Author Topic: All Lit Up! (Read 1668 times)

georgie_boy · « **Reply #15 on:** October 12, 2006, 04:59:46 AM »

Just LOVE those blue LEDs!!
Thanks Kris
G

keurosix · « **Reply #16 on:** October 12, 2006, 05:11:49 AM »

The Blue LED's are quite bright. This pic shows the illumination of the cab behind it. On stage you'd be uplighted in a blue glow!

And this pic is the one on the FRetFX website:

Enjoy Kris

georgie_boy · « **Reply #17 on:** October 12, 2006, 07:03:02 AM »

Are they quite acceptable on the LOW setting??
Love that Europa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It costs an extra $20 to ship to the UK, but for the effect and practicalities-well worth it.
BUT----Tell me about any BAD/Not SO GOOD experiences that you've had with them ?
G

alembic76407 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 12, 2006, 07:48:35 AM »

I have the red lights on my Epic, they have been on my Epic for almost 2 years, I pick up my bass by the neck with no trouble at all !!! Its the only bass I have with Lights and the only bass I play live , I WILL buy another set of lights if these ever break ( until I can get an Alembic with LED's ) I love mine, best money I've ever spent. Lights for the price of two sets strings WOW!!!!!!!

David T

keurosix · « **Reply #19 on:** October 12, 2006, 06:45:24 PM »

George,
The only 2 things I can caution you on: When you install the array, do NOT oil the fingerboard the day before! The original instructions from FretFX said to clean the fingerboard edge with isopropyl alcohol, but now that step has been omitted. After doing both these things on my Dean 6 string bass, I noticed that some of the LED?s light leaks out around the LED, and along the array. This looks a little sloppy, and probably is caused by a less than perfect adhesion. A small price to pay when compared to the expensive, yet perfectly illuminated circles from permanently installed factory LED?s. So to get the best results, just clean the fingerboard with a soft cloth before installing, and oil the board a few months later. I would take care to oil only the top of the board spreading thinly.
As I previously noted, I also removed a small amount of adhesive from the LED array so it won?t stick to the adjustable nut. Just ask me if you need detailed instructions.

As far as the brightness of the LED?s on the low setting: This is the setting I use most of the time for the Red and the Blue LED?s. It is more than adequate. The red will not hinder your night visibility at either setting. The blue is really brilliant, and at the high setting can play tricks with your eyes. On a black stage you may not be able to see the front of the fingerboard at all. However, you won?t lose your fret reference with them.
You won't be sorry when you buy them!
Kris

georgie_boy · « **Reply #20 on:** October 13, 2006, 07:03:44 AM »

Thanks yet again Kris!
You're a star
G

jbybj · « **Reply #21 on:** October 20, 2006, 08:50:31 PM »

I just installed my FretFX tonight, and I am as giddy as a little schoolgirl.

(Message edited by jbybj on October 20, 2006)

jbybj · « **Reply #22 on:** October 20, 2006, 08:58:37 PM »

I finally figured out how to make my pix show up in the post! Yippee!

0vid · « **Reply #23 on:** October 21, 2006, 05:10:21 AM »

double post edit

(Message edited by 0vid on October 21, 2006)

0vid · « **Reply #24 on:** October 21, 2006, 05:10:50 AM »

I've used these for some time now and I concur that the low setting is all you'll ever need. On my Epic the battery box is on the headstock's rear; and on my headless bass the battery box is in the body as is the switch.

The bass I had some trouble with installing this on is the 'fly' style bass I made. There being no 'headstock space' on a fly style headstock, I asked Roz to make a mod for a 3V lithium coin battery and it worked but it was a strain on the lithium battery, you had to change the batteries after an hour and a half. i.e after a gig. The normal packs last much, much longer.

I modified the 'fly' bass further and it is now swtched and powered from the body, powered by 2 normal AAA cells. I used a 30K resistor at 1/4W and a SPST switch, so my mod is one setting only. The array can be clipped at the pickup end, and you can solder the power supply to the array carefully, but in doing this you will void any further support from the manufacturer and possibly 'unleash his fury', to use a Yngwie expression.

0vid · « **Reply #25 on:** October 26, 2006, 05:00:31 PM »

Found a photo of me at a jazz gig with Lefty Epic in low ambient light levels, the hotdotz were on low setting.

robbiebassepic · « **Reply #26 on:** November 24, 2006, 07:36:57 AM »

Ill need to get me some Fret FX - great pics from Kris and Ovid - Just what you need in a dark venue,- looks pro aswell!!cool pics guys

keurosix · « **Reply #27 on:** December 27, 2006, 05:33:49 AM »

Here's a Family portrait with all my guitars now lit up with FretFX:

Happy Holidays!
Kris

dadabass2001 · « **Reply #28 on:** December 27, 2006, 06:09:20 AM »

I just added blue FretFX leds to my '81 Distillate....

I used the bass with great success last Friday the 22nd.
And despite stage lights shining directly in my face, I could play with confidence (whew!)

Mike

jazzyvee · « **Reply #29 on:** January 26, 2007, 12:05:47 PM »

Can anyone get hold of the FretFX telephone number please?
I have ordered a set from them and paid for it but not had any response from them.
I have tried looking on the net but cant find a phone number.
If you have one and can pass me the number either on here or via email that would be great.
Thanks
Jazzyvee