Printable View
Can't resist a bargain so when I saw this @ Camberwell Cash Converters it was a no brainer.
Vox Pathfinder 10 for the princely figure of $60.
Missing the Vox badge but it's all about the sound.
Perusing youtube stumbled upon a neat (and cheap) idea instead of an amp stand.
Attachment 31134
Attachment 31135
Attachment 31136
Attachment 31138
Attachment 31137
Angled the bottom and glued sandpaper to the bottom edge for grip.
I'll refine it at some stage to blend it in.
cheers, Mark.
I've got one of these, they are nice little amps. That 'gold' strip on the front tends to fall off as well, but they do sound pretty good.
I've been jamming with a mate running his keyboard through the bass version and it's plenty loud for just the two of us in the shed.
Cheers Sonic, yes it's quite loud enough for in the front room.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain
I did the notorious 'LED mod' and it's even louder than it was.
I intend to take it out busking soon (instead of my usual instrument) and I reckon it's plenty loud enough.
cheers, Mark.
Interesting idea, I might steal it. ;)
I prefer the term 'adopted' hehe.Quote:
Originally Posted by blinddrew
To absolve my conscience , here's the original video that got me started.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkMj7GNJ4YY
cheers, Mark
Ahem, yes, that's the word I was looking for... ;)
Not sure my amp has enough wood at the top for it work for me though. Will need to look properly when I go into the garage.
Here's a replacement badge for the front.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F152853901094
Thanks for the tip.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bakersdozen
Now if I had a 3D printer I'd be thinking along the lines of personalising one.
cheers, Mark.
Ooohhhh, I want one of those too [emoji3]Quote:
Originally Posted by king casey
Rather than start a new thread.
Decided to re-purpose the Vox tilt mod onto my Boss Katana 50.
1.2m Length of 40mm X 12mm pine cut to width.
2 X Zenith 38mm L brackets to mount it.
Good ol' matt black spray paint and voila!!
Attachment 38331
Attachment 38332
Attachment 38333
cheers, Mark.
Such a simple mod, I’m surprised that manufacturers don’t offer something similar (but then they wouldn’t sell stands I guess) I intend to adapt it too, thank you
That looks like a pretty extreme angle to me. I guess if you mic it up through a PA for a gig it wouldn't matter.
My DIY amp stand angle is a bit of a compromise between my ears and an audience's ears. Folds flat for easy packing and works with all my amps too. Still going strong since 2000.
Attachment 38340
I was thinking the same thing myself before I did this mod..the amp is quite a bit bigger.Quote:
Originally Posted by McCreed
In practice though it seems O.K. in the house.
I can always fabricate a slightly longer one if need be.
cheers, Mark.
Does the flap rattle or buzz if you use the amp upright? Or aren't you allowed to play loud enough in the house to really find out?
I'll give it a test tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Simon Barden
The hinge is rather stiff (hehe) wherever you move it, it tends to stay.
It would probably be fairly easy to drown out any rattles.
cheers, Mark.
Cheers impala. Not my idea though.Quote:
Originally Posted by impala59
Don't know if Fender continued the tilt legs. Probably have it as an optional 'extra'.
Attachment 38352
cheers, Mark.
Is this what would be called a pawn shop in most of North America (generally called a "case de empeño" here in Miami)? I have had many happy moments in such places...Quote:
Originally Posted by king casey
Yeah it's like a franchise chain of Pawn Shops in Australia, sometimes referred to as 'Cashies'. Typically a rip off, but I have got some good stuff from there over the years.
Even when I spot a bargain, it's worth having a go at 'would you take less'.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain
Depending on the sales rep. you may end up with less of a 'rip off'.
Having said that though, I've certainly seen some items priced way over what you know they are worth.
cheers, Mark.
They still sell the tilt leg kits as aftermarket parts. They're around $100 here in AUS. Talk about "rip-off"!Quote:
Don't know if Fender continued the tilt legs. Probably have it as an optional 'extra'.
They are less fun here too since the advent of the internet. It used to be that if you knew what you were looking at you could find some real gems, since the owners were seldom musicians. Now they just look on the internet and have a ballpark idea of the price.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain
If I compare to my youth the cost of decent equipment is certainly less. But hidden gems are rarer and a reasonable deal on an older US made instrument or amp has gone the way of the dodo...although you can still find a good deal on a Peavey. They've never gotten the love they probably deserve....
Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk