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FritzCat Joined: Sep 11, 2007 Posts: 676 Sonoma, CA	Posted on Apr 04 2015 08:52 PM Thanks guys! I find it satisfying to make stuff that looks like it barely works (if at all) yet is just as good as stuff that costs $$$$. I used an old label maker I found at a garage sale today for the retro diy-style embossed control labels. Next on the agenda is adding this to the toolbox, I just need to figure out a way to remotely switch it on and off. Top
SanchoPansen Joined: Jan 04, 2011 Posts: 1588 Berlin L-Berg	Posted on Apr 05 2015 09:10 AM Nice build, Fritz! If you manage to add the trem, please let me know. My cab also has room for more effects and I already thought about putting a trem in there. — The Hicadoolas Top
ChubyAdict Joined: Jul 26, 2014 Posts: 1 Mexico City	Posted on Apr 05 2015 11:28 AM Hi guys, i'm Chuby from mexican space surf band Los Granujas. Here are some pictures of my FET Reverb build. I decided to name it "Outer Space Reverb". — Wild Surf from Outer Space!!! "Los Granujas" www.facebook.com/losgranujas "Chuby Adict" www.facebook.com/chuby.adict Top
SanchoPansen Joined: Jan 04, 2011 Posts: 1588 Berlin L-Berg	Posted on Apr 05 2015 01:22 PM Hi Chuby, nice build! Welcome to the forum. — The Hicadoolas Top
ocoughi Joined: Mar 15, 2015 Posts: 23	Posted on Apr 05 2015 04:25 PM hi, i just finished mine...can't test it cause i've got the 12V PU only tomorrow i decided to make it "60' studios" style...pultec blue..pultec knobs.. i left the extra holes for futures upgrades and i got to find a way to write her name with little clean white letters. i tried to build a logo with an aluminium piece but i wasn't happy with the result. she's called the "BULTEC reverb Unit / model SB 4AB" can't wait to test it! Peace&Diy — https://soundcloud.com/anti-bypass Top
bjoish Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 596 Stockholm	Posted on Apr 06 2015 03:17 AM ChubyAdict wrote: Hi guys, i'm Chuby from mexican space surf band Los Granujas. Here are some pictures of my FET Reverb build. I decided to name it "Outer Space Reverb". Hi Chuby Welcome to the forum. Impressive faceplate, is it screen printed? Its amazing to see these boards come in use all over the world /Björn Ocoughi wrote: she's called the "BULTEC reverb Unit / model SB 4AB" Cool, seems designed to stand anything Last edited: Apr 06, 2015 03:25:21 Top
sonni Joined: Nov 08, 2006 Posts: 80 Vienna, Austria	Posted on Apr 06 2015 05:44 AM here's that build with the cardinal trem, I guess it hasn't been posted here - might not be a surfer (indicated by the spring-pan he used), but apart from that a really decent pedal... SanchoPansen wrote: Nice build, Fritz! If you manage to add the trem, please let me know. My cab also has room for more effects and I already thought about putting a trem in there. Top
ReverendBow Joined: Feb 10, 2014 Posts: 41 The Beach with no water	Posted on Apr 06 2015 10:59 AM Bow's Fuzzy Surfy Bear Reverb status: Its ALIVE! I got the cabinet built up this weekend, found a RCA phono cable to temporarily abuse and fired it up into my Peavey Classic 30... Instant Duane Eddy! This Reverb is incredibly cool. Then I hooked up my BME modified Fuzzrite circuit in front and hot damn.... Here is the cabinet, and next I will gut it and start the final finishing. Front Back — Bow B.M.E (Bastard Musical Engineering) Last edited: Apr 06, 2015 14:16:09 Top
ocoughi Joined: Mar 15, 2015 Posts: 23	Posted on Apr 06 2015 11:24 AM Reverendbow said: This Reverb is incredibly cool. i confirm! i tested mine this morning, incredibly quiet, no humm, no buzz…and the sound is fantastic! love it! about C10 mod, i tested several values, 150/220/560 and 1000pf…150 is useless, 220 is cool, 560 better, 1000 much better! (for my ears, 200% subjective point of view)…i'll skwizz the 150 and go to 2000 to see what happens… also Bjorn can you confirm something: for the mix pot i use a log 250, at 100% wet with the dwell at zero i can here a little the dry sound…is it due to the log pot or on the original fender and yours there is the same thing happening? i have some 500K Lin here…should i use them instead of the log 250K? Thanks. Peace&Diy — https://soundcloud.com/anti-bypass Last edited: Apr 06, 2015 11:26:13 Top
bjoish Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 596 Stockholm	Posted on Apr 06 2015 02:57 PM ocoughi wrote: Bjorn can you confirm something: for the mix pot i use a log 250, at 100% wet with the dwell at zero i can here a little the dry sound…is it due to the log pot or on the original fender and yours there is the same thing happening? i have some 500K Lin here…should i use them instead of the log 250K? Thanks. Peace&Diy Yes, what you describe is by design. The original 6G15 circuit includes a few compromises. Another compromise is the output impedance that is unusually high: ~250kOhm. This can cause problems if your amp's input impedance not is high enough or if you got bad guitar cables. Using a 500k Mix-pot would make things even worse. /B Top
