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Bought a bunch of parts earlier this year, and I am just now getting around to putting some guitar pedals together. Wrapping up a Klone. Going to try and get it assembled tonight. It's been a really fun experience putting it together. I also bought a NOTADUMBLE (v1 with the incorrect circuit, IYKYK) that I might put together with my son at some point. Also have parts for a BD-2 and Benson Preamp in the pipeline.
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Pin-in-hole technology?

What is this, the Dark Ages? [/former IBM circuit board QC tech]
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Lol a solder reflow oven would push my wife over the edge. Any other circuit technology you would recommend?
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Surface mount. But the process of heating the board to melt the solder paste and get all the components placed in a timely manner by a machine would be cost prohibitive.
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And soldering surface mount PCBs usually requires a special setup using hot air instead of a standard soldering iron.

I have populated countless PCBs back when I was in college and worked at my dad's company during breaks. I would just throw on an audiobook, space out, and just solder components on boards. It's so therapeutic.
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I worked in Building 5 at IBM on Burnett Road in Austin. All surface mount boards. Made $6.65/hr on second shift. Limited to 77 hours per week as we got the PS2's ready for launch.

Good times.
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First pedal done.
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Somebody that likes blue guitars should buy this one.

https://reverb.com/item/92192674-dean-u-s-a-made-telly-style-h-s-s-blue-tint-over-highly-flamed-maple-ohsc
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I designed and made my own macassar ebony bridge from a blank I found at my local woodworking store. Designed and cut it out on a Shaper Origin (basically a handheld CNC machine). Still have some finish sanding, but the saddle slot fits the Graphtech Ghost piezos like a glove, the scale length seems to have been calculated correct and I think I have the saddle height correct. But I still have to actually put the lam top on, so who knows.





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This thread never ceases to amaze me…from this guitar to the homemade pedals….its all truly inspirational and unbelievable work. Keep it coming!!
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That is amazing. I need to learn how to build cool **** like that. I bought a guitar kit from stewmac ages ago but never finished it.
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JeremiahJohnson said:

That is amazing. I need to learn how to build cool **** like that. I bought a guitar kit from stewmac ages ago but never finished it.

Warmoth products are a good place to start. Very high quality. Just waiting for sales.
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slaughtr said:

JeremiahJohnson said:

That is amazing. I need to learn how to build cool **** like that. I bought a guitar kit from stewmac ages ago but never finished it.

Warmoth products are a good place to start. Very high quality. Just waiting for sales.


Warmoth is phenomenal quality.
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DR strings for electric, 10-46

On sale today until they run out

I've never tried this brand. Any good?

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid?icid=210190

I have stocked up on D'Addario XL's from all the previous sales and enjoy getting Player's Circle points. I probably won't try these.
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Happy birthday to the GOAT.

https://instagr.am/p/DPWaRK0DeCo
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When people ask me what musician/band you'd wanna see if I could go back in time….SRV is near the top of that list.

On that note….I'd be curious to hear what other folks' on here's lists would include!
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It makes no sense to me how short Stevie was. To have hands that big at 5'6" is just mind-blowing.
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Wild stat I saw today....

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Just sent that to my guitar buddies
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Uh Oh... I don't need another LP, but I love that Lilypad burst: https://www.gibson.com/products/gibson-mod-collection-les-paul-standard-50s-lily-pad-burst
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I absolutely love the look of a painted or stained top and then an oil-finished matte back and neck. Last guitar I assembled was a Daphne Blue thinline '72 tele that I took that scheme with.

But lord knows Lilypad Burst looks like something I coughed out during my last sinus infection.

Edit: added reference link to what my paint job & finish looked like.
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But damn... a Standard at $3,299?!?!

That's insane. I can buy a custom shop guitar for that much.
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OW! I didn't even look at the price. Couldn't imagine paying that, but I know folks here do live in that price range. And I'm so happy that we get to see the results of the EB bringing these home
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Nothing to post other than to thank everyone for all the contributions. I love when I see there is a new post.

Gig'em.
In Hoc Signo Vinces
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$3200 off today! What a bargain!

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid?icid=210190
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Good sale on the X-Vive U2 wireless. I've got this in black and it's very handy.

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/xvive-u2-guitar-wireless-system/j52433000000002
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Damn... if anyone is looking for a custom shop telecaster in pink, Dave's Guitar Shop has this one listed low, for a custom shop tele: https://reverb.com/item/92486715-fender-custom-shop-used-1961-journeyman-relic-telecaster-22
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That's a sweet guitar.
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Totally different level than the last few awesome guitars, but this popped up for me earlier on Amazon prime day. $115 bucks. I forgot to share it earlier.

I guess my last question for Rufus was "give me a list of every Amazon part I need to build a tube amp" drove it to start showing me guitar stuff again.
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This is a tough one for me. Freaking love green guitars and I think I could get a great deal on this one, but I've just not played a PRS that speaks to me: https://reverb.com/item/92227552-prs-dgt-2023-eriza-verde-10-top-david-grissom

But it's hard to pass by a beautiful green guitar...
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That is a very pretty guitar.
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I literally just sold my 60 Reissue LP, and shipping today. I could use the money to buy this guitar and still have a few hundred dollars left.

That is very tempting. This looks to be a fairly rare find...
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FWIW: I freakin' LOVE my DGT!!

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Lathspell said:

I literally just sold my 60 Reissue LP, and shipping today. I could use the money to buy this guitar and still have a few hundred dollars left.

That is very tempting. This looks to be a fairly rare find...


It does say it's rare.
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