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Joined: Oct 18, 2010 Posts: 650 Boston, MA 
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Posted on Jan 26 2016 03:51 PM
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Joined: Dec 30, 2015 Posts: 162 Poland, Ohio 
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Posted on Feb 10 2016 02:56 PM
Still waiting on my PCB order, but I got in a bunch of other parts for my build today. MOD spring tank, aluminum chassis, knobs, feet, strap handle, jewel lamp, switch and RCA cable. I may go ahead and start on the actual box this weekend or playing around with the rough design at least.
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Joined: Jul 04, 2010 Posts: 369 Ottawa 
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Posted on Feb 11 2016 11:46 AM
I actually think mounting it on a pedal board is a great idea! Everything in one simple package. Might be a bit fragile to kick. I wonder if it'll rattle with a drum kit vibrations. maximumsurfandroll wrote: — |
Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 182 Edinburgh, Scotland 
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Posted on Feb 11 2016 12:19 PM
I hadn't even thought about that. Luckily it doesn't rattle - here's a clip with me using it at a gig last year. The board was directly in front of the bass drum and there was no unnecessary rattle. Our drummer is not a particularly hard hitter, saying that. |
Joined: Sep 29, 2009 Posts: 41 Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted on Feb 11 2016 02:51 PM
el_camello wrote:
Yes - I have done that. A cabinet directly mounted to the pedal board, the whole board powered with a VooDoo Labs 4x4. It all works GREAT. Easy to transport, incredibly easy to set up. Go for it! No issues with sympathetic spring noise for me, but I mounted the pan on felt and soft rubber bushings instead of the spring suspension. Been happy with it. —><)))°> .oO Fascinating Creatures of the Deep Oo. ><)))°> |
Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 596 Stockholm 
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Posted on Feb 11 2016 05:25 PM
maximumsurfandroll wrote:
Wow, that sound good, Martin!! |
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Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 182 Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted on Feb 12 2016 03:33 AM
bjoish wrote:
I must say a HUGE thanks to you for coming up with such an excellent solution, Bjorn! I've been getting a lot of compliments on my sound and I owe it all to the Surfy Bear. Having everything on one board - although not aesthetically pleasing - is extremely practical and portable (especially as I don't drive). The only thing to watch is being heavy handed when you click on a pedal as you'll trigger a crash. Although sometimes that adds to the effect...! |
Joined: Jul 14, 2015 Posts: 478 Near Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Feb 22 2016 03:20 PM
If you are interested in the Surfy Bear Reverb unit, and you probably are if you are reading this thread, here's a link to a review by Eddie Katcher. I'm proud to say that it is my build Eddie is reviewing, but I think that just points out that anybody can build one. It is really more of a testament to the wonderful device that Bjorn has created. It simply is the best bang for your reverb buck that you will find.
-Tim |
Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2775 Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Feb 22 2016 05:05 PM
Tim.......you can say that again!!!!!! That unit is simply the "surf music sleeper of the 21st Century." I can't thank you enough for bringing it over. 1. You did great job (and a very clever execution) 2. You taught this old dog a very neat new trick. Get your soldering irons hot boys! It is real thing on steroids. ed —Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? |
Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2533 Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Feb 22 2016 05:41 PM
Great review Eddie! Really spoke well of the SB! —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 |
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Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 596 Stockholm
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Posted on Feb 23 2016 04:03 PM
Yes, great review Eddie! |
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Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2775 Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Feb 23 2016 04:48 PM
Bjorn, To be truthful, I had been watching the posts relating to the Surfy Bear FET driven reverb kit since the beginning, taking them in with a more or less a "that's kind of neat," preconceived complacent notion that I had no real interest in (or need for) one as I already had three Fender units lying around at my disposal. So, what in the world would I need another one for? That changed pretty quickly when we fired up Tim's new SBR creation down in the band room where I have been listening to my own units for about twenty years. I was and still am seriously impressed with what your creation will do. The overall clarity of it stunned me. Even with my bad old ears, I could hear a big difference. It sounds huge. If my unit (which is currently on order), turns out as well as Tim's did, I could actually put my "real thing" reverb units out to pasture, hide that $$$ from mama, and buy some more guitars!!!! Yeah baby! I am currently contemplating configuring my SBR, fave delay and tuner all in one kustom katcher box. To sit on TOP of my amp so I can tickle the knobs...... I do love knobs.......... Ya done good! Really good. Thanks and Best Reverbs, ed —Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? |
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Joined: May 20, 2009 Posts: 525 Leipzig 
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Posted on Feb 24 2016 06:14 AM
Hey Eddie, thats what I am thinking too! Its absolutely amazing what the Surfy Bear can do. I am currently considering to leave my Gomez at home. —http://www.reverbnation.com/bangmustang |
Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4052 Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Feb 29 2016 11:51 AM
Well I'm happy to report that my wife gifted me with a Surfy Bear circuit for my birthday! Cheers, http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic |
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Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 596 Stockholm
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Posted on Feb 29 2016 03:01 PM
Jeff, I am glad you are building one too I'm really curious how you decide to build your reverb... |
Joined: Feb 14, 2010 Posts: 802 N.E. Ohio
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Posted on Feb 29 2016 08:30 PM
Oh hell yea. Just fired mine up (the original tool box ) and I was floored, laid out like a rug. I need to mod to an inboard PS and a true bypass. And it will be golden, or black spray paint and rust. — |
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Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2775 Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Feb 29 2016 10:22 PM
"Tool box reverbs" who'da thunk. My work in progress drawing looks like a conventional reverb tank but much shorter and a bit less deep front to back. Pan facing down, tuner and delay pedal sunk into the top, Surfybear control panel on the back facing up. Top and bottom panels will be 1/4" ply with 1/2" thick molding strip added to the front top and bottom to appear as a 3/4" thick panel. Sides are 3/4 stock to tie the panels together. Cream Tolex and oxblood grill, natch. Master on off switch will control a built-in terminal strip for power supplies. Still pondering my I/O configuration. May use the Surfybear's I/O jacks and use internal jumpers between the three components. I really like the idea of this thing being completely self contained. Hot Damn! ed —Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? |
Joined: Aug 29, 2009 Posts: 1556 Israel 
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Posted on Mar 01 2016 02:16 AM
Transistors, ahhh! are going to change the world someday eddiekatcher wrote:
It would be beneficial for you to leave potential room for one more circuit + a couple of pots. Last edited: Mar 01, 2016 02:17:51 |
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Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4052 Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Mar 01 2016 09:14 AM
Ed, Cheers, http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic |
Joined: Feb 14, 2016 Posts: 103 Brighton
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Posted on Mar 01 2016 02:21 PM
Got mine the other day (got here real fast, cheers Bjorn!), it's coming along nicely, but I've hit a bit of a wall looking for suitable power supplies in the UK, if any of you guys have any suggestions Earth. Atomizer. Let's go. |
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