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SHADOWNIGHT5150 Joined: Jul 14, 2013 Posts: 333	Posted on Apr 20 2019 01:20 AM oh quick question if id wanna hook up a 2 switch external pedal as an on and off switch for both the surfy reverb and trem would i use a stereo jack? Top
Gilette Joined: May 04, 2014 Posts: 734	Posted on Apr 20 2019 01:53 AM - Last edited: Mar 08, 2022 12:51:22 Top
SHADOWNIGHT5150 Joined: Jul 14, 2013 Posts: 333	Posted on Apr 20 2019 03:53 AM Gilette wrote: SHADOWNIGHT5150 wrote: oh quick question if id wanna hook up a 2 switch external pedal as an on and off switch for both the surfy reverb and trem would i use a stereo jack? Yes. Use shielded wire! Ok cool And to make sure im doing everything right To connect the reverb abd trem together i hook it up lolike this? Top
Gilette Joined: May 04, 2014 Posts: 734	Posted on Apr 20 2019 04:14 AM - Last edited: Mar 08, 2022 12:50:59 Top
SHADOWNIGHT5150 Joined: Jul 14, 2013 Posts: 333	Posted on Apr 20 2019 07:31 PM Is there a way u can add the dual pot mix mod with a switch to change witch pot is active but also have it switched by the footswich as well Top
bjoish Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 592 Stockholm	Posted on Apr 21 2019 05:09 PM SHADOWNIGHT5150 wrote: Is there a way u can add the dual pot mix mod with a switch to change witch pot is active but also have it switched by the footswich as well The easiest way to do this is by using a relay. There are many types of relays but basically they work like this: https://www.superbrightleds.com/blog/what-is-a-relay/2261/ Top
N0_Camping4U Joined: May 03, 2012 Posts: 318 Galveston, Texas	Posted on Apr 22 2019 12:34 PM N0_Camping4U wrote: I just saw this video on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQJTb8BVsKY Is there anyway to have this built? Anyone out there taking on builds? Willing to pay 600 for it. Top
SHADOWNIGHT5150 Joined: Jul 14, 2013 Posts: 333	Posted on Apr 23 2019 12:07 AM bjoish wrote: SHADOWNIGHT5150 wrote: Is there a way u can add the dual pot mix mod with a switch to change witch pot is active but also have it switched by the footswich as well The easiest way to do this is by using a relay. There are many types of relays but basically they work like this: https://www.superbrightleds.com/blog/what-is-a-relay/2261/ So how eould i go about wiring one up to do what i need? Top
Gilette Joined: May 04, 2014 Posts: 734	Posted on Apr 23 2019 02:04 AM - Last edited: Mar 08, 2022 12:50:18 Top
N0_Camping4U Joined: May 03, 2012 Posts: 318 Galveston, Texas	Posted on May 07 2019 05:29 PM I just saw this video on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQJTb8BVsKY Is there anyway to have this built? Anyone out there taking on builds? Willing to pay 600 for it. Hoping to find someone looking to take on a build. Top
SHADOWNIGHT5150 Joined: Jul 14, 2013 Posts: 333	Posted on May 07 2019 10:10 PM REVERB PANEL ARRIVED Top
LHR Joined: Aug 23, 2006 Posts: 2123 The jungle	Posted on May 13 2019 09:25 PM Hey, all. Just slapped an old Gibbs tank in my SurfyBear reverb. Sounds pretty damned okay to me. However, I happened to notice on the SurfyBear FAQ that he specifies a tank with in/out impedances of 8 Ohm/2250 Ohm. The tank I used was more in line with what you'd find in the original 6G15, namely 1.25 Ohm/175 Ohm (as measured R, not true impedance.) Like I said, it sounds fine to me, but I am wondering what is up with the specification at SurfyBear. Any clues? — SSIV Last edited: May 13, 2019 21:25:39 Top
