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rk7
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That is a cracking bit of kit. I salute you :)

What are the cable tubes for, power, patch leads or both? If for patch leads are you taking one end off to thread it through and the resoldering one fitted?

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Hiya Si, thank you for your kind comments.

The cable tubes are for both patch leads and power cables.

The power cables are the right-angle 9v jobbies, so are pretty small. The patch cables are Lava solderless, and they are very small, as is the co-ax that goes into them. The 9v and the patch leads will both pass through the cableways, but the visible wiring will be kept to a minimum. That's the theory anyway! ha ha.

I'll make up a sample and take a pic of the arrangement later on.

At the moment I'm having a nightmare sourcing the tiny black woodscrews to fix the sockets and switch to the side of the board. There are some in my Overwaters, hmm, but no I won't be stripping my basses down, tee hee.

RK

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Right, a quick visit to the man-cave for a check of the cabling and a couple of pics! One of the benefits of being a retired gent is that I can spend time during the day doing bass-related stuff!

A mock up of the Corona pedal with power cables and patch leads fitted:

[IMG]http://i61.tinypic.com/2l95eg2.jpg[/IMG]

And another view:

[IMG]http://i61.tinypic.com/of60aw.jpg[/IMG]

I'm quite pleased with how it looks, this is the first time I've tried the cable arrangement. Even the Sooper Loooper, which will have four cables and a power connection, will look tidy I think.

RK

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[quote name='rk7' timestamp='1397032350' post='2419832']
Right, a quick visit to the man-cave for a check of the cabling and a couple of pics! One of the benefits of being a retired gent is that I can spend time during the day doing bass-related stuff!

A mock up of the Corona pedal with power cables and patch leads fitted:

[IMG]http://i61.tinypic.com/2l95eg2.jpg[/IMG]

And another view:

[IMG]http://i61.tinypic.com/of60aw.jpg[/IMG]

I'm quite pleased with how it looks, this is the first time I've tried the cable arrangement. Even the Sooper Loooper, which will have four cables and a power connection, will look tidy I think.

RK
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That is super, super tidy. Looks awesome!!

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[quote name='eude' timestamp='1397049171' post='2420105']
Fantastic work Robin, that is really VERY nice.

Eude
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Thanks Ewan, I've really enjoyed the project, except for the scary router table! ha ha

RK

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[quote name='rk7' timestamp='1397052041' post='2420148']
Thanks Ewan, I've really enjoyed the project, except for the scary router table! ha ha

RK
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Specifically designed to remove fingers.

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Slight change of plan: I had intended to spray the board with nitro, but on the advice of two of my luthier pals, I have applied Finishing Oil. This was a breeze, compared to the nitro option,, because I am officially the worlds worst sprayer. Brushed on the Finishing Oil, left it to soak in, buffed it off and applied a second coat. The walnut has come to life. I'm proper happy:

[IMG]http://i59.tinypic.com/xm4h1l.jpg[/IMG]

Angie and I will be making up the Lava Cables later today.

Thank You Please

RK

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[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1397156767' post='2421334']
Superb job, that's coming from an experienced cabinet maker. I LOVE the idea of built-in input/output jacks and power. So neat.
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Wow, thank you. I've got a silly grin now!

Angie and I have been wiring today, and I'd have to say I'm pleased with how it is working out.

Final pics soon.

RK

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Ok folks, it's finished. I had to order some additional Lava Cable for the lead from the Polytune to the edge of the board. This meant that the final Jack Socket couldn't be fitted. And I changed the Current Doubler to a right-angle plug in the back of the Flashback x4.

But it's all done now:

[IMG]http://i62.tinypic.com/71tyya.jpg[/IMG]

and another:

[IMG]http://i58.tinypic.com/2vdmv43.jpg[/IMG]

And a dodgy reflective shot of the final wiring:

[IMG]http://i61.tinypic.com/34haq9z.jpg[/IMG]

To say I am pleased with the outcome is something of an understatement. I wondered if I would be able to build this thing, yet here it is.

Huge thanks to Angie for her assistance at crucial points, for her wiring of the signal chain, for the fabric covering, and for support throughout the build.

And thanks to all you Basschatters for you kind comments during this thread.

Right, I'm off to make some funny noises (with my pedalboard)

thank you please

RK

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