Calling out a scumbag that is a RT regular

[SpiderWars]

If all it is, is changing the clamping voltage of the zeners (like 18v vs 20v or 12v vs 9.1v) and/or changing the slope resistor, then it's no big deal. A few zeners and a resistor from Mouser are like $0.75. These are simple voicing tweaks anybody should be able to do—kinda like changing your car's oil instead of paying a mechanic.

To be fair though, all these parts are cheap (except transformers). All the tweaking MC does is generally cheap parts. Reminds me of this story (whether it's true is irrelevant

There was an engineer who had an exceptional gift for fixing all things mechanical. After serving his company loyally for over 30 years, he happily retired. Several years later his company contacted him regarding a seemingly impossible problem they were having with one of their multi-million dollar machines. They had tried everything and everyone else to get the machine fixed, but to no avail. In desperation, they called on the retired engineer who had solved so many of their problems in the past.

The engineer reluctantly took the challenge. He spent a day studying the huge machine. At the end of the day he marked a small “x” in chalk on a particular component of the machine and proudly stated, “This is where your problem is.” The part was replaced and the machine worked perfectly again.

The company received a bill for $50,000 from the engineer for his service. They demanded an itemized accounting of his charges. The engineer responded briefly:

One chalk mark………………….$1

Knowing where to put it……..$49,999

It was paid in full and the engineer retired in peace.

What I really want to know is if the amp was actually modded or was it stock. OP claimed it was stock and NR maintains it was modded.

 

[crankyrayhanky]

I now know PM means nothing here.

Best line of the thread

 

[NewReligion]

If all it is, is changing the clamping voltage of the zeners (like 18v vs 20v or 12v vs 9.1v) and/or changing the slope resistor, then it's no big deal. A few zeners and a resistor from Mouser are like $0.75. These are simple voicing tweaks anybody should be able to do—kinda like changing your car's oil instead of paying a mechanic.

To be fair though, all these parts are cheap (except transformers). All the tweaking MC does is generally cheap parts. Reminds me of this story (whether it's true is irrelevant

There was an engineer who had an exceptional gift for fixing all things mechanical. After serving his company loyally for over 30 years, he happily retired. Several years later his company contacted him regarding a seemingly impossible problem they were having with one of their multi-million dollar machines. They had tried everything and everyone else to get the machine fixed, but to no avail. In desperation, they called on the retired engineer who had solved so many of their problems in the past.

The engineer reluctantly took the challenge. He spent a day studying the huge machine. At the end of the day he marked a small “x” in chalk on a particular component of the machine and proudly stated, “This is where your problem is.” The part was replaced and the machine worked perfectly again.

The company received a bill for $50,000 from the engineer for his service. They demanded an itemized accounting of his charges. The engineer responded briefly:

One chalk mark………………….$1

Knowing where to put it……..$49,999

It was paid in full and the engineer retired in peace.

What I really want to know is if the amp was actually modded or was it stock. OP claimed it was stock and NR maintains it was modded.

It was indeed modded. This is as far as I go. See what you can spot. Bet you miss a few. There is more but this is all I am showing. This is the amp. By the way I removed Niks terrible loop board and just did the old stock injection loop as his board hummed and was dark as night.

Go for it. This is the first Sanchez, the one Splatter said he bought second hand after me making him the 4th owner. It was shit When I got it. Should have held the seller accountable but knew I would repair and mod it. You would be amazed how many guys screw up a good Jose from a great Jose. You can't always see what is there when your mind is made up or you don't know what you are doing.

Calling me a liar gains you nothing but making yourself look more stupid than you are. See Splatter, I didn't call you a name like say "Half Ass" or something worse like you stooped to.

Direct link...https://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m347 ... xiww8f.jpg

 

[SpiderWars]

Just so you know NR, I'm Switzerland here. I haven't taken sides or drawn any conclusions. My posts throughout this thread reflect that. I didn't jump to any conclusions.

 

[NewReligion]

Just so you know NR, I'm Switzerland here. I haven't taken sides or drawn any conclusions. My posts throughout this thread reflect that. I didn't jump to any conclusions.

Hey no issue with me. I am easy. This is child's play. I called it like it is and someone (Splatter) got butt hurt then went on with an in depth accusation calling me a liar proving he is a half ass that probably should not be inside of an amp IMO as he was wrong. He and I do not have a good history....or future for that matter.

If you are VY then just email me again, I will show you how to build what you want/need. The correct way...♫

Here it is in this Song/video I wrote and recorded at home. It is from 2009 but I re-tracked the guitars using my amps with what you want.

David...♫

 

[SpiderWars]

Gary can verify that it was just a day or two ago I asked him via PM for his post-honeymoon assessment of your mods. I'm a tweeker too but fully realize others have a better understanding and more importantly, a better ear than I do.

