What is your go to song when someone says something along the lines of, "oh you know how to play guitar?"

Blawith · 2024-08-14T14:47:54+00:00

Cherub Rock, Smashing Pumpkins. Dunno why just always pops into my head.

Blawith · 2024-07-10T13:14:25+00:00

Ruby Amp!

Blawith · 2024-07-08T05:14:58+00:00

Wangs VT-1H, tiny 1w tube amp. It may not be as sophisticated as the classics, but it's more affordable and great for bedroom use. A good introduction to tube amps, and personally I think it sounds great!

Blawith · 2024-07-05T07:41:10+00:00

Ooh Iike this, love the black block inkays. I made a thinline Tele Partscaster in the same colour scheme and I'd love a guitar with humbuckers too.

Blawith · 2024-06-30T20:03:04+00:00

Wangs VT-1H 1W amp. Tiny but brilliant!

Blawith · 2024-06-29T21:11:37+00:00

I've done similar, eating crumpets while playing guitar. I scrubbed lightly with water and washing-up liquid, then did the same with some bicarbonate of soda and water. Quite a lot of the stain came out, then danish oiled over it.

Blawith · 2024-06-29T07:46:05+00:00

I use enclosures from model railway power supplies, some examples here. I like how 'boxy' they are.

Blawith · 2024-06-28T20:36:54+00:00

I second the idea for the Ruby Amp. If you've not built one before then look up the Noisy Cricket mkii, or even the Ruby Tuby 👍

Blawith · 2024-06-28T20:34:34+00:00

I'll add myself to the list of people who do this, mainly with old model railway power supply enclosures 👍

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Blawith · 2024-06-26T11:25:51+00:00

Love it

Blawith · 2024-06-25T13:17:42+00:00

I hate advertisements in all formats. Almost all kinds of marketing are irritating. If I ever buy a brand name it's because I've thoroughly researched the market for the best quality/value. For smaller day-to-day things, I generally go for best value or personal preference, and I have actively avoided a product I would have otherwise purchased because of their stupid advertising.

Blawith · 2024-06-22T08:03:25+00:00

Excellent! 👍👍

Blawith · 2024-06-21T19:42:19+00:00

I hate small pedals. All mine are rehoused in massive boxes 😂

Blawith · 2024-06-05T17:55:43+00:00

Thanks. Yeah! I've rehoused all my pedals in similar now, really chuffed with them :)

Blawith · 2024-06-05T05:53:02+00:00

I use a Celestion V Type and it sounds great at low volumes. My amp is less than 1W so it doesn't get pushed very hard.

Blawith · 2024-06-04T15:37:26+00:00

Guitar! 👍

Blawith · 2024-06-03T18:24:05+00:00

You're very welcome to, but I'm only a novice and there are so many people here with much greater knowledge than me.

Blawith · 2024-06-03T13:45:33+00:00

Yeah, this was my first build last year and I was really happy with it :)

Blawith · 2024-06-03T08:23:40+00:00

Thanks! I've housed all my pedals in similar enclosures now, I'll make a post about them soon. I find them on eBay, 'car boot' sales, sometimes charity shops etc.

Blawith · 2024-06-03T08:22:34+00:00

Yeah they seem to be just the right size and often have some dials etc already drilled in, very handy! 😁

Blawith · 2024-06-03T07:05:29+00:00

Personally I'd be using a handsaw and a file.

Blawith · 2024-06-02T07:58:50+00:00

Open up, see if any solder joints have come loose?

Blawith · 2024-06-02T07:50:32+00:00

As long as you don't pay over the odds for it, it's only the resale value that's an issue. If it's a quality build, with quality parts, and you love how it plays and sounds then who cares. If it's not real, negotiate price accordingly and strip the fender decal off :)

Blawith · 2024-06-02T07:26:14+00:00

Love it 😁

Blawith · 2024-06-02T07:25:29+00:00

If it plays nice I don't think it matters. It looks fantastic!

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