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« Reply #15 on: September 02, 2011, 01:10:31 PM »
The new settings sound something like this: http://soundcloud.com/soulrebels/fm100test
Thanks again Erwin

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« Reply #16 on: September 02, 2011, 01:16:37 PM »
@Erwin... Would you send me that same info on the RG-400 cables please?  I want to do this rig right.

FYI everyone.  I've had my FM50 ME and C-lator sitting here for a month without the funds to finish.  I've got the cab cut and ready for finger joints (this weekend) and my trannies just arrived yesterday.  All that I need after the trannies is tubes and I'll be able to power up. I hope to get those in the next couple of weeks.  Pictures coming soon.
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« Reply #17 on: September 02, 2011, 01:36:31 PM »
Cool! Yeah that's unmistakable the sound of the RF amp. Good playing too, I enjoyed listening to it.
Quote from: pethenis on September 02, 2011, 01:10:31 PM
The new settings sound something like this: http://soundcloud.com/soulrebels/fm100test
Thanks again Erwin

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« Reply #18 on: September 04, 2011, 04:26:32 AM »
Yes that is a great sound and nice playing.Enjoyed listening to that.(As a rock blues player who loves Ford/Carlton.. would enjoy hearing what your doing on the solo scales. Is that more than major scales. Are you changing keys in your solo?Any diminished scales in those solos on the full track?My ear isnt too smart.
Is the FM the only model Nic builds with the C-lator built into the head?
Thanks!!
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« Reply #19 on: September 04, 2011, 08:11:39 AM »
Quote from: fatfretter on September 04, 2011, 04:26:32 AM
Is that more than major scales. Are you changing keys in your solo?Any diminished scales in those solos on the full track?My ear isnt too smart.
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Thanks! I've actually no idea Undecided my ears are smarter than my brain and fingers. i tend to follow the colors I "hear" in a track, that 's why my fingers are always a bit behind and my timing isn't great. It gets better when I play more (duh). I did have lessons in the past, but I couldn't connect the theory to the playing. As soon as I start playing, my mind goes blank! I also play in a bigband and according to the bandleader the easiest way to have me turn down the volume, is to put a new arrangement in front of me ;-)

This backing is all minor I think, haven't analysed it. There's one bit where a chord steps out a bit. I either ignore it or do my lame version of playing outside; raising whatever I'm playing a halfstep. I haven't mastered that trick yet, as it's very important where and when you step " in and out". Having mastered that, you also have to play it with 100% conviction and then it can sound really cool!
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« Reply #20 on: September 04, 2011, 09:17:18 PM »
Quote from: pethenis on September 04, 2011, 08:11:39 AM
Thanks! I've actually no idea Undecided my ears are smarter than my brain and fingers. i tend to follow the colors I "hear" in a track, that 's why my fingers are always a bit behind and my timing isn't great. It gets better when I play more (duh). I did have lessons in the past, but I couldn't connect the theory to the playing. As soon as I start playing, my mind goes blank! I also play in a bigband and according to the bandleader the easiest way to have me turn down the volume, is to put a new arrangement in front of me ;-)

This backing is all minor I think, haven't analysed it. There's one bit where a chord steps out a bit. I either ignore it or do my lame version of playing outside; raising whatever I'm playing a halfstep. I haven't mastered that trick yet, as it's very important where and when you step " in and out". Having mastered that, you also have to play it with 100% conviction and then it can sound really cool!
Ah, a man after my own playing style. And very honest, to boot.... Wink
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« Reply #21 on: September 08, 2011, 07:57:00 PM »
It's interesting how different people are attracted to different tones.

Pethenis, I like the latest clip you posted of your FM100 on the OD channel, but I can't stop listening to the video in your first post. That, to me, is some really awesome tone. So much harmonic content and sounds like it would cut through in any situation. Excellent note definition and chords sound amazing. I have always been more of a fan of the early generation, Lindley tones and am a slide player myself. The tone you were getting before seems to be much more up that alley, more raw. More proof of the versatility of these amps. Great playing, by the way. I can definitely see how the smoother Skyline and Ford associated tones you've found fit your style more than the grainier tones you were getting before.
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« Reply #22 on: October 22, 2011, 02:53:29 PM »
Last Friday night I tookl the time to make up one of the RG-400 cables and plug it up.  When I played it I didn't really hear a difference. So I made up the second RG-400 cable last night and plugged it. 

WOW!!!!!!!

