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Post by Charlie Hall on Feb 26, 2019 0:06:11 GMT
Hi Rob and Dick B., Thanks to you both for your enthusiasm! The circuit 2 version EF86 channel has more harmonic distortion than the circuit 3 version. Talking about the original Vox amps here, but the same applies to this unit too. I will start working on the first demo as soon as I can. Regards, Charlie
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Post by gruntfuttock on Feb 26, 2019 7:21:06 GMT
Hi Charlie. I usually log into your site AM and PM each time hoping for some kind of update. So the recent mini updates have been great and are definitely wetting my appetite! Dave
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Post by gruntfuttock on Mar 1, 2019 14:08:09 GMT
Hi Charlie. Will the new unit have pre sets or suggested settings for Shads numbers? For example P1 Apache P14 Perfidia ect . Or do we set up for each number we play by ear? Regards Dave
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Post by Charlie Hall on Mar 1, 2019 14:26:09 GMT
Hi Dave, There won't be presets. It works as though it is a 2 channel amp, selecting one channel or the other, with each channel having a volume and a tone control, so yes, you set by ear. Regards, Charlie
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Post by gruntfuttock on Mar 1, 2019 21:34:40 GMT
Hi Charlie. Many thanks for your reply. Dave
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Post by Cruachan on Apr 21, 2019 1:15:17 GMT
Hi Charlie,
Champing at the bit here! Apologies for that, but I’m hoping you can take another moment to bring us all up to date regarding progress of the project.
Happy Easter!
Regards, Mike
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Post by gruntfuttock on Apr 21, 2019 7:28:33 GMT
Hi Mike. Me toooooooo!!!!! I second your comments!, Dave
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Post by Charlie Hall on Apr 21, 2019 18:08:03 GMT
Sorry for delay with demo recordings, I have been having a new bathroom fitted, among other things, which have taken up spare time just lately. Regards, Charlie
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Post by Cruachan on Apr 21, 2019 19:03:55 GMT
Hi Charlie,
Oh, believe me, I do understand particularly if you have taken on the onerous responsibility of supervising operations. While I have had satisfactory outcomes in the past, the effort and anxiety involved was such as to persuade me to distance myself from well-meaning, but untested, tradesmen in the future. Such ventures require Project Managers you can trust to work through all the hassles on your behalf. I know, that now works for me 😉
Actually, I am more concerned about the progress of the EF86 Project itself. In previous posts you have hinted at some unexpected hurdles which were holding things up. That and the availability of those tasked with finalising designs and bringing this exciting project to market. Have these matters now been resolved and can we expect to hear some more encouraging news soon?
Regards, Mike
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Post by Charlie Hall on Apr 21, 2019 19:18:17 GMT
Hi Mike, The artwork for the casing has still to be designed. I want to do the demos to try to gauge the level of interest because the price will have to be higher than I originally anticipated. Regards, Charlie
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Post by Cruachan on May 27, 2019 12:56:51 GMT
Hi Mike, The artwork for the casing has still to be designed. I want to do the demos to try to gauge the level of interest because the price will have to be higher than I originally anticipated. Regards, Charlie Hi Charlie, With the greatest respect I say forget the demos. At some point, there’s no doubting that it will be helpful to hear what can be achieved when the EF86 Project pedal unit is demonstrated by the Master. However, I don’t believe that this is really necessary in the short term. Your reputation precedes you Charlie, and that, above all else is gold when it comes to generating interest and worthwhile sales. I’m betting the initial sales will be to existing owners of the H&CSE unit. It’s a bit like preaching to the converted! When I read details about the EF86 Project it became a no brainier - I had to have it! Designed and tested by Charlie Hall, the pedigree is both enviable and impressive. Marketed by the same good folk who have shown superlative customer support and attention to detail as has been provided for the H&CSE. What more did I need to know? Once the EF86 Project pedal is out there word will soon get around and it will sell like hot cakes! Kind regards, Mike
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Post by Charlie Hall on May 27, 2019 15:17:31 GMT
Hi Mike, Thank you for your support and confidence in me as well as the manufacturer and the marketing team. I will still be recording some demos hopefully this week, as my bathroom project is nearly done. The kitchen will be next but it could be a few weeks before it is started. Regards, Charlie
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Post by mickhunt on Jun 13, 2019 10:47:03 GMT
Hi charlie I second the opinions of mike
Mick
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Post by BillyBoy on Jun 16, 2019 20:11:24 GMT
HI CHARLIE CAN YOU GIVE US ALL A UPDATE ON THE NEW PROJECT.I BET LIKE ME A LOT OF PEOPLE ON HERE ARE VERY INTRESTED IN OWNING ONE, BILL (need an update to put some excitement back in my life)
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Post by Charlie Hall on Jun 17, 2019 13:01:15 GMT
Hi Billy Boy and everyone, I tried the preamp connected to my computer's M-Audio sound card the other day. I was using it to make a high gain guitar sound recording and there was an annoying buzz that I didn't remember hearing before. Now I believe the noise was coming from a new LED lightbulb that I fitted recently. I will have to do some more testing to verify all of this. I also noticed there was not enough output level to the computer when using the preamp for a clean sound but that is easily fixed with a single resistor value change. Hoping to get everything pushed through in time for an event in September at Frimley Green where we will be demoing the H and C unit and also the preamp if it is ready by then. Regards, Charlie
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Post by carl c on Sept 2, 2019 14:52:33 GMT
Hi Charlie, Do you think you will be taking the "ef86 project" with you to Frimley Green. I bet its close to 200 miles round trip each time you visit the factory.
Regards Carl.
