Nevermind NAMM BillyBlades has a new website & amps!!!

[Ventura]

Blades allegedly caught hell on HCAF for using lamp cord in one of his builds.

Where is the facepalm icon?

 

[xXDaveyJonesXx]

..I think I heard mentioned he has an apprentice too! Which one of you guys is it???? don't be shy!

Yeah, I believe it was this fella.

Sorry.. Couldn't resist.

 

[killertone]

Is this the dude from HCAF a few years ago that made the Rat's Nest Shock Danger Special?

This?

That was phaez, but there was also fab amps or whatever it was called.


I've never seen what blades' work looks like

Yeah, that was what I was thinking of...that one and all the Fab amps stuff. All of that was hilarious way back in the day.

 

[benduncan]

Yeah, I believe it was this fella.

Sorry.. Couldn't resist.

andy kaufman!!!

 

[xXDaveyJonesXx]

Yeah, I believe it was this fella.

Sorry.. Couldn't resist.

andy kaufman!!!

Yeah.. Ola assaulted us on Facebook with that shit, and now I'm taking it out on you poor fuckers.

Hurt people hurt people.

 

[EXPcustom]

Actually listening to a few of his clips....once I got passed his gibberish....that didnt sound half bad.
But his Jose and his Aldrich sounded about the same to me. Again....Its just clips. But sounded decent for sure.
His rambling is what turned me off from the start....

I have no idea what a Cameron is supposed to sound like but I tuned in to a few clips, too. Even without proper mics, that's a pretty blazing tone he ended up with. Sure, I'd at least like my lightning bolts to be symmetrical but as much shit as he gets, seems I could learn from him. But I had no idea this guy is real. Always thought these skits with the automated voices you see now and again were just the embodiment of the community of forum jack-holes that think they know what's up.

They are pretty much based off the Jose schematics that have been on the web since the early 2000's and some newer schematics from the SLO clone forums since those guys love to reverse engineer mods if someone posts gut shots of certain makers/modders amps. I am not knocking those guys I actually thinks its cool they take the time to do that.

I know Billy likes to say he reverse engineered the Cameron mods himself and removing the epoxy was a pain in the ass for him to do but the reality of the situation was Mark never has used epoxy on any of his mods.

So yeah pretty much anyone can get the same tone by grabbing the schematics they want off the SLO clone forums going to their local tech and having them put what you want in your amp or you could print them out, cut some lightning bolts and teeth into a cab then start your own amp company.

He actually did get a hold of the real CCV schematics from the SLO Clone forums ad all the Jose stuff as well. He also got info on the Jose mods people are not familiar with that are used in many boutique amps as well.

Don't know about his quality, but he does have the data to make killer amps. If it weren't for is web antics he actually might possibly have been very successful.

Those ones for the preamp section of the CCV not the power section schematics. Long story but I wound up with the originals when the Barrang people dumped their old Cameron inventory, that guy on the SLO clone forum ended up with some of the files.

Pretty much the schematics are all out there for the Jose stuff, Cameron stuff, Bogner, Mesa etc... but they are spread around the web. Some of the schematics are incomplete, on other forums and you have to find other users posts to complete them but its all out there. You sometimes got to dig to find the info but its mostly public.

I think the amp industry has kind of just become stagnant. I mean everyone is doing Jose mods or stuff based on other designs from 10+ years ago. You no longer have the innovators like Bogner, Diezel etc. that come up with their own schematics/designs. I think the availability of online information is partly to blame for this.

When Bogner was doing his thing back in the day he kind of had to guess and do his own thing to figure out what parts get what sound etc which lead to alot of really cool circuits and one off stuff he did back then.

Anyways more Blades videos coming at you live:

 

[baron55]

Is it me or are those chassis holes not aligned..........

 

[glip22]

Actually listening to a few of his clips....once I got passed his gibberish....that didnt sound half bad.
But his Jose and his Aldrich sounded about the same to me. Again....Its just clips. But sounded decent for sure.
His rambling is what turned me off from the start....

I have no idea what a Cameron is supposed to sound like but I tuned in to a few clips, too. Even without proper mics, that's a pretty blazing tone he ended up with. Sure, I'd at least like my lightning bolts to be symmetrical but as much shit as he gets, seems I could learn from him. But I had no idea this guy is real. Always thought these skits with the automated voices you see now and again were just the embodiment of the community of forum jack-holes that think they know what's up.

They are pretty much based off the Jose schematics that have been on the web since the early 2000's and some newer schematics from the SLO clone forums since those guys love to reverse engineer mods if someone posts gut shots of certain makers/modders amps. I am not knocking those guys I actually thinks its cool they take the time to do that.

I know Billy likes to say he reverse engineered the Cameron mods himself and removing the epoxy was a pain in the ass for him to do but the reality of the situation was Mark never has used epoxy on any of his mods.

So yeah pretty much anyone can get the same tone by grabbing the schematics they want off the SLO clone forums going to their local tech and having them put what you want in your amp or you could print them out, cut some lightning bolts and teeth into a cab then start your own amp company.

