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TAVD · 14th August 2008

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Originally Posted by atticus

I'm really trying to use locally harvested, sustainable wood sources as much as possible. I know guitar amps aren't the most planet friendly devices out there but I want to try to make it as "green" as possible. Do you know of a wood supplier that practices sustainable wood harvesting?

Not off the top of my head, but I'll ask around.

atticus · 14th August 2008

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Originally Posted by TAVD

Not off the top of my head, but I'll ask around.

Cool thanks! I just checked out your website and you have some sweet looking stuff on there!

Coyoteous · 15th August 2008

- not very exotic, but maybe recycled lumber? I've seen nice hardwood flooring and molding... old barn and ship timbers and the like - just a thought.

atticus · 15th August 2008

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Originally Posted by Coyoteous

- not very exotic, but maybe recycled lumber? I've seen nice hardwood flooring and molding... old barn and ship timbers and the like - just a thought.

Actually I am having ten cabinets built next week that are made from a vintage basketball court!

Coyoteous · 15th August 2008

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Actually I am having ten cabinets built next week that are made from a vintage basketball court!

That's what I'm talkin' about!

zimv20 · 15th August 2008

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Originally Posted by atticus

I'm really trying to use locally harvested, sustainable wood sources as much as possible.

i doubt it's local, but bamboo is sustainable.

TAVD · 15th August 2008

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Originally Posted by zimv20

i doubt it's local, but bamboo is sustainable.

That was my first thought also, as I have a relative who grows the stuff commercially. I'm not sure it would be my first choice for cabinetry, not that it can't be done. BTW, It could be grown locally.

Apparently, Jatoba (aka brazilian cherry) is a sustainable lumber. Obviously not local but it is a very pretty wood and is rather inexpensive as well. It also has a very high spacific gravity and your cabinet maker might curse you as his tools are burning up.

xaos · 15th August 2008

2nd the Jatoba. I have worked with it and it is beautiful, redder than mahogony with similar grain. Very dense, strong and super stable. I have used it for guitar making forms, etc.

A sample of unfinished Jatoba:

atticus · 15th August 2008

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Originally Posted by TAVD

That was my first thought also, as I have a relative who grows the stuff commercially. I'm not sure it would be my first choice for cabinetry, not that it can't be done. BTW, It could be grown locally.

Apparently, Jatoba (aka brazilian cherry) is a sustainable lumber. Obviously not local but it is a very pretty wood and is rather inexpensive as well. It also has a very high spacific gravity and your cabinet maker might curse you as his tools are burning up.

I will have to look into that. The first cabinets will be made of locally farmed cherry and the recycled maple I mentioned but I would love to try out different woods if this little project takes off at all. Thanks to all for the advice!

atticus · 27th September 2008

Here is a photo of the first batch of cabinets!!

pan60 · 27th September 2008

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Originally Posted by atticus

Here is a photo of the first batch of cabinets!!

very nice!

TAVD · 27th September 2008

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Originally Posted by atticus

Here is a photo of the first batch of cabinets!!

Nice. Where do I sign up?

Have you had a chance to do any clips yet?

atticus · 30th September 2008

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Originally Posted by TAVD

Nice. Where do I sign up?

Have you had a chance to do any clips yet?

Well you can sign up right here!!

We will be doing sound clips hopefully this week. I had Avatar build a pretty cool closed back 2x12 cab for me to test it with. It is loaded with a Celestion Heritage G12H on one side and an Alnico Blue on the other. I think that I may mic up both speakers individually and the do a mono room mic. It is pretty amazing how loud it gets with that cab!

atticus · 8th October 2008

Things have been a little delayed in doing the sound clips. Sorry to any who were waiting for it. I am hoping to be able to record some quick clips tonight. I got the first batch of tubes today so the first amps can ship at the end of the week. Thanks!

atticus · 9th October 2008

Here is a quick sample that I recorded last night. I just did it at my church so it's pretty raw. I just used the gear that they had there. The recording chain is G&L Legacy Special loaded with Fender Fat 50's pickups-> Anklebiter->Avatar 2x12->Heil Sound PR20->Presonus Firebox. It's just a short clip of my brother noodling around. The amp is turned up to about 3 o'clock but he has the volume control of the guitar backed off to get a warm clean sound that can get a little more grit when you dig in.

pan60 · 9th October 2008

nice!

xaos · 9th October 2008

Nice sample.

