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Ernie Balls 9's v Rotosound 9's Shootout
I have tried Rotosound Ultramag 9's on my Strat. Just for S**** & Giggles I have made a conparison Vid. I have used Super Slinky 9's for years and felt like a change. I quite like the Rotosound Ultramags. I will use them for a while to see how I get on. I would be interested in the opinion of anyone who sees this.
Now it's up I have realized that you can hear my neighbours new puppy winging on the "intro". He is OK, just being a puppy.
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Hot Rod DeVille Valve replacement. (Amp now SOLD)
มุมมอง 742 ปีที่แล้ว
Valve replacement. Lo Gain valve kit from.. www.watfordvalves.com/ Resistor & Diode kit from... www.rsdsound.co.uk/ F&T Capacitors from... www.hificollective.co.uk/
Engl Thunder 50 (NOW SOLD Now fully re-valved)
มุมมอง 9002 ปีที่แล้ว
On Facebook Marketplace etc. Great amp for those who want a great amp. All valves. Made in Germany. Non reverb model. Needs 12AX7's replacing. Has a crackle. Relic finish by hard use. Still Anti-social distancing so this is all you get by way of a demo. New pair of Sovtek 5881's fitted. Amp is in Shrewsbury, Shropshire UK. NO POSTAGE, collection only. Edit 26/10/2021, also fitted new preamp val...
Karnival Knowledge at Bagley Social Club, ft; Bob Hands
มุมมอง 583 ปีที่แล้ว
Karnival Knowledge at Bagley Social Club, ft' Bob Hands. Bob and I have known each other for more years than either of us care to remember. It was great to see him and his Good Lady once more. The lighting upset my (expensive) video camera and the sound is a bit unbalanced. However, it is what it is. Vocal/Guitar; Maeve McMahon. Guitar/Vocal; Ioan Wittmann. Guest Guitar: Bob Hands. Copyright to...
Marshall Valvestate VS230 Stereo Chorus. (Now Sold)
มุมมอง 2.5K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Short vid showing a Marshall VS230 I have for sale. Make the most of this because it will not be demonstrated upon collection as I am still anti-social distancing.Details here on FB Marketplace... commerce/listing/304300791474246/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment
Marshall AS50R Reverb Not Reverberating. Part 3. Jim Marshall's Revenge
มุมมอง 6573 ปีที่แล้ว
There is more than electrickery to injure yourself on while wrestling with guitar amps...
Carlesbro 60 TCR rescue. Part 1 "Miracle on the Severn"
มุมมอง 353 ปีที่แล้ว
Prezzie from a friend. Been in his shed for longer than the tories have been in power (ugh) Should I sort it or break it for parts? It would help if the circus diagram and the amp it represents were the same. It is old and much fiddled with.
"VARIAC" (UK 240v) Cheap socket repair/replace. Ship spoiled for a hap'th of tar.
มุมมอง 603 ปีที่แล้ว
All "Variacs" are not born equal. If, like me, you are on a tight budget then you might be tempted to a cheap far eastern variac. I am aware that "Variac" is actually a trade name for this type of device. Like all vacuum cleaners are "Hoover". So you Hoover the carpet even with a Dyson etc. Therefore all agjustable transformers are variacs. The plug socket failed on mine and rather than send it...
Engl Thunder 50. D.O.A.
มุมมอง 4343 ปีที่แล้ว
I bought this Engl Thunder 50 all valve combo "spares or repair" on e-Bay. Broken 5881 power valve and a duff tone pot.I left the video "as is" to show the struggles of the amature bodger. Not only in amp repair but in videoing stuff. Don't do this at home. The voltages in valve amps can exceed 500v. Even when unplugged, via the capacitors, it can still kill you. Not a tuition video. I don't kn...
Marshall AS50R Reverb Not Reverberating. Part 2
มุมมอง 2.2K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Unboxing the new reverb tank, testing, fitting and playing. It IS the correct tank. However, the reverb works but is fairly weak.There will, I think, be a part 3.
Pentax Film Camera and Accessories (NOW SOLD)
มุมมอง 613 ปีที่แล้ว
Selling this for my Band Mate on E-Bay UK Now sold, but I thought I would leave the video up here.
Kindle Battery Replacement.
มุมมอง 1053 ปีที่แล้ว
Replacing a LiPo battery in a kindle. Entertainment only. Not an instructional video. Be very careful with LiPo batteries. They can cause serious burns. Tool set: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07XLBPPG1 Battery: E-Bay item # 152400564307
Marshall AS50R Reverb Not Reverberating
มุมมอง 3.5K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Recent aquisition is all OK except for the non functioning of the reverb. I hope it's something simple...
Volvo Brake Pressure Sensor (2006 V70)
มุมมอง 9K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Short vid about the Brake Pressure Sensor on my Old Volvo. This item caused many faults. There are other vids on YT showing HOW to change this sensor. This is WHY you may have to.
Watkins Rapier 33, 1963 (ish) #2
มุมมอง 4533 ปีที่แล้ว
Mulling over what to do about the pickups. The original pups are not the best ever design. There are only 5 pole pieces for a start. The coils are wound losely around the magnets. Then there are the controls...
STANLEY MAXSTEEL Multi Angle Vice. A sort of review!
มุมมอง 10K3 ปีที่แล้ว
STANLEY MAXSTEEL Multi Angle Vice. A sort of review!
Cheap & Easy Storage.
มุมมอง 173 ปีที่แล้ว
Cheap & Easy Storage.
Ibanez "Isaac" Pins & Strings
มุมมอง 213 ปีที่แล้ว
Ibanez "Isaac" Pins & Strings
Isaac, an Ibanez Electro Acoustic
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Isaac, an Ibanez Electro Acoustic
Watkins Rapier 33, 1963 (ish) #1
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Watkins Rapier 33, 1963 (ish) #1
Peavey Triumph PAG 120 Valve Beast. (Now Sold)
มุมมอง 5053 ปีที่แล้ว
Peavey Triumph PAG 120 Valve Beast. (Now Sold)
Stratocaster Set Up & Try Out
มุมมอง 173 ปีที่แล้ว
Stratocaster Set Up & Try Out
Stratocaster Fretwork with Beam, 1000grit & Chrome Polish
มุมมอง 193 ปีที่แล้ว
Stratocaster Fretwork with Beam, 1000grit & Chrome Polish
Stratocaster "Relic" for some care. Pt1
มุมมอง 103 ปีที่แล้ว
Stratocaster "Relic" for some care. Pt1
Ibanez Electro Acoustic.
มุมมอง 173 ปีที่แล้ว
Ibanez Electro Acoustic.
How I Uploaded the Previous Vid.
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How I Uploaded the Previous Vid.
Flash Bang Wallop
มุมมอง 84 ปีที่แล้ว
Flash Bang Wallop
AMAZING! CHEAP TOOLS! for luthiers.
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AMAZING! CHEAP TOOLS! for luthiers.
B&G Little Sister. Filing The Nut Slots
มุมมอง 344 ปีที่แล้ว
B&G Little Sister. Filing The Nut Slots
Nut Slot Filling on Little Sister.
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Nut Slot Filling on Little Sister.

