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Last edited: Mar 03, 2022 06:54:54

Gilette wrote:

outlaw wrote:

Hi Frank and thanks for the reply.
I will check the the mixer wires etc.

The foot switches are the classic type, that is if classics have just 2 soldering lugs.

The trem is after the reverb.

Good. Now check the wires and tell us what you found.

Thanks for that.
Now the trouble is that I've been called away because of work and won't be back until Friday but will check every thing then and will get back to you.
Thanks again

I see! Well I cranked it and it sounds great!

-Pierre
The Obsidians! (Ottawa surf)
The Obsidians debut EP

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Last edited: Mar 03, 2022 06:45:58

Gilette wrote:

Peterk wrote:

Posted on the Facebook page also.
I'm somewhat disappointed with the amount of drip I am getting compared to the demo videos and also there is too much treble to my ear.
It is a home made kit and I am sure that operator/constructor error is the problem.
Unsure what to do to get the sound that I want.
In retrospect I probably should have waited for the genuine Surfybear units.

You should get the sound you need with all pots half way (6-6-6). At that point it does add some treble but that enhances the spatial effect and shouldn't be unpleasant.

We can try to find out what's wrong if you post some detailed pictures of your build. Just some close ups of the board, the pots and the connectors will do. And take a picture of the tank as well.

I haven't played a factory made Surfy Bear yet, but the DIY version I built has been on top of my amp from day one. So if yours isn't the best reverb you've ever heard there's something wrong, because it should be.

Frank, Thanks.
I had posted pics some time ago but they will be buried in the earlier pages of this thread. I will recheck all the connections before doing anything else. The tank is a 4AB3C1C mounted vertically. I chose the "C" because all the reading I did said it was the best arrangement and it suited my build.
PeterK

RJ Ronquillo just posted a YouTube demo of the SurfyBear Classic and the SurfyBear Metal. Not pure surf, but he shows the range and versatility of both pedals.
https://youtu.be/J_opJ4VCODY

http://www.satanspilgrims.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Satans-Pilgrims/8210228553
https://satanspilgrims.bandcamp.com/
http://www.surfyindustries.com

Pics of my build here.
https://surfguitar101.com/forums/post/399683/
I tried to replicate the first Surfybear video that I saw that incorporated volume and the switched mix pot.

Borrowed a Fender unit and there is definitely much more drip with that than I am getting with the Surfybear. Plenty of reverb with mine but no drip to speak of.

Connections have been checked.
Voltage is 12.8Vdc.
The only other difference that I can see is that the RCA cables to the pan are soldered directly to the PCB rather than through the supplied RCA jacks. I can't really see why that would make a difference however.

The only other thing is that I have a Surfytrem hard wired to the output of the reverb. Next step is to disconnect that to see if it makes any difference.

Peterk wrote:

Gilette wrote:

Peterk wrote:

Posted on the Facebook page also.
I'm somewhat disappointed with the amount of drip I am getting compared to the demo videos and also there is too much treble to my ear.
It is a home made kit and I am sure that operator/constructor error is the problem.
Unsure what to do to get the sound that I want.
In retrospect I probably should have waited for the genuine Surfybear units.

You should get the sound you need with all pots half way (6-6-6). At that point it does add some treble but that enhances the spatial effect and shouldn't be unpleasant.

We can try to find out what's wrong if you post some detailed pictures of your build. Just some close ups of the board, the pots and the connectors will do. And take a picture of the tank as well.

I haven't played a factory made Surfy Bear yet, but the DIY version I built has been on top of my amp from day one. So if yours isn't the best reverb you've ever heard there's something wrong, because it should be.

Frank, Thanks.
I had posted pics some time ago but they will be buried in the earlier pages of this thread. I will recheck all the connections before doing anything else. The tank is a 4AB3C1C mounted vertically. I chose the "C" because all the reading I did said it was the best arrangement and it suited my build.
PeterK

Yes, the easiest way is to just disconnect the RCA cable inside the Fender tank and connect it to your SurfyBear.

Hallo,
need some help. got the reverb up and running. the problem is the low output to amp.I can hear the reverb working , the potis do what they should, but i have to crank the amp really high to hear it, which naturally brings up lots of noise. checked everything, cant find any mistake, maybe i oversee something basy.
The white box is rgb led controller.
thanx
Peter

Ok, hope you see everything. by the way , the rca females needs seperation from the metal housing, is that correct?
Thanx
Peter