtle push to a strong lead boost with just one knob. By the end of this build, you’ll not only have a killer boost circuit - you’ll also understand how and why it works. So come by and bring your tone to life!

The kit comes partially assembled. Participants will do the final soldering of the 3PDT footswitch and connect to enclosure.

== Registration -- NOT required ==

'''NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop -- please show up early to ensure a seat at Tobin 219 (Workshop A).''' 

We'd like to have all the kits handed out and start the presentation by 11:45

== Presenter(s) ==

Joe Vella

== Materials ==

Any materials needed to participate in this workshop will be available at-cost. 
Observers are welcome at no cost. 

'''To do the hands-on portion for this workshop: 
'''Materials Cost: $30''' 

== Payment Methods ==
Credit Card, Cash App, Venmo, Apple Pay, Paypal or Cash $$$

== Required Software / What to bring ==

== Links ==
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRJyxwye51mefjaR5_CAul2Z1KalkOfyckT6L2Umypvxkq_fU6ARJgl_A-Jq4n94nMMBckyZBjo9vIt/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 A Little Boost - HOPE 16 Presentation]

File:EEK-1 Boost.jpg

2025-08-12T13:53:36Z

Jovella:

A Little Boost--Making Your Guitar Sing Workshop

2025-08-12T13:52:30Z

Jovella: /* Materials */

= A Little Boost: Making Your Guitar Sing With One Knob workshop =

== Abstract ==

In this workshop, you will be building a BJT-based clean boost using the 2N5088 transistor.

== Day / Time / Location ==
Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm 
Tobin 219 (Workshop A)

== Full Description ==
This circuit amplifies your guitar signal without changing its tone too much - just more of your sound, louder and richer. You’ll bias the transistor so it sits in its sweet spot - ready to take your guitar’s signal and gently boost it. A few capacitors clean up the power and remove unwanted DC. The potentiometer controls the output level, so you can go from a subtle push to a strong lead boost with just one knob. By the end of this build, you’ll not only have a killer boost circuit - you’ll also understand how and why it works. So come by and bring your tone to life!

The kit comes partially assembled. Participants will do the final soldering of the 3PDT footswitch and connect to enclosure.

== Registration -- NOT required ==

'''NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop -- please show up early to ensure a seat at Tobin 219 (Workshop A).''' 

We'd like to have all the kits handed out and start the presentation by 11:45

== Presenter(s) ==

Joe Vella

== Materials ==

Any materials needed to participate in this workshop will be available at-cost. 
Observers are welcome at no cost. 

'''To do the hands-on portion for this workshop: 
'''Materials Cost: $30''' 

== Payment Methods ==
Credit Card, Cash App, Venmo, Apple Pay, Paypal or Cash $$$

== Required Software / What to bring ==

== Links ==
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRJyxwye51mefjaR5_CAul2Z1KalkOfyckT6L2Umypvxkq_fU6ARJgl_A-Jq4n94nMMBckyZBjo9vIt/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 A Little Boost - HOPE 16 Presentation]

A Little Boost--Making Your Guitar Sing Workshop

2025-08-06T13:16:39Z

Jovella: /* Abstract */

= A Little Boost: Making Your Guitar Sing With One Knob workshop =

== Abstract ==

In this workshop, you will be building a BJT-based clean boost using the 2N5088 transistor.

== Day / Time / Location ==
Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm 
Tobin 219 (Workshop A)

== Full Description ==
This circuit amplifies your guitar signal without changing its tone too much - just more of your sound, louder and richer. You’ll bias the transistor so it sits in its sweet spot - ready to take your guitar’s signal and gently boost it. A few capacitors clean up the power and remove unwanted DC. The potentiometer controls the output level, so you can go from a subtle push to a strong lead boost with just one knob. By the end of this build, you’ll not only have a killer boost circuit - you’ll also understand how and why it works. So come by and bring your tone to life!

The kit comes partially assembled. Participants will do the final soldering of the 3PDT footswitch and connect to enclosure.

