crumble
Joined: Sep 09, 2008
Posts: 3158
Guildford England
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Posted on May 10 2014 06:10 PM
Snufkino wrote:
EDIT: Thought this was made in the UK. Nope. Reasonable price though...
No tubes, but still... tempted. Do you have one? How does it sound?
From Sweden I think. As yet I don't own one but I've kept an eye on the project since I first heard about it over a year ago. Since the Surfy Bear circuit board now comes ready made I have renewed interest. This is a huge boon for non U.S. surf bands who can't afford the real thing and don't have the confidence to work with high voltage.
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JObeast
Joined: Jul 24, 2012
Posts: 2762
Finknabad, Squinkistan
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Posted on May 10 2014 07:20 PM
I am getting more and more intrigued by this piece of gear – especially if the most overpriced part can be bought cheaper. What does the Home Creepo call this shelf unit modified into a cabinet?
bjoish wrote:
Snufkino wrote:
EDIT: Thought this was made in the UK. Nope. Reasonable price though...
No tubes, but still... tempted. Do you have one? How does it sound?
This prototype was built from pine shelfs from HomeDepot. The chassis is just a 2mm aluminium plate, bent to fit the cab. The front panel artwork is downloadable from the surfybear site. The cab and panel is a little smaller than the original 6G15.
I think the tone is very close to the original. Sound clips here.
— Squink Out!
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crumble
Joined: Sep 09, 2008
Posts: 3158
Guildford England
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Posted on May 11 2014 04:54 AM
JObeast wrote:
I am getting more and more intrigued by this piece of gear – especially if the most overpriced part can be bought cheaper. What does the Home Creepo call this shelf unit modified into a cabinet?
Jo. I made my 6G15 box with wood shelving, bent spoon, nail file and rusty hacksaw blade - where there's a will there's a way! If aesthetics are secondary an 8 bottle champagne/wine box and some old fashioned square metal ducting for the chassis would be highly kickable!
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bjoish
Joined: Jul 06, 2010
Posts: 596
Stockholm
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Posted on May 11 2014 05:00 AM
JObeast wrote:
I am getting more and more intrigued by this piece of gear – especially if the most overpriced part can be bought cheaper. What does the Home Creepo call this shelf unit modified into a cabinet?
Sorry, I meant just the shelf. I used some tools and jigs to do the finger joints. Yes, I am from Sweden and I didnt realize that Home Depot is a trademark. Here we have similar stores like Bauhaus and K-Rauta, they all have shelves and stuff. I like these pine shelves, they're cheap and nicer to work with than fiber boards (MDF).
Maybe you can find a 'shelf unit' with the right dimensions, that would be great!
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enigmaticMrC
Joined: May 27, 2012
Posts: 105
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Posted on May 11 2014 10:21 AM
JObeast wrote:
I'm surprised no one has commented on this cost-effective FET reverb build. Sound samples give a pretty fair (on my iMac's Altec speakers) audition. By far the most expensive part will be the enclosure. Have to consider this option...
crumble wrote:
Surfy Bear HAS to be the best budget 6G15 clone out there - no contest..
And now you can buy the board ready made for $68.
It's a no brainer.. I'm sure even Jon Paul would give it the thumbs up!
FET Reverb
New PCB
I sent SurfyBear a request for a PCB. This looks like an awesome project. I already have a MOD 4ab3c1b, this is just what I was looking for!
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JObeast
Joined: Jul 24, 2012
Posts: 2762
Finknabad, Squinkistan
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Posted on May 11 2014 11:17 AM
Please share insights into the build, esp. chassis & cab. In KY, there are lots of cabinetry shops, maybe you can get a line on one we can all hire.
enigmaticMrC wrote:
JObeast wrote:
I'm surprised no one has commented on this cost-effective FET reverb build. Sound samples give a pretty fair (on my iMac's Altec speakers) audition. By far the most expensive part will be the enclosure. Have to consider this option...
crumble wrote:
Surfy Bear HAS to be the best budget 6G15 clone out there - no contest..
And now you can buy the board ready made for $68.
It's a no brainer.. I'm sure even Jon Paul would give it the thumbs up!
FET Reverb
New PCB
I sent SurfyBear a request for a PCB. This looks like an awesome project. I already have a MOD 4ab3c1b, this is just what I was looking for!
— Squink Out!
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caddady
Joined: Feb 14, 2010
Posts: 802
N.E. Ohio
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Posted on Jun 05 2014 12:40 PM
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dirkkahuna
Joined: Dec 21, 2012
Posts: 77
Willow Street, PA
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Posted on Jun 05 2014 01:57 PM
F.Y.I. I have sent 3 requests to purchase the pcb kit and never get a response. I'm not sure just what I amy have done wrong, I used the "contact form" on the site...
