Kev

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1448647362' post='2917185'] From the 3Leaf thread over at TB: I don't really have a problem after reading this. He basically came up with the visual design and still had a few hundred enclosures left, and the circuits are a new design. I wish him the best of luck! [/quote] He came up with the visual design? Please take a look at the original Finland design, the concept was there and was tweaked. He did come up with the unreliable bypass switch (3 failed on me, and they were not even gigged), thankfully Doug replaced this system with a far superior one when he brought it back to Finland. He claims in the biography that this new company is 3leaf and the former head of operations at Darkglass. That is one of the same person it seems, Spencer. Darkglass first heard of this company today. Deceiving wording, to say the least, and he deliberately appears to have avoided addressing this in his post. Most of that post on TB is desperate BS in my opinion, an attempt at turning the tide that is spreading across social media and forums. Its a little cringeworthy to read to be honest. I think the only truth is that he had a load of enclosures he needed rid of. Mimicking the appearence of the B7K in particular was not the only way, but the way he chose. He has subtly admitted to manipulating the DG circuit to claim a totally original pedal. Why not run this by Doug to make sure he is okay with it, call it professional courtesy? Well, we know why not. Remember when he was selling off Darkglss prototypes on his Facebook page without Doug's agreement? He had similar comments to make then, too.

He is deleting comments about Darkglass off his page. If there was any innocence here, the first thing he needed to do was explain how these citcuits are in no way Darkglass other than the aesthetics. He has missed that chance, and the sound samples speak volumes. He has manipulated designs entrusted to him to make his 'own' pedals. I have spoken to Doug and more than anything he just feels bad for him having to go this route to try and generate the business back that he lost after Darkglass resumed production in Finland. This is quite a desperate move. Commercial suicide, so hopefully this will just fall flat for him.

Actually, I'm not that speechless. I always had a lot of respect for 3Leaf audio and what they produced, and at the time they were building Darkglass units for them I had most of the pedals they made. I know something went down and Doug moved production back to Finland, with some unpleasantries from Spencer as I recall (no need to be discussed here), but the response is to release what are basically red versions of the B3K and B7K? I was very close to pulling the trigger on a Octabvre and taking advantage of Prymax's black friday offer, however not a chance now.

Speechless. [url="http://www.pikeamp.com/collections/all"]http://www.pikeamp.com/collections/all[/url]

At best, an awful wood grain. At worst, well, anything really, crack?

To quote Chris, 98% complete. Just need the ziricote knobs sorting and a final setup and I'll be picking her up, not before it has had it's pro shots of course So close...

Petty issue, but is that really the final artwork on the pedal??

I really hope this works. I just can't see it, and the price is too high for it not to be good enough, considering the retail price of the DI. In fact, the price is very high, when you consider DI was selling for £80 odd street at the end. Can't mark up due to rarity factor of the original! Digitech got that right with the bass whammy.

High Gloss is a custom option for all Warwick master built instruments, and I believe is standard on some of the cheaper Rockbass instruments (used to be on the older Pro Series basses as well?). Strictly speaking, the Masterbuilt German models are all custom order now, so its just a finish option in addition to their natural oil and coloured oil finishes.

[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1446818630' post='2902624'] Probably, as long as I decide that I can cope with 6 strings. Might even take it to the Copper Pot in Leamington Spa on New Years Eve for Kev to lust at [/quote] Ha! Out of interest, why the copper pot??

Suddenly my yellow NG-2 looks quite subtle! haha Nice work though bud, certainly a transformation.

Most of it sounds like Fender QC, to be honest, but the bass is certainly not as described, hopefully paypal will have your back.

Out of interest, what is it about the natural finish you didn't like? I personally love the natural finish and how you can easily maintain its appearance, as opposed a gloss finish which can look quite scratched and battered after being on the road with no easy fix. Tub of beeswax, cloth, elbow grease and you're away!

So, the electronics package:- [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- Volume (pull for passive mode)[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- Pickup pan / blend[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- Dingwall 4 way rotary for neck pickup (which gives back coil, both in series, both in parallel, front coil)[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- Dingwall 4 way rotary for bridge pickup (which gives back coil, both in series, both in parallel, front coil)[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- Nordstrand Mid boost/cut (pull for mid shift)[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- Nordstrand Bass + treble boost + cut (stacked)[/font][/color]

Periphery in Birmingham in a couple of weeks