== Registration -- NOT required ==

'''NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop -- please show up early to ensure a seat at Tobin 219 (Workshop A).''' 

We'd like to have all the kits handed out and start the presentation by 11:45

== Presenter(s) ==

Joe Vella

== Materials ==

Any materials needed to participate in this workshop will be available at-cost. 
Observers are welcome at no cost. 

'''To do the hands-on portion for this workshop: 
'''Materials Cost: $30''' 

You can also purchase a fully assembled pedal for $40 if you want it but are not able to solder

== Payment Methods ==
Credit Card, Cash App, Venmo, Apple Pay, Paypal or Cash $$$

== Required Software / What to bring ==

== Links ==
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRJyxwye51mefjaR5_CAul2Z1KalkOfyckT6L2Umypvxkq_fU6ARJgl_A-Jq4n94nMMBckyZBjo9vIt/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 A Little Boost - HOPE 16 Presentation]

A Little Boost--Making Your Guitar Sing Workshop

2025-08-05T22:53:27Z

Jovella: /* Materials */

= A Little Boost: Making Your Guitar Sing With One Knob workshop =

== Abstract ==

In this workshop, you will be building a BJT-based clean boost using the 2N2088 transistor.

== Day / Time / Location ==
Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm 
Tobin 219 (Workshop A)

== Full Description ==
This circuit amplifies your guitar signal without changing its tone too much - just more of your sound, louder and richer. You’ll bias the transistor so it sits in its sweet spot - ready to take your guitar’s signal and gently boost it. A few capacitors clean up the power and remove unwanted DC. The potentiometer controls the output level, so you can go from a subtle push to a strong lead boost with just one knob. By the end of this build, you’ll not only have a killer boost circuit - you’ll also understand how and why it works. So come by and bring your tone to life!

The kit comes partially assembled. Participants will do the final soldering of the 3PDT footswitch and connect to enclosure.

== Registration -- NOT required ==

'''NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop -- please show up early to ensure a seat at Tobin 219 (Workshop A).''' 

We'd like to have all the kits handed out and start the presentation by 11:45

== Presenter(s) ==

Joe Vella

== Materials ==

Any materials needed to participate in this workshop will be available at-cost. 
Observers are welcome at no cost. 

'''To do the hands-on portion for this workshop: 
'''Materials Cost: $30''' 

You can also purchase a fully assembled pedal for $40 if you want it but are not able to solder

== Payment Methods ==
Credit Card, Cash App, Venmo, Apple Pay, Paypal or Cash $$$

== Required Software / What to bring ==

== Links ==
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRJyxwye51mefjaR5_CAul2Z1KalkOfyckT6L2Umypvxkq_fU6ARJgl_A-Jq4n94nMMBckyZBjo9vIt/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 A Little Boost - HOPE 16 Presentation]

A Little Boost--Making Your Guitar Sing Workshop

2025-08-05T22:51:13Z

Jovella: /* Full Description */

= A Little Boost: Making Your Guitar Sing With One Knob workshop =

== Abstract ==

In this workshop, you will be building a BJT-based clean boost using the 2N2088 transistor.

== Day / Time / Location ==
Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm 
Tobin 219 (Workshop A)

== Full Description ==
This circuit amplifies your guitar signal without changing its tone too much - just more of your sound, louder and richer. You’ll bias the transistor so it sits in its sweet spot - ready to take your guitar’s signal and gently boost it. A few capacitors clean up the power and remove unwanted DC. The potentiometer controls the output level, so you can go from a subtle push to a strong lead boost with just one knob. By the end of this build, you’ll not only have a killer boost circuit - you’ll also understand how and why it works. So come by and bring your tone to life!

The kit comes partially assembled. Participants will do the final soldering of the 3PDT footswitch and connect to enclosure.

== Registration -- NOT required ==

'''NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop -- please show up early to ensure a seat at Tobin 219 (Workshop A).''' 

