So I was looking at the vault

[cream123]

Re: So I was looking at the vault

I wouldn't personally discourage anyone from doing anything per say. You've got to learn somehow right. But I will offer some advice. As you probably already know. Amps can kill you if you're not carefull.

My advice would be find a good tech in your area and talk to him about helping you out on your endeavor. Reading all the crap in the world on internet is a great start and you really can learn alot, but since this could possibly fry your eyesockets, It would be worth your while to have some that already has some hands on experience in your corner from the start.

No I've decided that it's not worth it to even try this. There's no techs here in town that I know of that would be actually nice enough to do that.


Besides the actual companies know what they're doing, I'm don't. I'll let them do it for me.

 

[Mr 9finger]

Re: So I was looking at the vault

No I've decided that it's not worth it to even try this. There's no techs here in town that I know of that would be actually nice enough to do that.


Besides the actual companies know what they're doing, I'm don't. I'll let them do it for me.

Anyone can do anything they want to, if they set their mind to it. Seriously, are you going to let a little brow beating from few guys on an internet forum discourage you from something that you're really interested in?

As far as the techs "not being nice enough". Have you asked any of them? That doesn't cost a thing. In my experience, even the grumpiest techs lighten up when you show interest in what they're really doing instead of just dropping your stuff off and giving them the "here fix my crap quick attitude" .

And for that matter, it doesn't necessarily have to be an amp tech. Anyone w/ relative electronics experience should be able to help you out in most ways. You've to remember that tube amps, compared to todays electronics technology is quite primative in nature. You mean to tell me that there isn't at least 1 "geek" in your school that isn't in to electronics?

 

[Sludgenutz]

Re: So I was looking at the vault

Honestly guys, it's just too much work. I wanted to have a fun thing to work on. I don't want 20 pedals lying around that I will never use. What's the use in that?

So screw the whole idea, I don't care that much to take 3 years to get into it. I'm sure it's fun, but I don't like/use pedals like boosts or useless things like that.

Maybe I sound like some lazy kid but It would be stupid to spend $400 on prelimanary projects just to get into something that I wanted to do in the first place. Since when does this make any sense to you guys?

Cream, you don't sound lazy at all!

Lazy, is spending four days in front of an electronics store, with someone else's charge card, waiting for the chance to buy the latest video game system!

Personally, I do not have the knowledge to create complex gear from scratch, nor do I want to. I am an electronic tech by trade, but this does not mean I can create gear from scratch. I do have the ability to repair/modify circuits, and recognize various working/failing systems within a device. Many times, the "journey" of finishing a project, and the satisfaction one gets from accomplishing a goal is the reward, in of itself.

I feel exactly like you, but not about electronics. I live in one of the hottest areas in the world for 4x4 offroading, but to even start such a project would leave me homeless, because all the gear I could speak in 30 seconds would bankrupt me! I'm not complaining...it's just how it is.

You've already got a head-start on me! I started playing guitar at 15.

If the electronics "bug" bites you, start off slow. You won't regret the knowledge you gain from the experience.

 

[Rushfan2112]

Re: So I was looking at the vault

If you don't want to waste your time with pedals you aren't going to use, then waste your time with pedals you will use. Build Your Own Clone has so many different fuzzes, overdrives and modulation effects, there has to be something you want.

Build an amp! Do it! I know I want to (although I'll start off with that 5E3 kit).

 

[cream123]

Re: So I was looking at the vault

If you don't want to waste your time with pedals you aren't going to use, then waste your time with pedals you will use. Build Your Own Clone has so many different fuzzes, overdrives and modulation effects, there has to be something you want.

Build an amp! Do it! I know I want to (although I'll start off with that 5E3 kit).

I do want a fuzz. Most likely the MKII or the Large Beaver. More leaning towards the MKII, I played a reissue and it was amazing. If the mighty mouse wasn't out of stock I would definately consider that as well.

 

[Mr 9finger]

Re: So I was looking at the vault

Hey Cream, I got to thinking last night.....There are a few pedals out there that are basically scaled down preamps of some rather popular amps only they use JFETS instead of tubes. It would be a good entry into some "complex" circuits and biasing.

 

[cream123]

Re: So I was looking at the vault

Hey Cream, I got to thinking last night.....There are a few pedals out there that are basically scaled down preamps of some rather popular amps only they use JFETS instead of tubes. It would be a good entry into some "complex" circuits and biasing.

hey, that sounds like a great idea. Do you have any examples??

 

[Mr 9finger]

Re: So I was looking at the vault

Yup, these are all emulators...

JCM800
Vintage Marshall...(Plexiser, Thundercheif/Thor)
Boogeyman- Mesa MKII
Dr. Boogey - Red Channel of dual rect.
English Channel - Vox AC30
Slow Century - Soldano SLO 100 ...only available through OL Circuits in a kit
The 18 - Marshall 18 watter,

and more.

A good place to start looking is http://www.runoffgroove.com/
They have alot stuff posted there.

A good place to starting reading up on the hows and whys is http://www.geofex.com/

and of course I can't forget these guys. A ton of info in here
http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php

If you need help tracking down parts PCBs or anything like that, I can prolly point you in the right direction. I know there's a few guys on here that are into pedals/amps etc.... like Stratdeluxer, Joelap, ScottF etc....

 

[cream123]

Re: So I was looking at the vault

Yup, these are all emulators...

JCM800
Vintage Marshall...(Plexiser, Thundercheif/Thor)
Boogeyman- Mesa MKII
Dr. Boogey - Red Channel of dual rect.
English Channel - Vox AC30
Slow Century - Soldano SLO 100 ...only available through OL Circuits in a kit
The 18 - Marshall 18 watter,

and more.

A good place to start looking is http://www.runoffgroove.com/
They have alot stuff posted there.

A good place to starting reading up on the hows and whys is http://www.geofex.com/

and of course I can't forget these guys. A ton of info in here
http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php

If you need help tracking down parts PCBs or anything like that, I can prolly point you in the right direction. I know there's a few guys on here that are into pedals/amps etc.... like Stratdeluxer, Joelap, ScottF etc....

I love the sound of the Thor/Thunderchief! It really does it for me. That is going to be my summer project fo sho! Right now I'm gonna do a fiberglass guitar. but as soon as that's done with I'm definately doing the Thor if it's not too hard. What do you guys think?