Search found 27 matches

Thanks Tim. I'll send you a PM.

Just curious whether anyone around these parts has tried the Jupiter Condenser 15LC speaker? I see his other speakers get rave reviews and was thinking of trying this with a tweed (5e5a) pro-style am ...

Ken, this looks awesome. Can you comment on the difference (sound-wise) between the 225 and 716 series caps?

One comment on Victorias (I think this is true - I haven't looked inside one to verify)- even though those look like standard orange drop caps (e.g. 716P's), I think they're not. According to their w ...

Kekoa,

I used 1.5" from bridge to pickup centerline. I believe that's the magic number proposed by some very knowledgeable people here on the forum. I didn't do any experimenting for this gu ...

Thanks Roman and Jonathan. I did build it. It's mahogany, with a body style copied off of a Rickenbacker B6. I need to take some better photos of it without all the glare.

I think the combinatio ...

I've got the 6-string version w/alnico 5. It's great.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0903/6205_IMG_0537sm_1.jpg

I've got a CC lap steel pickup from Vintage Vibe. It has a really big, fat clean sound - I think it's quite different from the Valco style pickups. It might be what you're looking for. I can send yo ...

thanks for the responses. it does seem like it could be something mechanical, hitting a resonant vibration frequency or something. what's the "chopstick test"?

i went back and studi ...

well, i guess this will just remain a mystery.

I've got a Deluxe Reverb reissue that's producing a peculiar noise, and wonder if any of the knowledgeable folks here would have ideas as to what's going on.

It seems to produce a relatively quie ...

I was trying to tame some of the brightness and harshness of my reissue Deluxe Reverb (even after new tubes and clipping the bright cap), and recently put in an Eminence Cannabis Rex. I'm really liki ...

".....and different circuitry. It's more of a "tribute" than a "reissue"."

Just curious, as I haven't directly compared the schematics, but is there something in parti ...

With the CC lap steel pickup you can also change the bar magnets. I have the alnico V in it now, but Pete sent me alnico III and ceramic magnets (haven't tried them yet).

Thanks Mark.

I haven't had a chance to do a lot of playing w/overdrive yet, but so far I really like the overdriven sound - I'd say it has sort of a smoother, "glassy" sound when driven, ...

I would second Roman's comment - I just finished this build with a Vintage Vibe CC lap steel pickup and really am loving it. Fat and clear is how I'd describe it.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/user ...

I put a P10R in my Pro Jr for lap steel, and it (along with a complete tube swap) made a world of difference. Took away all of the muddy-ness. Based on others' reviews, I'm sure there are probably ...

I was following Greg's excellent instructions (thanks so much for posting those) to install my Dunlop pot, but I've run into an issue and was wondering if others have had this problem, or if I'm just ...

I have a Boss RV-5, excellent (near mint) condition, with box, manual. ~2yrs old. Works great, sounds great, quiet, stereo, nice reverbs. Only selling so I can afford another amp.

$100 shippe ...

Hi Fred,

As the owner of a Fender Pro Jr that also had a hiss and a hum, I'd second the tube swapping idea. I had to try several different tube types/brands to find some that worked well in my amp ...

I'm thinking about building myself another 6-string lap steel (I previously built a 6-string that has a Fender Champion-style pickup). Although I'm still new to the steel guitar and just learning abo ...

I found was that the amount of noise (hiss) was really dependent upon which amplifier was being used. Looking through some of the reviews here and on other sites, reports of noise problems seem to oc ...

I thought I'd post a brief update on my digital reverb experiences, now that I've had some time experimenting with various ones.

First, all of the advice posted was really right on the money. Wi ...

Rich,
I think you are correct. The SD is modeled on the Champion, not Champ, and it mounts by just screwing into the wood w/two holes on one side. Sorry for the confusion. I can send you some pics ...

I'm relatively new to the lapsteel and steel pickups myself, but recently I built my own lapsteel using one of Seymour Duncan's "Antiquity" '50s lapsteel pickups, which I believe is modeled ...

