Building an Electric Guitar & Tube Amplifier

Introduction

At the age of 16, I was given a year-long project to complete. While some attempted to build a violin but never finished, I also set myself an ambitious challenge: building an electric guitar — and to make it even more exciting, I decided to solder a tube amplifier to go with it.

I reached out to guitar builder Albert Kurz, had a chat the same day, and after confirming that the project was feasible within a year, I started working with him the very next week.

The Process – Building the Guitar & Amplifier

The project involved:

• Designing and constructing the electric guitar from scratch.
• Soldering and assembling a tube amplifier.
• Finishing both projects ahead of schedule to present them to the public.

Even though I never really played guitar, completing this project wasn’t about playing — it was about proving that with passion and effort, you can create anything.

Final Thoughts

This project remains a symbolic reminder of what can be achieved through dedication and hands-on learning. The same passion and perseverance that fueled this challenge are what I bring into every project I work on today.

If you’re willing to put in the effort, you can build and create anything.

Future Update:

I have a write-up of the presentation, but it’s on paper and written in German. When I find time to scan it, I may include it here for reference.