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futilitarian
 Post subject: Tremolo (first ever build)
PostPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:20 pm 
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The instructions were clear. Even so, I got a transistor backwards and screwed it up de-soldering it. One new 2N5088 later, I have a working pedal!

My water decal got a bit roughed up in spots as well.

But overall I am very happy with it. I see a reverb pedal in my future.


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 Post subject: Re: Tremolo (first ever build)
PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:35 am 
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Congratulations. Nice build.

A reverb pedal? Looks like you're hooked.
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 Post subject: Re: Tremolo (first ever build)
PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:35 am 
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Looks great! The decal was adventurous for a first build - most people are happy if the pedal works at all. One full face decal works for me (and many others on here) - it's less fiddly and easier to position everything and there are less edges to show. It take a bit of practice but it sounds like you're going to get plenty. :grin:

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:00 am 
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Great job! Way to jump in! The techniques keep getting better from here.
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 Post subject: Re: Tremolo (first ever build)
PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:46 am 
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hogharry wrote:
Looks great! The decal was adventurous for a first build - most people are happy if the pedal works at all. One full face decal works for me (and many others on here) - it's less fiddly and easier to position everything and there are less edges to show. It take a bit of practice but it sounds like you're going to get plenty. :grin:

Welcome to the addiction.


+1.

Looks great!

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:51 am 
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Very nice! And bonus points for the pic of all the parts in front of your amp :P

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:14 pm 
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Is it bad that my favorite pictures is the parts porn?

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dpalme wrote:
Is it bad that my favorite pictures is the parts porn?

Yes.

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I'd definitely end up gluing my hand to my crotch if I tried that. :shock: :lol:

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Thanks everyone… and for the decal advice hogharry. It seemed the larger the decal the harder it was to handle. But like you said, with practice it will get better.

Whenever I build another one I'll keep up the parts porn imagery. :)
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hogharry wrote:
dpalme wrote:
Is it bad that my favorite pictures is the parts porn?

Yes.


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PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 7:22 am 
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That is one hell of a series of hi-res pornshoots 8)

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 7:26 am 
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Welcome aboard. Nice looking pedal. Nice camera too.

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futilitarian wrote:
Thanks everyone… and for the decal advice hogharry. It seemed the larger the decal the harder it was to handle. But like you said, with practice it will get better.

Whenever I build another one I'll keep up the parts porn imagery. :)


As an fyi, the white backing decals are a cake walk compared to the clear. It also allows you to use darker color paints. The only downside is the edge it a little thicker, but I got over that long ago. If an edge bothers you then I'd learn to etch instead. But, try those out and see what you think.

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warm places theory sounds plausible. Occasionally, I wake up and think my snake is missing too, but it turns out it's just a chilly morning. :P


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 Post subject: Re: Tremolo (first ever build)
PostPosted: Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:59 am 
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that first parts pic should be the one BYOC uses to sell the kit. sexy!

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