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by robrtnickerson
Sun May 21, 2017 10:27 pm
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: Need help from rickenbacker type peoples!
Replies: 0
Views: 5053

Need help from rickenbacker type peoples!

So. I have an old Kapa Continental. It has no bridge. They have odd bridges. I'd like to find a drop in replacement and from the looks of it, rick bridges could work. What I need is the measurement on the bridge baseplate for the studs that attach to the body. Please and thanks.
by robrtnickerson
Thu Jul 07, 2016 2:07 am
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: New Amp: Vintage Fender Content
Replies: 17
Views: 8585

I have a '74. It really is an awesome amp. I can only assume that it will work nicely as a jazz amp, but I know it works well as a "turn it all the way up" amp.
by robrtnickerson
Sun Feb 21, 2016 2:34 pm
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: Vibrolux Reverb gots the farts
Replies: 14
Views: 9124

Since it's an old Fender, keep your bass knob only at 2 or lower, if you set it higher it will sound flabby and eventually fart out. Noted and done! I've been playing it in a band type situation where we all play too loud, last week I finally tilted it back on its legs and pointed it where I could ...
by robrtnickerson
Sun Feb 07, 2016 8:50 pm
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: Vibrolux Reverb gots the farts
Replies: 14
Views: 9124

So, I haven't done any of the things that you guys suggested that I try. Except I did look at these speakers for visual damage and checked for ohms etc. I have been playing through the amp a fair amount at moderate to low volumes, never pushing the speakers or using my sub octave pedals or playing t...
by robrtnickerson
Tue Nov 10, 2015 4:42 pm
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: Vibrolux Reverb gots the farts
Replies: 14
Views: 9124

Doog wrote:Totes longshot: are the speakers wired together correctly to match the impedance the amp wants?

Sounds like Smallbox might have nailed it for you, though.
Will absolutely check the wiring when I try it out with my other speakers.
by robrtnickerson
Tue Nov 10, 2015 4:41 pm
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: Vibrolux Reverb gots the farts
Replies: 14
Views: 9124

Maybe the output bias is set too cold, I googled this problem and it found a link on *amber* (apologies), but anyways this is what that person said: I have a hunch that this is not a tube issue. "Farty" usually means crossover distortion (output tube bias far too cold), or blocking distor...
by robrtnickerson
Tue Nov 10, 2015 2:11 am
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: Vibrolux Reverb gots the farts
Replies: 14
Views: 9124

Yeah, I have 2 40w speakers for a 40w amp. It's not that my speakers aren't rated for the amp. At least on paper. As I understand it the Jensen P10R is the "vintage voiced" speaker, while a P10q(?) would be a more modern voicing. I opted for the vintage voicing because it's a vintage amp. ...
by robrtnickerson
Mon Nov 09, 2015 10:41 pm
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: Vibrolux Reverb gots the farts
Replies: 14
Views: 9124

I will check this evening. But it definitely has the sound of a speaker exceeding its capacity. Like Bone Thugs & Harmony blasted through the stock speakers of a 1988 Ford Escort. Shit's just farty.
by robrtnickerson
Mon Nov 09, 2015 9:29 pm
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: Vibrolux Reverb gots the farts
Replies: 14
Views: 9124

Vibrolux Reverb gots the farts

So, I recently had my '74 Vibrolux brought back from the dead. I bought it in really rough shape and never got to hear it before it was restored. I really like the way it sounds, you know, like a Fender. Except when I get above 3 or so on the volume there is some pronounced speaker fart. whomp whomp...
by robrtnickerson
Sun Jun 23, 2013 10:34 pm
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: 1974 Vibrolux
Replies: 3
Views: 2374

Yeah, iirc he only had 2 or 3 hrs for labor at $30/hr. He has markup in the tubes and such as well as insisting that I use expensive replacement speakers. My thinking was that I could buy parts as I went. Breaking up the investment into smaller chunks which would make it easier to justify. Plus, you...
by robrtnickerson
Sun Jun 23, 2013 6:52 pm
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: 1974 Vibrolux
Replies: 3
Views: 2374

1974 Vibrolux

So, I picked up a 74 vibrolux super cheap several months ago. It was basically doa, I got about 3 minutes of horrible (but kinda awesome) sound out of it and it went kaput. I took it to a trusted amp tech to look it over and give me a quote on the restoration/repair. It needed just about all of the ...
by robrtnickerson
Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:08 am
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: NGD - VM Jag
Replies: 16
Views: 8805

I couldn't help but notice the Vibrolux. I just picked one up but have yet to be able to play it as it's in the shop for a bit of restoration/repair. I'm quite anxious to play it. Sorry, nice Jag too. Man, you're gonna looooooooooove it! Mine ticks like a bastard when the vibrato is switched on, bu...
by robrtnickerson
Tue Jul 31, 2012 3:03 am
Forum: Short Scales
Topic: NGD - VM Jag
Replies: 16
Views: 8805

I couldn't help but notice the Vibrolux. I just picked one up but have yet to be able to play it as it's in the shop for a bit of restoration/repair. I'm quite anxious to play it.

Sorry, nice Jag too.
by robrtnickerson
Sat May 19, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: The Ol' Switcharoo
Replies: 60
Views: 17773

I only have moral support and admiration for you Doog. I play in a two piece dumb-rock band and struggle with simply switching my fuzz on or off at the right time while mumbling inaudibly. I tried to come up with an analogy to illustrate how horribly I would fail at doing what you are proposing to d...
by robrtnickerson
Sat Dec 17, 2011 6:24 am
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: Gibson reissues the L6S
Replies: 15
Views: 5162

Great, they screwed up silverburst again.
by robrtnickerson
Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:28 pm
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: What Gretsch is Russel Marsden playing here?
Replies: 10
Views: 6007

looks to me like a double anniversary in a color that is not green or sunburst.
by robrtnickerson
Sun Nov 20, 2011 4:58 am
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: Awesome vintage Super Reverb for Cheapz
Replies: 2
Views: 1220

Good. He had a sweet old Silvertone amp up as well for $200. I was considering maybe not making my house payment for a little while.
by robrtnickerson
Sun Nov 20, 2011 2:40 am
Forum: Effects, Amps & Gear, Pedal Building
Topic: Awesome vintage Super Reverb for Cheapz
Replies: 2
Views: 1220

Awesome vintage Super Reverb for Cheapz

http://wichita.craigslist.org/msg/2711575045.html

Maybe it's a scam, but I really wish I had the scratch for this. Fuck.
by robrtnickerson
Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:34 am
Forum: All Other Guitars
Topic: Custom airbrushed Gibson Les Paul Replica
Replies: 15
Views: 3906

I'm terribly hungover and have spent my entire day actively trying not to vomit. This was of no aid to me in my efforts.
by robrtnickerson
Wed Nov 09, 2011 4:38 am
Forum: Art Shack
Topic: fantastic furry Fredric Effects thread
Replies: 855
Views: 27858

the harmonic percoNOW! HAHA!!!


sorry.