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Title: Second Build - Bearhug Compressor
Post by: maine_man on September 22, 2014, 08:52:57 PM
This was my second pedal build, and was somewhat better than pedal #1.  I've reaffirmed for myself that I need to work with larger enclosures, so I've started buying 125Bs for my next several builds.  I had a lot of trouble with the wire snapping when I tried to route it in the enclosure, so I've ordered some of Barry's best wire from GuitarPCB and I'll be trying it in build 3.  But, this build is a step up from my first build, so I'm pleased.  I've used Parks Super Glaze on both this and my first pedal, and I'm pretty pleased with it, as compared to how badly I would do with clearcoat paint.  Anyway, here's the Bearhug.

(http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/w-oww/pedals/Bearhug1_zpsc2fd654d.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/w-oww/media/pedals/Bearhug1_zpsc2fd654d.jpg.html)   (http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/w-oww/pedals/Bearhug2_zpsb0502bbb.jpg) (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/w-oww/media/pedals/Bearhug2_zpsb0502bbb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Second Build - Bearhug Compressor
Post by: brejna on September 22, 2014, 09:48:40 PM
Love that picture :D
Title: Re: Second Build - Bearhug Compressor
Post by: mjcyates on September 22, 2014, 11:13:08 PM
You will love the new wire. It is my favorite to use.
Title: Re: Second Build - Bearhug Compressor
Post by: jubal81 on September 22, 2014, 11:47:00 PM
Nice job. Looks great, too. You'll get the hang of the wiring thing after some practice and Barry's wire really is great.
Title: Re: Second Build - Bearhug Compressor
Post by: Soup39 on September 23, 2014, 12:31:57 AM
Love the art
Title: Re: Second Build - Bearhug Compressor
Post by: jimilee on September 23, 2014, 02:37:57 AM
That looks fantastic. Barry's best is what I use, it's great stuff. You may also seek out chrome so here, his online store front has got great wire cheap also.
Title: Re: Second Build - Bearhug Compressor
Post by: Leevibe on September 23, 2014, 03:31:21 AM
Great build. Awesome graphic!
Title: Re: Second Build - Bearhug Compressor
Post by: lincolnic on September 23, 2014, 04:51:54 AM
You're off to a really great start. Keep 'em coming!
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Post by: Cortexturizer on September 23, 2014, 09:15:22 AM
adorable :D
Title: Re: Second Build - Bearhug Compressor
Post by: Gledison on September 23, 2014, 10:28:14 AM
Nice build and graphic :)
what about the compressor? did you like it? do you feel any distortion at higher levels?
cheers
Title: Re: Second Build - Bearhug Compressor
Post by: gtr2 on September 23, 2014, 11:20:48 AM
Looks great!

Josh
Title: Re: Second Build - Bearhug Compressor
Post by: frankus on September 23, 2014, 01:23:15 PM
That's cool. :)
Title: Re: Second Build - Bearhug Compressor
Post by: midwayfair on September 23, 2014, 05:52:26 PM
Looks great! Love the graphic :)
Title: Re: Second Build - Bearhug Compressor
Post by: selfdestroyer on September 24, 2014, 07:55:24 PM
Great image, makes me laugh ever time I see it.. I think its the look on the bears face. lol

I love the bearhug compressor. Its one that you just set and forget and it just makes things a little better. Never notice it until I shut it off.

Cody