I was not "loving" the OD at most any setting (before) as it had some "ice pick frequencies" in there, but what a difference now!!!  I know Todd has talked about the "Fizziness" of the OD above about 9:00 on the OD trimmer...  Well I got the trimmer ALL THE WAY UP with NO FIZZINESS.  The OD has all the gain, but no harshness whatsoever... This amp is starting to really sing both due to the wear in and the RG-400 cables.  Cranking the OD trimmer doesn't really add any noticable gain beyond about 12:00, but I did it because I could. Wink

I am a true believer in these RG-400 cables FOR SURE!!!  Nik ought to suggest them on his website.  They will really tame some frequencies on this beast!!!

Some other things I plan on adding to my FM50 ME:  A finished cab...  Grin, a TC Electronic G# (I know it'd be used, so maybe a G Major II), a Suhr Minimix II, an EVM-12L with custom T806 cab, and a Sennheiser E609 (permanently mounted where I want it).  The TC gear will be the last as it will be replacing a Holier Grail and will be used to generate just a few benign delays.  I currently use a Boss DD-20 for all my song specific delays.

Pictures will be posted when I have some cab photos too....

BTW, thanks everyone for the help in making this a reality!!
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« Reply #23 on: October 22, 2011, 06:00:58 PM »
Quote from: Kevster on October 22, 2011, 02:53:29 PM
Last Friday night I tookl the time to make up one of the RG-400 cables and plug it up.  When I played it I didn't really hear a difference. So I made up the second RG-400 cable last night and plugged it. 

WOW!!!!!!!

I was not "loving" the OD at most any setting (before) as it had some "ice pick frequencies" in there, but what a difference now!!!  I know Todd has talked about the "Fizziness" of the OD above about 9:00 on the OD trimmer...  Well I got the trimmer ALL THE WAY UP with NO FIZZINESS.  The OD has all the gain, but no harshness whatsoever... This amp is starting to really sing both due to the wear in and the RG-400 cables.  Cranking the OD trimmer doesn't really add any noticable gain beyond about 12:00, but I did it because I could. Wink

I am a true believer in these RG-400 cables FOR SURE!!!  Nik ought to suggest them on his website.  They will really tame some frequencies on this beast!!!

Some other things I plan on adding to my FM50 ME:  A finished cab...  Grin, a TC Electronic G# (I know it'd be used, so maybe a G Major II), a Suhr Minimix II, an EVM-12L with custom T806 cab, and a Sennheiser E609 (permanently mounted where I want it).  The TC gear will be the last as it will be replacing a Holier Grail and will be used to generate just a few benign delays.  I currently use a Boss DD-20 for all my song specific delays.

Pictures will be posted when I have some cab photos too....

BTW, thanks everyone for the help in making this a reality!!

Glad to hear you're finding tonal bliss.  Wink  So did you wire up the RG-400 cables using regular quarter inch plugs? And when you said you just had one cable at first, what part of the loop was this? What are the lengths that you are using? I'm interested in doing this, but haven't found enough inspiration to go about actually buying the needed supplies. Thanks for any advice.  Cool
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« Reply #24 on: October 22, 2011, 07:15:22 PM »
I bought extra cable just to have some extra, so I made the second cable longer.  I have a 6' and a 12' cable.  After the first one seemed to do NOTHING MUCH, I used all the cable I had for the other side... I got some Switchcraft right angle 1/4" (gold) plugs from Mouser.  I coiled cable up in 8"+/- coils. The cable came from an aircraft supplier I found on the web.

The cable is TOUGH STUFF.  Be real careful stripping it with conventional strippers. Also pre-tin carefully so as to be flexible where it needs to be...

The two cables go from the amp to the C-lator and back again.  Not to and from the effects themselves.

I think the single cable I'd made up went from the amp to the C-lator...
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« Reply #25 on: October 22, 2011, 11:02:38 PM »
Where can I get this RG-400 cable?
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« Reply #26 on: October 23, 2011, 12:38:10 AM »
I got it here: http://www.steinair.com/wire.htm
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« Reply #27 on: October 27, 2011, 12:12:26 AM »
Quote from: Kevster on October 22, 2011, 07:15:22 PM
I bought extra cable just to have some extra, so I made the second cable longer.  I have a 6' and a 12' cable.  After the first one seemed to do NOTHING MUCH, I used all the cable I had for the other side... I got some Switchcraft right angle 1/4" (gold) plugs from Mouser.  I coiled cable up in 8"+/- coils. The cable came from an aircraft supplier I found on the web.

The cable is TOUGH STUFF.  Be real careful stripping it with conventional strippers. Also pre-tin carefully so as to be flexible where it needs to be...

The two cables go from the amp to the C-lator and back again.  Not to and from the effects themselves.

I think the single cable I'd made up went from the amp to the C-lator...

Thanks for the detailed info. I forgot to check back with this thread.  Thanks for the link to another supplier. I like their website.  Cheesy They have a nice selection of wire and cable for decent prices
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