FrankenWashie's TS-808

I was within a hair's breadth of soaking the decal off and trying one of the spare spares (first spare is already on) using the vinegar trick. I am glad I didn't because things seemed to come up nicely with the clear coat. It gives a nice gloss to the otherwise matte toner.

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The clear is still wet here, and I had an overhead light on making it hard to take a photo without reflections. I will give it until Sunday night to dry before boxing up the FS-808.

This will be completed pedal #7 for the year (not counting the two unboxed circuits in progress as part of the mini amp). And I am already planning a Barber GC and a Mad Professor Deep Blue Delay for myself. Time to sell the Caline Pure Sky (Timmy clone), the Joyo Sweet Baby (Mad Professor Sweet Honey clone), and the Aroma Acoustic simulator. Or time to build a bigger pedal board :)

Looks good!

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Originally Posted by McCreed

Looks good!

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Thanks. I am particularly happy with it given how much pain the decal caused. It is definitely thinner than my last batch of decal paper so it is less prone to prominent edges. I think it might be easier to use cutting it into small decals applied separately. Harder to align but easier to manage. I used a single decal for the whole top of the pedal here.

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I used a single decal for the whole top of the pedal here.

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That's been my preferred method. I think it makes for a tidier finish, but it does have its challenges with such a large area susceptible to bubbles or wrinkles.

A bit of a delay on final assembly. I wasn't happy with the clear on the sides, so I lightly sanded and put another 2 light coats on. This will set back assembly by a day or two.

Also, I need more SCA clear. Doesn't seem possible to have enough ever!

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Final assembly tonight. Seemed to take much longer than I expected, and I really need to get better at making the wiring neater. I put a fair bit of effort on the wiring for this one, and I still end up with a rat's nest. I realise another reason the Barber pedals use short lengths of solid tinned wire. Not only do they hold things in the right location, they don't take up too much space. Unlike insulated wires everywhere. Well, at least it works. That should count for something right?
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Why, yes! Yes it does!

I trust it was hoisted to the top of the tower in a thunderstorm before it worked?

Sorry, I forgot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VkrUG3OrPc

Looks great!