pantherairsoft

Just arrived today... Some serious playing to do this weekend... [IMG]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h44/pantherairsoft/Amp%20Cab%20Pedals/14c2e6c2.jpg[/IMG] Custom spec'd IE Xerograph designed to work with the MP-201 CV Controller.

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1343404439' post='1750323'] I've grown to like the shape of the LG. I'm not sure what it'd be like to wear, but I love the quirkiness of it, kinda like the Thumb Bass. Shep, once you've got this in your sweaty mitts, would you take some snaps of it on so we can see the advantages of the shape for us little fellas? Cheers, Eude [/quote] Of course dude...

Well, Theres plenty of live footage out there of us playing already, but we decided that as we are releasing a new single/release in October we'd work towards a high quality professional music video as well, which we are shooting next month. Very excited. In the build up to doing so we met up with a friend who has more audio visual gear than I do effects pedals and shot some angles/played with lights etc so we could get an idea of what close up shots will and won't work when we come to working with pro gear and have a time (and financial budget) to stick to. The end result is something we are quite happy with and so it has become out 1st official music video, for the track 'BigDug' off our 'analogftw' EP. Made with a few HD Camcorders, some disco lights, lots of tea and a few Cheese & Ham toasties... enjoy! (Watch in HD where possible!) [media]http://youtu.be/5RcnEzn6Acc[/media] For anyone that likes the stuff you can get hold of this track and our other stuff here - www.ourhelicalmind.bandcamp.com Shep

[quote name='lxxwj' timestamp='1343387994' post='1749921'] Quite! I really liked the part about pedals having "character". I find this to be especially true with old digital effects like the Whammy. I think I need to get my hands on that tube pedal though.. This has inspired me to talk to this guy. I might just need to work at WMD.. [/quote] He's a top dude and super helpful. I understand working at WMD means working in Will's garage!

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1343386110' post='1749877'] I didn't realise the LG qualified as a singlecut? [/quote] No... Sorry if I didn't phrase it well. I meant that the design of the LG is always a love/hate thing. Just like the design of singlcuts are often considered love/hate things.

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1343385302' post='1749845'] Which ever is on the right (I think centery?) Looks nicest too me, the one on the left looks like it's been squashed to me. But that's just me [/quote] Yeah, The Century (right) is the most 'traditional' (ish) of them all. and sits furthest to the right as well (bringing the 1st fret closer to you but moving the bridge pick up slightly further away if that make sense). The LG pushes the 1st fret further away (a bit like a Warwick Thumb) but brings the bridge closer into your body... my shorter scale neck should allow me to take advantage of both aspects. The LG does look squashed and I think, much like singlecuts, that the LG design will always be a love/hate thing. the LG looks far more normal when its on a strap being played though! The SKB has the widest lower horn 'access', though there isn't much between them.

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1343384678' post='1749827'] Such a gorgeous shape! I much prefer the LG shape over the Century. Can't wait to see some pics once it's finished! Truckstop [/quote] The shape is interesting, the ergonomics change an awful lot between the 2 (and the SKB shape fits the space between them). The biggest change is on the strap as the top horn lengths are VERY different and shifts the bass quite a bit, theres about 1 fret between each of them, so the LG top horn comes as far as the 14th fret, the Century around the 12th. Amazing how tiny changes make huge differences in feel and balance. [IMG]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h44/pantherairsoft/Stuff/603493_10151926952685109_852797208_n.jpg[/IMG] Shep

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1343375026' post='1749605'] Stunning, just love that top [/quote]

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1343380864' post='1749732'] about the gig rig PSU in general - it supplies less power and costs more than the Godlyke Powerall right? [/quote] No. The Powerall provides 2000mA and the Generator provides 5000mA - So the GigRig has two and half time the juice. I used to use the Godlyke but I moved to a Diago powerstation as I have some noise problems with it when using my Moogerfoogers even with virtual batteries. The Diago was very good but I needed much more juice so moved up to the Generator. As for cost - Yes, the Generator costs more than the Godlyke, but in my experience you get what you pay for. if you are only powering half a dozen pedals and none of them a re 'promlematic' then the Godlyke is a great choice! Shep