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Post by Charlie Hall on Sept 2, 2019 19:29:47 GMT
Hi Carl, I hope so. Stephen is working hard to try to have a prototype ready. If for some reason it is not, I do have a prototype circuit board that I could use although it is rather delicate as there is no casing to protect it. I will also have a picture of what the casing will look like. It is a 280 mile round trip each time I go to the factory. I like going there as it is usually very productive. I have been getting backing tracks ready today for the purpose of the demo, then I will be rehearsing the tunes to make sure I haven't forgotten them. I will let you know by posting here as soon as I know if the preamp will be ready. Regards, Charlie
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Post by milko on Sept 6, 2019 7:31:12 GMT
Hi Charlie, I believe I’ve been on your “EF86 please!!” list for some time now. I’m awaiting eagerly! I use a NOS 60s Strat through a HCSE, then through a Vox AC15 C1 with a genuine English Celestion ‘Blue’ and its a fantastic combination. Plainly you’re getting closer with each passing week to the finished EF86 offering. It’s very exciting. Well done! Milko
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Post by bor64 on Sept 6, 2019 10:07:21 GMT
Charlie, Great news, there's light on the end of the tunnel... Please can you give us the definitive dimensions of the EF86 already? Hope the samples for customers at the other side of the pond, will be send out before (dare I say)the infamous Brexit... That would save a lot of administration and extra custom cost. Cheers Rob
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Post by Charlie Hall on Sept 6, 2019 15:10:26 GMT
Hi milko, Yes, you are definitely on my list.
Hi Rob, I learned that the circuit board will have to be a bit larger than the prototype that I have because the control knobs spacings have to be further apart than we had originally thought. So I do not know the final dimensions just yet.
Regards, Charlie
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Post by Charlie Hall on Sept 23, 2019 16:25:14 GMT
I just heard that our stand at the Lakeside event to demo the Hall and Collins unit and the EF86 prototype has after all not been confirmed by the organisers so we won't be going to do the demo. Very sorry I was not in a position to report this cancellation earlier. However, I am going to the factory on Thursday to help build a cased prototype version of the EF86 project with Stephen. I had been rehearsing several tunes for the now cancelled event and am getting very interesting sounds, so instead of rehearsing I will start recording some of the tunes. Regards, Charlie
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Post by Cruachan on Sept 28, 2019 11:32:49 GMT
I am going to the factory on Thursday to help build a cased prototype version of the EF86 project with Stephen. Hi Charlie, How did you get on? Hopefully, the boundaries of progress with the project are being pushed a little bit further towards that tantalising finishing line. Regards, Mike
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Post by Charlie Hall on Sept 28, 2019 11:42:51 GMT
Hi Mike and everyone, We got on very well, except that the metal case that Stephen had ordered didn't arrive in time, and a suitable footswitch wasn't in stock either so we used a miniature toggle switch instead just to get it working. We tried some different components that are easier to obtain and the unit wouldn't work until we made other adjustments to suit both the new parts and the original parts too. I play tested the unit with the Hall and Collins unit along with some backing tracks and it sounds great. At least we now have the board dimensions correct so the boards will fit the cases. The artwork is mostly done and the casing will be the same burgundy colour as the Hall and Collins unit. I also drafted a simple two page user manual while I was there. Regards, Charlie
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Post by bor64 on Sept 28, 2019 18:06:13 GMT
Charlie, I keep some space beneath my x-mass tree for 3 EF86? Or is that to much wishful thinking Cheers Rob
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Post by Charlie Hall on Sept 28, 2019 22:19:08 GMT
Hi Rob, I am going to do all I can to have this out by Christmas, if not sooner. Regards, Charlie
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Post by Charlie Hall on Sept 29, 2019 10:06:24 GMT
Here is a list of the main features taken from the draft user manual:
Quality steel casing with attractive burgundy powder coated finish for superior ruggedness and long life.
All analogue solid state design emulating closely the sound and harmonics generation of the British 15 and 30 watt amplifiers known as circuit 2 and circuit 3 from 1959 and 1960 respectively.
Power amplifier emulation circuits are included. These feature distortion and overload characteristics as well as crossover distortion and compression and sag normally heard only with push pull power amp design (as opposed to single ended power amp design) guitar amplifiers and the amounts of these effects can be simply controlled with the TONE and VOLUME settings.
A speaker emulation is included. This can be switched on or off.
A MASTER OUT level control is included to ensure that optimum signal levels are transferred to the next item in the signal chain.
A footswitch for true bypass signal flow with red LED indicator (the input sensitivity and impedance will vary with the selected settings and will be the same as the amplifiers being emulated when the unit is unbypassed with the footswitch. Otherwise, when bypassed with the footswitch, the sensitivity and impedance will be that of the equipment connected to the output of the EF86 Amp Emulator, and the length of the cables connected to the input and the output of the EF86 Amp Emulator can affect the sound because of the total signal cable capacitance. This is true of any equipment that features a true bypass.)
Powered by a separate AC power adaptor to help eliminate frustrating earth (ground) loop hum problems. Does not require any kind of battery power.
Regards, Charlie
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Post by alanfgb on Sept 29, 2019 15:37:55 GMT
Hi Charlie,
Very exciting news indeed! Any clue about the price? Thank you.
Alan
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Post by Charlie Hall on Sept 29, 2019 16:10:14 GMT
Hi Alan, I believe it will have to be around £180, which is intended to include a power supply. Regards, Charlie
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Post by alanfgb on Sept 30, 2019 9:29:21 GMT
Thanks for the price update, Charlie. As I had requested on this thread on Oct. 21, 2017, I repeat, I want two units, please. Thank you.
Alan
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Post by stevec on Sept 30, 2019 10:04:24 GMT
Hi Charlie Did you say it can be connected to a amplifier I have.a jmi AC30 TV style amp I would.hate it to become redundant
Many thanks Stevec
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