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Open Discussion / Re: What amp do you use to test/tune projects?

« on: December 03, 2023, 02:35:56 PM »

I've had this little Harmony solid state amp forever that was a bit of a turd till I put in a decent speaker and it sounds REALLY good.  Sounds great with a distortion box or booster and doesn't mask any circuit flaws or noises.

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Introductions / Re: N.O.S (New Old Slacker)

« on: November 28, 2023, 07:23:08 PM »

Rej, you've always been a source of inspiration just in attitude alone so it's really great to see you poke your head in the door even if to say "wtf". 

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Build Reports / Re: Super Rat is Super

« on: November 28, 2023, 07:16:18 PM »

Great demo!!!!

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Open Discussion / Re: What is the benefit of optical bypass?

« on: November 22, 2023, 09:29:33 PM »

I’ve only used it a few times but was quiet.

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General Questions / Re: Source for Low Profile / Low ESR Electrolytic Caps? I CAN’T FIND ARRGGG!

« on: November 19, 2023, 06:43:31 PM »

Yeah Mouser has been go to.  Anything in particular that I might have kicking around?

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Build Reports / Re: One for the Road

« on: November 19, 2023, 03:54:12 PM »

That is easily the most wicked wire color I've ever encountered.

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Open Discussion / Re: NP/BP Electrolytic Caps

« on: November 17, 2023, 07:04:14 PM »

Aw bummer, I always looked at these as the Cadillac's of caps.

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Global Annoucements / Re: Restocks (and new project) status update

« on: November 11, 2023, 10:35:49 AM »

Well said jessenator!  +1

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Open Discussion / Re: My brain is still working against itself

« on: November 08, 2023, 06:41:20 AM »

Welcome to Planet Gordo...

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Open Discussion / New rig

« on: November 05, 2023, 04:57:47 PM »

This is kinda sad as a pedal freak but this is my new rig.  Blackstar Amped 2 is just stupid good.  Not a huge fan of the effects but nobody in the audience/congregation is going to ever notice the difference.  Compressor (either SheepyLove Squishy or pictured here the Trash Compactor) and a Line6 wireless.  No speakers on stage...XLR out.  Speakers...plug in and either 1w/20/100w.  Record out via stereo outs or USB.  I hate myself for lovin' you...



And of course I reserve the right to revisit this at any time but the Blackstar will be the nucleus.  Did I mention an effects loop?  Pre or post.

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Build Reports / Re: Aion L4 Bass Preamp

« on: October 28, 2023, 05:14:21 PM »

That's a good write up and nicely done build!  I hadn't really thought about it but it is a bit fiddly to set up.  On the real thing there's no channel switching so once you have a sound dialed in you stay there.  And like a Fender I don't think most people use the first channel.

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Build Reports / Re: Loophole loFi-looper

« on: October 24, 2023, 07:32:40 AM »

I have nightmares about these sorts of enclosures...

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Build Reports / Re: Aion Aurum-Biss OD-2r turbo mode

« on: October 24, 2023, 07:31:12 AM »

Superb Chris.  I didn't realize that was discreet and real cool to see without a fleet of trimmers to go with all the transistors.

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Open Discussion / Re: Been gone for 5-6 years? What happened?

« on: October 21, 2023, 11:24:18 AM »

Whoa, great to see you back in action.  You still writing/recording???

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Global Annoucements / Re: Fall release plans

« on: October 16, 2023, 09:03:28 AM »

Yeah, was crazy slow.  Seems pretty perky now.