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  • @ReekieReels
    @ReekieReels 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nonsense, you're great at reviews! Your thoughts and insights are much appreciated 😁

  • @markwomack4318
    @markwomack4318 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm repairing a vice just like this. I believe somebody broke part of the screw end off and chucked it outside. Very neat little device.

  • @KitchB007
    @KitchB007 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the review. Excellent.

  • @drugbedevictorahiaba2604
    @drugbedevictorahiaba2604 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's a pedal sensor

  • @b6777
    @b6777 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had a very similar strange thing . S60 d5 . Central locking, interior lights and radio were all playing up . Changed the radio which in turn sorted out the 2 other faults .

  • @attaboyBrad
    @attaboyBrad 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve watched about 10 videos “reviewing” this thing now, and this is the best one by far. No silly faces in the thumbnail, no breathless hype, just the facts and a dash of personality. Well done.

  • @MKA63
    @MKA63 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just bought one in 2024. Perfect for my purposes, and the jaws meet perfectly. Had to put a little WD-40 on the ball to encourage it to move freely but apparently it frees up after a bit of use.

  • @db2251
    @db2251 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Too much whispering and moaning .. hard to listen to

  • @samj1185
    @samj1185 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought this vise to use as a recurve bow vise. The vise is very impressive and I highly recommend it. Compact, strong, well built. Perfect for my needs. It's a much stronger vise than you might think but it does have it's limits.

  • @misterstratocaster
    @misterstratocaster 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've had one of these for about 20 years. No matter what I plug into it - acoustic guitar, ukulele, whatever - always sounds great. Had the reverb stop working some years ago and had a local tech fix it.

