FINALLY got my Kingslayer II done. Man, I really lost track of this build and was sure glad to get it completed. I really like this overdrive so far but I really need to play with the "fat" switch some more. I don't notice any difference is tone at all on my Princeton Reverb... I will try with it with Logic Pro and see if its just the amp masking the fat tone.
I used the stock D1 & D2 and I found some NOS AY20 diodes that I could not find any info on but they sounded great to me so I left them in there. I chickened out and went with the 125B enclosure and I reversed etched the artwork. I used a emerald green lacquer paint with gold flakes and when I wet sanded the reverse etch it took off some of the gold flakes. You can only see it if you get up pretty close but its still annoying. Looks like the gold flakes float to the top of the clear coat in the lacquer.
All in all I am happy with it and its a great add to my OD arsenal.
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Cody
Daaaamit, Cody. That's gorgeous. It's too sexy for those, knobs, though. Alumify!
Wow! Nice etch on that graphic.
Great build Cody
Jacob
Very nice one man! Agreed on the knobs too, it derserves some fancyness :)
Sweet, love the color and the graphic is awesome. Beautiful etch.
You won't hear any comments about the knobs from me. :)
The green carpet awakens with another fine build! I see you put those Kobiconn jacks to use as well! Very nice...
Beautiful, gorgeous work
Very nice indeed. Love the artwork. Simple, yet effective.
Incredible as usual Cody. I kind of like the knobs too, but then again, I'm blind as a bat. If only I had the hearing of a bat. If only....
Dude that reverse etch is sweeeeet!!! Learning to etch is still on my todo list.
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Classy!
Super build and the green carpet rocks! 8)
Another very fine example man! The lines are super sharp on that etch! I've ordered some purple metallic spray and clear coat, hoping I will get results like yours!
Sweet looking and makes me want to try the KS. I'm not sure a 125b was chickening out as it actually looks a little tight in there!
Just beautiful. I really dig the way the stomp washer nestles in under the text. Looks very well planned.
On my monitor the design/printing looks like it's a pearl inlay into the top rather then naked aluminum. Great design and execution! Tasty!
dave
Thanks so much people, I just love this place as it give me motivation and support not found anywhere else. I simply love this community!
Cody
Quote from: davent on October 13, 2014, 03:27:22 PM
On my monitor the design/printing looks like it's a pearl inlay into the top rather then naked aluminum. Great design and execution! Tasty!
dave
Thats what I was thinking!
Cody: Are you doing something special to get that look, such as wet sanding in a particular pattern?
Thats cool. I really like the color and etch !
Quote from: Stomptown on October 16, 2014, 02:34:26 PM
Quote from: davent on October 13, 2014, 03:27:22 PM
On my monitor the design/printing looks like it's a pearl inlay into the top rather then naked aluminum. Great design and execution! Tasty!
dave
Thats what I was thinking!
Cody: Are you doing something special to get that look, such as wet sanding in a particular pattern?
Once the bulk of the paint comes off I use 1500 grit to sand in small circular pattern. I found it helps the text pop under light. but to be honest 90% of the time its just an accident that it looks like that. lol
Cody
Great looking insie and out, as usual!
BTW...I just finished an etch where I switched from PNP blue to the presentation paper that you recommended. It not only transferred perfectly on my first try, the edges are WAY cleaner and sharper than using PNP. Its also a LOT cheaper! Thanks!
Quote from: hylandren on October 16, 2014, 08:27:02 PM
Great looking insie and out, as usual!
BTW...I just finished an etch where I switched from PNP blue to the presentation paper that you recommended. It not only transferred perfectly on my first try, the edges are WAY cleaner and sharper than using PNP. Its also a LOT cheaper! Thanks!
Awesome, I am glad it worked out for you. Its so hard to suggest stuff for etching since there are just to many damn variables. Look forward to seeing your results.
Cody