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Post by bor64 on Sept 1, 2018 16:48:01 GMT
Hi Charlie, Thank you for the update! Well, I keep a free space under the x-mass three for a trio of EF86... Cheers Rob
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Post by Cruachan on Sept 6, 2018 16:52:02 GMT
Hi Charlie,
That’s great news! Thank you! You’ve no idea how hard it’s been curbing my impulse to request another update...lol!
Regards, Mike
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Post by whimpy64 on Sept 10, 2018 1:51:45 GMT
Hi Charlie Things seem to be moving along quite nicely with your new Project Great to hear..... Following with interest as per usual and could you please add me to the list
Regards
Whimpy (Peter) Perth Western Australia
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Post by Charlie Hall on Sept 11, 2018 21:27:56 GMT
Hi Peter, Thank you, I have added you to the list. Regards, Charlie
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Post by glyderslead on Sept 26, 2018 14:34:24 GMT
Hello Charlie,
Will you please change my order from one to two units.
I am in the process of planning changes to my pedalboards. So, if you have got as far deciding on the expected size of the units that information would be helpful. Won’t hold you to it if you can give approximate expected dimensions.
Another helpful piece of information would be to know where in the effects chain the unit was found to be best placed, based on your experience in Hungary.
Good wishes
Mick
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Post by Charlie Hall on Sept 26, 2018 15:36:04 GMT
Hi Mick, Thank you. I have changed my note that you want 2 units. The casing size will be approximately 15cm X 10cm, this is based on the circuit board size which I have here. The pedal would usually go last in the signal chain, just before the guitar amp, or mixing board line in, or computer line in. Regards, Charlie
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Post by glyderslead on Sept 26, 2018 21:08:18 GMT
Hello Charlie, Thanks for that info’.
Space is at a premium on my board. Could you help me a little further please.
When the new unit was used in Hungary, was It used in conjunction with either your cutting edge or a Gemini unit. I ask this because it maybe that these are not required when the H&CSE is also used.
Cheers
Mick
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Post by Charlie Hall on Sept 26, 2018 22:34:03 GMT
Hi Mick, There were other pedals on Gabor's board but none were in use. Only his H & C unit and the new prototype unit. The 1960 amp circuit (known as circuit 3) already has the brilliance setting so a further unit to cut bass is not needed. The H & C cuts bass below around 100Hz like a Meazzi Echomatic 2. This alone doesn't remove enough bass for the sound we typically want for Shadows sounds. The new unit removes the right amount in conjunction with the H & C for those sounds. Regards, Charlie
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Post by asimmd on Sept 27, 2018 8:51:07 GMT
Hi Charlie My Vox AC30 Hand Wired does not have an EF86 Channel in it. Question is how would I use your EF86 with the amp?
Normal Channel or Top Boost Channel?
Thanks Alan
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Post by Charlie Hall on Sept 27, 2018 11:37:49 GMT
Hi Alan, You would use it with the normal channel, and if that channel has a bright switch you would turn it off. Regards, Charlie
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Post by asimmd on Sept 27, 2018 21:33:05 GMT
Thanks Charlie I hope it won't be too long now.
Alan
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Post by glyderslead on Oct 14, 2018 20:02:31 GMT
Hello Charlie.
More questions I’m afraid. I’ve just re-read your reply to Alan and note that with a vox amp the new effect should be used with the Normal channel rather than the top boost channel.
One of my Vox amps, an AC15CC1, only has a Top Boost channel. Can you let me know to what extent it is likely to be effective with this type of amp that does not have a Normal channel. .
Cheers
Mick
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Post by Charlie Hall on Oct 14, 2018 20:52:10 GMT
Hi Mick, I believe the flattest response (which is the aim for the purpose of using the preamp) with a top boost channel is with the bass control all or almost all the way off, and the treble control all the way off. I don't think it will be as flat as a Vox normal channel would be, though in practise you will be able to further fine tune the tone with the tone control on the preamp. Regards, Charlie
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Post by glyderslead on Oct 14, 2018 21:20:57 GMT
Thank you Charlie. That is reassuring.
