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by laurie
Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Cable Capacitance
Replies: 5
Views: 1225

Re: Cable Capacitance

I make my patch cables from a pair of Mode 24-610-0 connectors (about USD$2.50 for the pair): https://www.mode-elec.com/Products/audio_plugs_jacks(14-18).pdf And a short length of Japanese high quality microphone cable: https://www.be-electronics.com/product_p/l2e5.htm They work superbly, have almos...
by laurie
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Microprocessor based meter - useful bit of gear to have in the kit
Replies: 3
Views: 1014

Microprocessor based meter - useful bit of gear to have in the kit

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08YNB7K8G/ I've had this or an earlier version (without a case) for over 10 years. Great for checking components. You will see pics of the readout in these threads: http://www.bossareaforum.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=792&p=9049&hilit=capacitors#p8015 http://www.b...
by laurie
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:38 pm
Forum: Pedals - All Brands
Topic: Best tuner for intonation?
Replies: 22
Views: 15656

Re: Best tuner for intonation?

I needed a pedal tuner for the new board and I've become very accustomed to the Turbotuner. I couldn't go back to a "normal" tuner like a TU-3. Today I swallowed the cost and bought a Petersen Strobostomp HD, plus a Stroboclip HD for the acoustic and for when I don't have an amp fired up. Early days...
by laurie
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Cable Capacitance
Replies: 5
Views: 1225

Re: Cable Capacitance

A great overview, thanks! Cables and connectors also have other properties to be aware of. Capacitance (in "Farads") is part of the bigger picture of LCR: L=inductance, in "Henrys" C=capacitance in "Farads" R=resistance in "Ohms" Plus the percentage shield coverage is an important indicator of how r...
by laurie
Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:59 am
Forum: Other Boss/Roland Gear
Topic: New amp day
Replies: 6
Views: 1330

Re: New amp day

WOW! $24 is the used price for a horrible Fender Frontman 10G. Have always liked the Cube 15, it doesn't sound nearly as small and harsh as other amps in that 15W/1x8" configuration. The COSM dirts cover a LOT of ground! Agree it is a quite servicable amp! This one is early - no COSM, all done with...
by laurie
Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:36 am
Forum: Other Boss/Roland Gear
Topic: New amp day
Replies: 6
Views: 1330

Re: New amp day

Pepe wrote:
Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:46 pm
Ah, nice! This is the very first Cube series, right? These were very innovative back then. I really liked the Cube-15. It's a perfect bedroom amp.
Looks like January 2004 from the serial. For a 20 year old amp, the condition is, almost literally, unbelievable.
by laurie
Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:49 pm
Forum: Other Boss/Roland Gear
Topic: New amp day
Replies: 6
Views: 1330

New amp day

Picked this up yesterday at the local thrift store for USD$24. Absolutely unmarked, still with front label. Works perfectly.

This will be my new workshop amp.
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by laurie
Fri Feb 16, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Oldies Live
Replies: 9
Views: 1735

Re: Oldies Live

Thank you very much for sharing! Looks like a lot of fun!
by laurie
Thu Feb 15, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: Other Boss/Roland Gear
Topic: BCB-6G?
Replies: 27
Views: 50785

Re: BCB-6G?

Unbelievably clean! Nice score.
by laurie
Mon Feb 12, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: Boss Pedals
Topic: NPD EQ-200
Replies: 4
Views: 1173

Re: NPD EQ-200

I've had GE-7, GE-7B, GE-6, MXR 10 band EQ, Boss GE-10, and a Chinese (Caline) 10 band EQ that is a similar to the MXR 10 band EQ.

The EQ-200 "eats them all for breakfast". Tone/sound quality and flexibility. So much so, I'm on the lookout for another one.