mattbeels
mattbeels
@mattbeels
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Last seen: Apr 22, 2025
Topics: 4 / Replies: 1035
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RE: On-Board FX. Y/N?

@boo transparent-conductive-film The future is now! 🤯

6 years ago
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RE: On-Board FX. Y/N?

@boo Agreed! The only ā€œdrawbackā€ to a clear cover is that you can’t have shielding.

6 years ago
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RE: On-Board FX. Y/N?

@boo Nope, never even heard of it. But looks cool. I’m guessing it’s nothing like a sustainer though, right? I mean, how could it be?

6 years ago
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RE: On-Board FX. Y/N?

@boo I would like to add that you too can achieve similar sexy wiring results with a bit of study and well, ahem, practice. It’s not rocket science ...

6 years ago
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RE: On-Board FX. Y/N?

@boo Pre-wired circuits are pretty common these days but... you’ve got to like the components they use and pay a hefty premium. They are extremely w...

6 years ago
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RE: On-Board FX. Y/N?

@boo Yes he does. A Fernandes Sustainer to be exact. I have one and they are awesome. These days Steve uses a Sustainiac. Those were on the market w...

6 years ago
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RE: On-Board FX. Y/N?

@tv101 I know, right? I don’t know about you but I take band practice very seriously. A great man once said, ā€œIn order to be successful, one must ...

6 years ago
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RE: On-Board FX. Y/N?

@tv101 True, true. Sometimes I get caught up in the moment and forget simple things like using alligator clips to first test electrical components...

6 years ago
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RE: On-Board FX. Y/N?

@boo What do you mean? That photo is from last week, I don’t understand...

6 years ago
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RE: On-Board FX. Y/N?

@tv101 I don’t think that it’s a silly gimmick but the player has to like the sound that it produces. The thing about a pedal is that if you don’t l...

6 years ago
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RE: šŸ“ššŸŽø Guitar Making Library šŸŽøšŸ“š

@tv101 Iā€˜m also on that list. Apparently Melvyn had received the proofs (or whatever it’s called, final draft?) and was reviewing them shortly befor...

6 years ago
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RE: My acoustic kit arrives...and some thoughts

Yeah @russ, Be Quick or Be Dead šŸ˜‰ and @steveadams I forgot to mention that I’m looking forward to part Two... Minutes to Miiiidniiiiight!

6 years ago
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RE: My acoustic kit arrives...and some thoughts

Nice vid there @steveadams! It was a bit like watching Bruce Dickinson gettin’ all chuffed about his upcoming acoustic build! šŸ˜‚šŸ»šŸ‘

6 years ago
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RE: Update

Good to hear from you @markbailey and we hope you guys are ok! Don’t worry about us, take all the time that you need and come back when you’re ready.T...

6 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Online Bandsman 2

@boo I know! It totally sucks for you guys, big time! What a stupid 'idea!' (for the other 'reasons' as well) I only occasionally ordered stuff ...

6 years ago
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RE: 60's Telecaster build - Which pickups?

Excellent job @robin, sometimes you just have to do it the 'ole timey way...

6 years ago
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RE: 60's Telecaster build - Which pickups?

@eddie6string Hmm, ask @clinton. That’s how he does it. These days they make some super slim pattern bits, I’m pretty sure Amana make some...

6 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Online Bandsman 2

@boo If you keep the orders small they should squeak by, uhh right?!? šŸ¤·šŸ¼ā€ā™‚ļø

6 years ago
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RE: BYOEG Online Bandsman 2

@boo Well stewmac aren’t the only ones who have it, although they have gotten expensive. I bought mine a long time ago. Check ebay or maybe reverb. ...

6 years ago
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RE: Nearly there Boo

@tv101 I know, I know... šŸ˜‚ šŸ» but just look @boo, it’ll be 20k before too much longer!

6 years ago
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