Author	Message
Topic: Jupiter 15" speaker?
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 2 Views: 1729	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 5 Dec 2014 6:32 am Subject: Jupiter 15" speaker?
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 2 Views: 1729	Thanks Tim. I'll send you a PM.
Topic: Jupiter 15" speaker?
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 2 Views: 1729	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 3 Dec 2014 9:58 am Subject: Jupiter 15" speaker?
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 2 Views: 1729	Just curious whether anyone around these parts has tried the Jupiter Condenser 15LC speaker? I see his other speakers get rave reviews and was thinking of trying this with a tweed (5e5a) pro-style am ...
Topic: Deluxe Reverb style amp project
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 30 Views: 17051	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Jul 2011 8:10 am Subject: Deluxe Reverb style amp project
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 30 Views: 17051	Ken, this looks awesome. Can you comment on the difference (sound-wise) between the 225 and 716 series caps?
Topic: Tweed Amps with PSG?
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 21 Views: 10629	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Dec 2010 2:19 pm Subject: Tweed Amps with PSG?
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 21 Views: 10629	One comment on Victorias (I think this is true - I haven't looked inside one to verify)- even though those look like standard orange drop caps (e.g. 716P's), I think they're not. According to their w ...
Topic: Vintage Vibes CC Rider 8 String pu
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 13 Views: 4113	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Jun 2009 8:11 pm Subject: Vintage Vibes CC Rider 8 String pu
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 13 Views: 4113	Kekoa, I used 1.5" from bridge to pickup centerline. I believe that's the magic number proposed by some very knowledgeable people here on the forum. I didn't do any experimenting for this gu ...
Topic: Vintage Vibes CC Rider 8 String pu
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 13 Views: 4113	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Jun 2009 2:44 pm Subject: Vintage Vibes CC Rider 8 String pu
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 13 Views: 4113	Thanks Roman and Jonathan. I did build it. It's mahogany, with a body style copied off of a Rickenbacker B6. I need to take some better photos of it without all the glare. I think the combinatio ...
Topic: Vintage Vibes CC Rider 8 String pu
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 13 Views: 4113	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 25 Jun 2009 12:42 pm Subject: Vintage Vibes CC Rider 8 String pu
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 13 Views: 4113	I've got the 6-string version w/alnico 5. It's great. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix0903/6205_IMG_0537sm_1.jpg
Topic: Opinions on pickups (Valco string-through vs C Christian)
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 14 Views: 9651	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 May 2009 1:12 pm Subject: Opinions on pickups (Valco string-through vs C Christian)
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 14 Views: 9651	I've got a CC lap steel pickup from Vintage Vibe. It has a really big, fat clean sound - I think it's quite different from the Valco style pickups. It might be what you're looking for. I can send yo ...
Topic: Deluxe Reverb mystery noise??
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 6 Views: 1535	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 13 Feb 2009 7:50 am Subject: Deluxe Reverb mystery noise??
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 6 Views: 1535	thanks for the responses. it does seem like it could be something mechanical, hitting a resonant vibration frequency or something. what's the "chopstick test"? i went back and studi ...
Topic: Deluxe Reverb mystery noise??
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 6 Views: 1535	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 11 Feb 2009 11:21 am Subject: Deluxe Reverb mystery noise??
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 6 Views: 1535	well, i guess this will just remain a mystery.
Topic: Deluxe Reverb mystery noise??
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 6 Views: 1535	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 9 Feb 2009 9:00 am Subject: Deluxe Reverb mystery noise??
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 6 Views: 1535	I've got a Deluxe Reverb reissue that's producing a peculiar noise, and wonder if any of the knowledgeable folks here would have ideas as to what's going on. It seems to produce a relatively quie ...
Topic: Better speaker for a '65 Deluxe reverb re-issue?
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 20 Views: 11200	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 14 Dec 2008 11:20 am Subject: Better speaker for a '65 Deluxe reverb re-issue?
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 20 Views: 11200	I was trying to tame some of the brightness and harshness of my reissue Deluxe Reverb (even after new tubes and clipping the bright cap), and recently put in an Eminence Cannabis Rex. I'm really liki ...
Topic: Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp??
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 26 Views: 9405	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 30 Oct 2008 9:57 am Subject: Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp??
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 26 Views: 9405	".....and different circuitry. It's more of a "tribute" than a "reissue"." Just curious, as I haven't directly compared the schematics, but is there something in parti ...
