Might be worthwhile to compare your own copy with that of other builders to see if they are careful to avoid mentioning Fender. Boss/Roland must have an extensive license with Fender to make so many emulator pedals named after their amps. Wampler makes a 'Tweed Pedal' whose copy does not use any specific Fender nomenclature (leaving it to musician respondents to cite the Bassman in their accolades).
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Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan 
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Posted on Nov 01 2014 09:39 PM
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Joined: Oct 05, 2011 Posts: 744 France
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Posted on Nov 02 2014 02:08 PM
JObeast wrote:
Yes, they do. JObeast wrote:
Many manufacturers (including some pretty big ones like Vox/Korg) do not explicitly mention the model and, more importantly, the brand they're trying to copy. But then Line6, while coming up with their own semi-transparent names for their amp models, or using non-copyrighted nicknames such as "plexi", do clearly mention which brands and models they're based on, with just a footnote saying — Old punks never die... They just become surf rockers. |
Joined: Aug 19, 2009 Posts: 8 Georgetown, TX via So. Cal (OC) 
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Posted on Nov 02 2014 09:15 PM
Just completed.....the Surfy Bear FET Reverb. It was quite a project just to house it but aside from that, the REVERB sound is impressive!!! Thank you Bjorn for the work put into this circuit design. The housing itself is an empty Fender amp cabinet that I modified smaller for portability (just enough to fit the reverb pan). I saved the tolex pieces from the chopped off portion and reapplied it to hide the seam where they were joined together. Don't think I'll ever do something like this again! Looks like it was easier to use a 'vintage' toolbox. The circuit board was purchased as a kit to save me time and the cost was very reasonable. I placed it in a chassis box and paired it with a 12v regulator circuit (because we all know that wall warts are always over the voltage they're rated for). Here are the pix:
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Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England 
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Posted on Nov 03 2014 08:41 AM
Nice work Billmag. You're sure to have a couple of people asking where you bought it! |
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Posted on Nov 03 2014 10:05 AM
Nice work. Was that a Fender Mustang Amp? — |
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Joined: Aug 19, 2009 Posts: 8 Georgetown, TX via So. Cal (OC)
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Posted on Nov 03 2014 10:53 AM
Thanks guys...and yes, it looks like a Mustang amp head (didn't really ask but for $20, I didn't care). I should have taken some pictures when it was cut and the process of piecing it together. Advice for anyone else attempting this, use small dowel inserts for alignment and wood epoxy to join it as gaps will be present. Also precut (using an exacto knife) and remove the tolex prior to cutting (jigsawing). The other thing that frustrated me about the build was the number of times I visited the hardware store for parts....even when I thought I had a completed list. Well worth it for the final outcome - a spring reverb sound that rivals the Fender '63. |
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Posted on Nov 03 2014 12:52 PM
nice Box |
Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 596 Stockholm 
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Posted on Nov 03 2014 02:06 PM
That looks nice! |
Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2533 Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Nov 09 2014 09:45 AM
This recording used the fetverb set at 4.5, 7 and 8 with a strat and a little bit bit of OD —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 |
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Posted on Nov 10 2014 02:21 AM
whao sound great !cool tune |
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Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2533 Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Nov 10 2014 04:31 AM
Thanks Ludo! We'll be playing it live this Saturday when we take the stage for the first time. It's a great venue and hopefully the limited rehearsal time we have had gets us through this first gig. The Surfy Bear will be on full display! —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 |
Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin
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Posted on Nov 10 2014 06:31 AM
stratdancer wrote:
Might actually have to seriously look into one of these things. —Wes DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. |
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Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 596 Stockholm
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Posted on Nov 10 2014 08:11 AM
Wow, cool sound |
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Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2533 Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Nov 10 2014 10:24 AM
Thanks wes! Teahupoo is just insane. I wanted to create the same intensity for the song. Thanks to you again bjourn for the great invention. —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 |
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Posted on Nov 10 2014 02:54 PM
Thanks Stratdancer, |
Joined: Jun 26, 2007 Posts: 399 Cleveland, Ohio
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Posted on Nov 10 2014 05:55 PM
stratdancer wrote:
Dave, you write some great tunes! We gotta hook up and do a show together. Good luck Saturday! BTW, where is your show? Last edited: Nov 10, 2014 20:00:20 |
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Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2533 Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Nov 10 2014 08:36 PM
Hey thanks Cambreezy! Gotta love the surf! What is the name of your band? Our gig is actually Friday now that I look at the calender. We have had a short rehearsal schedule and hopefully we play well so we can continue putting on shows together with The Beyonderers and others. Talk soon Cam. —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 |
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Joined: Jun 26, 2007 Posts: 399 Cleveland, Ohio
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Posted on Nov 10 2014 09:22 PM
stratdancer wrote:
We're Surfer Rex I think TomH from our band contacted you late last Spring about a Surf Show at the Beachland but it fell through
Nice! So there's three bands right there! Dec 5th, we're openers for Exit Verse, a band from Chicago, at … Now That's Class! in Cleveland. We've got a new rhythm section and they're kick-@ss. And to get this back on-topic, I too will be rocking my finally finished Fet-verb: |
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Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2533 Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Nov 11 2014 05:03 AM
Of course. Now I remember Tom. I got the invite but there was no way we could do it. We hadn't even had any band time at that point, just a some recording sessions in my studio with our drummer Tim. You guys have a great song list to choose from and way further along than we are at this point. I screwed up my post last night thinking our gig was Friday but it is Saturday. Wish us luck so we can be included as being the third surf/instro band for some great surf shows in Cleve/Akron/Canton. Our rehearsals have come together but I find I play my best loud and fast which hasn't been how we have been putting our rehearsals together as we have been trying to hear each other and get everything tight. We need to push the envelope in these last couple rehearsals! I'll try to get up for your show on the 5th! Dave —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 |
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Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England
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Posted on Nov 12 2014 05:24 AM
cambeezy wrote:
Really like the no nonsense look with the Dymo labels, lot of charm there. I keep seeing those cables with the heavy duty plastic covers, could you tell me who makes them. |
So yeah, we'd be up for trying again.
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