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Post by carl c on Mar 28, 2020 14:42:53 GMT
Thanks Charlie, I will reconfigure my power supply. Glad I checked with you before any damage was done. Regards Carl.
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Post by bor64 on Jun 12, 2020 10:20:42 GMT
Hi Charlie,
Hope your fine and healthy and stayed safe. I'm wondering if there is any progress in the EF86 project whatsoever? Apart of the Covid-19 troubles, what is holding the project back?
Cheers Rob
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Post by Charlie Hall on Jun 12, 2020 13:12:46 GMT
Hi Rob, The only thing holding the project back is the Covid-19 situation. Regards, Charlie
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Post by Cruachan on Jun 14, 2020 17:27:07 GMT
Hi Carl, I have a working black painted prototype EF86 Emulator unit now.... Regards, Charlie Hi Charlie, I don’t wish to badger you unnecessarily but, just to clarify, does that imply that all the issues, as described previously in this thread, have now been resolved and you have an approved fully working unit that can be released to manufacture (and market shortly thereafter) when all the relevant parties are cleared for safe resumption of work? I do feel for you. These unwelcome impediments to progress with the EF86 Project must be proving to be extremely frustrating. Let’s hope we are now glimpsing that hitherto elusive and tantalising light at the end of this particular tunnel! Good luck and fingers crossed! All the best. Kind regards, Mike
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Post by Charlie Hall on Jun 14, 2020 18:44:31 GMT
Hi Mike, I believe the unit is fit and ready for production. Most of the artwork is done except for the name of the unit and my name which have to be added. When the current situation has eased sufficiently it should be a matter of a few weeks before the unit is ready for sale as I understand it. When we get near to that time I will record and post some more demos. Regards, Charlie
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Post by glyderslead on Jun 15, 2020 8:17:05 GMT
Hello Charlie,
What good news, not only for us but for you too. Brilliant.
One detail that those of us who are giggers probably all need is the size, so arrangements can be made for space on pedal effects boards. Could you please confirm the final size: width depth and height.
Well done and cheers
Mick
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Post by Charlie Hall on Jun 15, 2020 10:44:44 GMT
Hi Mick, The prototype I have here needs some changes made as there are gaps in the joins, but I don't think the dimensions will change. The size is 16cm x 11.5cm x 7cm approximately, including jack sockets and knobs. Regards, Charlie
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Post by glyderslead on Jun 15, 2020 11:15:06 GMT
Hello Charlie,
Thank you for coming back so quickly.
That sounds fine. The final result is a tad larger than you originally expected but it will still be ok for me, provided the power and jack sockets are all situated at the back of the unit - a la HCSE. Could you confirm this please.
Cheers
Mick
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Post by Charlie Hall on Jun 15, 2020 22:51:06 GMT
Hi Mick, Yes the sockets are all at the back, like the H&CSE. Regards, Charlie
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Post by alanfgb on Jun 22, 2020 0:20:44 GMT
Hi Charlie, Is the selling price known? Thanks.
Alan
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Post by Charlie Hall on Jun 22, 2020 9:57:31 GMT
Hi Alan, The selling price hasn't been worked out yet. The last I heard they were going to cost all the parts, which may include the casing for which final details still have to be sorted to eliminate a possible problem with gaps at the metalwork joins. Regards, Charlie
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Post by mickhunt on Aug 18, 2020 15:56:46 GMT
Hi charlie have they costed the new unit yet Thanks Mickhunt
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Post by Charlie Hall on Aug 18, 2020 16:03:47 GMT
Hi Mick, The only news I have is that Stephen is asking the casing people to improve the casing design to reduce or eliminate the gaps that are seen in my prototype casing. I suppose when that has been done the whole thing can be costed. Regards, Charlie
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Post by bor64 on Aug 18, 2020 17:45:09 GMT
So summarizing, they are not any further then two months ago?? Cheers Rob
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Post by Charlie Hall on Aug 18, 2020 17:51:37 GMT
Hi Rob, Possibly not, but my update is the result of me trying to chase things along. Regards, Charlie
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Post by mickhunt on Oct 5, 2020 8:02:39 GMT
Hi charlie did you manage to do any more demos Thanks Mickhunt
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Post by Charlie Hall on Oct 5, 2020 12:58:55 GMT
Hi Mick, I haven't got round to doing any more demos just yet. Funny though that only yesterday I was thinking about doing some more. In fact I have only got the guitar out briefly twice since February, and discovered that my fingers have softened up so much I will have to play quite a bit before I can play normally again. Stephen at the factory is waiting for a modified version of the casing that will hopefully not let dust in so easily. The current prototype casing that I have is not good enough for production in that respect. Regards, Charlie
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Post by mickhunt on Oct 5, 2020 16:15:36 GMT
I know what you mean mine have gone the same And thanks for the update, shouldn’t be long now then.
