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Chippertheripper Joined: Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 819 Semass	Posted on Sep 25 2016 11:52 AM Between the 2 popular long decay trays, which is the darker sounding? Top
stratdancer Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2533 Akron, Ohio	Posted on Sep 25 2016 12:32 PM eddiekatcher wrote: There are 64 pages relating to this.......... Outstanding! I love my Surfy Bear reverb. ed Well at least one of my topics has been useful! — The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Top
Single_Fin Joined: Sep 30, 2016 Posts: 32 Orange County, CA	Posted on Sep 30 2016 07:02 PM New member here. So, I've been wanting a Surfy Bear for a while, and finally pulled the trigger. It's in the mail, and I can't wait. Quick question while I wait, though. I know the standard tank for these units has the grounding on the output. Does it matter, or can the ground be on the input side? One other question. Based on reading through the 64 pages, it sounds like you can use any standard LED without a resistor coming off the board. Or, you could do a 12V lamp connected directly to the power souce/switch. Am I understanding that correctly? Thanks for any help you can give! Top
bjoish Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 596 Stockholm	Posted on Oct 01 2016 08:41 AM Single_Fin wrote: New member here. So, I've been wanting a Surfy Bear for a while, and finally pulled the trigger. It's in the mail, and I can't wait. Quick question while I wait, though. I know the standard tank for these units has the grounding on the output. Does it matter, or can the ground be on the input side? One other question. Based on reading through the 64 pages, it sounds like you can use any standard LED without a resistor coming off the board. Or, you could do a 12V lamp connected directly to the power souce/switch. Am I understanding that correctly? Thanks for any help you can give! Welcome to the forum Single_fin! The cover of the pan is normally grounded internally to the output-ground. Probably because its a more stable grounding point. There is more ground-current thru the input-ground. If you want to use a Led as power-on indicator you must add a series resistor! Good luck with your build! Top
cambeezy Joined: Jun 26, 2007 Posts: 399 Cleveland, Ohio	Posted on Oct 01 2016 08:45 AM stratdancer wrote: Well at least one of my topics has been useful! And it was epic! Hey, btw, I just sent you a PM! Top
stratdancer Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2533 Akron, Ohio	Posted on Oct 01 2016 09:19 AM That sounds like a great gig!!!!!!! Check messages. — The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Top
Single_Fin Joined: Sep 30, 2016 Posts: 32 Orange County, CA	Posted on Oct 01 2016 01:41 PM Thanks! Top
stratdancer Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2533 Akron, Ohio	Posted on Oct 02 2016 06:10 PM I just ordered my second kit. As of now I will house it in a pedal stowed in the back of my TR and use the original TR pan. Running in stereo meant that I needed two separate Fetverbs. The onboard R circuit of the twin is just not as good as the SB. — The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Top
cambeezy Joined: Jun 26, 2007 Posts: 399 Cleveland, Ohio	Posted on Oct 04 2016 12:46 PM stratdancer wrote: That sounds like a great gig!!!!!!! Check messages. Lookin' forward to sharing this gig with the Kahuna Kings. I'm bringing my Surfy Bear! Also, hope to see ya Saturday at Hardesty Park (3-4pm) Top
Single_Fin Joined: Sep 30, 2016 Posts: 32 Orange County, CA	Posted on Oct 05 2016 11:43 AM Got the Surfy Bear package in the mail on Monday. Soldered Monday evening, made the chassis Tuesday evening, and it all works! Using a short 2 spring medium-decay reverb at the moment. Box coming this weekend... Top
stratdancer Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2533 Akron, Ohio	Posted on Oct 05 2016 06:03 PM cambeezy wrote: Lookin' forward to sharing this gig with the Kahuna Kings. I'm bringing my Surfy Bear! Also, hope to see ya Saturday at Hardesty Park (3-4pm) See you at the park! — The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Top
stratdancer Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2533 Akron, Ohio	Posted on Oct 05 2016 06:04 PM Single_Fin wrote: Got the Surfy Bear package in the mail on Monday. Soldered Monday evening, made the chassis Tuesday evening, and it all works! Using a short 2 spring medium-decay reverb at the moment. Box coming this weekend... You are going to love it! Mine second SB coming soon! — The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 https://thekahunakings.bandcamp.com/releases Top
Single_Fin Joined: Sep 30, 2016 Posts: 32 Orange County, CA	Posted on Oct 06 2016 01:41 PM I haven't even made the box yet, and I love it. Signal chain was tele > Surfy Bear > Quilter 101 (Full Q setting) > Eminence 10-30 > Pro37 on axis pointed at the cone. No compression or effects on the individual lead track. Most of the other tracks are dry at this point too. Last edited: Oct 06, 2016 15:41:02 Top
smid Joined: Jan 30, 2016 Posts: 33 Nuremberg	Posted on Oct 08 2016 05:04 PM After having built a 6G15 unit and surfmaster-modding two amps I was really curious. Now I am craving for Björn's amp project to be available as a dyo-kit as well. Always leave them wanting more.... Best Andreas — see you at monokinibeach Top
wfoguy Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2130	Posted on Oct 08 2016 05:59 PM How many of us have built 2 or more? Just curious. Top
SandBug Joined: Feb 22, 2016 Posts: 442 California	Posted on Oct 09 2016 04:42 AM So far I've made 3. More on the way. They make great gifts. Last edited: Oct 09, 2016 04:47:18 Top
wfoguy Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2130	Posted on Oct 09 2016 07:05 AM ^^^^^^ Way cool! Somebody should be happy to be on your gift list. Top
SHADOWNIGHT5150 Joined: Jul 14, 2013 Posts: 345	Posted on Oct 09 2016 09:45 AM I would like a surfy bear but can't build to save my life, is there anyone that can Top
bjoish Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 596 Stockholm	Posted on Oct 09 2016 12:02 PM Yes, very cool builds Top
SandBug Joined: Feb 22, 2016 Posts: 442 California	Posted on Oct 09 2016 01:48 PM Thanks. I really dig seeing everyone's newest versions. Such creative folks here at SG101! A lot of inspiration and encouragement on this thread. Before this i didn't know how to solder, now I thoroughly enjoy having the ability to make SurfyBears, change guitar pick-ups, and do simple fixes on my gear. Extremely rewarding. I'm grateful to Björn for making an irresistibly cool kit that sort of forced me to learn to solder. I would like a surfy bear but can't build to save my life, is there anyone that can Seems there are quite a few technicians and hobbyists here that've put together the kits. You may want to start by offering a price you think would be fair for assembly. Last edited: Oct 09, 2016 13:55:33 Top

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