GarethFlatlands

Having a clearout due to GAS for various things. First on the e-block is a Visual Sound Double Trouble:- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Visual-Sound-Double-Trouble-guitar-overdrive-pedal-/120707166700?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item1c1ab531ec"]Visual Sound Double Trouble[/url] More stuff to follow.

Can't find anywhere how many presets you can save but I'd assume you can put them where you like in terms of scrolling up and down.

[quote name='fxpedal.co.uk' post='1186520' date='Apr 3 2011, 09:34 AM']Gareth, re: the DL4/M5 dilemma, if you need a looper, get the DL4. Otherwise the M5 would appear to be a better bet as it has all the delay models from the DL4 plus all the other non-delay effects at a lower price and in a smaller footprint.[/quote] That's what I was thinking, it seems like the ultimate answer to the age old "Which stomp box shall I get to go with my other pedals?" questions. And the M5 is cheaper oddly. And the offer expires on my birthday too which seems fortuitous.

I can, I quite like the idea of a small effects pedal which is anything I want it to be without it being a huge, complicated multi-fx unit. The only thing I'd be worried about is the quick switching between effects. Still, I've been after a DL4 for a while and am wondering which of the 2 to get now.

Not sure what you mean about the pots, and not 100% sure I'd be able to help as you've said you want to make a slightly different circuit with footswitching and an LED. My DIY pedal skills aren't good, having not got round to building any pedals ever, despite meaning to. Maybe someone else with a bit more experience can offer some assistance?

I've read good things about the AKG D5 for female vocals. While it's not as well thought of as the SM58, it's around the £50 mark if you shop around. Music Radar review here:- [url="http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/recording/microphones/d5-mic-136375/review"]http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/recordi...c-136375/review[/url] Side by side with the SM58 here:- [url="http://www.homestudiocorner.com/2009/07/22/akg-d5-vs-shure-sm58-audio/"]http://www.homestudiocorner.com/2009/07/22...ure-sm58-audio/[/url] I use one and am pleased with it but bear in mind I'm not an expert. Another mic I use is the SE2000 large diaphragm condenser but I doubt you'll get one for that price. I paid £40 but I was very lucky!

[quote name='tm486' post='1184998' date='Apr 1 2011, 05:08 PM']Hi, I bought the components today, but i wont be able to use a soldering iron until monday. Just to make sure i don't mess it all up, where do i solder the wires to on the jacks? I bought these as maplins had none of the normal type in stock, i assume they are the same, these just have tabs to solder to instead. [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/1-4-mono-socket-withchrome-bezel-1263"]http://www.maplin.co.uk/1-4-mono-socket-wi...rome-bezel-1263[/url] So does anyone have a diagram of how i would wire this all together, or to be honest a simple explanation will do. I just got home and realised that i whilst i understand the concepts involved, i dont know where to solder things to on the actual jack. Also, on the potentiometers, would i use the two outer pins? or one of the outer pins and the middle pin? Thanks Tom[/quote] Doh, just typed a whole explanation about stereo jacks and battery connections, forgetting the circuit doesn't need batteries. A mono jack should work fine. From the picture you've linked on the Maplin site, the left hand lug connects to ground on the circuit and the right hand one is the signal, so 'in' on the diagram on the site. If you look at the pots from the front (post upwards) and turn it anti-clockwise 90 degrees, the pins now relate to the 3 connections on the diagram from bottom to top according to here; [url="http://sound.westhost.com/pots.htm"]http://sound.westhost.com/pots.htm[/url], just over halfway down. Hope this helps.

[quote name='dannybuoy' post='1181762' date='Mar 30 2011, 12:57 AM']Here's the circuit: [url="http://www.muzique.com/lab/pickups.htm"]http://www.muzique.com/lab/pickups.htm[/url] Max at SFX does custom work, might be worth asking him?[/quote] It's a very simple circuit, might be worth giving it a go yourself as long as you can get the pedal enclosures. I've had the parts for a fuzzface sitting round since September! I guess you could use a plastic enclosure shielded with electrical tape if you plan on leaving it on all the time and don't need a footswitch, it would be easier to work with than metal.

Finbar had a PS-5 before he sold it to me and I sold it on e-bay. Tracked pretty well on a well tuned and intonated guitar, sounded like dog-poo on one that was neither. Can only do chords in certian modes so might be worth a look at the manual to make sure it does what you need it to.

