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    Harbor Freight

    Yes, cheap stuff mostly from China. But I find it really handy sometimes when I need a tool I won't use very often. If the tool does the job and...
    Post by: Tapatio, Feb 7, 2019 in forum: Bad Dog Cafe
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    Pro Jr cab - baffle cleat comparison

    Not only beautiful wood and craftsmanship, but you nailed the straight lines on the grille cloth. Mine always come out a little bit wavy.
    Post by: Tapatio, Feb 7, 2019 in forum: Shock Brother's DIY Amps
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    Working almost too much OT

    I am itching to go visit the Martin factory and do the tour. But I am afraid that if I finally motivate myself and do that, I will walk out with a...
    Post by: Tapatio, Feb 6, 2019 in forum: Bad Dog Cafe
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    Tweed Princeton surprise.

    I would like to try some of your ideas on my own Princeton. In mine I have installed a variable NFB that goes from 10K to 60K (with a 50K pot). It...
    Post by: Tapatio, Feb 6, 2019 in forum: Shock Brother's DIY Amps
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    Coffee, so what is your favorite brew??

    The Death Wish the OP mentioned is made by adding higher caffeine Robusta beans along with Arabica beans (traditionally been considered better...
    Post by: Tapatio, Feb 6, 2019 in forum: Bad Dog Cafe
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    Buying a Reverb Tank to use with my 5F1, Am I crazy?

    Now you can do this: [MEDIA]
    Post by: Tapatio, Feb 2, 2019 in forum: Glowing Bottle Tube Amp Forum
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    Buying a Reverb Tank to use with my 5F1, Am I crazy?

    I love how my home-built 5F2A and 6G15 sound together, especially for drippy surf applications. I agree, though, that a good pedal offers more...
    Post by: Tapatio, Feb 2, 2019 in forum: Glowing Bottle Tube Amp Forum
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    Soldering Iron Recommendation

    Kester is just a brand of solder. Stay away from lead free for guitar and amp work. As for soldering, I use a Weller 25W for most things, but...
    Post by: Tapatio, Jan 29, 2019 in forum: Just Pickups
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    Soldering Iron Recommendation

    I like Kester 44 Rosin Core.
    Post by: Tapatio, Jan 29, 2019 in forum: Just Pickups
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    This years tax return purchase.

    We don't all get refunds on our taxes in the US... I usually end up paying a little. So my strategy this year will be to go for that orange...
    Post by: Tapatio, Jan 29, 2019 in forum: Bad Dog Cafe
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    78' Tele-Too Bright-Help!

    A bigger tone cap will cut those highs. 250K pots vs 500K or other will affect the cut's range and the tone as well. Can you make out the...
    Post by: Tapatio, Jan 29, 2019 in forum: Telecaster Discussion Forum
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    First Amp Build 5E3

    I'm a big fan of the pre PI master volume found on Rob's site. Remember, this amp gets very loud by 4-5 on the dial. The rest of the way up is...
    Post by: Tapatio, Jan 29, 2019 in forum: Shock Brother's DIY Amps
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    First Amp Build 5E3

    Talking about mods may be premature here, but if you think of anything you would like to add at this time, it will save you some aggravation later...
    Post by: Tapatio, Jan 28, 2019 in forum: Shock Brother's DIY Amps
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    First Time Builder: Boot Hill 5F1

    For your reference, and for whatever it's worth... Here are my measured voltages on my 1 year old 5F2A, which is your Champ amp plus a tone...
    Post by: Tapatio, Jan 26, 2019 in forum: Shock Brother's DIY Amps
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    A Meteorite Crashed Into the Moon During the Lunar Eclipse

    I got lucky, the moon lined up with a skylight on my roof so I was nice and toasty for the whole event. I read it was the first time they ever...
    Post by: Tapatio, Jan 22, 2019 in forum: Bad Dog Cafe