I'd love to build this kit myself and compare it to my 60s Gibson Reverb III, also solid state, but I am sure not as similar to the Fender circuit in design or the created effect.
Comparing the Gibson to onboard (post-preamp) Fender tube reverb, I find the latter, though it doesn't 'drip' as much, is a much more broad-spectrum and pleasant sound than the Gibson tank's.
Socking away my tip money for this build...
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Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan 
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Posted on Jul 27 2014 05:49 PM
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Joined: Jun 05, 2010 Posts: 620 at south of 
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Posted on Jul 31 2014 12:00 PM
then i know fews kits are recept !nobody show a pics |
Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2537 Akron, Ohio 
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Posted on Aug 06 2014 07:22 PM
I've got all my parts except the enclosure. I am looking for the right tool box to build it into. I want the surfy verb cabinet to also be my peddle board. Need to find one soon. —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Last edited: Aug 06, 2014 19:22:36 |
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Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2537 Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Aug 08 2014 04:15 PM
Tomorrow is solder Saturday. The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Last edited: Aug 08, 2014 16:18:34 |
Joined: Mar 16, 2007 Posts: 1342 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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Posted on Aug 10 2014 09:46 AM
This is my build. I also liked the toolbox chassis idea, especially considering how well it holds the pan. I was able to suspend the pan in this model. An added bonus, with a little foam pad between the pan & the tray the pan locks for transport. It sounds surprisingly good, no hum, and I think it'll make a good backup for my tank. All I need now is some sort of decal or faceplate, tbd. Thanks Bjorn... this was a fun project.
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Joined: Jun 05, 2010 Posts: 620 at south of
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Posted on Aug 10 2014 03:54 PM
Looks Good |
Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England 
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Posted on Aug 10 2014 04:03 PM
Made to measure! Nice job. |
Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 596 Stockholm 
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Posted on Aug 10 2014 04:30 PM
Looks great! Let me know if you need an Inkscape-file that you can use as base for your faceplate ! |
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Joined: Jun 05, 2010 Posts: 620 at south of
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Posted on Aug 11 2014 06:55 AM
miss the handle that normally i recept tomorrow with my tad pan |
Joined: Oct 05, 2011 Posts: 744 France
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Posted on Aug 11 2014 09:19 AM
Awesome job! —Old punks never die... They just become surf rockers. |
Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4053 Nashville, TN. 
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Posted on Aug 11 2014 09:25 AM
You guys have me quite intrigued with these. Cheers, http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic |
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Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2537 Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Aug 11 2014 09:29 AM
I have a bit more soldering to do to finish mine. Can't wait to plug it in finally! —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 |
Joined: Aug 29, 2009 Posts: 1556 Israel 
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Posted on Aug 11 2014 12:15 PM
Charming projects, really awesome builds everyone! Out of necessity, creative reverbaholics making the most wonderful spring units! Bjorn, you REALLY should print stickers with the Surfy Bear logo and your website. Make it small, transparent, black or white text. Send it to everyone who orders(ed) a pcb. Who wouldn't stick it on his build somewhere? Then we post pics on websites and you get exposure. Mine's getting somewhere I think... more details and pics hopefully soon.
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Joined: Jun 05, 2010 Posts: 620 at south of
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Posted on Aug 11 2014 02:32 PM
the fet reverb will conquer the world |
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Joined: Oct 05, 2011 Posts: 744 France
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Posted on Aug 11 2014 02:38 PM
DreadInBabylon wrote:
Or, if you have access to a 3D printer, how about some amp-style Surfy Bear badges?
Wow, that's pretty unique! I love it! ludobag wrote:
Let's hope so... The world needs more reverb! —Old punks never die... They just become surf rockers. |
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Joined: Jun 05, 2010 Posts: 620 at south of
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Posted on Aug 11 2014 02:53 PM
really nice idea of 3d printing badge |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Aug 11 2014 03:00 PM
Anybody know how much air the heat sink on these need? I think putting it into a pedal enclosure and then mounting the tank on the underside of a pedal board would be the way to go. |
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Joined: Jun 05, 2010 Posts: 620 at south of
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Posted on Aug 11 2014 03:06 PM
it warm less than a vox Last edited: Aug 11, 2014 15:07:01 |
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Joined: Aug 29, 2009 Posts: 1556 Israel
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Posted on Aug 11 2014 05:03 PM
To anyone thinking of mounting the pan to a pedalboard: keep in mind that every time you'll hit a switch, move it or hit it, a reverb crash will likely follow. This may or may not be beneficial to your music |
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Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle
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Posted on Aug 11 2014 06:00 PM
I don't think it would be too hard, either suspending like in an actual tank or something else. If you are stomping on your 'stomp' box, probably aren't getting the pedal hit in time. My board is heavy, heavier than a tank. |
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