Topic: Which P-90 for my rondo lap steel
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 9 Views: 2665	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Jul 2008 10:33 am Subject: Which P-90 for my rondo lap steel
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 9 Views: 2665	With the CC lap steel pickup you can also change the bar magnets. I have the alnico V in it now, but Pete sent me alnico III and ceramic magnets (haven't tried them yet).
Topic: Which P-90 for my rondo lap steel
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 9 Views: 2665	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Jul 2008 7:57 am Subject: Which P-90 for my rondo lap steel
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 9 Views: 2665	Thanks Mark. I haven't had a chance to do a lot of playing w/overdrive yet, but so far I really like the overdriven sound - I'd say it has sort of a smoother, "glassy" sound when driven, ...
Topic: Which P-90 for my rondo lap steel
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 9 Views: 2665	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Jul 2008 5:55 am Subject: Which P-90 for my rondo lap steel
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 9 Views: 2665	I would second Roman's comment - I just finished this build with a Vintage Vibe CC lap steel pickup and really am loving it. Fat and clear is how I'd describe it. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/user ...
Topic: 10" replacement speaker question
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 13 Views: 3504	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 15 Oct 2007 11:48 am Subject: 10" replacement speaker question
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 13 Views: 3504	I put a P10R in my Pro Jr for lap steel, and it (along with a complete tube swap) made a world of difference. Took away all of the muddy-ness. Based on others' reviews, I'm sure there are probably ...
Topic: Volume pot wiring
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 9 Views: 3057	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 14 Oct 2007 5:14 am Subject: Volume pot wiring
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 9 Views: 3057	I was following Greg's excellent instructions (thanks so much for posting those) to install my Dunlop pot, but I've run into an issue and was wondering if others have had this problem, or if I'm just ...
Topic: boss rv-5
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 0 Views: 754	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 30 Jul 2007 8:02 am Subject: boss rv-5
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 0 Views: 754	I have a Boss RV-5, excellent (near mint) condition, with box, manual. ~2yrs old. Works great, sounds great, quiet, stereo, nice reverbs. Only selling so I can afford another amp. $100 shippe ...
Topic: Upgrading a Fender Blues Junior
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 25 Views: 6551	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 28 May 2007 4:05 am Subject: Upgrading a Fender Blues Junior
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 25 Views: 6551	Hi Fred, As the owner of a Fender Pro Jr that also had a hiss and a hum, I'd second the tube swapping idea. I had to try several different tube types/brands to find some that worked well in my amp ...
Topic: re: supro/valco pickups
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 1 Views: 1004	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 May 2007 8:33 am Subject: re: supro/valco pickups
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 1 Views: 1004	I'm thinking about building myself another 6-string lap steel (I previously built a 6-string that has a Fender Champion-style pickup). Although I'm still new to the steel guitar and just learning abo ...
Topic: lapsteel reverb
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 24 Views: 6250	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 May 2007 4:52 am Subject: re: reverb
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 24 Views: 6250	I found was that the amount of noise (hiss) was really dependent upon which amplifier was being used. Looking through some of the reviews here and on other sites, reports of noise problems seem to oc ...
Topic: lapsteel reverb
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 24 Views: 6250	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 13 May 2007 6:55 pm Subject: re: lap steel reverb
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 24 Views: 6250	I thought I'd post a brief update on my digital reverb experiences, now that I've had some time experimenting with various ones. First, all of the advice posted was really right on the money. Wi ...
Topic: Pickup for '57 Fender Champ Lap need advice
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 25 Views: 7506	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Mar 2007 1:43 pm Subject: Pickup for '57 Fender Champ Lap need advice
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 25 Views: 7506	Rich, I think you are correct. The SD is modeled on the Champion, not Champ, and it mounts by just screwing into the wood w/two holes on one side. Sorry for the confusion. I can send you some pics ...
Topic: Pickup for '57 Fender Champ Lap need advice
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 25 Views: 7506	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 1 Mar 2007 10:50 am Subject: Pickup for '57 Fender Champ Lap need advice
Chris Gilchrist Replies: 25 Views: 7506	I'm relatively new to the lapsteel and steel pickups myself, but recently I built my own lapsteel using one of Seymour Duncan's "Antiquity" '50s lapsteel pickups, which I believe is modeled ...