He actually did get a hold of the real CCV schematics from the SLO Clone forums ad all the Jose stuff as well. He also got info on the Jose mods people are not familiar with that are used in many boutique amps as well.

Don't know about his quality, but he does have the data to make killer amps. If it weren't for is web antics he actually might possibly have been very successful.

Those ones for the preamp section of the CCV not the power section schematics. Long story but I wound up with the originals when the Barrang people dumped their old Cameron inventory, that guy on the SLO clone forum ended up with some of the files.

Pretty much the schematics are all out there for the Jose stuff, Cameron stuff, Bogner, Mesa etc... but they are spread around the web. Some of the schematics are incomplete, on other forums and you have to find other users posts to complete them but its all out there. You sometimes got to dig to find the info but its mostly public.

I think the amp industry has kind of just become stagnant. I mean everyone is doing Jose mods or stuff based on other designs from 10+ years ago. You no longer have the innovators like Bogner, Diezel etc. that come up with their own schematics/designs. I think the availability of online information is partly to blame for this.

When Bogner was doing his thing back in the day he kind of had to guess and do his own thing to figure out what parts get what sound etc which lead to alot of really cool circuits and one off stuff he did back then.

Anyways more Blades videos coming at you live:

So what are you getting at Jay

 

[Mailman1971]

I was hesitant.....but once I heard the Limp Bizkit playing in the background...



Pshh......Sold me.

 

[EXPcustom]

Is it me or are those chassis holes not aligned..........

I saw that too but though maybe it was the camera angle.

 

[EXPcustom]

So what are you getting at Jay

Besides gear I started hoarding amp schematics. They are like Pokemon you got to get them all.

 

[benduncan]

Yeah.. Ola assaulted us on Facebook with that shit, and now I'm taking it out on you poor fuckers.

Hurt people hurt people.

oh, lol. i only saw it once, but i posted the same kaufman comment. so its funny that you bring that up

 

[MississippiMetal]

Actually listening to a few of his clips....once I got passed his gibberish....that didnt sound half bad.
But his Jose and his Aldrich sounded about the same to me. Again....Its just clips. But sounded decent for sure.
His rambling is what turned me off from the start....

I have no idea what a Cameron is supposed to sound like but I tuned in to a few clips, too. Even without proper mics, that's a pretty blazing tone he ended up with. Sure, I'd at least like my lightning bolts to be symmetrical but as much shit as he gets, seems I could learn from him. But I had no idea this guy is real. Always thought these skits with the automated voices you see now and again were just the embodiment of the community of forum jack-holes that think they know what's up.

They are pretty much based off the Jose schematics that have been on the web since the early 2000's and some newer schematics from the SLO clone forums since those guys love to reverse engineer mods if someone posts gut shots of certain makers/modders amps. I am not knocking those guys I actually thinks its cool they take the time to do that.

I know Billy likes to say he reverse engineered the Cameron mods himself and removing the epoxy was a pain in the ass for him to do but the reality of the situation was Mark never has used epoxy on any of his mods.

So yeah pretty much anyone can get the same tone by grabbing the schematics they want off the SLO clone forums going to their local tech and having them put what you want in your amp or you could print them out, cut some lightning bolts and teeth into a cab then start your own amp company.

He actually did get a hold of the real CCV schematics from the SLO Clone forums ad all the Jose stuff as well. He also got info on the Jose mods people are not familiar with that are used in many boutique amps as well.

Don't know about his quality, but he does have the data to make killer amps. If it weren't for is web antics he actually might possibly have been very successful.

Those ones for the preamp section of the CCV not the power section schematics. Long story but I wound up with the originals when the Barrang people dumped their old Cameron inventory, that guy on the SLO clone forum ended up with some of the files.

Pretty much the schematics are all out there for the Jose stuff, Cameron stuff, Bogner, Mesa etc... but they are spread around the web. Some of the schematics are incomplete, on other forums and you have to find other users posts to complete them but its all out there. You sometimes got to dig to find the info but its mostly public.

I think the amp industry has kind of just become stagnant. I mean everyone is doing Jose mods or stuff based on other designs from 10+ years ago. You no longer have the innovators like Bogner, Diezel etc. that come up with their own schematics/designs. I think the availability of online information is partly to blame for this.

When Bogner was doing his thing back in the day he kind of had to guess and do his own thing to figure out what parts get what sound etc which lead to alot of really cool circuits and one off stuff he did back then.

Anyways more Blades videos coming at you live:

The amp builder community is comprised of very few actual engineers. Truly innovative amps take an equal combination of vision and technical proficiency. Innovation is going to happen by using circuits that have not been previously tried, coupled with unconventional tube types. A 12ax7 has a rather narrow spectrum of operation, and that entire spectrum has been thoroughly explored and the range of usable performance zoned in. There is some wiggle room where you can develop a hi mu triode preamp with a somewhat unique sound, but it will still be highly derivative. You will still either drive the tonestack from the plate or cathode follower.

Basically if you want to move in a new direction, you have to investigate using uncommon tube types and mix solid state devices where they can offer differing or superior performance. And to that end, Mike Gio at DAR is the only one displaying the vision, balls and knowledge to do that. Say what you want about his business practices, Mike is arguably the only true genius and innovator making valve amplifiers right now imo.