We'd like to have all the kits handed out and start the presentation by 11:45

== Presenter(s) ==

Joe Vella

== Materials ==

Any materials needed to participate in this workshop will be available at-cost. 
Observers are welcome at no cost. 
'''To do the hands-on portion for this workshop: 
'''Materials Cost: $30''' 

== Payment Methods ==
Credit Card, Cash App, Venmo, Apple Pay, Paypal or Cash $$$

== Required Software / What to bring ==

== Links ==
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRJyxwye51mefjaR5_CAul2Z1KalkOfyckT6L2Umypvxkq_fU6ARJgl_A-Jq4n94nMMBckyZBjo9vIt/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 A Little Boost - HOPE 16 Presentation]

A Little Boost--Making Your Guitar Sing Workshop

2025-08-05T22:49:05Z

Jovella: /* Payment Methods */

= A Little Boost: Making Your Guitar Sing With One Knob workshop =

== Abstract ==

In this workshop, you will be building a BJT-based clean boost using the 2N2088 transistor.

== Day / Time / Location ==
Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm 
Tobin 219 (Workshop A)

== Full Description ==
This circuit amplifies your guitar signal without changing its tone too much - just more of your sound, louder and richer. You’ll bias the transistor so it sits in its sweet spot - ready to take your guitar’s signal and gently boost it. A few capacitors clean up the power and remove unwanted DC. The potentiometer controls the output level, so you can go from a subtle push to a strong lead boost with just one knob. By the end of this build, you’ll not only have a killer boost circuit - you’ll also understand how and why it works. So come by and bring your tone to life!

== Registration -- NOT required ==

'''NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop -- please show up early to ensure a seat at Tobin 219 (Workshop A).''' 

We'd like to have all the kits handed out and start the presentation by 11:45

== Presenter(s) ==

Joe Vella

== Materials ==

Any materials needed to participate in this workshop will be available at-cost. 
Observers are welcome at no cost. 
'''To do the hands-on portion for this workshop: 
'''Materials Cost: $30''' 

== Payment Methods ==
Credit Card, Cash App, Venmo, Apple Pay, Paypal or Cash $$$

== Required Software / What to bring ==

== Links ==
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRJyxwye51mefjaR5_CAul2Z1KalkOfyckT6L2Umypvxkq_fU6ARJgl_A-Jq4n94nMMBckyZBjo9vIt/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 A Little Boost - HOPE 16 Presentation]

A Little Boost--Making Your Guitar Sing Workshop

2025-08-03T13:41:44Z

Jovella: /* Payment Methods */

= A Little Boost: Making Your Guitar Sing With One Knob workshop =

== Abstract ==

In this workshop, you will be building a BJT-based clean boost using the 2N2088 transistor.

== Day / Time / Location ==
Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm 
Tobin 219 (Workshop A)

== Full Description ==
This circuit amplifies your guitar signal without changing its tone too much - just more of your sound, louder and richer. You’ll bias the transistor so it sits in its sweet spot - ready to take your guitar’s signal and gently boost it. A few capacitors clean up the power and remove unwanted DC. The potentiometer controls the output level, so you can go from a subtle push to a strong lead boost with just one knob. By the end of this build, you’ll not only have a killer boost circuit - you’ll also understand how and why it works. So come by and bring your tone to life!

== Registration -- NOT required ==

'''NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop -- please show up early to ensure a seat at Tobin 219 (Workshop A).''' 

We'd like to have all the kits handed out and start the presentation by 11:45

== Presenter(s) ==

Joe Vella

== Materials ==

Any materials needed to participate in this workshop will be available at-cost. 
Observers are welcome at no cost. 
'''To do the hands-on portion for this workshop: 
'''Materials Cost: $30''' 

== Payment Methods ==
Cash App, Venmo, Apple Pay, Paypal or Cash $$$
[CANNOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS]

== Required Software / What to bring ==

== Links ==
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRJyxwye51mefjaR5_CAul2Z1KalkOfyckT6L2Umypvxkq_fU6ARJgl_A-Jq4n94nMMBckyZBjo9vIt/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 A Little Boost - HOPE 16 Presentation]

A Little Boost--Making Your Guitar Sing Workshop

2025-08-02T23:28:53Z

Jovella: /* Registration -- NOT required */

= A Little Boost: Making Your Guitar Sing With One Knob workshop =

== Abstract ==

In this workshop, you will be building a BJT-based clean boost using the 2N2088 transistor.

