BossAreaForum

I used to work in a music shop for 18 years. There's a reason why cheap bass strings are cheap. They sound dull after a few days and they can break very easily. It also happened when I bought a set from Martin. The only brands that I can recommend are D'Addario, Fender, Rotosound, Ernie Ball and De...

Pepe wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:41 pm

The original replacement switch by Alps would cost 25 EUR including shipping. Too much for my taste.

Spectacular save pepe! If you were so inclined, I've found there is some automotive touch-up paint that is a pretty good match for the Boss silver metallics. It is possible to clean/lubricate those switches (the mode switch). Drill a carefully placed 0.5mm hole in the side of the switch and spray in...

I used to work in a music shop for 18 years. There's a reason why cheap bass strings are cheap. They sound dull after a few days and they can break very easily. It also happened when I bought a set from Martin. The only brands that I can recommend are D'Addario, Fender, Rotosound, Ernie Ball and De...

I don't know how much strings cost in other parts of the world, but here in Canada a cheap set of bass strings for a 5-string are $35 + tax. I've been ordering regular guitar strings from a supplier in Asia and they seem to play OK. They work out to about $4.50 a set. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2225695...

The_Doc wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 01, 2023 6:18 pm

I’m a bit late onto this but I would be interested in a HM-2 built by yourself Laurie. You know that I’m a big fan of your pedals

Thank you! I'll need to contemplate what to build next... I'm warming to a stereo phaser. But a HM-2 at some point might be in the pipeline.

The_Doc wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 01, 2023 6:21 pm

Can you also cram the sound of a JTM45 into a pedal please? That would surely blow my mind

Oh yeah... I'll get right on that

Pepe wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 01, 2023 3:56 pm

Well, I think that you might find some folks who would like to have an affordable HM-2 tribute in your known high quality.

Thanks pepe!

I might still build myself a clone. If I do, I'll be able to make some for others because the minimum PCB order is 5 units.

I've been seriously considering building a Marshall JTM45 clone. Between my parts-bin and what I can buy from one of my suppliers here in North America, I can put together enough parts for one for about USD$500. These amps have always intrigued me, and, like the HM-2, buying a good used one just isn...

It's delicate nature is seemingly from the get go of the design..? It uses sort of odd parts (like the stock pot that is 27-31K). What made these sell was the unique tone, bigger in the low mids for sure. I suspect it was intentional. Thanks for sharing your experience - it all adds to our body-of-...