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Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?
Started this discussion. Last reply by captain_mudflap yesterday. 38 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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407bug replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"Anyone got a circuit for blend pot wiring?"
ron carlson replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"I'd think that would work fine. I have some DPDT mini's but I think something a little more stout would be preferable. I'd probably end up breaking one of those off in short order. Maybe not though. I'll have to…"
The Phrygian Kid replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"Of course, that's how my circuits work, rhythm sound = blend pot + tone control or lead sound = bridge pickup straight out..
If you're clever with a multimeter you can work out how to get a 2 for 1 tone control with one those balance pots…"
407bug replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"Is there no way you could add a micro switch as a pot bypass switch so it does the same job as a no load pot?
As if you by pass it then it would do the same, then you can use some good old CTS pots...
I am looking at a blend circuit to blend a…"
ron carlson replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"Interesting. I'll have to check that out. I've dug around inside if my fair share of large L-pads but never a little guy like that. Wouldn't hurt to give it a try. Almost everything else on this guitar is hand butched, I mean…"
The Phrygian Kid replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"Fenders 'no load' pots are pretty cool, but über expensive for what they are. There are ways of making your own by opening a vanilla pot and scoring some of the carbon off the wiper at the end, check the Internet ;)
I like a tone and…"
407bug replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"That looks the kinda thing"
ron carlson replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"Crap, I just found what I think your talking about on the Stewmac site. Jackpot potentiometer, correct?
http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electronics,_pickups/Potentiometers/JackPot_Potentiometer.html
I guess I will have to order a few up and just…"
ron carlson replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"Hey Bug, I've been using Alpha and CTS pots (mostly 250K) Although I really haven't looked further than Stewmac for pots, never seen anything that was identified or specified as "no load", . Do these fit the bill or do I need to…"
ron carlson replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"I have a little hard time getting over the notion that I need to reach for the amp to adjust anything but I'm beginning to warm up to the idea of just going direct to the jack. It may just be the cleanest way to go here. I'm a…"
407bug replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"I'm with steve Direct to Jack and twist the wires to lower interferance
but if you want tone control get a no load version that when it is off its direct to the jack"
Slowpaw Steve T replied to ron carlson's discussion Flatpup. 250K, 500K or direct to jack?"i always twist wire pairs from the flatpup to the jack.... Elmar have you tested this for benefits? the idea for me is inherited from the hi-fi boffins - i never agreed with all their theories but the twisted wire sure keeps things tidy! (-;"
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"Ya gotta be careful standing on a Witch like that. She might bite back. Loved it!"
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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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