Brenne's played guitar for more than 10 years and finds that every DIY amp produces a unique tone, with wood amps sounding very different from those made of metal or plastic.

DIY-focused Make magazine combined a little science with some elbow grease to make a stand that would boost the quality of sound produced by a basic guitar amp.

If you want to produce the best sound from your electric guitar, you'll need to find the sweet spot on your amp. Though it isn't hard, it does require finesse.

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