I've been messing with mine for a couple of days now and I have to say it's great. One of those Apple-like things...didn't realize I needed it, but now that I have it I'll use it all the time.
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The Drip Switch is here! - $60
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Posted on Aug 02 2018 01:31 PM
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Posted on Aug 03 2018 03:40 PM
Just got mine today up here in the great white north - thanks Mel. Going to give it a spin with my Fender RI 63 Reverb unit over the weekend. So far me like, nice simple pedal design.
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Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 11070 Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Aug 06 2018 12:21 AM
We had a very successful day at Surfguitar101 convention, selling most of our stock of Drip Switches. Once people heard what this does, it clicked immediately as to how this can really be a valuable tool for the surf guitarist. I believe we have 10 units left, now at the regular cost of $60. Contact Mel Waldorf via this link to order yours before they're all gone. http://alamedaguitars.com/#contact Those of you who now have them, please post your own demos and experiences using this pedal. Thanks for all your support out there! —Danny Snyder I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac' Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF |
Joined: Mar 13, 2009 Posts: 2367 Twin Cities, MN
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Posted on Aug 06 2018 09:24 PM
REVERB SCIENCE!!!! |
Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 5098 San Francisco
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Posted on Aug 06 2018 10:14 PM
Hubba hubba Bubba, I'm a Reverb luvva! Buy Speed of Dark @ Bandcamp |
Joined: Aug 23, 2006 Posts: 2123 The jungle 
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Posted on Aug 07 2018 01:31 AM
Got one a few days ago and, quite frankly, I think is one of the slickest surf guitar thingies I have ever bought! I tried it out at a band rehearsal for a few hours and it was great. I may have noticed a very slight treble roll-off as you work your way down the pot's range. I use a straight clone of a 6G15 circuit but with a tube rectifier (not that the particulars really matter.) YMMV. There lots of variables at work here and it is entirely possible that you won't experience this with your gear setup. Either way, it wasn't really bothersome at all. I am gonna use this thing full-time. Five stars! — |
Joined: Jun 10, 2015 Posts: 16 Tehachapi
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Posted on Aug 07 2018 08:48 AM
Picked mine up Saturday at the convention and all I can say is this little item works great. The price of $50.00 made this the deal of the decade. Even at $60.00 you can't lose. I definitely recommend the Drip Switch if you own a Fender reissue tank. |
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Posted on Aug 08 2018 03:10 PM
Gang - the initial run of 50 is sold out, but I'll be making another batch to be available in 4-5 weeks. Contact me to order. |
Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2384 San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Aug 09 2018 12:30 AM
Congratulations, Mel! What a great pedal! I'm stoked to have gotten one. —Bob |
Joined: Aug 08, 2018 Posts: 42 Honolulu, HI
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Posted on Aug 27 2018 08:15 PM
Are they ready yet !??? Huh?? Are they ??!!! ;) —Robbin Henley (Men in Grey Suits HONOLULU) |
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Posted on Aug 28 2018 12:34 AM
Not yet, Mel is tweaking the next batch a bit. —Danny Snyder I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac' Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF |
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Posted on Aug 30 2018 12:28 AM
As Danny mentioned, I've been back in the skunk works to improve the Drip Switch. The new version will have improved treble response, a slightly different taper on the mix control, and a 9V battery powered LED indicator. I've finalized the design and have parts on order. I expect to start building new ones within a week or two. In the meantime, anyone who has an original Drip Switch who wants to upgrade, please contact me and we can make discuss options to get your DS up to the new spec - if you're comfortable with a soldering iron, doing the treble/taper upgrade is simple. The LED update requires a drill press. |
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Posted on Sep 11 2018 04:00 PM
OK Gang, the new Drip Switch is here! I've updated the circuit to increase treble response over full mix range, and now have an LED option, too. Personally, I'm really happy with these upgrades as I think it makes the pedal that much more usable. The new Drip Switch with LED is $80. I'll be phasing out the non-LED pedals, but I've still got parts to build some so they're still available for $60. You can order by visiting Alameda Guitars Or PM me.
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Posted on Sep 14 2018 11:21 AM
This works with Gomez verb units right? I need to order one asap if so! |
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Posted on Sep 14 2018 12:28 PM
Yes, it'll work with the Gomez and any other clone of the 6G15, including the Fender reissues. It also works with vintage Fender combo reverb amps from 1963-1980, and any exact replicas thereof. Note that the Drip Switch does NOT work with Fender's reissues of the combo reverb amps because the reverb on/off was moved to a different part of the circuit for some reason. |
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Joined: Aug 08, 2018 Posts: 42 Honolulu, HI
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Posted on Sep 17 2018 05:05 PM
Hi Mel! Your inbox is full so I will ask these q's here: Robbin Henley (Men in Grey Suits HONOLULU) |
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Posted on Sep 17 2018 11:49 PM
Robbin - both versions of the Drip Switch have the treble response mod. the LED version is functionally identical to the non-LED version with the exception of the LED, so if there's no battery inside, only the LED light itself is affected; the reverb control works just fine. PS. thanks for the head's up, I emptied my mailbox! |
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Joined: Aug 08, 2018 Posts: 42 Honolulu, HI
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Posted on Sep 18 2018 02:10 PM
Mel that's killer! Thanks for the info. I may want to order an LED version as well to have around. Congrats on one of the best ideas in awhile for those of us who love VERB !! —Robbin Henley (Men in Grey Suits HONOLULU) |
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Posted on Sep 28 2018 02:19 AM
how to made this? have anyone a schematic? can someone send me some tips? |
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Joined: May 03, 2012 Posts: 339 Galveston, Texas |
Posted on Sep 28 2018 05:40 PM
I just got my pedal in, I have a Gomez reverb unit - where exactly do I plug it in? The inputs between the tubes are too small for a normal guitar cord. But the Texotica unit has the correct input between the tubes.... Thanks. |
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