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spguitar
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I think i'm addicted to it now that i got a handle on it. Any suggestions on a good soldering iron to start messing around with pedal kits? 
Rick Lee
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Soldering is the one thing that, no matter how much I do it, I don't get better at it. I have been doing it for 30 yrs. and I still suck. But get a good kit that you can make very hot so you don't have to have the point on a pot for more than a second or two. Chasing down fried pots is a character-building experience.
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spguitar
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Rick Lee":30nvx4hr said:
Will do! Have you tried DIY pedals?
DrewJD82
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Dude, can you post a pic of that cab?! I'm a TMNT freak!
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guitarobert
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It's a great feeling to finally figure it out! If you will be doing a lot of soldering, spend the money and get the Weller WD1002 Kit. It is phenomenal and worth every penny! I ran into this kit when visiting a customer for work and was amazed at how well I was soldering with it. So I ordered one the next day for myself and haven't looked back. It holds the temperature well and heats up in less than 10 seconds!
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spguitar
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RevDrucifer":185pycce said:Dude, can you post a pic of that cab?! I'm a TMNT freak!
Here ya go! Tour wear and all.
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spguitar
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guitarobert":32ea9b3g said:
Ebay here i come! Thanks for the suggestion.
crwnedblasphemy
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$300 for solder kit, better be doing lots of soldering. Damn
glassjaw7
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That cab is awesome!
I recently bought this on Amazon along with a cheap little station/base to set it in and it's been great.
http://www.amazon.com/Weller-WP35-3...0283326&sr=8-6&keywords=weller+soldering+iron
Prior to this I had been using a Weller gun that was way too big, clumsy and powerful for fine electronics. I could hardly solder speaker cabs with that setup, let alone a guitar or pedal. After I bought the new iron I took on my first DIY pedal build and surprised myself.
You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars. Grab the iron above or similar (around 30-35 watts max) and some 60/40 rosin core solder and a sponge. That's enough to start. After that you can add a base, helping hand, etc and get into stocking your bench with pedal parts if you like it and want to stick with it.
This PCB is tiny (that wire is 24 awg) and it wasn't very difficult with good tools.
I recently bought this on Amazon along with a cheap little station/base to set it in and it's been great.
http://www.amazon.com/Weller-WP35-3...0283326&sr=8-6&keywords=weller+soldering+iron
Prior to this I had been using a Weller gun that was way too big, clumsy and powerful for fine electronics. I could hardly solder speaker cabs with that setup, let alone a guitar or pedal. After I bought the new iron I took on my first DIY pedal build and surprised myself.
You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars. Grab the iron above or similar (around 30-35 watts max) and some 60/40 rosin core solder and a sponge. That's enough to start. After that you can add a base, helping hand, etc and get into stocking your bench with pedal parts if you like it and want to stick with it.
This PCB is tiny (that wire is 24 awg) and it wasn't very difficult with good tools.
DrewJD82
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Too fucking cool, man!!!
Once we get our house, I'm going to carve some life-size shells out of foam and mount all their weapons on them to hang on the walls in my studio room. I've got them tatted all over my left shin, eventually I'll have Shredder tatted down the back of it. I'm 33 and act like I'm 10 every time I see anything TMNT related!
Coolest fucking Mesa cab ever! Thanks for the pic!
Once we get our house, I'm going to carve some life-size shells out of foam and mount all their weapons on them to hang on the walls in my studio room. I've got them tatted all over my left shin, eventually I'll have Shredder tatted down the back of it. I'm 33 and act like I'm 10 every time I see anything TMNT related!
Coolest fucking Mesa cab ever! Thanks for the pic!
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spguitar
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RevDrucifer":2uhret78 said:
Dude check out my guest room + other crap. I still have a ton of stuff not on display yet. Full build-a-bear set,new 8 leo set from toys r us,new dimension x metallic set,all of my old classic figures.
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barnesjd
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crwnedblasphemy":2eugj5pv said:
I've been frustrated by soldering for so long, I might consider this. God I hate soldering, but even more I hate paying someone to do something I feel like I should be able to do.
nevusofota
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I found this soldering gun to be great. Made me much better at it.
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/2 ... Hwod3JwH7w
http://www.all-spec.com/products/599B-0 ... HwodyhwClQ
Also, the single best piece of advice I was given is to keep the tip clean after completing each solder joint......and this is how to keep it clean.
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/2 ... Hwod3JwH7w
http://www.all-spec.com/products/599B-0 ... HwodyhwClQ
Also, the single best piece of advice I was given is to keep the tip clean after completing each solder joint......and this is how to keep it clean.
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southpark tube lab
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the trick to soldering is the heat 900 degres a small tip you must heat both parts a clean tip is good to good wire fit helps it takes practice
DrewJD82
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spguitar":7vuqg0ot said:
Wow, man, you didn't have to go and fully furnish a bedroom JUST for me....
That's so killer, man!
VH4_BigRig
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Sick cab I want one....
I want one....
FourT6and2
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Good sound coming from that video in the OP. Stock Mesa V30 speakers?
Seems like you know how to EQ an amp as well
Seems like you know how to EQ an amp as well
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spguitar
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FourT6and2":31jt21w1 said:Good sound coming from that video in the OP. Stock Mesa V30 speakers?
Seems like you know how to EQ an amp as well
Yessir stock Mesa Traditional cab. Herbert has 4 6l6s and 2 EL34s. I plan on getting 2 more 6l6s for it.
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