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by 908ssp
Sat Apr 19, 2008 3:59 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Is a TrainWreck Out of Phase?
Replies: 33
Views: 7394

Re: Is a TrainWreck Out of Phase?

The Glaswerks does have a built in Dumbleator not sure if it is the cause of the phase change. It was noticeable that certain harmonics were more active when the guitar was in phase and others when it was out. But I would say that the fundamental note responded more when the speaker and guitar was i...
by 908ssp
Wed Apr 16, 2008 2:57 pm
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Is a TrainWreck Out of Phase?
Replies: 33
Views: 7394

Re: Is a TrainWreck Out of Phase?

I built a phase changing foot pedal and use it in the speaker line. I only switch while the strings are muted. I can tell a difference usually in the feedback and yes the notes that respond do seem to change with the phase. But after a half hour or less I find that one setting generally responds qui...
by 908ssp
Tue Mar 11, 2008 3:52 am
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Attenuator Information Needed?
Replies: 7
Views: 2343

Re: Attenuator Information Needed?

The UA was good the Richter was just a bit better. My criteria is how natural does it sound at the lowest setting where the speaker is still working. No attenuator will compensate for using a guitar speaker and guitar speakers weren't designed to be played at low volumes. So I turn the attenuator do...
by 908ssp
Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:30 am
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Attenuator Information Needed?
Replies: 7
Views: 2343

Re: Attenuator Information Needed?

Can anybody give me input on the Weber "Mass" attenuator with the speaker motor. Are these truly better than like a "Dr. Z Airbrake"? Does anyone have experence using one? I have tried most all attenuators on the market and find the Ultimate Attenuator, which is actually a re-amp, to be the best so...
by 908ssp
Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:25 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Underwhelmed by a Boogie cab
Replies: 16
Views: 4374

Re: Underwhelmed by a Boogie cab

Could the speaker be a EVM12S not an L?
by 908ssp
Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:31 am
Forum: Dumble Discussion
Topic: Best 12" speaker for ODS and Open or Closed-Back Cab
Replies: 115
Views: 16153

Re: Best 12" speaker for ODS and Open or Closed-Back Cab

I'm partial to alnico speakers for my Glaswerks. I think they add to the smoothness and warmth rather than fight it like so many ceramic speakers. Fane makes a 100 watt alnico that sounds very good for a 1x12 but my favorite is two Tone Tubbys a H1E and a H1DD. The pair is only rated for 80 watts th...
by 908ssp
Wed Jan 30, 2008 8:48 pm
Forum: Dumble Discussion
Topic: Unconventional chassis
Replies: 14
Views: 1298

Re: Unconventional chassis

No just the end caps. They were custom made to fit the GDS chassis. I could make one offs if someone sent me a chassis but they won't be cheap. I can make a one off chassis but I am not gear up for it so they would cost more then you can get elsewhere. Didn't I see a link here to a company that make...
by 908ssp
Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: Dumble Discussion
Topic: Unconventional chassis
Replies: 14
Views: 1298

Re: Unconventional chassis

Billet end caps for a GDS head chassis I built into a 18 watt TMB. I just didn't feel comfortable with the open ended chassis and loved the old block ends that Marshall used to use. I have no way of mass producing them so cost is really prohibitive sorry. :oops:
by 908ssp
Mon Jan 07, 2008 3:47 am
Forum: Dumble Discussion
Topic: Footswitch cable options?
Replies: 2
Views: 553

Re: Footswitch cable options?

I wired mine to use a midi cable easy to replace and available in many lengths.
by 908ssp
Thu Jan 03, 2008 4:09 pm
Forum: Dumble Discussion
Topic: Blackface Dumble Overdrive Spotter's Guide
Replies: 13
Views: 2837

Re: Blackface Dumble Overdrive Spotter's Guide

The bottom one looks typical of powder coated chassis. Then the lettering is screen printed on top of that. Nice work, thanks.
by 908ssp
Sun Dec 16, 2007 3:41 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: IEC power inlet - heresy?
Replies: 34
Views: 8427

Re: IEC power inlet - heresy?

I never gave it a second thought.

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by 908ssp
Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:42 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Stainless strings
Replies: 3
Views: 1271

Re: Stainless strings

They sound thin and bright, they wear out conventional frets faster. They resist corrosion but the tone ages more than a vintage nickel string which starts out warmer. That's how I hear it and why I use an all nickel vintage style string.
by 908ssp
Fri Nov 30, 2007 3:20 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: Express and beano tone?
Replies: 15
Views: 5595

Re: Radiospares Transformer

According to Mercury Magnetics, it's their "Radiospares" clone that is used on the Beano album. Model#O45RS-L, 6k6 primary. If that is what they say they are either wrong or simply that is the closest thing they have. The original Series II that was used on the BB LP had the Drake 784-103 OT and a ...
by 908ssp
Mon Oct 29, 2007 4:22 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Best noiseless single coil pickups
Replies: 49
Views: 17066

Re: Best noiseless single coil pickups

There is a huge love thread for the Virtual Vintage pickups from Dimarzio on TGP. Convinced me to order a set so we'll see.