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Dr.HIWATT wrote:Especially if I bribe him with some Belizian hotsauce.

Whatever it takes!

He is a great guy! I don't think it would take too much arm twisting.

I have an idea for a hands on activity - how about giving some tips while making a build? I, like quite a few others, am a new builder. I have only done mods on various amps and various minor rehabs, but I've never built an amp from scratch. I think something like this would really be helpful and interesting and might help sell more kits even.

Thanks,

-Mike

Thanks for the input Mike!

Maybe we can do something like that????? I could possibly have a couple amps in various stages of production and do a couple quick steps to each..........somewhat like a cooking TV show????

These DIY builds just aren't a 1-2 hour process.........You could spend the weekend building one.

While I wouldn't mind selling more kits, the Focus of the Convention is the Hylight Electronics Equipment and the legacy of Dave Reeves.

It is a good idea, I will have to spend some time thinking it out!

-Clayton

Dr.HIWATT wrote:somewhat like a cooking TV show????

We really, really need Chef Huss to do a presentation. I think a "pyromaniac intervention" is in order!

Dr.HIWATT wrote:Thanks for the input Mike!

Maybe we can do something like that????? I could possibly have a couple amps in various stages of production and do a couple quick steps to each..........somewhat like a cooking TV show????

These DIY builds just aren't a 1-2 hour process.........You could spend the weekend building one.

While I wouldn't mind selling more kits, the Focus of the Convention is the Hylight Electronics Equipment and the legacy of Dave Reeves.

It is a good idea, I will have to spend some time thinking it out!

-Clayton

Glad you like the idea, Clayton! Thanks for considering it. Yah - just like a cooking show I think just running through a circuit and pointing out details when building, and indeed, saving some stages for building at the convention would be great, even just soldering tips would be helpful and appreciated. Maybe various experienced builders could give insights and experience during the demonstration...

-Mike

mikhailwatt wrote:

Dr.HIWATT wrote:somewhat like a cooking TV show????

We really, really need Chef Huss to do a presentation. I think a "pyromaniac intervention" is in order!

Amen!

Mike
House Rhythm Section

Yes, some soldering tips would be GREAT! I am terrible at soldering.

I still need some ideas for hands on activities!

Things that can only take 1-2 hours tops.

I hope to make this fun and mildly educational, while keeping it from turning into Guitar Center on a Saturday afternoon

-Clayton

Dr.HIWATT wrote:...while keeping it from turning into Guitar Center on a Saturday afternoon

Gee, you're no fun anymore!

--mark

How about a Marshall amp throwing competition,I'm good for about 3 feet .

buster wrote:How about a Marshall amp throwing competition,I'm good for about 3 feet .

I love it!

buster wrote:How about a Marshall amp throwing competition,I'm good for about 3 feet .

Yea, gather up a bunch of those old ones in England and bring them to Indiana for the competition. I'll be in charge of hauling off those old junkers when we're through.

Even better, how about a "plastic Asian Bulldog Hiwatt" chucking contest. That wouldn't cost much and might be weirdly satisfying.

--mark

mhuss wrote:Even better, how about a "plastic Asian Bulldog Hiwatt" chucking contest. That wouldn't cost much and might be weirdly satisfying.

--mark

that is good too!

we can then pile them and have a bonfire