 

[NewReligion]

If all it is, is changing the clamping voltage of the zeners (like 18v vs 20v or 12v vs 9.1v) and/or changing the slope resistor, then it's no big deal. A few zeners and a resistor from Mouser are like $0.75. These are simple voicing tweaks anybody should be able to do—kinda like changing your car's oil instead of paying a mechanic.

To be fair though, all these parts are cheap (except transformers). All the tweaking MC does is generally cheap parts. Reminds me of this story (whether it's true is irrelevant

There was an engineer who had an exceptional gift for fixing all things mechanical. After serving his company loyally for over 30 years, he happily retired. Several years later his company contacted him regarding a seemingly impossible problem they were having with one of their multi-million dollar machines. They had tried everything and everyone else to get the machine fixed, but to no avail. In desperation, they called on the retired engineer who had solved so many of their problems in the past.

The engineer reluctantly took the challenge. He spent a day studying the huge machine. At the end of the day he marked a small “x” in chalk on a particular component of the machine and proudly stated, “This is where your problem is.” The part was replaced and the machine worked perfectly again.

The company received a bill for $50,000 from the engineer for his service. They demanded an itemized accounting of his charges. The engineer responded briefly:

One chalk mark………………….$1

Knowing where to put it……..$49,999

It was paid in full and the engineer retired in peace.

What I really want to know is if the amp was actually modded or was it stock. OP claimed it was stock and NR maintains it was modded.

You speak of cheap parts, true enough. Intellectual property can be priceless. I avoid using much of what I learned and find my own way. That is INNOVATION. Lesson 1 from my mentor.

 

[NewReligion]

Gary can verify that it was just a day or two ago I asked him via PM for his post-honeymoon assessment of your mods. I'm a tweeker too but fully realize others have a better understanding and more importantly, a better ear than I do.

I wasn't going to bring members in by name but Gary is the best, Super honest good dude actually I call him brother as there a few I trust like I do Gary. Being he owns 3 Pandora's I am guessing he digs the circuit a little.

David...♫

 

[romanianreaper]

No doubt. This is like watching "The Godfather" and "Godfather II" in the same theater with no piss breaks...

I think you guys should shake hands and get over this. I tried reading thru the post and as someone who doesn't know electronics, it was like listening to two people arguing at a Star Trek convention. "Your mustard caps suck and you didn't induce the transformer accuracy rate to 56, obviously showing you are anti-plate voltage and a complete retard". I can't pick a side because I don't know what the F you guys are talking about. LOL!!

 

[MrDowntown]

"Your mustard caps suck and you didn't induce the transformer accuracy rate to 56, obviously showing you are anti-plate voltage and a complete retard".

 

[NewReligion]

No doubt. This is like watching "The Godfather" and "Godfather II" in the same theater with no piss breaks...

I think you guys should shake hands and get over this. I tried reading thru the post and as someone who doesn't know electronics, it was like listening to two people arguing at a Star Trek convention. "Your mustard caps suck and you didn't induce the transformer accuracy rate to 56, obviously showing you are anti-plate voltage and a complete retard". I can't pick a side because I don't know what the F you guys are talking about. LOL!!

It's all about how you use the Flux Capacitor. Then factor in Dark Matter, Antimatter and Matter. Sometimes you just don't know where to look. Once you have reached the Event Horizon...It is over...♫

 

[SpiderWars]

IMO, it boils down to whether the amp was modded or was stock. We're all human and we all make mistakes. As maddnotez said, owning up and apologizing is about all a guy can do.

 

[NewReligion]

Well, I just received an apology and likely made a new friend. So much happened that I think people missed a lot.

But when it comes to the Damned Yeti. It was modded beyond what you see in the photo link I provided since Splatter can't or wont. In fact there are visible mods there you will not catch, of this I am certain. I told one person whom I only met today just to insure my validity that I am not a LIAR.

Okay everyone go home now, nothing to see here just a couple old dumb asses pissing over their work.

Later

 

[SpiderWars]

Number 1, clippers...engage.

 

[NewReligion]

Number 1, clippers...engage.

Check.

Number 2, Use Marshall Slope resistor...Check!

Numbers 3-10 Good Luck...

 

[splatter]

Dammit this is my last post to you since it is your thread. I remember you from the Splawn Forum 10 years ago and you still don't know what you are talking about.

Your Words "For an extra $250 I can do the Friedman BE/HBE mod on it." Sounds like offering a BE100 to me?

You are aware that Dave modded marshalls before he built amps aren't you? I can only assume that you are aware of the Friedman amp line since you claim to own 3 BE-100's.

The marshalls Dave modded are much different than the BE 100's he built. It's not the same amp.

I also remember you from the Splawn forums. The sh#t you talked then wasn't quite as high as you pile it now but it was a pretty big pile.
I never claimed to know much but I can spot BS when I need to.

Go back and read the OP I gave you credit for what you may have done

 

[glip22]

Gary can verify that it was just a day or two ago I asked him via PM for his post-honeymoon assessment of your mods. I'm a tweeker too but fully realize others have a better understanding and more importantly, a better ear than I do.