edwardsand Joined: Jun 29, 2018 Posts: 660	Posted on May 13 2019 09:43 PM LHR - The Surfybear specs are for the actual impedance, which is going to be notably different than the resistance values like you measured. If I recall correctly, the values you measured on your tank are what you would find for a pan that had 8 Ohm and 2250 Ohm input/output impendance. So you are good to go. Top
Paul_T Joined: Jan 29, 2019 Posts: 12	Posted on May 17 2019 10:47 AM Managed to pick up some aluminum sheet for £2 from a street market today, almost the last missing piece before I assemble my Surfy and trem. Three simple questions, TIA for any suggestions. 1: both the reverb and the trem specify 12V, 1A PSU. Is that a generous estimate, what do people here with dual units use? IE might I be ok with (the much more common) 1.5A supply? 2: I'm just a bit short on space, have to fit all five control, jacks, and switches into around 250 mm. Tragically, I don't have space for a Fender-style jewel lamp for mains off and on. Can anyone suggest a good looking light that's smaller? Or even an attractive LED Bezel, perhaps with jewel? In that case I could use similar ones for mains and tremolo speed. 3: Is the little toggle switch with the trem SPDT? Last edited: May 17, 2019 10:48:14 Top
Gilette Joined: May 04, 2014 Posts: 734	Posted on May 17 2019 12:12 PM - Last edited: Mar 08, 2022 12:49:56 Top
LHR Joined: Aug 23, 2006 Posts: 2123 The jungle	Posted on May 17 2019 03:13 PM Thanks. Yes, I know that impedance will be different than just measuring the resistance across leads. But this seems like a big -- and, more importantly, disproportionate -- difference in values. Again, not that this matters much; the thing sounds pretty good! edwardsand wrote: LHR - The Surfybear specs are for the actual impedance, which is going to be notably different than the resistance values like you measured. If I recall correctly, the values you measured on your tank are what you would find for a pan that had 8 Ohm and 2250 Ohm input/output impendance. So you are good to go. — SSIV Top
j_flanders Joined: Jun 28, 2017 Posts: 162	Posted on May 17 2019 03:40 PM LHR wrote: But this seems like a big -- and, more importantly, disproportionate -- difference in values. Here's the Accutronics table showing DC resistance and impedance for each pan: http://www.accutronicsreverb.com/design/default/images/sub_05/impchart.jpg 8 Ohm input is around 0,8 Ohm dc resistance 2250 Ohm output is around 200 Ohm dc resistance Your values 1.25 Ohm/175 Ohm are perfectly in line with that. Last edited: May 17, 2019 15:41:47 Top
LHR Joined: Aug 23, 2006 Posts: 2123 The jungle	Posted on May 17 2019 05:07 PM Nice! Thanks. j_flanders wrote: LHR wrote: But this seems like a big -- and, more importantly, disproportionate -- difference in values. Here's the Accutronics table showing DC resistance and impedance for each pan: http://www.accutronicsreverb.com/design/default/images/sub_05/impchart.jpg 8 Ohm input is around 0,8 Ohm dc resistance 2250 Ohm output is around 200 Ohm dc resistance Your values 1.25 Ohm/175 Ohm are perfectly in line with that. — SSIV Top
wfoguy Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2089	Posted on May 17 2019 07:11 PM Paul_T, because this is 12 volt, automotive led's will work. I used that on mine without a nice enclosure. They are available in many colors. Top
Paul_T Joined: Jan 29, 2019 Posts: 12	Posted on May 18 2019 02:28 AM Ah, the LED is 12 volt? I wasn't sure, so that's really good news. Thanks. Your build looks great. I've ordered these. Will update if they look good (and if they arrive)> https://www.aliexpress.com/item/6mm-LED-Metal-Indicator-Light-Waterproof-Signal-Lamp-3V-5V-6V-9V-12V-24V-110V-220v/32847690713.html> > Last edited: May 18, 2019 03:52:00 Top

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