Audax J-10 Repair

 

 My first real jump into mono cutterhead repair. while i did not go as far as many people in the industry can and do, I learned a lot from the parts transplant and subsequent testing. There is still a long way to go on both my learning and fixing this head to usable standards but  I wanted to give some in depth looks at these devices as I myself have had a hard time getting information on them.

This was a side quest to the record lathe process as I'm still working on one or two specific issues. I'm hoping to get some decent media soon covering that topic.

 It's been too long! so i finally finished part 2 of my record lathe restoration. were close, but not quite there yet. Hopefully soon we will have more for you too enjoy!

https://youtu.be/91M_xUFBsM4

Echoplex EP3 repair

 

 I had noticed some owners of the ep3 experiencing the same issues I had, no echo. I found the problem to be the now dry Mallory white caps in the unit and I had replaced them. It's not too difficult, nothing to fear really and I show what I had done and how I got to it. Hopefully this helps get some echo back in your studio!

Hello Again!

 

 Today I published the finishing video for the pedal board supply build, It turned out wonderfully. Along with an update to what I have been up to these past months, which hopefully I will get into more videos for you to enjoy while I finish up the videos I had started already!

I'd also like to thank the new subscribers for your patronage, Thank you very much! stay tuned for the Hammond scanner pt.2!

Farfisa O.R. 200

 I LOVE DUMPSTER AMPLIFIERS. SEND ME ALL YOUR DUMPSTER AMPS.

 In all seriousness this is probably top 5 dumpster find material. i couldn't get this out of the garbage fast enough when i saw it. I must of looked insane all the way in the dumpster searching for all the parts that were to this amp. NO REGRETS! This amp sings, but it's got a small amount of noise and the reverb channel is kinda hairy. It was so much fun fault finding and bringing it back. These are rare opportunities and must be savored. I hope to someday capture the rapture of finding dumpster amps on film for all of you. it's a sight. This amp was originally made for organ, and farfisa probably created it as a compliment to their organ division. It handles guitar, bass and organ/keyboard/synth very well. An amp utility knife of the Swiss army variety. Not bad for free junk.

Follow on YouTube and subscribe to the upcoming video series where we plan to tackle all amp noise.

 Details inside!
https://youtu.be/ZMQy4zhg25U

Junkyard Studio: Presto 8DG Vinyl record lathe restoration

Where to start? Since I was a young lad and in bands through high school and beyond I wanted to put my material to vinyl. My first band had even priced out making our first and only album a vinyl record. From that point on I was interested in vinyl production. I had forgotten about it for some years, because the means were so incredibly scarce and expensive. Then fate had guided me to my destination and it was in my hands at last. end of the story? LORD NO.

 Restoration is still under way, and mastering the entire vinyl production process might never happen for me. There are still big hurdles to overcome. It's been a labor of love that continues to give and hopefully will give more soon!

details inside:
https://youtu.be/5kB_sUvjTCE

Junkyard Studio: Pedal Board and supply build.

 If you play guitar at any level, you have been here. You plug in to play a few riffs, work out some new material and get side tracked by the mess of cabling and pitcher of noise pouring out of the speaker from your pedal farm. Well, enough is enough! I need clean channels of effects! and......and....and no money. Never fear, the scrapyard is near! Be amazed by what can be done with left over material from projects past!

details inside:
https://youtu.be/kefKP-1Yg9A