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[UtilityBeltFX]

New LP bridge from black Friday!

 

[lowpitch]

Found these rechargeable 9V batteries recently which actually provide constant 9V (well, just under 9.1V actually, even better). I've been using the "other kind" of rechargeables for my active basses the past couple years, the ones that are actually only 8.4V and where the voltage will gradually decrease over time. Never been happy with that due to decreased headroom. So far, these new ones seem to hold their voltage perfectly and they add no noise to the signal (edit: I spoke too soon. These do add noise to at least one of my basses. Sad ). Would be interesting to see what's going on inside there.

Edit2: So yeah, not keeping these. They're quiet with one of my basses but add noise to the other. Same with pedals; quiet with some, noisy with others. It's not a whine or hum or anything, just hiss/white noise on top of the signal.

 

[fontoponto]

I needed to unwind a coil to a specific inductance value and noticed that my transistor tester who should do that is measuring crap.

 

[jimilee]

Found these rechargeable 9V batteries recently which actually provide constant 9V (well, just under 9.1V actually, even better). I've been using the "other kind" of rechargeables for my active basses the past couple years, the ones that are actually only 8.4V and where the voltage will gradually decrease over time. Never been happy with that due to decreased headroom. So far, these new ones seem to hold their voltage perfectly and they add no noise to the signal (edit: I spoke too soon. These do add noise to at least one of my basses. Sad ). Would be interesting to see what's going on inside there.

Edit2: So yeah, not keeping these. They're quiet with one of my basses but add noise to the other. Same with pedals; quiet with some, noisy with others. It's not a whine or hum or anything, just hiss/white noise on top of the signal.

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I only had to replace the battery in my active basses every couple of years and that was gigging every weekend and at least one rehearsal during the week.

 

[lowpitch]

I only had to replace the battery in my active basses every couple of years and that was gigging every weekend and at least one rehearsal during the week.

Yup, not denying that. I just have this thing where I get super anal about headroom when recording and feel dirty when my battery isn't topped up. It's not rational, especially since I like adding a little dirt anyway, but it is the way it is

 

[jimilee]

Yup, not denying that. I just have this thing where I get super anal about headroom when recording and feel dirty when my battery isn't topped up. It's not rational, especially since I like adding a little dirt anyway, but it is the way it is

You do you, man.

 

[DailyDovetails]

Got some rad enclosures from @steviejr92 . Next I will sneak them under the Christmas tree.

The builds will be @PedalBuilder harmonic percolator and @blackhatboojum AD9

 

[PedalBuilder]

Speaking of rad, these Mesa Dual Rectifier-style knobs from @UtilityBeltFX arrived today. They have some real authoritative heft to them! Looking forward to using them on a suitable build.

 

[jwin615]

Part of my order from amazon.jp came in(yen has tanked in value, good time to buy Japanese tools--better time a few weeks ago)

A Suizan flush cut saw, some Engineer flush cutters and 3 Neji-saurus bits. 2 pliers and a vice grips.
The Neji-saurus, aka Vampliers in the states, are cut specifically for screw extraction. Damn handy for working on used gear and equipment. One of those tools you hope you never need but are happy as hell you have it when you use it.

Also got a couple of Lobster cresents but Ialready put them in my tool bag. One is a ~5 in wrench with ~5 in jaws. The other is a slend3r jaw 8 inch. Also some real hakko T18 tips for a few bucks each.
Additionally, a bunch of Japanese stainless scissors and pruners for presents to go with the other 6 Neji-saurus pliers.
All this for less than 7 pairs of Vampliers would have cost in the states.

 

[Hal Harvey]

I need another amp project like I need another hole in my head. Regardless I ordered the Hilbish GT120 chassis 3 weeks ago during Black Friday week and it showed up yesterday:





The chassis is extremely well built.

I don’t plan to use the PCB, I’m going to make turret boards but I wanted the build docs.

I’m planning to stay fairly stock to the original GT120 design except: I’m going to have a bias pot for each output tube, leave off the effect loop jacks (but leave in the vestigial circuitry), and use the chassis holes for the effect loop jacks for a couple of defeat-able mods around the PI.

I didn't order the faceplate because it was as much as the chassis itself so that’s something I need to figure out.

I’m pretty excited for this one

I have a Suhr Reactive Load and a OX Stomp, and had been planning to get another set so I can dual rig. The Reactive Load can’t handle the GT120 though so picked up this bad boy instead:



One bonus is it has a attenuator for the cab through which the Reactive Load lacks.

