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by Chris Thomasi
Fri Oct 21, 2016 6:17 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Wiring Woes.
Replies: 12
Views: 14541

Re: Wiring Woes.

Will do that next time I take the control cavity cover off and trace through the spaghetti.
The main cause of the confusion was the lack of a schematic for the eq unit. The epiphany came when I realised I needed to be switching the output from the eq and not trying to interrupt the input.
by Chris Thomasi
Fri Oct 21, 2016 9:06 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Wiring Woes.
Replies: 12
Views: 14541

Re: Wiring Woes.

All sorted eventually. Both LED's have a current limiting resistor in series as they were way brighter than necessary anyway, so battery drain isn't too much of an issue.
Capacitors sort switch clunk.
by Chris Thomasi
Fri Sep 16, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: First Bass Builds
Replies: 5
Views: 7474

Re: First Bass Builds

The switch nearest the jack socket cuts all output, basically battery saving.
The second switch bypasses the graphic equaliser /pre-amp and takes the signal straight from the blend pot and volume to the amp.
Each switch has an indicator LED.
by Chris Thomasi
Thu Sep 15, 2016 4:41 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: First Bass Builds
Replies: 5
Views: 7474

Re: First Bass Builds

Was aiming for a warm tone, which they deliver in spades, but may need to calm them a bit with a series resistor to prevent feedback when in the same postcode as the amplifier!!
by Chris Thomasi
Thu Sep 15, 2016 2:02 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: First Bass Builds
Replies: 5
Views: 7474

First Bass Builds

Having seen some of the many six stringers I have built over the last few years, the bass player in our (embryonic!) band asked if I would build a bass. The design influences are obvious so I accept no credit for styling. I decided to make a fretless at the same time. Everything is hand made by myse...
by Chris Thomasi
Mon Aug 29, 2016 5:41 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Wiring Woes.
Replies: 12
Views: 14541

Re: Wiring Woes.

Have got power switch working and bypass almost there, it seems to be the simple bit i.e. the LED'S, that are giving me the headache.
by Chris Thomasi
Mon Aug 29, 2016 5:02 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Wiring Woes.
Replies: 12
Views: 14541

Re: Wiring Woes.

Have got power switch working and bypass almost there, it seems to be the simple bit i.e. the LED'S, that are giving me the headache.
by Chris Thomasi
Mon Aug 29, 2016 12:16 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Wiring Woes.
Replies: 12
Views: 14541

Re: Wiring Woes.

The third wire to the jack socket is for cutting power when bass is not plugged in. The blend pot and volume pot are part of the eq unit, but ideally I would like to retain these functions and just bypass the three band pots. The thinking behind the dpdt switches was to use one side for function and...
by Chris Thomasi
Mon Aug 29, 2016 8:23 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Wiring Woes.
Replies: 12
Views: 14541

Wiring Woes.

I am close to completing two five string basses, one fretted, one fretless. Both have a three band graphic with standard 9v battery supply. There is a graphic on/bypass switch and a power on/off switch. Each switch is dpdt and each has an indicator LED above it. Have been racking my brain to figure ...
by Chris Thomasi
Mon Dec 16, 2013 7:00 pm
Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
Topic: Anybody paint their pickguards?
Replies: 10
Views: 6369

Re: Anybody paint their pickguards?

I have used clear Lexan for Strat pickguards, 'backpainting' artwork including Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' and 'Dark Side Of The Moon' on the reverse side. This is protected by a full foil screen covering, glued on with spray-mount adhesive. Plastic sheet available from model/hobby shops is just the rig...
by Chris Thomasi
Sun Jul 14, 2013 7:06 am
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: How to reverse a motor?
Replies: 11
Views: 8341

Re: How to reverse a motor?

I assume this is an induction motor i.e. brushless? If it has two removable endcaps and they are the same dimensions, you can simply flip the rotor to reverse it. NOTE WELL : any pulleys etc that are mounted on a screw thread are right or left hand threaded so they are self tightening in normal dire...
by Chris Thomasi
Wed Feb 13, 2013 12:36 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Battery powered amp.
Replies: 1
Views: 4048

Battery powered amp.

This may be in the archive, but I am currently browsing on my 'phone. Is it okay to wire in a suitable voltage battery supply at the amp's rectifier output for street performance use ? The diodes in the circuit should protect the other electronics/electrics before the rectifier. I think ! Anyone had...
by Chris Thomasi
Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:27 pm
Forum: The Soundhole
Topic: Pyrograpy
Replies: 4
Views: 12245

Re: Pyrograpy

Absolutely stunning ! How this guy achieves photo-realism on wood is just amazing. A true artist.

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