[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='1174240' date='Mar 24 2011, 10:01 AM']You're obviously on a budget, but for an extra £100 - £150 you could get a NS Wav 4 eub second hand.[/quote] Basically it seems like:- The G4M one is hit and miss. Get to York and try one or check their returns policy The Stagg and Palatino/Harley Bentons are alright if you're prepared to mod them slightly to improve the sound and/or playability and can get them for cheap All would benefit from a proper set of DB strings. FWIW, I've palyed the Palatino and liked the feel and sound but I was coming to it from an EB background, not a DB one so it's shortcomings weren't a massive issue to me. The only real problem was the bridge which was solved by sticking a jumper or a tennis ball under it to stop it vibrating and sounding terrible. The Stagg is supposed to be more like playing a proper DB. The advice quoted above is obviously good, but I call first refusal on the 1st £500 odd NS Wav that comes up on here! Edit: - The Dean Pace looks nice but the low radius means it can't be bowed so I'm ignoring it.

That would probably be the better option, he builds 'em so he should be able to mod it pretty easily too. Nice site BTW, just looking at the Muff clones and fuzzes and considering pulling the trigger on one.

[quote name='paul_5' post='1178943' date='Mar 27 2011, 10:55 PM']I did the bass mod (.68uf cap i think) and the TB mod by removing the buffer and replacing the switch. I also did the vocal mod, but used a variable resistor instead of a fixed one. This meant drilling a hole in the case, but I only paid £20 for it eBay.[/quote] Yeah, I got mine for £30 so I'm not too bothered about drilling holes, it's the lack of drill or any metalworking skills that puts me off. Might get a PCB mounted variable resistor instead of a pot.

[quote name='paul_5' post='1177521' date='Mar 26 2011, 07:55 PM']I've done the majority of mods on this site and they are all kosher. I've TB'ed and revoiced my guitar wah following these instructions and can vouch for them.[/quote] Which would you recommend? I was thinking of doing the bass mod and the vocal sweep and maybe the TB too if I can find a suitable footswitch.

Ah right, he uses it quite subtly so it wasn't obvious to me that it was doing anything other than repeats. Could you not try modding an EHX memory boy? They use a normal size footswitch from what I can tell although I've not opened one up and looked. Should be fairly straightforward to swap it out for a momentary one.

Err, don't various Boss Delays do exactly this with the warp mode? It's the sound our guitarist uses at the start of this video:- [url="http://vimeo.com/8052822"]http://vimeo.com/8052822[/url] I think he uses a DD-6.

[url="http://www.wah-wah.co.uk/"]http://www.wah-wah.co.uk/[/url] True Bypass and circuit mods on there under DIY resources. Not tried any of them but I've got a standard guitar cry baby sitting around doing nothing.

Looked at one a while ago but read some bad reviews about bad tone suckage so never tried one. Shame as it would be a cheaper alternative to the usual EB volume pedal. Like most people I ended up with the EB!

The bassist from Taint uses a Marshall pedal, not sure if it's the Guvnor or the Jackhammer. His tone is great.

[quote name='Gareth Hughes' post='846073' date='May 23 2010, 08:56 PM']'Love Cats' by The Cure is a good one to get your head and hands used to the stretch's.[/quote] That's what I was going to suggest. Pretty straightforward but covers a lot of frets so I reckong it's good practice for being able to find the notes. And I just love playing it. [quote name='steve' post='858343' date='Jun 5 2010, 04:28 PM']How about 'Susans House' by Eels[/quote] Goes down to Eb from memory so you might have to play an octave higher. I might be wrong, it's been years since I worked it out.

I use one of the older, non red fronted ones and it sounds really good. Picked it up for £150 which was a bit of a bargain. It's heavy though, I can barely carry it because of the awkward size and top mounted handle. And I'm very weedy.

[quote name='BassBus' post='1132049' date='Feb 18 2011, 11:49 AM']Sorry Emiliano, for the missunderstanding. The figure of £2000 came from one of your past customers with a Stico in UK. That was the price he gave me once he had factored in getting it back to UK.[/quote] Still way too much for me, shame as they're amazing looking instruments and the sound clips are beautiful. I got a compliment on my playing from the guy recording us yesterday, he said I played better than some people he's heard who've played upright for years. Not bad for 5 hours practice! Though the tape markers on the side of the neck probably helped. A lot....