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crmartin Joined: Jul 19, 2010 Posts: 36 Western NY	Posted on Jul 05 2015 06:57 PM wfoguy wrote: Here's mine. I don't know if I'll leave it as is or paint it or whatever. I think that looks awesome! I would just put a clear coat on it. Top
bjoish Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 597 Stockholm	Posted on Jul 06 2015 02:37 AM crmartin wrote: wfoguy wrote: Here's mine. I don't know if I'll leave it as is or paint it or whatever. I think that looks awesome! I would just put a clear coat on it. I agree, it looks cool in silver Top
bjoish Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 597 Stockholm	Posted on Jul 06 2015 03:07 AM Big_Ryan wrote: i was about to pull the trigger on a surfy bear kit till i saw this, are these going to be features available in a future model? should i wait until that model comes out? I am working on new boards based on the prototypes right now. Probably, the FET Reverb board will be unchanged and there will be additional boards for those who want the new features. I think its nice to keep the 6G15 functionality separated on a board. Last edited: Jul 06, 2015 08:27:28 Top
LoeD Joined: Feb 29, 2012 Posts: 310 Germany	Posted on Jul 06 2015 03:26 AM Björn, that´s a good idea not only for the traditionalists but also for the upgraders! LoeD — here comes the WEST SAMOA SURFER LEAGUE Top
Big_Ryan Joined: May 01, 2011 Posts: 578 San Diego	Posted on Jul 06 2015 11:44 AM bjoish wrote: Big_Ryan wrote: i was about to pull the trigger on a surfy bear kit till i saw this, are these going to be features available in a future model? should i wait until that model comes out? I am working on new boards based on the prototypes right now. Probably, the FET Reverb board will be unchanged and there will be additional boards for those who want the new features. I think its nice to keep the 6G15 functionality separated on a board. any idea when the new boards will be available? if they are more than 6 months away ill probably just pull the trigger on what it available now. — http://dinosaurghost.bandcamp.com/ http://sixtycyclehum.podbean.com Top
bjoish Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 597 Stockholm	Posted on Jul 07 2015 06:39 AM Big_Ryan wrote: any idea when the new boards will be available? if they are more than 6 months away ill probably just pull the trigger on what it available now. Hi I dont know exactly, since I am doing this on my spare time. I plan to have the new boards in September but I will also need to build testjigs, write instructions and update the website... Top
Big_Ryan Joined: May 01, 2011 Posts: 578 San Diego	Posted on Jul 07 2015 01:41 PM bjoish wrote: Big_Ryan wrote: any idea when the new boards will be available? if they are more than 6 months away ill probably just pull the trigger on what it available now. Hi I dont know exactly, since I am doing this on my spare time. I plan to have the new boards in September but I will also need to build testjigs, write instructions and update the website... gotcha, ill wait a bit to see how things go, if you need any help with graphic design or video demos or anything of that nature id be willing to work for trade. here is a link to my professional website www.bestfriendscreative.com — http://dinosaurghost.bandcamp.com/ http://sixtycyclehum.podbean.com Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4537 Wisconsin	Posted on Jul 07 2015 04:58 PM crmartin wrote: I think that looks awesome! I would just put a clear coat on it. Yeah! And then some Air Force decals that will explain how it came from Area 51 & passed through Roswell, NM, etc.... (just kidding) Nice. — 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: 597 Stockholm	Posted on Jul 08 2015 04:04 AM Big_Ryan wrote: gotcha, ill wait a bit to see how things go, if you need any help with graphic design or video demos or anything of that nature id be willing to work for trade. here is a link to my professional website www.bestfriendscreative.com Thanks Big_Ryan ! Top
heepeejeep Joined: Feb 28, 2013 Posts: 350	Posted on Jul 12 2015 07:01 PM Here is mine, a very functional and good sounding unit. Thank's Bjørn! Last edited: Jul 12, 2015 20:08:31 Top
kick_the_reverb Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 1339 Escondido, CA	Posted on Jul 12 2015 10:30 PM Enjoy it! But now as I recall who I saw buying it, I realize you look nothing like your avatar ;) Ran — The Scimitars Top
bjoish Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 597 Stockholm	Posted on Jul 13 2015 04:04 AM heepeejeep wrote: Here is mine, a very functional and good sounding unit. Thank's Bjørn! I am glad you like it, Rudi !! I hope we meet soon again. /Björn Top
heepeejeep Joined: Feb 28, 2013 Posts: 350	Posted on Jul 13 2015 06:35 AM kick_the_reverb wrote: Enjoy it! But now as I recall who I saw buying it, I realize you look nothing like your avatar ;) Ran Probably just because you caught me without my guitar gloves & helmet. Last edited: Jul 13, 2015 06:52:32 Top
wfoguy Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2136	Posted on Jul 17 2015 11:17 AM Here's a pic of version 3 and 4. I have both because I messed up 3. It's my own fault but Björn is a good guy and sympathetic to people that do dumb things. He sent me a replacement and wouldn't let me pay for it. The aluminum enclosure is about to be turned a candy apple color. Pics to follow later if I don't screw up. Top
bjoish Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 597 Stockholm	Posted on Jul 18 2015 02:26 PM Looks good, wfoguy ! Top
wfoguy Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2136	Posted on Jul 18 2015 02:42 PM Here's the finished project. This color is a candy apple color. It's called electric lime. I can't seem to take a pic to show you how it looks in the sun. I tried numerous times and gave up. This was a fun project I and recommend that all who have some skills give it a try. Ps. I'm a better fabricator than guitar player. Top
cambeezy Joined: Jun 26, 2007 Posts: 399 Cleveland, Ohio	Posted on Jul 18 2015 04:54 PM wfoguy, that's a very cool enclosure, congrats! Top
warioblast Joined: Nov 23, 2014 Posts: 98 Dijon	Posted on Jul 18 2015 05:27 PM I love the color, it's way nicer than bare metal IMO. Good job sir ! Top
Sonichris Joined: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 1907 Wear gloves - I'm in the Rockies	Posted on Jul 18 2015 06:45 PM Here's the latest one I built. If you recall, the first one was a minature blonde fender clone. I liked it, but I own several really great tube driven reverbs (Gomez and Fender). As much as I like the Surfy Bear, I'm not quite ready to use it as my main reverb unit live. And I didn't want to carry the miny tank as a back up. So... I built this. It looks like several other builds, but the cool thing is I built all of the reverb into the top, leaving the bottom empty so I can carry cords and pedals and such. And if I need the surfy bear, I can plug it in too. I think it will be a great back up. The foam is my "pan lock" for transport! This one sounds great- just like the first one. — "You can't tell where you're going if you don't know where you've been" Top
warioblast Joined: Nov 23, 2014 Posts: 98 Dijon	Posted on Jul 18 2015 08:06 PM ^^ Great idea. Top

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