Cheers
Mick
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Post by GeorgeII on Oct 25, 2018 15:51:58 GMT
Hi Charlie, would you be so kind and add me to your list too?
Cheers, Gerd
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Post by Charlie Hall on Oct 25, 2018 15:55:47 GMT
Hi Gerd, Thank you. I have added you to my list. Regards, Charlie
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Post by silvervox on Oct 26, 2018 12:36:43 GMT
Hi Charlie. Please excuse my ignorance could you please explain to me what is the EF86,would I use it with my Hall & Collins echo and my Vox amp.Regards Peter
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Post by Charlie Hall on Oct 26, 2018 14:08:33 GMT
Hi Peter, The EF86 is a valve that was used in early Vox amp designs from 1959 and 1960. The EF86 is a pentode high gain valve that has a somewhat different harmonic structure than the usual triode valves like 12AX7/ECC83 etc. This in conjunction with the amp designs at the time gave a sound that is difficult to replicate on newer amps, even Vox ones. My EF86 project is an amp emulator that includes the sound of the 1959 AC15 EF86 channel and the 1960 AC15/AC30 EF86 channel. It also includes a power amp emulator that can give the overdriven sound and compression sound of a Vox power amp being driven hard, at any desired output volume level. It also includes a speaker emulation circuit that can be switched in or out. It sounds very good when connected between the echo unit and the normal channel of a Vox amp. The unit would be very useful if your Vox amp does not have an EF86 channel. The only modern Vox amps that had the EF86 as far as I know were the first versions of the AC15/AC30 HW. They are no longer produced. Regards, Charlie
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Post by silvervox on Oct 26, 2018 15:18:00 GMT
Hi Charlie Thanks for the info,my amp is 1964 ac30 b model would this be ok if so please put me down for one. Regards Peter
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Post by Charlie Hall on Oct 26, 2018 15:47:53 GMT
Hi Peter, Thank you, I have added you to my list. The unit is suitable to use with your amp. I forgot to mention that my design uses no valves, instead it emulates the sound of them quite accurately. Regards, Charlie
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Post by asimmd on Oct 26, 2018 17:59:09 GMT
Hi Charlie Is there still a chance the unit will be available before Xmas? Alan
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Post by Charlie Hall on Oct 26, 2018 18:39:42 GMT
Hi Alan, Thanks. I was hoping so but it is looking more unlikely now. I will keep everyone informed of any developments. Regards, Charlie
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Post by mickhunt on Oct 31, 2018 9:00:19 GMT
Hi charlie hope you’re well November’s total guitar has a page to hank and the shads Page 59 and you get a mension Mick
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Post by Charlie Hall on Oct 31, 2018 13:52:25 GMT
Hi Mick, Thanks. Pity I couldn't find an online version of the article! Regards, Charlie
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Post by mickhunt on Nov 1, 2018 7:33:55 GMT
I’ll save you this copy charlie
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Post by Charlie Hall on Nov 1, 2018 11:44:33 GMT
Hi Mick, Thank you. However, one of our members kindly sent me a pdf version this morning so I have already seen it. Thanks anyway. Regards, Charlie
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Post by bor64 on Nov 1, 2018 22:15:27 GMT
Bummer Total Guitar isn't available in my part of the woods here.... Cheers Rob
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Post by mickhunt on Nov 2, 2018 9:21:43 GMT
Hi Rob it’s only one page and half of the page is a photo of hank You may be able to get the pdf from charlie, What do you think about the article charlie. I’ve just taken delivery of a G2.1NU with EFTP on and the cd and paperwork serial No 014713 if you need to update anything charlie, Mick
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Post by Charlie Hall on Nov 2, 2018 12:04:05 GMT
Hi Mick, I thought the writer of the article knew more about me and echo sounds than I would have expected! You can email me about the G2Nu and please include the serial number again. Regards, Charlie
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Post by mickhunt on Nov 5, 2018 16:53:18 GMT
Hi charlie I have just bought an AC 10 the new version I was hopeing It would be a good amplifier for the new unit
Mick
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