Off topic. My Hopkins mods sit next to 2 Wizards. I have had all of the mods accept a real Arrendondo. I have owned 11 Cameron amps for reference. I have worked on my own amps, mostly Marshalls, for quite a number of years and some here can attest I know what I am doing. I know the circuit well enough to fix mostly anything or make some tweaks.
I made some minor tweaks on 2 of my three Pandoras; only to suit more to my taste. Mostly in the NFB. All three I have absolutely rip and retain what I want in a mod. Feel, kerrang, tight low end, and the Marshall upper mid. All three are different to some degree as the donors are different.
I worked closely with David as he was finalizing his layout and I feel he does a great, well thought out mod, that I enjoy playing. It's straight forward without all the tone robbing bells and whistles. None of mine have that neutered tone and have all the thump and punch of a Vintage amp. Two vintage Superleads sat next to these mods as well. One a 73 PTP(turret) and a 76 I still have. One can really tell the differences when they AB between other heads.
I should not have commented earlier in this thread as I really barely read it.

 

[NewReligion]

Dammit this is my last post to you since it is your thread. I remember you from the Splawn Forum 10 years ago and you still don't know what you are talking about.

Your Words "For an extra $250 I can do the Friedman BE/HBE mod on it." Sounds like offering a BE100 to me?

You are aware that Dave modded marshalls before he built amps aren't you? I can only assume that you are aware of the Friedman amp line since you claim to own 3 BE-100's.

The marshalls Dave modded are much different than the BE 100's he built. It's not the same amp.

I also remember you from the Splawn forums. The sh#t you talked then wasn't quite as high as you pile it now but it was a pretty big pile.
I never claimed to know much but I can spot BS when I need to.

Go back and read the OP I gave you credit for what you may have done

Great History lesson...lol

Ah yes that was before you called my work crap but I understand lashing out. Yes I own a old Rack Systems Kitchen Sink and a gen 1 and Gen 2 BE 100.

You called me a liar which I am not. I have posted a photo link of the Yeti in question and shared inside data with someone in order to verify you are wrong. I would be an idiot to expect an apology from you for calling me a liar, don't really care. I wish you the best. keep on keepin' on.

I have much studying to do as I am about to finish my first channel switcher. Big leap now that I have my actual mods where I want them. It will be nice to add a clean and a Solo Master Volume.

Once again I am sorry for causing you distress and I apologize for crushing you fragile ego. Your stock Price was great for the 2203X. Your offer of $250 for BE/HBE was awesome. I just wanted the guy to know BS...It does not sound like a BE/HBE.

So I will set the example here. My Bad, I should have not PM'd someone that IMO your BE/HBE mod does not sound anything like My 3 from different era's. I still maintain this.

Sure Okay I am a big pile of shit to you. That's cool. It is too bad someone 2, 3 or a million people think of me this way but I can live with it. Meanwhile back on the Farm I am boxing up amps and enjoying being retired at age 50. Oh wait that wasn't humble

Um I am still sorry I hurt your feelings. I'm over it, Thanks. Whew I feel better now onto this 100 watt Super Lead or a piece of ass or my bike.

I think Bike then Piece of Ass and Plexi tomorrow...♫ Fucking Priorities man Oh and attention to FUCKING DETAIL.

David...♫

 

[NewReligion]

Gary can verify that it was just a day or two ago I asked him via PM for his post-honeymoon assessment of your mods. I'm a tweeker too but fully realize others have a better understanding and more importantly, a better ear than I do.

Off topic. My Hopkins mods sit next to 2 Wizards. I have had all of the mods accept a real Arrendondo. I have owned 11 Cameron amps for reference. I have worked on my own amps, mostly Marshalls, for quite a number of years and some here can attest I know what I am doing. I know the circuit well enough to fix mostly anything or make some tweaks.
I made some minor tweaks on 2 of my three Pandoras; only to suit more to my taste. Mostly in the NFB. All three I have absolutely rip and retain what I want in a mod. Feel, kerrang, tight low end, and the Marshall upper mid. All three are different to some degree as the donors are different.
I worked closely with David as he was finalizing his layout and I feel he does a great, well thought out mod, that I enjoy playing. It's straight forward without all the tone robbing bells and whistles. None of mine have that neutered tone and have all the thump and punch of a Vintage amp. Two vintage Superleads sat next to these mods as well. One a 73 PTP(turret) and a 76 I still have. One can really tell the differences when they AB between other heads.
I should not have commented earlier in this thread as I really barely read it.

Well now that you commented, I am glad you are pleased with the 3 Pandora's. A lot of it really does come down to the NFB circuit and filtering after the main rework is finished. And that can be dictated by what cab and speakers a person uses.

You were easy to work for. I have walked a couple guys through a final tuning stage but most were like hell yeah lol.

Glad to hear from you Glip.

Peace Bro,,,♫

 

[Purpletele]

May peace be with you all