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What is on your workbench Tinkerers?
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Holy shit man, you've been busy!
They look amazing!
They look amazing!
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What brand of carbon comps are you using btw?
Last time I tried to place an order for Arcols I couldn't find them anywhere, apparently went out of production?
Last time I tried to place an order for Arcols I couldn't find them anywhere, apparently went out of production?
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Can't wait to get started on this one.
It's a Mory Jazzmaster copy from '66/'67 or most of it anyway.
Seems like the original fiesta red is still hiding under the black overspray.
Should be a fun project
(sorry for the shitty pictures)
It's a Mory Jazzmaster copy from '66/'67 or most of it anyway.
Seems like the original fiesta red is still hiding under the black overspray.
Should be a fun project
(sorry for the shitty pictures)
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Was vaguely aware of their existence but after some reading I just had to get it.
It popped up in the Netherlands so had it shipped to family, won't be able to get started on it for at least another 2 months
It popped up in the Netherlands so had it shipped to family, won't be able to get started on it for at least another 2 months
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Man, it's been a 3-year project so far, so can't be 100%, but think most are Arcol from before the shortage, and a few values that are Walsin and Kamaya. In short whatever I could get in spec from https://www.mouser.co.uk/ after 2 years of prototyping.
luckily the resistors were the easy part, Transformers and LDR were the real hard work, ended up having custom transformers made for the project......and then the ridiculous paperwork that goes with The low voltage directive (LVD) (2014/35/EU).
In short, I really don't recommend making a small batch of mains powered effects, a smarter person would have used an off the shelf power pack
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Seems like your efforts paid off, looks absolutely amazing!
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A family emergency called us back to the Netherlands early but that did give me the opportunity to inspect the Mory Jazzmaster up close.
Not sure whether to start with the good or the bad so I'll start with the interesting first.
When removing the tremolo I found what looks like the original price tag in the bottom of the cavity.
$195,- for a Fender copy in the late 60's, surely that can't be right?
On with the bad.
I immediately noticed the lack of a trussrod adjustment.
Seems like the trussrod snapped off at the heel, bummer, not sure how to go about it yet.
I have a Tokai neck that actually fits better than the original but I really want to salvage it.
On a brighter note, it seems like the original fiesta red finish is preserved under the black overspray.
I might attempt to strip it back, but I'll definitely first consult Cody's report on the brilliant work on he did on the competition Mustang.
Not sure whether to start with the good or the bad so I'll start with the interesting first.
When removing the tremolo I found what looks like the original price tag in the bottom of the cavity.
$195,- for a Fender copy in the late 60's, surely that can't be right?
On with the bad.
I immediately noticed the lack of a trussrod adjustment.
Seems like the trussrod snapped off at the heel, bummer, not sure how to go about it yet.
I have a Tokai neck that actually fits better than the original but I really want to salvage it.
On a brighter note, it seems like the original fiesta red finish is preserved under the black overspray.
I might attempt to strip it back, but I'll definitely first consult Cody's report on the brilliant work on he did on the competition Mustang.
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Early 1963 Lake Placid Blue Jaguar
Needs some love but it’s solid. Could it be a refinish? Black in the neck pocket and there is blue on top of white primer over black on the whole body by the look of it.
Needs some love but it’s solid. Could it be a refinish? Black in the neck pocket and there is blue on top of white primer over black on the whole body by the look of it.
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