eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2774
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Dec 25 2015 09:11 AM
Bandmaster #1 is done.
Gave it a bit of TLC, replaced the two 470 ohm resistors and the output tubes, modified the bias circuit to a blackface adjustable type and brought the new tubes up to about 35 milliamps or so using the new 4 tube bias meter that I recently added to the work bench that I can never find anything on. It is back to barking now (and how!).
Next project.... the '65 Bassman head needs some love.
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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DoNtFearTheReverbBass
Joined: May 24, 2008
Posts: 422
Land Locked CINCINNATI OH
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Posted on Dec 25 2015 11:36 AM
Putting a new stetsbar whammy on my Epiphone baritone black widow. All I have to do now is tune it up some. Merry Christmas!
— The mighty KAHUNATONES
Don't Fear the Reverb ! Grateful Surf ! SURFIN' Tiki Bandits !
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bjoish
Joined: Jul 06, 2010
Posts: 596
Stockholm
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Posted on Dec 26 2015 12:53 PM
I found this very nice ipad app "e-scope 3in1".
Oscilloscope, tone generator and FFT, perfect for testing a stompbox prototype 
Last edited: Dec 26, 2015 12:56:35
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on Dec 26 2015 06:08 PM
Well, by God, someone found a reason I might have to have an iPad thingy.
Bjorn, what's the rest of the interface consist of?
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
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bjoish
Joined: Jul 06, 2010
Posts: 596
Stockholm
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Posted on Dec 27 2015 07:43 AM
Badger wrote:
Well, by God, someone found a reason I might have to have an iPad thingy.
Bjorn, what's the rest of the interface consist of?
Hi,
I wouldnt say its a reason to buy an iPad. For the price of an iPad you can get much better equipment. But its the best piece of software of this type that I have found. You can even use it on an IPhone:
http://e-skett.co.jp/help/e-scope
There is even instruction for how to build probes:
http://e-skett.co.jp/help/how-to-make-external-cable
But of course there are a few big drawbacks:
- No dc measurement, only audio range.
- Quite unreliable accuracy.
- A risk for damaging the audio port in the iPad.
I use my Apogee Jam interface which I believe got a high quality audio input. It works great for simple tasks
I wish somebody could design a real probe-interface for iPad!
Last edited: Dec 27, 2015 14:38:50
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on Dec 27 2015 07:49 AM
Thanks for the feedback (no pun intended).
I hope you're working on what I think you're working on...
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
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SanchoPansen
Joined: Jan 04, 2011
Posts: 1588
Berlin L-Berg
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Posted on Dec 27 2015 08:34 AM
Badger wrote:
I hope you're working on what I think you're working on...
Yes, he is 
— The Hicadoolas
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Bob_Kennedy
Joined: Feb 27, 2012
Posts: 316
Mesa, AZ.
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Posted on Dec 27 2015 12:13 PM
I jumped into the pickup winding world & wound my first set of pickups recently. Haven't tried them yet because I gotta wrap up the finish on my double bound tele body. The resistance is good & they look the part, so I think they'll sound alright. From now on, I will be installing my own pickups in my builds as standard. Up next is a set of Jazzmaster pickups. Parts are en route.....
Neck pickup on the winder....
Neck pickup wax-potted with cover attached. Ready to go!.....
Underside of neck pickup. Third wire added for a 4-way switch. 7.65k should be good....
Underside of bridge pickup. 7.0k is fine......
The completed bridge pickup. Wax-potted & ready to install....
— Otto & The Ottomans
Kennedy Custom Guitars
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JObeast
Joined: Jul 24, 2012
Posts: 2762
Finknabad, Squinkistan
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Posted on Dec 27 2015 12:49 PM
You might call your guitar build "The Hoja" in keeping with your Ottoman theme.
— Squink Out!
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Bob_Kennedy
Joined: Feb 27, 2012
Posts: 316
Mesa, AZ.
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Posted on Jan 02 2016 11:33 AM
Just finished winding a set of Jazzmaster pickups. I'll see if they sound any good later today.....
— Otto & The Ottomans
Kennedy Custom Guitars
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4052
Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Jan 02 2016 11:42 AM
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Jan 02 2016 11:54 AM
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Bob_Kennedy
Joined: Feb 27, 2012
Posts: 316
Mesa, AZ.
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Posted on Jan 02 2016 09:44 PM
CrazyAces wrote:
Bob,
I think it's cool you've ventured into making your own pickups.
Cheers,
Jeff
Thanks Jeff! I have been wanting to offer my own pickups as standard in my builds for awhile now. The hardest part was making the winder. After the winder is functioning & counting, it's off to the races.
I installed the JM pickups in my VMJM today & I was pleasantly surprised. They sound real good to me. Just in time for band practice tomorrow.
— Otto & The Ottomans
Kennedy Custom Guitars
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on Jan 02 2016 09:53 PM
Congrats! Those should sound pretty cool. I looked back in my notes at what those "Duncan-Designed" pickups were (which I ditched) and these should be a big improvment for anyone's VMJM. The orig D-D VMJM bridge pickup is way too hot for a guitar where the money tone is both on.
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
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Bob_Kennedy
Joined: Feb 27, 2012
Posts: 316
Mesa, AZ.
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Posted on Jan 03 2016 10:21 AM
Badger wrote:
Congrats! Those should sound pretty cool. I looked back in my notes at what those "Duncan-Designed" pickups were (which I ditched) and these should be a big improvment for anyone's VMJM. The orig D-D VMJM bridge pickup is way too hot for a guitar where the money tone is both on.
I measured the Squier bridge p/u & it was 11.6k! Way too hot. With my new pickups, the middle position sounds glorious. It's what was missing all along.
— Otto & The Ottomans
Kennedy Custom Guitars
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on Jan 03 2016 10:47 AM
Yep, was 11.6K here too - Uff-da! - which is why they were ditched. (There was a local punker who was all over 'em.)
Mr. Miyagi say: "Balance, Daniel-san. Find the balance."
— 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.
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ElBirkerio
Joined: Dec 17, 2012
Posts: 519
Vienna
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Posted on Jan 12 2016 04:44 PM
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Gilette
Joined: May 04, 2014
Posts: 734
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Posted on Feb 26 2016 01:48 AM
Work started on a Harmony H44 Deluxe.
Should look something like this:
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Gilette
Joined: May 04, 2014
Posts: 734
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Posted on Feb 26 2016 01:54 AM
And last week we helped our nephew to put his freshly painted and modified Squire together. Came out a great guitar!
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4052
Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Feb 26 2016 07:41 AM
Gilette wrote:
Work started on a Harmony H44 Deluxe.
Very cool. I love H44's and H88's.
Looks like you're using poplar?
If so that's a good sounding wood that was used for the originals.
What will you use for pickups?
If you're looking for more of the original sound I have a suggestion
Cheers,
Jeff
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