== Day / Time / Location ==
Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm 
Tobin 219 (Workshop A)

== Full Description ==
This circuit amplifies your guitar signal without changing its tone too much - just more of your sound, louder and richer. You’ll bias the transistor so it sits in its sweet spot - ready to take your guitar’s signal and gently boost it. A few capacitors clean up the power and remove unwanted DC. The potentiometer controls the output level, so you can go from a subtle push to a strong lead boost with just one knob. By the end of this build, you’ll not only have a killer boost circuit - you’ll also understand how and why it works. So come by and bring your tone to life!

== Registration -- NOT required ==

'''NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop -- please show up early to ensure a seat at Tobin 219 (Workshop A).''' 

We'd like to have all the kits handed out and start the presentation by 11:45

== Presenter(s) ==

Joe Vella

== Materials ==

Any materials needed to participate in this workshop will be available at-cost. 
Observers are welcome at no cost. 
'''To do the hands-on portion for this workshop: 
'''Materials Cost: $30''' 

== Payment Methods ==
Cash App, Venmo, Apple Pay, or Cash $$$
[CANNOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS]

== Required Software / What to bring ==

== Links ==
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRJyxwye51mefjaR5_CAul2Z1KalkOfyckT6L2Umypvxkq_fU6ARJgl_A-Jq4n94nMMBckyZBjo9vIt/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 A Little Boost - HOPE 16 Presentation]

A Little Boost--Making Your Guitar Sing Workshop

2025-08-02T23:27:21Z

Jovella: /* Payment Methods */

= A Little Boost: Making Your Guitar Sing With One Knob workshop =

== Abstract ==

In this workshop, you will be building a BJT-based clean boost using the 2N2088 transistor.

== Day / Time / Location ==
Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm 
Tobin 219 (Workshop A)

== Full Description ==
This circuit amplifies your guitar signal without changing its tone too much - just more of your sound, louder and richer. You’ll bias the transistor so it sits in its sweet spot - ready to take your guitar’s signal and gently boost it. A few capacitors clean up the power and remove unwanted DC. The potentiometer controls the output level, so you can go from a subtle push to a strong lead boost with just one knob. By the end of this build, you’ll not only have a killer boost circuit - you’ll also understand how and why it works. So come by and bring your tone to life!

== Registration -- NOT required ==

'''NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop -- please show up early to ensure a seat at Tobin 219 (Workshop A).''' 

== Presenter(s) ==

Joe Vella

== Materials ==

Any materials needed to participate in this workshop will be available at-cost. 
Observers are welcome at no cost. 
'''To do the hands-on portion for this workshop: 
'''Materials Cost: $30''' 

== Payment Methods ==
Cash App, Venmo, Apple Pay, or Cash $$$
[CANNOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS]

== Required Software / What to bring ==

== Links ==
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRJyxwye51mefjaR5_CAul2Z1KalkOfyckT6L2Umypvxkq_fU6ARJgl_A-Jq4n94nMMBckyZBjo9vIt/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 A Little Boost - HOPE 16 Presentation]

A Little Boost--Making Your Guitar Sing Workshop

2025-08-02T22:16:53Z

Jovella: /* Full Description */

= A Little Boost: Making Your Guitar Sing With One Knob workshop =

== Abstract ==

In this workshop, you will be building a BJT-based clean boost using the 2N2088 transistor.