Would you mind posting a sample of the amp dimed?

atticus · 9th October 2008

Here is something a little more distorted. The amp is still a 3 o'clock but the guitar's volume is up a bit. Thanks.

atticus · 12th October 2008

Just in case anyone is curious I posted more pictures of the Anklebiter here.

jfleibo · 14th October 2008

Just checked out the products, look cool.

Congrats!

atticus · 14th October 2008

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Originally Posted by jfleibo

Just checked out the products, look cool.

Congrats!

Thanks!!!

atticus · 30th October 2008

I have had a few requests for pics of the "guts" of the amp, so here's one:

Brad McGowan · 30th October 2008

Hey David,

Have you expermiented with using other electrolytics besides the Illinois caps? Spragues are pretty popular and sound a bit better IMHO even though they cost a few dollars more. Also, are those Mallory 150's in the tone circuit?

Brad

atticus · 30th October 2008

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Originally Posted by Brad McGowan

Hey David,

Have you expermiented with using other electrolytics besides the Illinois caps? Spragues are pretty popular and sound a bit better IMHO even though they cost a few dollars more. Also, are those Mallory 150's in the tone circuit?

Brad

Brad,

I basically just trusted Jim Nickelson (owner of Little Dawg Amps, and builder of the Anklebiter) on the choices for the parts in the amp. We actually discussed the caps and he felt that the Illinois we just as good. If someone were to want to order an amp with the Spragues I would do it at no additional charge. I will ask Jim to get on here to see if he can answer the questions more specifically. Thanks!

atticus · 28th January 2009

Just in case anyone is curious I started a thread on the Anklebiter here. Thanks!

superwack · 28th January 2009

looks awesome... what ever happened to the AudioThrottle?

atticus · 28th January 2009

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Originally Posted by superwack

looks awesome... what ever happened to the AudioThrottle?

Oh that is still happening. I was just able to bring the amp to market first, that's all. Thanks for your interest!

superwack · 29th January 2009

Excellent - I'm excited (and will hopefully buy) BOTH

pan60 · 30th January 2009

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Originally Posted by atticus

Oh that is still happening. I was just able to bring the amp to market first, that's all. Thanks for your interest!

keep us all posted!

15th August 2008	#188
xaos Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 292	2nd the Jatoba. I have worked with it and it is beautiful, redder than mahogony with similar grain. Very dense, strong and super stable. I have used it for guitar making forms, etc. A sample of unfinished Jatoba: Attached Thumbnails

27th September 2008	#190
atticus Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,581 Thread Starter	Here is a photo of the first batch of cabinets!! Attached Thumbnails

30th October 2008	#202
atticus Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,581 Thread Starter	I have had a few requests for pics of the "guts" of the amp, so here's one: Attached Thumbnails

30th October 2008	#203
Brad McGowan Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 5,582	Hey David, Have you expermiented with using other electrolytics besides the Illinois caps? Spragues are pretty popular and sound a bit better IMHO even though they cost a few dollars more. Also, are those Mallory 150's in the tone circuit? Brad __________________ plotagainstrachel.bandcamp.com Little Red Wagon Studios How to integrate your analog tape deck with your DAW: http://youtu.be/bswx5zrFRl0 http://youtu.be/W-II32AvVd8

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15th August 2008	#183
Coyoteous Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,130	- not very exotic, but maybe recycled lumber? I've seen nice hardwood flooring and molding... old barn and ship timbers and the like - just a thought.

8th October 2008	#194
atticus Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,581 Thread Starter	Things have been a little delayed in doing the sound clips. Sorry to any who were waiting for it. I am hoping to be able to record some quick clips tonight. I got the first batch of tubes today so the first amps can ship at the end of the week. Thanks!

9th October 2008	#196
pan60 500 series nutjob Joined: Nov 2004 Location: 500 series Guru SKANK! ; ) Posts: 10,940	nice!

9th October 2008	#197
xaos Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 292	Nice sample. Would you mind posting a sample of the amp dimed?

12th October 2008	#199
atticus Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,581 Thread Starter	Just in case anyone is curious I posted more pictures of the Anklebiter here.

14th October 2008	#200
jfleibo Gear interested Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 19	Just checked out the products, look cool. Congrats!

28th January 2009	#205
atticus Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,581 Thread Starter	Just in case anyone is curious I started a thread on the Anklebiter here. Thanks!

28th January 2009	#206
superwack Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 1,411	looks awesome... what ever happened to the AudioThrottle?

29th January 2009	#208
superwack Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 1,411	Excellent - I'm excited (and will hopefully buy) BOTH

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