— give me 3-fingers of 1st Wave SURF
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bjoish
Joined: Jul 06, 2010
Posts: 596
Stockholm
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Posted on Jun 05 2014 03:00 PM
dirkkahuna wrote:
F.Y.I. I have sent 3 requests to purchase the pcb kit and never get a response. I'm not sure just what I amy have done wrong, I used the "contact form" on the site...
Sorry about that!
I cant see any traces of your messages 
I will send you my email address right away!
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bjoish
Joined: Jul 06, 2010
Posts: 596
Stockholm
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Posted on Jun 05 2014 03:08 PM
caddady wrote:
using SurfyBear kit and an old tool box.
Wow !!!
that was a different build. 
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dp
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3546
mojave desert, california
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Posted on Jun 05 2014 03:50 PM
i totally dig the "tool box" build ...beautiful
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FritzCat
Joined: Sep 11, 2007
Posts: 676
Sonoma, CA
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Posted on Jun 05 2014 04:03 PM
I've been looking for an alternative cabinet for my Gomez circuit board, I like the toolbox! Maybe I'll do an old wooden wine box.
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cambeezy
Joined: Jun 26, 2007
Posts: 399
Cleveland, Ohio
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Posted on Jun 06 2014 07:05 AM
caddady wrote:
using SurfyBear kit and an old tool box.
Very nice 'cab' Greg, and so befitting of a Grease Monkey. Looks so kickable. Have you gigged it yet?
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caddady
Joined: Feb 14, 2010
Posts: 802
N.E. Ohio
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Posted on Jun 06 2014 08:16 AM
Not gigged yet, rehearsal last night was the first time out. I realized it needs a bypass switch and an inboard power supply and and STP or Mooneyes sticker. Yep kickable, and in the spirit of the band.
— http://www.reverbnation.com/thegreasemonkeyz
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4052
Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Jun 06 2014 08:37 AM
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JObeast
Joined: Jul 24, 2012
Posts: 2762
Finknabad, Squinkistan
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Posted on Jun 06 2014 04:02 PM
The toolbox is the best solution I've yet seen! Fits perfect & just begs to be kicked all over the floor.  An authentic alternative to a proper Fender cab – a Fender Bender cab. I like your lettering – very garage. You just gotto put some tougher-looking knobs on it though – maybe knurled Chrome Tele knobs to match the handle & latch.
I'll keep an eye out on CL for one. I lost all my dad's tool boxes in my many moves. 
— Squink Out!
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cambeezy
Joined: Jun 26, 2007
Posts: 399
Cleveland, Ohio
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Posted on Jun 06 2014 05:22 PM
JObeast wrote:
just gotto put some tougher-looking knobs on it though …
Yeah, those knobs aren't going to survive for long. Just drill and file three rectangular slots and use the recessed pots from a Jaguar/Jazzmaster rhythm circuit. Then you could make adjustments with your foot.
I'll keep an eye out on CL for one.
Just go to your local Finknabad Thrift Store - they should have 'em!
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caddady
Joined: Feb 14, 2010
Posts: 802
N.E. Ohio
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Posted on Jun 07 2014 08:25 AM
Chrome, yea!
It adds more drip to the sound the more chrome you put on there.
Toolbox hunters hit the swap meets, flea markets, boot and garage sales. $5.00 US no more. Mine was retired from service at my appliance repair biz (clothes washers, etc...)and found under a work bench. It held gas line fittings in a previous life.
— http://www.reverbnation.com/thegreasemonkeyz
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cambeezy
Joined: Jun 26, 2007
Posts: 399
Cleveland, Ohio
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Posted on Jun 07 2014 10:46 AM
caddady wrote:
Chrome, yea!
caddady, the only Chrome you need today is California Chrome
Thumb wheel pots + bracket. No chrome - too gaudy.
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JObeast
Joined: Jul 24, 2012
Posts: 2762
Finknabad, Squinkistan
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Posted on Jun 08 2014 01:49 AM
The recessed thumb wheel idea is very good – less vulnerable to breakage in transport. And using your foot for adjustments, you can kick it every time you adjust.
I looked on CL & people are selling old toolboxes for $35, which is about $30 too much. But this is LA, where rent is 40% higher than the rest of the country.
THere is a good thrifts store in Pasadena that has tools. But I wouldn't be surprised if they wanted $20 for a decent toolbox.
cambeezy wrote:
JObeast wrote:
just gotto put some tougher-looking knobs on it though …
Yeah, those knobs aren't going to survive for long. Just drill and file three rectangular slots and use the recessed pots from a Jaguar/Jazzmaster rhythm circuit. Then you could make adjustments with your foot.
I'll keep an eye out on CL for one.
Just go to your local Finknabad Thrift Store - they should have 'em!
— Squink Out!
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