== Day / Time / Location ==
Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm 
Tobin 219 (Workshop A)

== Full Description ==
This circuit amplifies your guitar signal without changing its tone too much - just more of your sound, louder and richer. You’ll bias the transistor so it sits in its sweet spot - ready to take your guitar’s signal and gently boost it. A few capacitors clean up the power and remove unwanted DC. The potentiometer controls the output level, so you can go from a subtle push to a strong lead boost with just one knob. By the end of this build, you’ll not only have a killer boost circuit - you’ll also understand how and why it works. So come by and bring your tone to life!

== Registration -- NOT required ==

'''NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop -- please show up early to ensure a seat at Tobin 219 (Workshop A).''' 

== Presenter(s) ==

Joe Vella

== Materials ==

Any materials needed to participate in this workshop will be available at-cost. 
Observers are welcome at no cost. 
'''To do the hands-on portion for this workshop: 
'''Materials Cost: $30''' 

== Payment Methods ==
Cash App, Venmo, Apple Pay, or Cash
[CANNOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARD]

== Required Software / What to bring ==

== Links ==
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRJyxwye51mefjaR5_CAul2Z1KalkOfyckT6L2Umypvxkq_fU6ARJgl_A-Jq4n94nMMBckyZBjo9vIt/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 A Little Boost - HOPE 16 Presentation]

A Little Boost--Making Your Guitar Sing Workshop

2025-08-02T22:16:39Z

Jovella: /* Abstract */

A Little Boost--Making Your Guitar Sing Workshop

2025-08-02T22:03:32Z

Jovella: /* Payment Methods */

= A Little Boost: Making Your Guitar Sing With One Knob workshop =

== Abstract ==

In this workshop, you will be building a BJT-based clean boost using the 2N2088 transistor. This circuit amplifies your guitar signal without changing its tone too much - just more of your sound, louder and richer. You’ll bias the transistor so it sits in its sweet spot - ready to take your guitar’s signal and gently boost it. A few capacitors clean up the power and remove unwanted DC. The potentiometer controls the output level, so you can go from a subtle push to a strong lead boost with just one knob. By the end of this build, you’ll not only have a killer boost circuit - you’ll also understand how and why it works. So come by and bring your tone to life!

== Day / Time / Location ==
Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm 
Tobin 219 (Workshop A)

== Full Description ==

== Registration -- NOT required ==

'''NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop -- please show up early to ensure a seat at Tobin 219 (Workshop A).''' 

== Presenter(s) ==

Joe Vella

== Materials ==

Any materials needed to participate in this workshop will be available at-cost. 
Observers are welcome at no cost. 
'''To do the hands-on portion for this workshop: 
'''Materials Cost: $30''' 

== Payment Methods ==
Cash App, Venmo, Apple Pay, or Cash
[CANNOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARD]

== Required Software / What to bring ==

== Links ==
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRJyxwye51mefjaR5_CAul2Z1KalkOfyckT6L2Umypvxkq_fU6ARJgl_A-Jq4n94nMMBckyZBjo9vIt/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 A Little Boost - HOPE 16 Presentation]

A Little Boost--Making Your Guitar Sing Workshop

2025-08-02T22:02:54Z

Jovella:

= A Little Boost: Making Your Guitar Sing With One Knob workshop =

== Abstract ==

In this workshop, you will be building a BJT-based clean boost using the 2N2088 transistor. This circuit amplifies your guitar signal without changing its tone too much - just more of your sound, louder and richer. You’ll bias the transistor so it sits in its sweet spot - ready to take your guitar’s signal and gently boost it. A few capacitors clean up the power and remove unwanted DC. The potentiometer controls the output level, so you can go from a subtle push to a strong lead boost with just one knob. By the end of this build, you’ll not only have a killer boost circuit - you’ll also understand how and why it works. So come by and bring your tone to life!

== Day / Time / Location ==
Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm 
Tobin 219 (Workshop A)

== Full Description ==

== Registration -- NOT required ==

'''NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop -- please show up early to ensure a seat at Tobin 219 (Workshop A).''' 