I'm told Isolators are shipping on Monday. Hopefully mine will arrive on Tuesday :-) With regards to the comment about them being cheaper than 2 VB's - yes, BUT the VB does much more than just isolate as it is an actual battery simulator and delivers current flow int he same was as a battery. Some pedals respond very differently with a battery than they do with a power supply - particularly old fuzz pedals that always go noisy and (some) sound harsher when a power supply is used - even a dedicated one. The Isolator will deliver clean direct isolated power so those pedals that really want a battery to sound their best will still need a VB. I expect this won't affect many folks though as battery fussy pedals are few and far between these days. Worth pointing out though! Either way this is looking like it'll be an awesome bit of kit.

Body complete... [IMG]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h44/pantherairsoft/Roscoe%20LG%20Signature%20V/531616_425925517460450_1132202625_n.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h44/pantherairsoft/Roscoe%20LG%20Signature%20V/283742_425925557460446_1980078396_n.jpg[/IMG] Pics of the neck (which has been shaped and it entering the finishing process) to follow ASAP....

I've booked Monday and Tuesday off work!

Grey Stache FTW!!! My big board move around starts this weekend. It's gettig stripped back and starting again.

[quote name='lxxwj' timestamp='1343162317' post='1746505'] This should be good.. [/quote] Was it?

Introducing William Mathewson of WMD... PLEASE BE AWARE - MY WEBSITE IS NOW CLOSED. THE INTERVIEWS CAN NOW BE FOUND HERE -> [url="http://simonpoulton.tumblr.com/sheponbass"]http://simonpoulton.....com/sheponbass[/url] WMD are a 'boutique' pedal company based in Denver, CO and are responsible for some of the most stunning effects pedals and rack processors available today. Will's approach to creating audio equipment sees more features than builders usually dare to fit into a range of pedals all forced into a single box, many of which create seriously devastating results!

Good!! Just confirmed a few more with some awesome muso's as well! Win.

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1342733262' post='1740307'] How did I miss this on Monday!?!? Brilliant stuff! [/quote] You were obviously not looking hard enough!!! :-)

Have you emailed Harman/Dod to see if they still have any? They used the same ones on the rack and DI based stuff long after the pedals were made.

[quote name='dudewheresmybass' timestamp='1342448356' post='1735168'] Congrats on the meat box shep- hope you didn't get stung for too much. They have been goin for £200+ on eBay! [/quote] Nah - I got a great price on it given the current rates and the fact it's boxed with the manual. The guy I bought it from did me a wicked price as he said my blog was inspiring and really wanted it to go to me so he could see it discussed in great detail and be on my board. I was rather honoured.

One of my all time favourite bass players... PLEASE BE AWARE - MY WEBSITE IS NOW CLOSED. THE INTERVIEWS CAN NOW BE FOUND HERE -> [url="http://simonpoulton.tumblr.com/sheponbass"]http://simonpoulton.....com/sheponbass[/url] For those of you that are not familiar with Janek's work (and I imagine that's a small percentage!) let me introduce you... Janek is a very well respected music director, producer and side man responsible for laying down the low-end for artists such as Randy Brecker, Jojo Mayer, Mike Stern, Hiram Bullock and many many more. Janek is also a band leader, releasing records under his own name which combine more influences and genres that you can shake a stick at. While the tag from outside might read 'Modern Jazz', delve a little deep and you'll find so much more!

[quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1342439774' post='1734845'] and jesus, a meat box, neighbours and soundmen beware [/quote] My drummer is going to love me - My Aguilar Octamizer does his head in...

Postman love me today... Fuzzrocious Grey Stache back from the US accompanies by a Fuzzrocious Broke Dick Peanut Gallery (Both with kid-paint option): [IMG]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h44/pantherairsoft/Amp%20Cab%20Pedals/73800db0.jpg[/IMG] And a DOD Meat Box... Finally!!!!! [IMG]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h44/pantherairsoft/Amp%20Cab%20Pedals/5f51ab2f.jpg[/IMG]