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I've been looking into this recently - i.e. a solution to using reverb, etc. FX in the ODS (clone) loop without a Dumbleator, etc. While the best solution seems to be a product like the Fuchs Verbrator, for those not wanting to spend close to $400 for that unit, the TC Electronic Toneprint pedals wi...

I'm asking this because I'd like to automate the channel switching with a midi controlled switcher... Is this possible? As a matter of fact, yes, I've done exactly that. I used a second DIN plug connected to two 1/4" phone plugs (I made my own adapter cable); then connected the plugs to a FootSim: ...

Yeah, I checked it out, too. I sent the guy an e-mail asking specific questions like: "why such a low buy-it-now price?" and "why was the ad originally removed" and "why was it not sold immediately at that price". I received what appeared to be an automated response that answered none of those quest...

OK. This has got to be one of the most ridiculous things I've seen yet. I've already successfully built a wonderful sounding ODS clone using premium parts and build techniques. And as I've heard, Dumble was even known to have used parts found at, yep, Radio Shack (please correct me if I am mis-infor...

My faves: Larry Carlton / "Larry Carlton" (some of his best solos on this one) Larry Carlton / "Strikes Twice" (Mulberry Street solo is amazing) Larry Carlton / "Friends" - probably the best produced album with BB King and Michael Brecker as guest artists. Robben Ford / "Inside Story" - (with The Ye...

It took a while to figure out, and while it doesn't yield perfect results, here is what I did: Because inkjet and laser printers cannot print white ink (it comes out clear), and because most chassis's are black, to get white lettering, I print a black box with white lettering on decal stock. Then I...

It took a while to figure out, and while it doesn't yield perfect results, here is what I did: Because inkjet and laser printers cannot print white ink (it comes out clear), and because most chassis's are black, to get white lettering, I print a black box with white lettering on decal stock. Then I ...

IMHO, having 3 tone controls is important. Being able to boost or cut the mids allows you to 'clean' up the frequency response and tone of the guitar, which, depending on the guitar's tone and pickups, may have more mids already present. I've found that with some lower-output single-coils, a mid-boo...