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What kind of enclosures do you (the ones that build your own pedals) use? I've heard people say Hammond makes good metal enclosures, but what size/quality/price are yours?
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It depends on the build? Small Bear has a good selection of enclosures ,And he gives the dimensions.So you have to figure out yourself what's the best fit. They usually run from $8 to $15+. -
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I buy a big sheet of 22gauge sheet metal and make my own. Wayyyyy cheaper. Not quite as sturdy as those Hammonds though. Then again.. those hammond enclosures could survive the atomic bomb. If you're going to buy enclosures, I'd definately go with hammond. They're a great product, just a little overpriced in my opinion.Comment
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I buy the Taiwanese Hammond copies from Steve at Small Bear....These boxes are sturdy and would outlast most of us!Amps: 66 Fender BF Pro Reverb Combo,1973 50 Watt Marshall Head,Marshall 4x12 A/V Cab,Vox ToneLab LE,Vox VTH Valvetronix 120 Head,Vox AD 2x12 Cab,Roland Cube 20X
Guitars: Several Stratocasters,2 Fender Telecasters,Gibson SG Standard,Tokai Love Rock Les Paul,Dean Acoustic.
Pickups: SD SSL2,SSL5,Twangbanger,Antiquity Surfers,59N,Seth Lover N/B,Dimarzio Fred,Dimarzio VPAF N,Fender Fat 50s,Fralin SP43 Bridge,Brobucker,Antiquity Texas Hot.Comment
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Also, take a look at Pedal Parts Plus. Kirk uses the Taiwanese cast aluminum enclosures as well, but what he does with paint is nothing short of art! I've bought two of his painted boxes so far, and I'm about to standardize my entire Pedalboard Junction line with his work. Cuts the price of a genuine Hammond down by almost half, and with the finish included.Death Or Glory - Who Dares WinsComment
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thanks, i like those painted boxes at pedalpartsplus...'90 Gibson Les Paul Studio, '96 Jackson DR2, '98 MIM Fender Strat, '05 Ibanez RG7321, '07 Squier 51, '04 ESP LTD B-105Comment
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Exactly what I use too. I've picked up a couple Hammonds from Fry's Electronics, 1590A, 1590B and a 1590BB as well. I like the Taiwanese Hammond copies better though because they're a little deeper. It can be a PITA squeezing a circuit in to a 1590B (same size as MXR boxes like the Phase 90, Dist+, Wylde OD).Originally posted by STRATDELUXER97Comment
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I normally use the 1590 BB so I have that extra room...Originally posted by ErikHAmps: 66 Fender BF Pro Reverb Combo,1973 50 Watt Marshall Head,Marshall 4x12 A/V Cab,Vox ToneLab LE,Vox VTH Valvetronix 120 Head,Vox AD 2x12 Cab,Roland Cube 20X
Guitars: Several Stratocasters,2 Fender Telecasters,Gibson SG Standard,Tokai Love Rock Les Paul,Dean Acoustic.
Pickups: SD SSL2,SSL5,Twangbanger,Antiquity Surfers,59N,Seth Lover N/B,Dimarzio Fred,Dimarzio VPAF N,Fender Fat 50s,Fralin SP43 Bridge,Brobucker,Antiquity Texas Hot.Comment
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For bigger circuits most definitely. My one-knob thumbnail size booster builds are perfect for the Taiwanese Hammond copies. I've yet to even use the 1590BB I have although I do have a project planned for it. Just haven't had time to build it.Originally posted by STRATDELUXER97Comment
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I built a whole bunch of pedals awhile back and now it all came to a screeching halt! Busy doing other stuff basically.Originally posted by ErikH
Amps: 66 Fender BF Pro Reverb Combo,1973 50 Watt Marshall Head,Marshall 4x12 A/V Cab,Vox ToneLab LE,Vox VTH Valvetronix 120 Head,Vox AD 2x12 Cab,Roland Cube 20X
Guitars: Several Stratocasters,2 Fender Telecasters,Gibson SG Standard,Tokai Love Rock Les Paul,Dean Acoustic.
Pickups: SD SSL2,SSL5,Twangbanger,Antiquity Surfers,59N,Seth Lover N/B,Dimarzio Fred,Dimarzio VPAF N,Fender Fat 50s,Fralin SP43 Bridge,Brobucker,Antiquity Texas Hot.Comment
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Yeah, me too. I pretty much have to deal with what I have for a while. No problem really. I've got parts I can mess with until I can order more.Originally posted by STRATDELUXER97I built a whole bunch of pedals awhile back and now it all came to a screeching halt! Busy doing other stuff basically.Comment
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Erik....I'd really like to build a nice sounding Dallas Range Master type booster pedal...Just haven't gotten around to it yet...Originally posted by ErikHAmps: 66 Fender BF Pro Reverb Combo,1973 50 Watt Marshall Head,Marshall 4x12 A/V Cab,Vox ToneLab LE,Vox VTH Valvetronix 120 Head,Vox AD 2x12 Cab,Roland Cube 20X
Guitars: Several Stratocasters,2 Fender Telecasters,Gibson SG Standard,Tokai Love Rock Les Paul,Dean Acoustic.
Pickups: SD SSL2,SSL5,Twangbanger,Antiquity Surfers,59N,Seth Lover N/B,Dimarzio Fred,Dimarzio VPAF N,Fender Fat 50s,Fralin SP43 Bridge,Brobucker,Antiquity Texas Hot.Comment
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That is a must build. You won't be sorry. I made mine in an evening. Great circuit. The only problem I ran in to with it is RF interference. Tried the usual solutions of caps/shielded wire. It's better than it was but still there. More so at my brother-in-law's where we practice. A few pedals pick up RF there though, not just the Rangemaster. It's the area.Originally posted by STRATDELUXER97Comment
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Slightly expensive way to solve RF problems in pedals: Use a groundplane. I've had a few PCB's fabricated with ground planes in them. About $40-50 with my engineering student discount
'90 Gibson Les Paul Studio, '96 Jackson DR2, '98 MIM Fender Strat, '05 Ibanez RG7321, '07 Squier 51, '04 ESP LTD B-105Comment
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I perf all my stuff so that's not an option. There is a common ground plane across one side though. All ground points are tied together.Originally posted by nahfutenSlightly expensive way to solve RF problems in pedals: Use a groundplane. I've had a few PCB's fabricated with ground planes in them. About $40-50 with my engineering student discountComment
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