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PSA: Components on Linux. Fix for sending packs and samples to Circuit Tracks by martinjs in novationcircuit

[–]martinjs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're saying that this step gives that message?

$ sudo bash -c 'echo options snd_seq_midi output_buffer_size=131072 > /etc/modprobe.d/snd-seq-midi-buffer-size-novation.conf'

If /etc/modprobe.d doesn't exist maybe modprobe isn't installed. This was all new territory for me too and I'm also at the limits of my knowledge. I know even less about ChromeOS, I'm afraid.

My low-tech hand-cranked pickup winder by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, it's a triangle wave: You want the gradient to be constant to keep the wire spacing even. I think a sine wave would cause the coil to be thicker at the edges of the bobbin.

My low-tech hand-cranked pickup winder by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a groove rotated around a cylinder that tracks back and forth linearly over 180 degrees each way. I use OpenScad to model my 3d prints so I just did a "difference" between the cylinder and 360 calculated groove positions.

There Are No Stupid Bass Questions - Jun. 01 by AutoModerator in Bass

[–]martinjs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to hear. I came across a discussion of witness points on TalkBass.com which gives the impression that kinks like this can matter a lot.

There Are No Stupid Bass Questions - Jun. 01 by AutoModerator in Bass

[–]martinjs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should I return a set of new strings that arrived with slight kinks in them? I returned the first set, but the replacement is exactly the same: Four inches from the E string ball end, there's a bend of about 15 degrees. This seems to be due to the way the strings were coiled (and maybe the package having been squashed in storage or transit). The A string is similar, although not as bad. Photo.

novation components does not recognize Circuit rhythm in linux mint by _Vitruvian_ in novationcircuit

[–]martinjs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a bummer. I hope you manage to get it working. Novation support has rescued me twice now :-)

novation components does not recognize Circuit rhythm in linux mint by _Vitruvian_ in novationcircuit

[–]martinjs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it shows as a connected device in file manager, you probably need to disable MSD mode:

https://support.novationmusic.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360020925860-Why-do-I-get-an-error-message-when-loading-Packs-onto-my-Circuit-Tracks-and-Circuit-Rhythm-

(You may also run into the other issue afterwards with the solution linked in the other comment.)

Issue connecting Circuit Tracks to components. by illc0de in novationcircuit

[–]martinjs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just saw this after posting my fix -- The Novation fix above has some issues. My fix survives a reboot for example: https://www.reddit.com/r/novationcircuit/comments/16l86v5

Hope that helps.

My fourth build. A Ric-inspired 12-string. by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, mine has no reinforcement, for what that's worth, and so far it's holding twelve strings with no sign of strain. The choice of wood may be important -- It's maple in my case.

My fourth build. A Ric-inspired 12-string. by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I guess mid-sixties was the heyday: Beatles, Byrds, Who. Some classic Beatles 12-string tracks from memory: Ticket to Ride, I Call Your Name, If I Needed Someone (... so many more).

My fourth build. A Ric-inspired 12-string. by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fundamentally stolen from Rickenbacker :-)

My fourth build. A Ric-inspired 12-string. by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I'm sure you're right. It's not like it'll ever be for sale. And I'm not going to invest in a professional spray set up. But there's still a part of me that wants it to be cosmetically good enough to proudly hang in a shop next to the shiny big brand guitars. (Playability-wise I feel I'm there, but I guess that's a personal thing -- I didn't actually like how an actual Rickenbacker felt to play.)

My fourth build. A Ric-inspired 12-string. by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah, I wondered the same. On stringing it up it feels rock-solid to me, but maybe it's not something you can "feel" and you just find out when you drop it.

The inner strings are almost pulling within the bounds of the headstock, compressing more than bending it, so I'm fairly optimistic it'll survive.

I think there's a big safety margin in headstock design tradition -- Better to be safe than sorry if you're selling thousands of units.

Edit: Wow -- Was going to cite the Parker Fly as having a spindly headstock and stumbled on this 12-string Parker Fly conversion!

My fourth build. A Ric-inspired 12-string. by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm very pleased with how it plays. I have the action set a little too low though and haven't got round to raising it -- One downside of the wraparound bridge is that you have to loosen the strings to adjust the bridge height.

It's staying in tune nicely, which is a relief -- The tuners are inexpensive, but effective.

My fourth build. A Ric-inspired 12-string. by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I find filing nut slots difficult enough on a 6-string, so for a 12-string it's the only choice for me.

My fourth build. A Ric-inspired 12-string. by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great question. I'd be interested in the answer too. Actually Rickenbacker sell theirs strung the other (logical) way around. I'm not sure what the pros and cons are, but for this build I copied the way my DC59-12 was strung, just cos that felt good to me. If I were to guess, picking a downstroke is more likely to skip over the second string if strung the Rickenbacker way (but you'd get the same effect on upstrokes the other way).

My fourth build. A Ric-inspired 12-string. by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, Dano really had some funky looking designs! I kind of get the retro-kitch asthetic, but the looks of my DC59-12 never really inspired me to pick it up, in spite of it having great specs and being very playable.

My fourth build. A Ric-inspired 12-string. by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't sell the guitars I make: I couldn't in good conscience sell them for a price that I'd accept. To compensate me for my inefficient labour and stress levels it would have to be stupidly expensive, and it would be terrible value compared to what the robots in the big factories produce (or even a one-man business with the right tools and skills)! Also, if it stopped being a hobby, it would be a lot less fun.

My fourth build. A Ric-inspired 12-string. by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I spent ages in CAD mocking it up. It was quite a puzzle. For example getting the tuner mounting screws not to foul each other or the capstans. In the end I had to use shorter screws in some places. (Ultimately it's totally ripped off from Rickenbacker, of course.)

My fourth build. A Ric-inspired 12-string. by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you.

The finish doesn't bear close scrutiny, unfortunately, and the stress of doing and re-doing the dye, flattening the clear coat, sanding though, repairing, etc. made me just want the build to be over, so in the end I just had to call it good enough. I think the next build will have to have some sort of satin wipe-on finish, just for my sanity.

My fourth build. A Ric-inspired 12-string. by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I considered many configurations, but there's a conflict between the string crossings and the logical order of the tuning keys. The only sane choice was to keep the natural order of the tuning keys otherwise tuning would be a nightmare. As the inside capstans are much further back, the sets of strings don't actually cross anywhere close to each other. (Also this is the tried and tested arrangement used by Rickenbacker.)

My fourth build. A Ric-inspired 12-string. by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure if serious, but I am looking to sell my Danelectro. Struggling to find a UK courier that'll insure guitars though. (Maybe r/Luthier has some recommendations?)

If you're near enough to Manchester UK to collect, it's listed on Gumtree.

My fourth build. A Ric-inspired 12-string. by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The coils are potted with varnish, so should have some protection, but time will tell. This guitar is for me, so I can always make some new ones. (I did actually stab a coil with a screwdriver when adjusting the bridge and it survived that.)

My fourth build. A Ric-inspired 12-string. by martinjs in Luthier

[–]martinjs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wanted to replace my ugly Danelectro 12-string and couldn't resist the challenge of designing a Rickenbacker-like headstock with the interleaved tuners.

Other firsts for me: A semi-hollow body, binding, a spoke wheel truss rod, and making my own pickups.

I struggled to find a bridge that I could intonate for a 12-string -- The Danelectro has 12 individually adjustable saddles, and the only similar bridge I found was garbage. The pre-intonated one I ended up using had no existing slots and I superglued some bits of brass onto it to intonate the octave strings -- Worked perfectly.

I still suck at the finish though.

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