 

[vigilante398]

While in Wisconsin a couple weeks ago we stopped by the Museum of Root Beer and tried some lovely local sodas, and I fell in love with this stuff. Then I came home and found out they deliver, so I had to try all their flavors.

 

[jwin615]

Woooboy!
Scored a steal for 100x 2N404 PNP Germs. Seller was getting rid of them because they were the ones that were too high gain for them to use! Seeing 200-330 beta with 10-30 leakage.

Also got another small lot with a lot of GEs, some in OG packaging for cheap

Tomorrow a lot of Philco and TIs arrive

Oh. And 500x Moto Jan2N2222As to cap it off.


Guess I need to bundle some of these with my silver micas no one wants.

 

[peccary]

Latest thrift store find. I'm pretty stoked about this one

 

[jessenator]

Finding All-Clad or vintage US cast iron while thrifting is magical. Nice score!

 

[Nostradoomus]

put a lollar circuit in it

 

[Fama]

Nobody bought my Schecter C-1 Classic, but I managed to trade it for an Epiphone Alleykat! I was looking at Gretsch guitars before, so it's more or less in the ballpark.

The switch is weak and the tone pot is scratchy, so I might do some replacements. But I had a bunch of fun playing with it when I quickly tested it, it's very different from the Vintera strat (teal in the background).

It also has a chip on the side of the headstock, but I might just use a marker to cover it up, will have to see if I can figure out anything better. Can't see it when playing so it's not a big issue for me, but would be better even with just black marker or something.

 

[UtilityBeltFX]

Bought my first reverb pedal! Have a gig coming up and needed some extra ambience. This is the Walrus Audio Fathom in limited run Purple/Sea Foam.

Love the extra sustain switch for ~endless vibes~

 

[jimilee]

Nobody bought my Schecter C-1 Classic, but I managed to trade it for an Epiphone Alleykat! I was looking at Gretsch guitars before, so it's more or less in the ballpark.

The switch is weak and the tone pot is scratchy, so I might do some replacements. But I had a bunch of fun playing with it when I quickly tested it, it's very different from the Vintera strat (teal in the background).

It also has a chip on the side of the headstock, but I might just use a marker to cover it up, will have to see if I can figure out anything better. Can't see it when playing so it's not a big issue for me, but would be better even with just black marker or something.

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Nice! I have a red wildkat w/p90s and a bigsby I really like. I had a 335 but it’s just too big. This is perfect.

 

[Feral Feline]

Found these rechargeable 9V batteries recently which actually provide constant 9V (well, just under 9.1V actually, even better). I've been using the "other kind" of rechargeables for my active basses the past couple years, the ones that are actually only 8.4V and where the voltage will gradually decrease over time. Never been happy with that due to decreased headroom. So far, these new ones seem to hold their voltage perfectly and they add no noise to the signal (edit: I spoke too soon. These do add noise to at least one of my basses. Sad ). Would be interesting to see what's going on inside there.

Edit2: So yeah, not keeping these. They're quiet with one of my basses but add noise to the other. Same with pedals; quiet with some, noisy with others. It's not a whine or hum or anything, just hiss/white noise on top of the signal.

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In the bass that had no noise, did you take THAT battery and stick it in your other bass?? Or same for pedals? Maybe it's the specific battery and you need to sort through them like you do with JFETs?

Nobody bought my Schecter C-1 Classic, but I managed to trade it for an Epiphone Alleykat! I was looking at Gretsch guitars before, so it's more or less in the ballpark.

The switch is weak and the tone pot is scratchy, so I might do some replacements. But I had a bunch of fun playing with it when I quickly tested it, it's very different from the Vintera strat (teal in the background).

It also has a chip on the side of the headstock, but I might just use a marker to cover it up, will have to see if I can figure out anything better. Can't see it when playing so it's not a big issue for me, but would be better even with just black marker or something.

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Black nail-polish from the Dollar Store...

 

[DailyDovetails]

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Bought my first reverb pedal! Have a gig coming up and needed some extra ambience. This is the Walrus Audio Fathom in limited run Purple/Sea Foam.

Love the extra sustain switch for ~endless vibes~

Is that an FV-1 based pedal?


I have their Bellwether which is a pretty sweet tap temp BBD delay. One of the few production pedals I have.