"Thanks for the suggestions guys. I may just wire up a switch and give it a go. I have a mini or two left over from some passive preamps I built that would work well I would imagine. I may have something interesting switches I could pull from some…"
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Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?
Started this discussion. Last reply by ron carlson 2 hours ago. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I've searched through CBN and can't seem to find the definitive (if there is one) way to go using one of Elmar's Flatpups. I'm leaning toward adding a volume pot but it seems like some are running…Continue
Seymour Duncan pickup questions
Started this discussion. Last reply by ron carlson Mar 20. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Hey all, I picked up a Seymour Duncan Woody pickup some time ago now figuring I could use it for something or another at some point. I'd have to dig it out to verify, but recall it to be the single…Continue
Any real nice ones in this mess'o boxes?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Maddog Oct 6, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hey, I've been collecting components and gearing up for my first build here. I had a neck build going a while back that went south on me and hadn't found the time to get back at it. Things are…Continue
How do you guys (used in a generic sense :)) go about recording your own music/videos
Started this discussion. Last reply by RTZGUITARS Sep 28, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I'm not quite there yet, but was looking for opinions on what gear people around these parts used to record their own music. I've enjoyed the heck out of watching and listening to the videos here…Continue
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Linda replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"Speaking of Elmar's pups... I installed one 2 days ago with just a 250 volume knob. For some reason I have a hum until I touch the metal or strings. I ran a wire from the pot top to the strings and still a hum.…"
The Phrygian Kid replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"Yup, even a single throw basic toggle will do that job.. Gives you a preset rhythm sound.."
Diglydog replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"You could always use a DPDT switch and give yourself the choice, direct to the jack or via a volume pot."
John Davidson replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"stewmac sez
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Elmar Zeilhofer replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"hi there, when I used pots, I preferred the 500k - for no profound reason at all. The only no profound suspect I have is that a 250k pot dumps the harmonics more easily to ground. And as a consequence, I omitted them at all.
I wished I had the…"
jabes replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"why not ask the man that makes them ?"
The Phrygian Kid replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"There is no 'right' component to use, but most guitar makers would use a 250a (250k ohm resistance and a logarithmic taper) type pot for volume control and a 250b type (250k ohm resistance and a linear taper) pot for a tone control because…"
Craig Mayhem replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"I run my Flatpups straight to jack. 250 probably matches more closely to the Ohm reading of a Flatpup... but that doesn't mean it's the best choice. get some alligator clips and test!"
ron carlson posted a discussionFlatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?
I've searched through CBN and can't seem to find the definitive (if there is one) way to go using one of Elmar's Flatpups. I'm leaning toward adding a volume pot but it seems like some are running direct to the jack. What say you?See More
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"Thank's guys. I thought they were just too cool to let them go to the grave. Although they were planned for different cases, I brought in a couple of 5 watt GF chip amps a while back but now thinking that one needs to find it's way into…"
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"Like Maddog said , good as they are, maybe some transparent mat varnish to keep them in this state :)
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- At 9:50pm on December 5, 2012,
jamie bark said… You should hear Lars (Lars Carlson...) play the piano and sing sometime... I haven't played much the past few years but have been blessed to be able to play with him at times. Very talented and down to earth. I am gonna try to get over there more often- as soon as that Stillwater bridge is open again... Gotta start playing more too and polish up a bit- getting rusty! lol
- At 2:43pm on December 5, 2012, jamie bark said…
- Ron, thanks for thr tip! By the way, are you familiar with dreamcoat coffee on 36 in North Saint Paul? my buddy owns it and they have an open mic night every once in awhile...
Jamie
- At 8:49am on July 11, 2012, Elmar Zeilhofer said…
Hi Ron, it should turn up soon. I sent it last Friday afternoon. ager to see it on your build ;-)
- At 6:00am on July 5, 2012,
neil lindsay said… Hi Ron and thank you, string spacing is approx 11mm and the neck width is 40mm. If it helps the pup is super fast to fit and sounds very cool >)
- At 11:17am on July 4, 2012,
Dave Lynas said… Hey Ron, i'd love to have a meet up when you are in town or passing through. Little Marais is a great spot. I love Grand Marais and went to summer art school there back in 1964. I've since taught there for a couple of week workshops at the art colony. I live in Duluth because i'm in love with the north shore. I fell in love with it from childhood vacations with my folks back in the 50s.
- At 7:46pm on July 3, 2012, Dave Lynas said…
Hey Ron, thanks for the friends request. I love your work and ingenious amps. Brings a whole new meaning to "Packing"... Dave
- At 6:32pm on July 3, 2012,
Letha Allen said… Hi Ron,
Thanks a lot, nice to meet you.Those are the coolest amps!!
- At 7:16pm on July 2, 2012,
wes carl said… cool amp builds *****
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