    • @cartoonified1084
      @cartoonified1084 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How much did that end up costing? I’m looking at getting one but the seller says reverb doesn’t work.

    • @misterstratocaster
      @misterstratocaster 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cartoonified1084 I think I paid around $400 but that was 20 years ago

    • @cartoonified1084
      @cartoonified1084 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      $400 to get it fixed?!

    • @misterstratocaster
      @misterstratocaster 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cartoonified1084 No - I paid about &400 new.

    • @cartoonified1084
      @cartoonified1084 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@misterstratocaster oh right. How much was it to do the repair?

  • @davidivanjosephsalonia4566
    @davidivanjosephsalonia4566 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank's, that was helpful. 🙏Peace.

  • @aliengrey6052
    @aliengrey6052 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where has this been all my life

  • @aliengrey6052
    @aliengrey6052 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s sounds phenomenal in overdrive and distorted

    • @biggestgerbil
      @biggestgerbil 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, sorry I sold it.

  • @aliengrey6052
    @aliengrey6052 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just purchased this in an amp head.

  • @AwakeDude911
    @AwakeDude911 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    here in new York the junk yards are loaded with these cars/parts. like 20-25 cars to pull parts off at any point .. used price is $7 ..take less than a minute to remove these things. just my 2 cents..

    • @biggestgerbil
      @biggestgerbil 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Remember, you takethe broken one off a junker and put it on your nice street legal Volvo. Oh dear! Same as before...

  • @robinalexander5772
    @robinalexander5772 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have one $60 Australian, very handy tool. Once you buy it you will all ways find a use for it. Cheers from Tasmania

  • @ArkRed1
    @ArkRed1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I purchased a similar "vise grip" pliers from the local Walmart here in the states, and made a fret press close to your idea. Not as "professional" as your, but works well. The pliers ran me about $6.50 American. I made different cauls out of aluminum which work and cost about $3 to make. I found I didn't have to pay close to $100 American for a tool I could make with small adaptations for less than $10. Thanks for the idea. If I had a milling machine I could have made a fancier looking one I'm sure, but alas I had to use the tools I had. If you're into restoration or repair of stringed and fretted musical instruments you have to learn to use the old gray matter to save time and $$$$$.

  • @fredwupkensoppel8949
    @fredwupkensoppel8949 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, I've realized that I've never gotten back to you. I bought this vice and it's the perfect fit for someone who doesn't have a dedicated crafting space. The flexibility is amazing. Thank you!

  • @oliverwurth2304
    @oliverwurth2304 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you ! Now I´ve got a good impression of this tool !

  • @hookydoo
    @hookydoo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A cool trick for that is to cut the snap ins off and the bend a piece of bus wire around either end of the four pins and flood it with solder. Then move your iron back and forth and it will drop right out. Then you only have to deal with heating the snap ins up and pulling them out.

  • @creationinspired200
    @creationinspired200 ปีที่แล้ว

    Literally just got one of these tools from elmers nice product seems a little flimsy though either way it works well and i like it also the beer pump thing your thinking of is called an arbor press but great review sir i liked it!

  • @sergio.i
    @sergio.i ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing review! Thank you - going to buy it!

  • @ArdyDhillon
    @ArdyDhillon ปีที่แล้ว

    You give me very good tips its works. Thanks I'm from Canada 🇨🇦 .Canadian trucker

  • @greywolf271
    @greywolf271 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an alternative to Panavise products.

  • @peteedge5076
    @peteedge5076 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video mate. I really like the sound of the ultramags

  • @kitcarson9047
    @kitcarson9047 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did the exact same thing. Replace the reverb tank and it is barely working. I was wondering if you ever found the problem other than the tank? Thank you for all that you did in the first two videos and I thank you in advance for any information.

  • @listairgin
    @listairgin ปีที่แล้ว

    So what was the final outcome?

  • @gp85hkg
    @gp85hkg ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for that. One has come up for sale near me, so now I know what to expect.

  • @markharwood7573
    @markharwood7573 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the more recent AS50D. The difference is that the reverb is digital. I mostly use outboard reverb anyway. The chorus was surprisingly good, but it stopped working after about 50 hours. (Edit: that's 50 hours of amplifier use. The chorus had done far fewer hours.) Another fault was the original on/off switch. It worked fine, but you had to rock it a bit to be sure. I bought one for vocals mostly. The sound is big and rich.

