Gust0o Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 So... a couple of months back I managed to destroy a pot on my Hartke 3500 head. A quick disassemble convinced me I knew absolutely nothing about anything worthwhile, and would need some expert help in replacing the pot without tampering with the rest of the head's electronics. I posted on here, and explored some options with Korg, before iCastle very kindly offered to lend me a hand - if I got a spare pot, not only would he replace it for free, but he'd show me how to do it too! Ok, so my wife binned the first pot I ordered; then she re-ordered a 100k pot for a 10k job, but yesterday Ian kindly put my head back together - with an explanation of the do's don'ts of soldering circuit boards Brilliant! Oh, and I got a cuppa too and a look at all his cool gear. So, I wanted to say thanks to Ian - this is a great forum we have and it's full of great people, who will make time to answer silly questions or lend a hand. I hope it never changes, as I'm certainly grateful. Cheers Ian! Quote
Happy Jack Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Good post. I could easily add to it, but I wouldn't know where to stop. I've received a LOT of help and advice from Basschatters over the last few years. Quote
gary mac Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Same here, everytime I've requested advice/help it has been provided. Quote
icastle Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [quote name='Gust0o' post='1170878' date='Mar 21 2011, 04:44 PM']So... a couple of months back I managed to destroy a pot on my Hartke 3500 head. A quick disassemble convinced me I knew absolutely nothing about anything worthwhile, and would need some expert help in replacing the pot without tampering with the rest of the head's electronics. I posted on here, and explored some options with Korg, before iCastle very kindly offered to lend me a hand - if I got a spare pot, not only would he replace it for free, but he'd show me how to do it too! Ok, so my wife binned the first pot I ordered; then she re-ordered a 100k pot for a 10k job, but yesterday Ian kindly put my head back together - with an explanation of the do's don'ts of soldering circuit boards Brilliant! Oh, and I got a cuppa too and a look at all his cool gear. So, I wanted to say thanks to Ian - this is a great forum we have and it's full of great people, who will make time to answer silly questions or lend a hand. I hope it never changes, as I'm certainly grateful. Cheers Ian![/quote] No problem Gus. I didn't mention it at the time in case I scared you, but the first amp I ever repaired kept blowing fuses. I drew a diagram of the circuit board and wrote down all the component values on it, replaced the fuse with a bolt and plugged it in down the bottom of the garden using an extension lead. Once the smoke had cleared I got replacement parts for the charred ones and used my dads old soldering iron (it was for soldering lead pipes and I needed both hands to lift it up!) to put the new parts in. I was only 6 though and I've got a little bit better at it since then... Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Ian is a top fella with garden advice too Quote
icastle Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1171040' date='Mar 21 2011, 06:31 PM']Ian is a top fella with garden advice too [/quote] Yep - half a ton of readymix usually does the trick... Quote
4-string-thing Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 and if you ever want a cat....he's your man! Quote
icastle Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [quote name='4-string-thing' post='1171280' date='Mar 21 2011, 08:44 PM']and if you ever want a cat....he's your man![/quote] Yep - I'm doing them in handy sized bulk packs as well... Quote
risingson Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) Love it when you get helpful people like that, nice one iCastle! Steve Soar did a setup on my Jazz not but a few months ago, I was slightly at a loss with what was up with it but he did a great job of getting it playing a lot closer to how I wanted it to play, completely free of charge! I'll be going to him if I need work doing again with cash next time. Edited March 21, 2011 by risingson Quote
icastle Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Gust0o' post='1170878' date='Mar 21 2011, 04:44 PM'][size=1]BC Rich Custom Shop NT Eagle "Wonky" - 2003 BC Rich NJ Eagle - 1984 BC Rich NJ ST - 1987 BC Rich Platinum Series ST Lakland DJ4 Jazz Fender MIM Precision 1988 Charvel 575 1960 Ibanez 1250[/quote][/size] You forgotten something beginning with 'G' ? Edited March 21, 2011 by icastle Quote
steve-soar Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [quote name='risingson' post='1171339' date='Mar 21 2011, 09:17 PM']Love it when you get helpful people like that, nice one iCastle! Pete Soar did a setup on my Jazz not but a few months ago, I was slightly at a loss with what was up with it but he did a great job of getting it playing a lot closer to how I wanted it to play, completely free of charge! I'll be going to him if I need work doing again with cash next time.[/quote]Pete? I am the new TIM. Quote
risingson Posted March 21, 2011 Posted March 21, 2011 [quote name='steve-soar' post='1171421' date='Mar 21 2011, 10:07 PM']Pete? I am the new TIM.[/quote] Oh dear Steve!! Midway through talking about my Uncle Pete whilst writing the message... that'll learn me for trying to conduct a convo and be on Basschat at the same time. Can't multitask to save my friggin life! Quote
steve-soar Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 [quote name='risingson' post='1171537' date='Mar 21 2011, 11:23 PM']Oh dear Steve!! Midway through talking about my Uncle Pete whilst writing the message... that'll learn me for trying to conduct a convo and be on Basschat at the same time. Can't multitask to save my friggin life![/quote] Alan, it's no problem. Quote
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