Author Topic: SIMS LED's - The Final Episode (Read 758 times)

terryc · « **Reply #15 on:** May 22, 2009, 12:53:06 AM »

I stand corrected Sonicus and take on your opinion, in fact somewhere on this board I suggested adapting a regulated power supply to feed non series instruments.
I suppose it could be done, a good quality regulated PS, tie wrap a cord with a 3.5 or smaller power plug and put a socket on your bass somewhere.
Trouble is it is another item to plug in, my gear is relatively small compared some members who have racks,power amps, effects units etc.

terryc · « **Reply #16 on:** May 22, 2009, 12:57:49 AM »

harald..I know what you mean, when I got my bass home I tried to see how it was done, the end of the finger board has not been touched, neither has the truss rod spreader, however Martin has done it is a mystery and he will not divulge how he does it and rightly so 'cos if the far east manufacturers get hold of it then they would be fitting them as well.
Anyway, if you are thinking of having it done then I can tell you you have no worries at all about the workmanship.

sonicus · « **Reply #17 on:** May 22, 2009, 01:38:43 AM »

Hi terryc
I am pleased that we can collaborate our collective concepts. I think that it would be grand if our mother-ship might consider such a feature into perhaps either the f1x / f2b/sf2 or even better a 9 volt mod to the 5 pin power supplies or a new product that is designed specifically for non S1/S2 designs that only require a 9 volt source, this would only require you to substitute a 3 conductor quarter inch plug for the 2 conductor plug (TRS instead of TS) EBS already is doing this. The important question is has this feature been protected by international patents? Would Alembic be able make use of this feature ? Most important does Alembic think it wants to do this ? Perhaps it would not be practical from Alembics view point . I read about the need for 4/ 9 volt batteries in Bill's Further, could such a mod or device also work for his needs if he so desired? How are those 4 /9 volt batteries wired? series or parallel circuit? OR

that matters !

(Message edited by sonicus on May 23, 2009)

terryc · « **Reply #18 on:** May 22, 2009, 03:09:20 AM »

Sonicus..I know what you mean about 4x 9V..in series it is a whopping 36V, seems a lot for modern LED's
The only problem is if you use a wireless system, then it is back to batteries.

georgie_boy · « **Reply #19 on:** May 22, 2009, 03:40:46 AM »

Love the job Terry!!

sonicus · « **Reply #20 on:** May 22, 2009, 09:47:42 AM »

Yes terryc, that's correct. It would be interesting to have a glimpse at the schematic.

terryc · « **Reply #21 on:** May 22, 2009, 03:32:36 PM »

Okay here is MK 93 with new strings, polished brass hardware and wood with leds on

lbpesq · « **Reply #22 on:** May 22, 2009, 04:18:35 PM »

With a bass like that, you could moonlight as an air traffic controller! hehehehe

Bill, tgo

terryc · « **Reply #23 on:** May 22, 2009, 05:59:42 PM »

Yup..burn your retinas to ash ibpesq.
when I flick the switch further phasers shoot and kill the audience if they don't applaude.

sonicus · « **Reply #24 on:** May 24, 2009, 09:03:38 PM »

But probably effective on a DARK stage whilst performing a 2 octave 32nd note arpeggio !

bassman68 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:05:31 AM »

Hi Terry, love the LEDs, I have SIMs on my Rogue in blue, much the same as yours (magnifiers). I too was amazed at the fact that they run the power from the same 9v battery. I haven't experienced any problems due to this in 6 years, mind you i do make sure the battery is always fresh befor any shows i know will require the light show!
As to how Martin fits them,without giving too much away, look at the fretboard edge on the underside of the neck ;o)

terryc · « **Reply #26 on:** June 02, 2009, 11:42:40 AM »

bassman68..well I looked at it before you told me but I have looked again and I cannot see any sign of fretboard disturbance. The only visual sign is a small 2-3mm hole where the wire exits underneath the fretboard in the trussrod cavity.
I have looked at the fretboard with a high powered magnifying glass and I still cannot see any refinish..just some 'shine' marks where my hands have played the bass.
It is still a mystery and I very much doubt Martin is not going to give his technique away..and rightly so 'cos if the far east get hold of it it will be on every guitar.

jbybj · « **Reply #27 on:** June 02, 2009, 11:56:15 AM »

regarding phanom power, my LIne 6 bass, which runs on 9 volts, comes with a combo DI/power supply. When you plug the bass into the DI/power supply with a stereo 1/4 cable, it gets it's power from the cable.

Nice LEDs BTW..

JBY

terryc · « **Reply #28 on:** June 02, 2009, 04:20:57 PM »

Thanks for all the comments..the band didn't know about them, I gave them a story of broken strings and used another bass..they were surprised and since it is a party 70's band I guess it goes down a treat

essenceman · « **Reply #29 on:** July 03, 2009, 04:00:32 AM »

SIMs look great Terry. Will consider for my Essence, but just side not front. Just to add to the debate about phantom power, I made an enquiry to the board about 3 years ago here, but I've not done anything abpout it yet. Looks straightforward, though.

Rob