ocoughi Joined: Mar 15, 2015 Posts: 23	Posted on Apr 06 2015 03:47 PM ok thanks! — https://soundcloud.com/anti-bypass Top
novamax Joined: Jan 23, 2015 Posts: 105	Posted on Apr 07 2015 01:29 PM Here's my take on a mini SB tank: golden linen with green front (unintentionally the colors of the label), creme mini chicken heads. Not yet a black face plate, and with 500 x 120 x 150 mm (roughly 20" x 5" x 6" - just a bit wider and deeper as the pan itself, and just an inch or two space between the pan and the chassis) ) it doesn't really need a back cover... . The extra hole is for a relay-operated foot switch project later. My wife said: "Well, I don't mean to be rude, but this thing looks like a lost in the 60ies and forgotten in a basement..." - She looked a bit irritated when I hugged her tight and said "Thank you - You made my day...!":D Last edited: Apr 07, 2015 13:56:32 Top
SixStringSurfer Joined: Sep 23, 2014 Posts: 1401 Memphis, TN	Posted on Apr 07 2015 01:45 PM novamax wrote: Here's my take on a mini SB tank: golden linen with green front (unintentionally the colors of the label), creme mini chicken heads. Not yet a black face plate, and with 500 x 120 x 150 mm it doesn't really need a back plate... there just an inch or two space between the pan and the chassis. The extra hole is for a relay-operated foot switch project later. My wife said: "Well, I don't mean to be rude, but this thing looks like a lost in the 60ies and forgotten in a basement..." - She looked a bit irritated when I hugged her tight and said "Thank you - You made my day...!" Too funny! — MooreLoud.com - A tribute to Dick Dale. New Singles "Finish Line" and "Paradiso" on Bandcamp and website. Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin	Posted on Apr 07 2015 02:54 PM novamax wrote: My wife said: "Well, I don't mean to be rude, but this thing looks like a lost in the 60ies and forgotten in a basement..." - She looked a bit irritated when I hugged her tight and said "Thank you - You made my day...!":D She may walk away shaking her head but she is smiling inside; you did the perfect thing. Extra points for hugs. I REALLY like that color scheme and overall vibe of the build. — Wes SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. Top
bjoish Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 596 Stockholm	Posted on Apr 07 2015 03:17 PM novamax wrote: My wife said: "Well, I don't mean to be rude, but this thing looks like a lost in the 60ies and forgotten in a basement..." - She looked a bit irritated when I hugged her tight and said "Thank you - You made my day...!":D HaHa, just perfect Top
ReverendBow Joined: Feb 10, 2014 Posts: 41 The Beach with no water	Posted on Apr 07 2015 03:38 PM novamax wrote: My wife said: "Well, I don't mean to be rude, but this thing looks like a lost in the 60ies and forgotten in a basement..." - She looked a bit irritated when I hugged her tight and said "Thank you - You made my day...!":D That Rocks! Nice Job — Bow B.M.E (Bastard Musical Engineering) Top
ocoughi Joined: Mar 15, 2015 Posts: 23	Posted on Apr 09 2015 11:24 AM Hi, this video won't win the palme d'or of cannes but it gives a quick idea of the stuff…. sorry for the poor sound of my cam… — https://soundcloud.com/anti-bypass Top
Kman1 Joined: Aug 29, 2008 Posts: 694 Surf City	Posted on Apr 09 2015 05:33 PM So is there anyway to get on prebuilt/pay someone to make one? — Sonichris I also like to think that all early 60's fender equipment is happy to be playing surf music again. After all, its the music it was meant to play. Top
novamax Joined: Jan 23, 2015 Posts: 105	Posted on Apr 09 2015 11:56 PM I was wondering,too. Haven't seen any offer like that, though. I'd say the option easiest for small series production would be an aluminum cast pedal housing with external pan (not talking about a beautiful solution...) from someone who owns a vertical drilling machine. For a cab solution, the price might not be too far away from a tube tank... I know a few things I would do faster and better now, but still, it's quite a bit work to prepare and put everything together, in addition to ask the material (plywood, cloth, chassis, knobs...30-50€, plus PSU - in my small & simple solution. With pre-fab chassis, standard tank size and tolex probably at least 100...150€, I've seen a DIY-kit housing + chassis, without tolex for 135). Don't think anyone could offer all that plus work for less than a couple hundred bucks (plus Bjoern's set...). So we might be looking at 300-400 bucks total without overhead and margin, for someone with the proper tools... I paid just the material (altogether maybe 150€), the rest was a fun one-time-project (without proper tools). Last edited: Apr 10, 2015 00:44:58 Top
ElBirkerio Joined: Dec 17, 2012 Posts: 519 Vienna	Posted on Apr 10 2015 04:07 AM doesn't lorenzo offer something on his webshop? yours wolfi — http://www.surfgrammeln-san.org https://www.facebook.com/BaluUndSurfgrammeln http://greencookierecords.bandcamp.com/album/coming-out-soon-los-chicharrones-del-surf-10 Top

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