 

[glip22]

Actually listening to a few of his clips....once I got passed his gibberish....that didnt sound half bad.
But his Jose and his Aldrich sounded about the same to me. Again....Its just clips. But sounded decent for sure.
His rambling is what turned me off from the start....

I have no idea what a Cameron is supposed to sound like but I tuned in to a few clips, too. Even without proper mics, that's a pretty blazing tone he ended up with. Sure, I'd at least like my lightning bolts to be symmetrical but as much shit as he gets, seems I could learn from him. But I had no idea this guy is real. Always thought these skits with the automated voices you see now and again were just the embodiment of the community of forum jack-holes that think they know what's up.

They are pretty much based off the Jose schematics that have been on the web since the early 2000's and some newer schematics from the SLO clone forums since those guys love to reverse engineer mods if someone posts gut shots of certain makers/modders amps. I am not knocking those guys I actually thinks its cool they take the time to do that.

I know Billy likes to say he reverse engineered the Cameron mods himself and removing the epoxy was a pain in the ass for him to do but the reality of the situation was Mark never has used epoxy on any of his mods.

So yeah pretty much anyone can get the same tone by grabbing the schematics they want off the SLO clone forums going to their local tech and having them put what you want in your amp or you could print them out, cut some lightning bolts and teeth into a cab then start your own amp company.

He actually did get a hold of the real CCV schematics from the SLO Clone forums ad all the Jose stuff as well. He also got info on the Jose mods people are not familiar with that are used in many boutique amps as well.

Don't know about his quality, but he does have the data to make killer amps. If it weren't for is web antics he actually might possibly have been very successful.

Those ones for the preamp section of the CCV not the power section schematics. Long story but I wound up with the originals when the Barrang people dumped their old Cameron inventory, that guy on the SLO clone forum ended up with some of the files.

Pretty much the schematics are all out there for the Jose stuff, Cameron stuff, Bogner, Mesa etc... but they are spread around the web. Some of the schematics are incomplete, on other forums and you have to find other users posts to complete them but its all out there. You sometimes got to dig to find the info but its mostly public.

I think the amp industry has kind of just become stagnant. I mean everyone is doing Jose mods or stuff based on other designs from 10+ years ago. You no longer have the innovators like Bogner, Diezel etc. that come up with their own schematics/designs. I think the availability of online information is partly to blame for this.

When Bogner was doing his thing back in the day he kind of had to guess and do his own thing to figure out what parts get what sound etc which lead to alot of really cool circuits and one off stuff he did back then.

Anyways more Blades videos coming at you live:

The amp builder community is comprised of very few actual engineers. Truly innovative amps take an equal combination of vision and technical proficiency. Innovation is going to happen by using circuits that have not been previously tried, coupled with unconventional tube types. A 12ax7 has a rather narrow spectrum of operation, and that entire spectrum has been thoroughly explored and the range of usable performance zoned in. There is some wiggle room where you can develop a hi mu triode preamp with a somewhat unique sound, but it will still be highly derivative. You will still either drive the tonestack from the plate or cathode follower.

Basically if you want to move in a new direction, you have to investigate using uncommon tube types and mix solid state devices where they can offer differing or superior performance. And to that end, Mike Gio at DAR is the only one displaying the vision, balls and knowledge to do that. Say what you want about his business practices, Mike is arguably the only true genius and innovator making valve amplifiers right now imo.

I agree about Mike being an innovator but my feeling is that what is tried and true is best when it comes to tube technology. Its an old technology that has been thoroughly explored. You can't improve much on vinyl records. Same thing with tube technology for audio and guitar. It is what it is.

 

[Bloodrock]

I was hesitant.....but once I heard the Limp Bizkit playing in the background...



Pshh......Sold me.

I didn't think it was possible for this thread to get any more douchetrash-stic until I heard limp fucking bizkit!!!

 

[xXDaveyJonesXx]

He's certainly passionate about it all, that's for sure.

And he's out there doin' it. I'm not- and I claim to love it.

My little reality check.

 

[EXPcustom]

I will look into DAR and Mike Gio's work. Sounds interesting...

 

[stephen sawall]

The specs on the DAR stuff is very good, I have not tried one yet.

 

[joepete77]

Yeah, as funny as this shit is, supposedly he had a few disgruntled guys from different forums send him layouts of a few famous and expensive mods that are popular around here and I don't doubt it. Now if he knows how to implement the info or if anyone takes him serious is another question but with the bad blood with customers of mods in the past I don't doubt it. When he said epoxy I believe he was getting at "goop" black silicone, gasket gel, etc. Now who here is gonna be the first to send their vintage jmp off the be modded with beer holders and LIGHTNING BOLTS???

 

[benduncan]

The specs on the DAR stuff is very good, I have not tried one yet.

if you play modern metal, in my opinion, its THE amp to have(if you can get one, lol). you can create so many different tones. it was to metal for me though, also could of used some more cosmetic detailing....BOWTS!

don't want to hijack this thread though, or beat a dead horse