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Post by M57 on Feb 10, 2018 7:28:40 GMT -6
I just pulled out the Fishman rig for my Taylor after not having used it for ..well, uhmm MANY years. Of course it requires a RTS cable for the blend and phantom.. Any recommendations for a high quality cable? I kind of like those tweedy cloth finished cables, but I'm open to suggestions.
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Post by johneppstein on Feb 10, 2018 11:16:05 GMT -6
I just pulled out the Fishman rig for my Taylor after not having used it for ..well, uhmm MANY years. Of course it requires a RTS cable for the blend and phantom.. Any recommendations for a high quality cable? I kind of like those tweedy cloth finished cables, but I'm open to suggestions. Why not build one out of some quality mic cable? I like the aesthetics of those tweedy cloth cables too, except that every one I've opened up hasn't really been very good cable inside - maybe there's some better ones I've missed, but so far I have not seen any that really impressed me. |
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Post by M57 on Feb 10, 2018 11:55:26 GMT -6
I just pulled out the Fishman rig for my Taylor after not having used it for ..well, uhmm MANY years. Of course it requires a RTS cable for the blend and phantom.. Any recommendations for a high quality cable? I kind of like those tweedy cloth finished cables, but I'm open to suggestions. Why not build one out of some quality mic cable? You mean learn how to solder??!!  Hmm.. There couldn't be an easier way to learn, right? What's the worst that could happen? |
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Post by johneppstein on Feb 10, 2018 12:18:24 GMT -6
Why not build one out of some quality mic cable? You mean learn how to solder??!! Hmm.. There couldn't be an easier way to learn, right? What's the worst that could happen? Well, if you pick up the wrong end of the iron you could burn your fingers and feel really stupid. |
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Post by M57 on Feb 10, 2018 13:25:41 GMT -6
You mean learn how to solder??!! Hmm.. There couldn't be an easier way to learn, right? What's the worst that could happen? Well, if you pick up the wrong end of the iron you could burn your fingers and feel really stupid. I don't doubt for one moment that you're imparting both humorous and sage advice in one fell swoop. The more I think about it, the more I suspect it's not an uncommon occurrence for a rank beginner. |
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Post by johneppstein on Feb 10, 2018 13:45:30 GMT -6
Well, if you pick up the wrong end of the iron you could burn your fingers and feel really stupid. I don't doubt for one moment that you're imparting both humorous and sage advice in one fell swoop. The more I think about it, the more I suspect it's not an uncommon occurrence for a rank beginner. Your comprehension is spot on on all counts. And not necessarily rank beginners, I'm sad to say. |
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Post by svart on Feb 13, 2018 11:21:47 GMT -6
I've been a master solderer for 20 years now. I still burn my fingers occasionally..
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Post by M57 on Feb 13, 2018 11:45:45 GMT -6
I've been a master solderer for 20 years now. I still burn my fingers occasionally.. I'm afraid I'm a bit queasy about burning my fingers - so back to my original question.. |
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Post by johneppstein on Feb 13, 2018 20:35:09 GMT -6
I've been a master solderer for 20 years now. I still burn my fingers occasionally.. I'm afraid I'm a bit queasy about burning my fingers - so back to my original question.. You'll get used to it. You don't want everyone to think you're chicken, do you?  The easiest way to minimize that occurrence is simply to make sure that you always use a proper stand for your iron. Burns generally occur when you have the iron lying naked on a surface. |
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Post by Ward on Feb 14, 2018 13:39:13 GMT -6
Scratching your face with a hot soldering iron is something you might want to avoid doing. And don't lay the hot soldering iron on your leg. jeans aren't as fireproof as you might think.
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Post by M57 on Feb 14, 2018 17:58:21 GMT -6
Scratching your face with a hot soldering iron is something you might want to avoid doing. Yeah, but I'll bet the itch goes away. |
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Post by johneppstein on Feb 14, 2018 19:57:48 GMT -6
Scratching your face with a hot soldering iron is something you might want to avoid doing. And don't lay the hot soldering iron on your leg. jeans aren't as fireproof as you might think. Ok, you got me beat with the face thing. And I don't recall ever putting one on my leg, although I've splattered enough hot solder there. |
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Post by johneppstein on Feb 15, 2018 5:54:46 GMT -6
Soldering in one's underwear is not advocated.
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Post by jazznoise on Feb 18, 2018 19:21:12 GMT -6
Soldering in one's underwear is not advocated. No good in risking burning good underwear, right? |
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Post by johneppstein on Feb 18, 2018 20:28:03 GMT -6
Soldering in one's underwear is not advocated. No good in risking burning good underwear, right? I really don't advise soldering nekkid! Tried it a couple times - bad idea..... |
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Post by Ward on Feb 22, 2018 9:20:26 GMT -6
Soldering in one's underwear is not advocated. No good in risking burning good underwear, right? This is why I fry my bacon in the buff. |
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Post by jazznoise on Feb 22, 2018 11:47:15 GMT -6
Burnt sausages all round!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2018 23:34:33 GMT -6
I showed a girlfriend of mine how to solder. Once i came into the room, she actually turned her head around, iron in her hand, and, well, it happened she burned herself. While she yelled "ouch" i couldn't resist to say "Burn, witch, burn!"
I strongly advise not to do so. Believe me, it is not a good idea. Even worse than soldering in underwear. I tried both.
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Post by M57 on Feb 23, 2018 6:13:16 GMT -6
I don't want to maim myself. I just want a damn cable.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Feb 23, 2018 7:26:06 GMT -6
I don't want to maim myself. I just want a damn cable. I would contact these guys... www.sinasoid.com |
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Post by johneppstein on Feb 23, 2018 11:56:21 GMT -6
I don't want to maim myself. I just want a damn cable. Oh, it genertally doesn't reach the point of actual maiming. And you get used to it. |
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Hmm.. There couldn't be an easier way to learn, right? What's the worst that could happen?
