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    DIY Effects

    The only difference between PCB and veroboard is that often a PCB can be made smaller - either electrons flow or they don't. The majority of my gigging board is done on veroboard, the only one that isn't is my Lovetone Meatball clone, and that's only because I couldn't be bothered with the masses of off-board wiring - four rotary switches and six pots (plus eight TRS sockets) was a bit too much for my patience...
  2. paul_5

    DIY Effects

    This. There are very few components that are 'crucial' to the sound of a pedal - certain opamps (e.g. LM308 for RATs etc...)are sought after for their characteristics, often the same characteristics that made them obsolete in the first place (slew rate, noise etc...) and all the gunk about germanium transistors is a moot point, as they tend to be so leaky and susceptible to external factors (temperature variations etc) that it's a real crap shoot, and trying to build two identical devices with these components is like chasing smoke.
  3. Played double bass for a good friend's MA performance exam (she was the singer) after twätting my middle finger with a hammer the day before. I did not play to my full potential.
  4. Wishing you a swift and (more importantly) full recovery.
  5. I had one of these as my first 5-er way back when... fond memories!
  6. A PCB for a Lovetone Meatball clone - amazing pedal!
  7. It's a Silly Point to make though. Is it Japanese or Maiden England? etc... etc..
  8. not just trimming the strings either - that's small potatoes compared to the unfinished wood he's left at the bottom and lack of rear strap peg.
  9. Silver and Gold - U2, but mostly me, me, me.
  10. Bongo to Wrongo in two swift cuts. people? You can keep ‘em.
  11. Nice. great demonstration of how to use a P&C properly. Mine is just used for filth.
  12. you know, it's much easier to learn to play the synthesiser...... not as much fun though.
  13. I put my P&C in the effects loop of my Meatball for some great synth tones. Not much use on its own though.
  14. Alas, not so in my case.
  15. A doddle. I've had a couple of these, mine were the ones with solder lugs, so this one, which has the screw terminals will be even easier. Do it. Honestly these are the best after-market preamps I've ever put in a jazz.
  16. HollyWood - RHCP https://youtu.be/fXGelB9uxcM
  17. Hopefully she's sat at home safe and warm and wood-shedding whilst we're left wasting time on here!
  18. These two are very different beasts. The RS77 are much higher tension than the Nexus strings; if you're going to move to 77s from the nexus then drop a gauge e.g. .105" to .100", that will mitigate the increased stiffness.
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