MrDinsdale

You could probably test the theory by running your preamp of choice into the FX return on your amp if it has one. I did this a few times with my Model FeT and Capo preamps and it sounded great. Also did it with the Boss GT1000 core quite a bit. That was a GK Fusion S 800 amp.

Well I did get a response but not sure I did a good job of explaining myself. I think he thought I was complaining about the fan noise levels as well. He said the temperature wasn't a concern though!

Good to know! Yeah the grill on the back is hot, I can hold my hand on it comfortably for about 5 seconds or so before it starts to feel uncomfortable. I've messaged them just for some piece of mind so will see what they say about operating temperatures.

I'd pop it in the 60 degree range I think so definitely a little on the higher side.

I dont have a thermometer to hand but I'd say its approaching a good latte temperature.

How hot do peoples WB100s run? I know valve amps run pretty hot etc but at what point should I get concerned?

Yeah saw that, really neat feature and a very clever optimisation.

I've got 2, one which I use in the band and one which has the Mod Dwarf on I can use more for guitar and experimentation. The way it's set up is pretty handy as I have really easy access to pop the Dwarf in the post fx loop if I want to play with some delays and really nice convolution reverbs or I can just go out of my main board and into the Dwarf if I want to use some of the analog pedals in front. All stuff I'd never have a need for in the band I don't think. I only have one expression/volume pedal which I need to swap between them but pretty manageable!

It's a wonderful thing, Model FeT, Longsword and the Halberd are absolutely incredible. The Halberd is the biggest surprise for me though, it's capable of so much variety. Thinking I'll wire up the Longsword (with a clean blend) into the Halberd this time around. Highly recommend the EAE stuff if you can get your hands on it.

Not wired up yet as I still need to get the shelf screwed in properly but no more 90 degree pedals 🙌 sorry for the state of the desk

Hooked me up with a fantastic Lusithand Alma, swift and exactly as described 🙌 top chap!

Did a proper double take when I saw how big the pedalboard was, thought it was a 2.0 or something 😂 Those pedals are monsters.

A decent preamp like the Ampeg would sound excellent 👌

Not sure, I really want to install push buttons for the pickups in my J4 instead of the individual volume pots but means widening the holes to 12mm don't want to wreck it if I can't get a replacement. Tempted to make a chunky wenge one which I can install the switches on so I have the original. Wenge on sea foam green has to be a winner 😂

Right, changed my mind. Haven't touched this in a long time and can't see that changing in the future. I've decided that I'm going to go with lopping the wings an cap off, narrowing the neck by 1.5mm on either side to make a 42mm nut and 19mm spacing at the bridge. For the new wings/cap I'm going to use black limba or similar, possibly a pale moon ebony top. Pickups will be 2 Turner multicoil humbuckers in a Wal like configuration with a Lusithand pre. This is the shape I'm thinking, decided against a scratch plate. Lots of work but I think it'll be well worth it, thankfully still have lots of offcuts from the neck laminates in a box somewhere which will help with patching!

Gonna have to read this thread (and YouTube content) from the beginning. Was thinking about either modding a Schecter P4 Exotic with some of the Turner multi coil pickups in a Wal-like config or building a new bass with them. Not going for a Wal replica by any stretch but it'd be cool to get in a similar ballpark.

Yet more flip-flopping. Decided while the MOD Dwarf is a lot of fun, it's surplus to requirements for band stuff. It introduces latency and just presents a potential point of failure. So now I have a business board and a fun board. All the stuff for the band on a ready to go board the the Dwarf on a separate board for experimenting and guitars. I've added a little FX send from my pedalboard patch bay now so I can easily connect the Dwarf (currently in the Capo post FX loop) for delays and the fancy reverbs etc.

Hmm maybe I'll grab one when funds are available and give it a go. I think tonally it sits nicely where my Longsword currently sits except a little more exaggerated in both fizz and bottom end thanks to the clean blend. Still enjoying it?