== Presenter(s) ==

Joe Vella

== Materials ==

Any materials needed to participate in this workshop will be available at-cost. 
Observers are welcome at no cost. 
'''To do the hands-on portion for this workshop: 
'''Materials Cost: $30''' 

== Payment Methods ==
Cash App, Venmo, Apple Pay, or Cash
CANNOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARD

== Required Software / What to bring ==

== Links ==
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRJyxwye51mefjaR5_CAul2Z1KalkOfyckT6L2Umypvxkq_fU6ARJgl_A-Jq4n94nMMBckyZBjo9vIt/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 A Little Boost - HOPE 16 Presentation]

A Little Boost--Making Your Guitar Sing Workshop

2025-08-02T22:00:43Z

Jovella: /* Materials */

= A Little Boost: Making Your Guitar Sing With One Knob workshop =

== Abstract ==

In this workshop, you will be building a BJT-based clean boost using the 2N2088 transistor. This circuit amplifies your guitar signal without changing its tone too much - just more of your sound, louder and richer. You’ll bias the transistor so it sits in its sweet spot - ready to take your guitar’s signal and gently boost it. A few capacitors clean up the power and remove unwanted DC. The potentiometer controls the output level, so you can go from a subtle push to a strong lead boost with just one knob. By the end of this build, you’ll not only have a killer boost circuit - you’ll also understand how and why it works. So come by and bring your tone to life!

== Day / Time / Location ==
Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm 
Tobin 219 (Workshop A)

== Full Description ==

== Registration -- NOT required ==

'''NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop -- please show up early to ensure a seat at Tobin 219 (Workshop A).''' 

== Presenter(s) ==

Joe Vella

== Materials ==

Any materials needed to participate in this workshop will be available at-cost. 
Observers are welcome at no cost. 
'''To do the hands-on portion for this workshop: 
'''Materials Cost: $30''' 
== Payment Methods ==
Cash App, Venmo, Apple Pay, or Cash
****CANNOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARD****

== Required Software / What to bring ==

== Links ==
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRJyxwye51mefjaR5_CAul2Z1KalkOfyckT6L2Umypvxkq_fU6ARJgl_A-Jq4n94nMMBckyZBjo9vIt/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 A Little Boost - HOPE 16 Presentation]

A Little Boost--Making Your Guitar Sing Workshop

2025-08-02T21:56:01Z

Jovella: /* Links */

= A Little Boost: Making Your Guitar Sing With One Knob workshop =

== Abstract ==

In this workshop, you will be building a BJT-based clean boost using the 2N2088 transistor. This circuit amplifies your guitar signal without changing its tone too much - just more of your sound, louder and richer. You’ll bias the transistor so it sits in its sweet spot - ready to take your guitar’s signal and gently boost it. A few capacitors clean up the power and remove unwanted DC. The potentiometer controls the output level, so you can go from a subtle push to a strong lead boost with just one knob. By the end of this build, you’ll not only have a killer boost circuit - you’ll also understand how and why it works. So come by and bring your tone to life!

== Day / Time / Location ==
Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm 
Tobin 219 (Workshop A)

== Full Description ==

== Registration -- NOT required ==

'''NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop -- please show up early to ensure a seat at Tobin 219 (Workshop A).''' 

== Presenter(s) ==

Joe Vella

== Materials ==

Any materials needed to participate in this workshop will be available at-cost. 
Observers are welcome at no cost. 
'''To do the hands-on portion for this workshop: 
'''Materials Cost: $30''' 

== Required Software / What to bring ==

== Links ==
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRJyxwye51mefjaR5_CAul2Z1KalkOfyckT6L2Umypvxkq_fU6ARJgl_A-Jq4n94nMMBckyZBjo9vIt/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000 A Little Boost - HOPE 16 Presentation]

A Little Boost--Making Your Guitar Sing Workshop

2025-08-02T21:53:09Z

Jovella: /* Abstract */