  • @petersimon6222
    @petersimon6222 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i think you just saved my car from going thank you so much

  • @bilalabusaid3041
    @bilalabusaid3041 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi , I wonder the brake pressure sensor located Inside ABS module , I disconnect this one it give a code brake pedal sensor

  • @greenrumour
    @greenrumour 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have this amp and run a 12au7 and its very tame and bluesy. It pulls the teeth without adversly affecting the amp. also changed the volume pot to a linear taper which gives it a friendlier sweeping range.

  • @trevorfurlotte
    @trevorfurlotte 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought one recently and started building it on Friday. Unfortunately mine is die cut.

  • @ihanvarmasti
    @ihanvarmasti 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I broke the connector. any idea how to find the connector part?

    • @biggestgerbil
      @biggestgerbil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am sorry, I do not know where.

  • @fridaymwamba9510
    @fridaymwamba9510 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this. I noticed years ago that when this sensor died, transmission shifted hard between two and three or between three and four and displayed 'Engine System Service Required', and cruise control did not work. Transmission and cruise control are somehow connected to this sensor.

  • @RobbertN
    @RobbertN 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good review, I ordered one!

  • @sanniguel9573
    @sanniguel9573 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you manage to sort the strength of the reverb out ? I’ve got the same amp and reverb doesn’t work .

  • @fredwupkensoppel8949
    @fredwupkensoppel8949 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like this video was part of a process in which two old chaps are working their way through this new internet thing :D I hope Bob now knows what's what when it comes to uploading videos!

    • @biggestgerbil
      @biggestgerbil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You could be correct, Fred.

  • @fredwupkensoppel8949
    @fredwupkensoppel8949 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:51 Hearing that from a gentleman that has probably used his fair share of vises stirs confidence in my buying decision. I always prefer the opinion of someone with decades of experience over a channel with thousands of subscribers.

  • @juangallardo2218
    @juangallardo2218 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent review. Greetings from Chile!

  • @justinfufun5483
    @justinfufun5483 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You were getting my like after you said ad-vice but i gave three after you said that's art isnt it? worth 100,000. haha great review If only I wasn't getting socks again this Christmas.

  • @danstewart6311
    @danstewart6311 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    honest review muchly appreciated mate

  • @TroubledTroubador
    @TroubledTroubador 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you fix the beast? On pins here...

    • @biggestgerbil
      @biggestgerbil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, Yes. Bad connection in the connector cable between the tank and the PC board.

    • @TroubledTroubador
      @TroubledTroubador 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@biggestgerbil Thanks. Was the reverb improved?

  • @PBsRetroRestorations
    @PBsRetroRestorations 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your straightforward review, appreciate it. Helped to see it as it is and convince me to get one.

  • @skysurferuk
    @skysurferuk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Terrible audio.

    • @biggestgerbil
      @biggestgerbil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, but good quality picture. LOL

  • @azimatmuzika1977
    @azimatmuzika1977 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    For too long talk you should show how to use it

    • @biggestgerbil
      @biggestgerbil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      OK but not for a few weeks.

    • @ultimatesteve
      @ultimatesteve ปีที่แล้ว

      you squeeze the handles together mate.

  • @jamesk8198
    @jamesk8198 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you.

  • @SM57
    @SM57 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the quality of this amp's construction good in your opinion? Worth to buy one?

    • @biggestgerbil
      @biggestgerbil 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, one of my favorite amps. This is my second Thunder 50. The first one had reverb, this one does not. Engl no longer produce this model. I don't know where you are located but in the UK these go for about £350 in good condition. Almost all amps are on printed circuit boards these days. Nothing wrong with that constriction and it helps to keep the price down. This particular example has had a very hard life. I am pleased to have rescued it.

    • @SM57
      @SM57 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@biggestgerbil Thank you for the answer!

  • @gitlee
    @gitlee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    show how you use ! thats important ..the funktion working well ?

    • @davekiddie4467
      @davekiddie4467 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You need directions for your shampoo too?

  • @danceswithaardvarks3284
    @danceswithaardvarks3284 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've got one. It is a pretty useful light duty vice. Two problems I've had are that the tommy bar bent without abuse and the jaws are not hardened.

    • @biggestgerbil
      @biggestgerbil 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      As you correctly say, "Light duty"