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Joined: Jul 31, 2012 Posts: 4053 Nashville, TN. 
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Posted on Nov 30 2017 09:37 AM
Mischa wrote:
He did not. Cheers, http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic |
Joined: Nov 29, 2017 Posts: 14 |
Posted on Nov 30 2017 10:14 AM
CrazyAces wrote:
That was my initial plan, but I was unsure if I could fit a full sized pan under my board with my power supply. I happened upon one of the new Surfybear pedals used so I thought I would give that a try first after space opened up on my board after loosing the Boss ES-5 I was using. I actually don't know that the Surfybear will fit on top of my board as I can't find the dimensions anywhere... |
Joined: Jan 09, 2015 Posts: 43 San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, CA 
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Posted on Dec 02 2017 03:31 PM
Finally put mine together...
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Joined: Dec 11, 2013 Posts: 2537 Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Dec 02 2017 06:28 PM
Nice build RaceFink! —The Kahuna Kings https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Kahuna-Kings/459752090818447 |
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Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin
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Posted on Dec 03 2017 08:22 AM
stratdancer wrote:
Wes DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. |
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Joined: Jan 09, 2015 Posts: 43 San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, CA
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Posted on Dec 03 2017 09:48 AM
Thanks guys. I'm thinking I might rewire the LED to the switch so it turns off and on with the switch. As is it is now, the LED lights whenever the unit is powered, regardless of whether the reverb is switched on or off (which would make sense if it was a stand-alone unit - but as a stompbox, I would like the light to indicate whether the signal is wet or dry). Guess I'll need to get a 9-lug switch to do that. I suppose I could wire it as true bypass while I'm at it. |
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Joined: May 04, 2014 Posts: 734 
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Posted on Dec 03 2017 03:27 PM
There are a lot of stomp box builds with outboard tanks which use the RCA plugs to connect the tank. I seems to me that these connectors aren't quite sturdy enough to be used on the road. I would have changed these for something more solid like a stereo jack or an XLR connector. Any thoughts on that? Last edited: Dec 03, 2017 15:27:34 |
Joined: Aug 29, 2009 Posts: 1556 Israel 
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Posted on Dec 03 2017 11:44 PM
Gilette wrote:
probably sturdy enough but not the most reliable connection still, I feel your concerns. Then, there are the generic cheap, flimsy RCA plugs, and there are heavy high quality ones (i.e. Neutrik, Canare etc.), with tighter tolerances that hold much better.
No Stereo! There's a big impedance difference between the send and return from the reverb. The ground paths as well as the signals should be separate and physically shielded from each other, avoiding chance of electromagnetic interference (noise, signal loss). For connectors, since the pans have RCA jacks anyway, that opts for custom cables or modding the pan. Something that at least "clicks" when inserted. XLR's, locking SpeakONs, electric... all huge and overkill, so no. Locking BNC could be cool, maybe. Regular mono 1/4" PLs (TS) are good enough yet are too long IMO. 1/8" PL * 2 will work great if build size is a concern, and be fine 'on the road', synths use them all the time. Last edited: Dec 04, 2017 04:58:43 |
Joined: Jul 23, 2014 Posts: 645 LA -ish
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Posted on Dec 04 2017 08:57 PM
So, a PLEA from the techno feeb here. I am going to attempt the kit. (lord help us all). Surfy Bear offers a 12 volt power supply but it appears to be European. IS the solution here in the states? Or can someone recommend an idiot proof, reasonably priced and reliable 12 volt supply that would work with the unit? Any informed advice is appreciated. THANKS! mj —mj
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Joined: Feb 22, 2016 Posts: 443 California
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Posted on Dec 04 2017 09:32 PM
Model RS-15-12 by MeanWell. This power supply is highly recommended by the experts earlier in this massive thread. I haven't used one yet as even the cheapest power supplies have worked just fine with no issues for me, but the next one i make will have a MeanWell for sure. |
Joined: Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 819 Semass
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Posted on Dec 05 2017 04:00 PM
I use a 12v wall wart. I intend to swap the jack at some point so it has a normal pedal jack and will work off my power supply. |
Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2136
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Posted on Dec 05 2017 05:32 PM
Montereyjack66, if you go back you will see links I have posted for the 12v wart as well as other items. I made up a list of all the components I used at one point. |
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Joined: Jul 23, 2014 Posts: 645 LA -ish
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Posted on Dec 06 2017 12:25 AM
Thank you gentlemen! —mj
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Joined: Nov 29, 2017 Posts: 14 |
Posted on Dec 12 2017 01:45 PM
I received my Surfy Bear Pedal yesterday and played around with it some last night. I have a lot of experience with amp reverb and reverb pedals, but this is my first experience with the 6G15 circuit. How do you folks usually dial your 6G15s and 6G15-inspired devices? |
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Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2136
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Posted on Dec 12 2017 05:00 PM
A starting point is 666. |
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Joined: Aug 29, 2017 Posts: 35 |
Posted on Dec 13 2017 06:42 PM
Just wondering, has anyone ever tried to convert the internal trimpot to an external (trim)pot? |
Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan 
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Posted on Dec 13 2017 07:10 PM
How would you do that? Drill a small hole in the enclosure lid and glue a shaft to the pot? To me, it's a set & forget detail. I don't need to adjust it whether I use a Strat, Jag or Mosrite. — |
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Joined: Aug 29, 2017 Posts: 35 |
Posted on Dec 13 2017 07:29 PM
I experience clipping sometimes but not with all my guitars. I was more thinking of a trimpot that takes the place of the original and mount it in a hole in the enclosure. But therefore you would have to desolder the original trimpot I guess...which is risky and complex but maybe doable? |
Joined: Jul 06, 2010 Posts: 597 Stockholm 
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Posted on Dec 14 2017 01:27 AM
Mischa wrote:
Personally, I dont think an external (trim)pot is needed. The trimmer is set to compensate for the gain of the MOSFETs in order to have the same gain as 6G15. An external trimmer would be like having two Dwell controls. |
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Joined: Aug 29, 2017 Posts: 35 |
Posted on Dec 14 2017 06:20 AM
I see, that makes sense. Thanks! |
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