Mickhunt
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Post by Charlie Hall on Oct 5, 2020 16:29:34 GMT
Hi Mick, It shouldn't be long, but being pessimistic after so many delays, we are probably all realising that doesn't necessarily mean it will be the case unfortunately. I am doing all I can to keep pushing it. Regards, Charlie
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Post by mickhunt on Oct 8, 2020 11:20:38 GMT
Hi charlie I’m sure your as eager as the rest of us to get the finished unit. It will be worth the wait, rather than send it out just to make money I can see the people involved are not compromising on sub standard materials. Thanks to all involved
Mickhunt
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Post by Charlie Hall on Oct 8, 2020 12:47:15 GMT
Hi Mick, That's right. I must admit to being very frustrated with the progress of this project but still looking forward to seeing how it is received when it does finally come out. Regards, Charlie
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Post by Cruachan on Oct 8, 2020 12:52:14 GMT
[quote author=" Charlie Hall" source="/post/214365/thread" timestamp="1601902735" Stephen at the factory is waiting for a modified version of the casing that will hopefully not let dust in so easily. [/quote] Hi Charlie, Might I be so bold as to ask what explanation is being offered for the delay? Can’t imagine that the process is overly complex and I doubt whether Covid-19 can still be regarded as a legitimate excuse since it should be assumed that all mitigation measures will now be in place at the factory. Just saying 😉 Best regards, Mike
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Post by Charlie Hall on Oct 8, 2020 18:44:37 GMT
Hi Mike, Certainly. The explanation I am told is that the people making the case are being too slow. What more can I tell everyone? I was told that the instructions to them are to make a case similar to the H&C one, but cheaper. Similar as in the way the parts fit together to help keep dust out. I don't know about the casing factory as far as Covid 19 in concerned. It is frustrating to be continually pushing and waiting for things to happen, as I am sure you will imagine. Regards, Charlie
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Post by Cruachan on Oct 9, 2020 0:44:25 GMT
Hi Charlie,
Wow! I’m pretty sure I speak for everyone when I say we do understand just how frustrated you must be feeling. Maybe it’s time to tell them that the natives are growing restless. Surely they wouldn’t want to lose potential sales and customer goodwill by dragging their feet in this way? They did so well with the H&C it’s really surprising that they would risk placing their reputation for efficiency and excellent customer support under threat. Makes no sense.
Best regards, Mike
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Post by Charlie Hall on Oct 9, 2020 12:21:55 GMT
Hi Mike, I did already tell them that. I also told them that while the figures may not amount to anything spectacular, the interest and sales of it could help further sales of the H&C. I do believe Stephen at the factory is just as frustrated as the rest of us. Regards, Charlie
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Post by andyvince on Oct 25, 2020 14:54:51 GMT
Hello Charlie Appreciate if you could please add me to your list to purchase when available. Many thanks Andy
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Post by barryjh on Oct 25, 2020 17:15:49 GMT
Hi Charlie, Please put me on your list for one also. Many thanks Barry
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Post by Charlie Hall on Oct 25, 2020 18:18:48 GMT
Hi Andy and Barry, Thank you both. I have added you both to my list. Regards, Charlie
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Post by Charlie Hall on Oct 27, 2020 18:43:13 GMT
I have an update. Stephen at the factory has a prototype casing now. There is a small problem though. There will be small screws at the side panels and the prototype has been made so that the screws screw into lugs that are outside of the casing. These lugs have to be re-positioned so they are inside the casing. Hopefully this will be sorted out by next week and then the unit can be costed. Regards, Charlie
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Post by Charlie Hall on Oct 27, 2020 18:56:36 GMT
I read that players in the US are interested in old Vox amps that have EF86 valves in the design. I am hoping the new pedal could interest some of these players as the US is potentially a huge market.
Just for fun and to help me justify the time and effort it has taken me to get the project this far, imagine you are one such player, anywhere, not just in the US, and that you are told the new production EF86 valves are not as good as the old ones (this is a true fact by the way). Would that make you less interested in these older amps and more likely to consider one of the new pedals that can produce the same sounds as the old Vox EF86 based valve amps and will work with just about any amp and work as an amp sim too?
Your answers could help me to devise a marketing strategy for players in the US, and of course anywhere else.
Regards, Charlie
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