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four_oclocker_2.2 wrote: Mon Aug 23, 2021 3:27 pm Anyone have experience with the Strymon stuff, specifically the Volante?

It seems nice - almost too nice - but I've got some extra cash after selling a few things and that Volante seems like it can do pretty much anything...

I know dude. The sound on sound stuff is enough to tempt me into becoming one of those weird YouTube guitarists just floating and looping up my own butt day and night. So pricey though. Still probably cheaper than therapy.

Realized here might be a better place to post this:

kokorodoko in Little Details wrote: Question: My tune memory was jogged and I want to see if it's right: Does the Diablo Tristram theme begin with an add9 chord?

I got this schematic for a microphone booster. I am a dummy when it comes to grounding stuff.
Where would I hook the GND to on this?
-The little silver tab on the XLR jack?
-Pin 1 on the jack ?
-To the enclosure?

Ryan Zepaltas wrote: Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:29 pm -Pin 1 on the jack ?
-To the enclosure?

Both. Pin 1 on an XLR is the ground, and should be connected to the enclosure, along with the circuit ground.

I'm thinking about buying another acoustic guitar. I'm still playing on the Epiphone I got as a birthday present 20+ years ago. It still sounds good, but one problem I've always had is that I can't wrap my hand all the way around the neck, and play the lower E string with my thumb. Maybe I just have small hands?

Anyway, what kind of models should I look at, and what should I avoid? I play rock and pop. Budget - $750-$800.

zircona1 wrote: Wed Aug 25, 2021 1:11 pm Anyway, what kind of models should I look at, and what should I avoid? I play rock and pop. Budget - $750-$800.

Of course you'll want to try them. I worked at a competitor for GC/Banjomart for a year and there was a dude with a shit cheap Fender that sounded fantastic who found it by playing a dozen identical models.

I think in that range you can find a really nice sounding Guild, but I can't remember what the necks are like. This would also put you on the lower end of some Taylors (which I don't love) and Martins (which can be great). There's also the angle that you'd be in the upper reaches of the less renowned brands: Yamaha, Ibanez, Alvarez. While my instincts make me reluctant to approach those, I've had surprising experiences playing 'the right one'. For example, I did a cheapo acoustic shootout when looking for a student level guitar for my wife, and a totally laminate, non solid top Peavey beat out Epiphone, Washburn etc. It was baffling.

Dr Tony Balls wrote: Wed Aug 25, 2021 8:55 am

Ryan Zepaltas wrote: Tue Aug 24, 2021 9:29 pm -Pin 1 on the jack ?
-To the enclosure?

Both. Pin 1 on an XLR is the ground, and should be connected to the enclosure, along with the circuit ground.

Thanks Doc!

I'm planning to burn through some supplies and am making a lil bitty Harmonic Percolator for a friend's birthday. I've got all the stuff and schematics, but if anyone knows any tips or secret sauce, lemme know.

What about transistor selection and bias or whatnot? Does anyone tweak the resistors, or do you pick a BOM and plug and play?

kokorodoko wrote: Tue Aug 24, 2021 12:48 pm Realized here might be a better place to post this:

kokorodoko in Little Details wrote: Question: My tune memory was jogged and I want to see if it's right: Does the Diablo Tristram theme begin with an add9 chord?

I feel like it might be an Asus2. Twelve string, lots of delay....very Daniel Ash, no?

Anyone have any experience with the Harbor Freight drill presses? Specifically the smaller 8 inch version. I have some pedal-kit builds in the queue and want to get a press so I don't have to deal with drilling enclosures with my hand drill.

https://www.harborfreight.com/8-in-5-sp ... 60238.html

I don't need it for much more than enclosures and the occasional odd job that might come up.