Master's in Ignorance from Big Dummy U

[PhiloB]

So I received my honorary Master's Degree from Big Dummy University today.
I built a 1776 Multiplex+modulation+RDD.  Sounds REALLY nice.  I decided to play it for a while and decide what mods I want to do (playing with ramp speed and such) before boxing it up.
So today I just wanted to play it.  I patched the testing rig into my pedal board so I could try it out with my dirt pedals.
Played it for about 5 minutes and really enjoyed it.  Then I decided to try a different mode on the delay but couldn't get the Delay 1 head to engage- been playing in EP-3 mode.  Then start playing with the mix and feedback knobs and they made no difference!!  Turns out none of my controls work!  I'm hearing delay+modulation+reverb but NONE of the controls work!! How could this be:(
Well, turns out I had forgotten that the last time I played had not been with the testing rig.  My Hamlet+ delay was engaged with modulation and the reverb on my amp was turned up pretty high.  THE TESTING RIG WAS IN BYPASS.
Guess what, it worked fine once I turned it on:/
I love the combo BTW.  Way to go Josh.

Proof that it works:)

http://soundcloud.com/resuggan/multiplex-with-modulation-rdd

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[gtr2]

Thats a funny story... I had a similar experience before 

Glad you enjoy the combo

Josh

[Haberdasher]

haha, classic
pretty sure i've done something similar but i can't remember exactly what it was atm.

[PhiloB]

I'm getting better about not totally freakin out when stuff like this happens.  Plugged a fuzz in the output the other day and very calmly problem solved it rather than freakjng out.
This one had me stumped for quite a while though;)


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[Stomptown]

I was just looking at my testing rig the other day wondering why I added a bypass led.  Reading your post makes me think it wasn't such a bad idea! 

[cooder]

Classic.... been there done that got the T-Shirt, join the club...

[PhiloB]

Did a quick sample of the functioning pedal;)
Features the HH Strat you guys helped me build;)
First guitar is the Echoplex mode with plenty of reverb.  Lead guitar is the Binson Echorec with light reverb.
http://soundcloud.com/resuggan/multiplex-with-modulation-rdd


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[slimtriggers]

Demo sounds great!  Like Chris Isaak meets David Gilmour.

[playpunk]

Oh man, now I want to build both of these....

[selfdestroyer]

Love the demo. You need to update your MB Avatar with that dominating beard... puts my beard to shame.

Cody

[PhiloB]

Thanks guys.
Slimtriggers, I can hear the Chris Isaak thing. Also, this delay lends itself to David Gilmour type licks.
Cody, my wife was very supportive of the beard, but I noticed I was getting less and less physical attention as the beard got longer and longer. Eventually I decided to shave it.The kisses returned.  Although it wasn't a conscious thing on her part, it's made it a no-brainer for me. No beard!


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[Luke51411]

That is an epic beard! (The delay sounds great too!)

[PhiloB]

Profile changed:) Also put a link to Multiplex+RDD sample in the original post for those interested.


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[playpunk]

Hey last night I was testing a Slow Loris after boxing and couldn't figure out why my voltages were goofy (or nonexistent) then I realized it wasn't plugged in to a power source.

Can I matriculate in Big Dummy U based on my previous experience, or do I need to make a formal application?

Please advise.

[PhiloB]

Playpunk, it depends on how long it took you to figure it out.  If you noticed it immediately without freaking out you may need some remedial classes.  Maybe take a couple courses at the the local community college.
If you spent a considerable amount of time trouble shooting and you cursed your creator in the process we may be able to work with that!


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