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Crafting the Ultimate Tone: Building a Dumble UltraPhonix Bandmaster Inspired by John Mayer’s Dead & Company Rig
This blog outlines my tribute to John Mayer's Dumble UltraPhonix Bandmaster that he played during the Dead & Company residency at the Sphere
Ryan
Aug 26, 202410 min read
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Thru-Hole Valve Screamer, based on Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer
Thru-hole valve screamer (TS10 PCB)
Ryan
Mar 20, 20211 min read
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YouTube Build Series for SSS #002
I started my build series for Steel String Singer #002! :-) I'll be adding to this post as I make new videos
Ryan
Jun 13, 20191 min read
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(SOLD OUT) Steel String Singer #002 Style Chassis | Building John Mayer's Tone
Fresh back from the screen printer, Steel String Singer #002!!! I invested and made 10x of these so I can sell it back at a discount to...
Ryan
May 30, 20191 min read
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Steel String Singer #004 CAD Files Now Available!
I was going back and forth on this one for a while but I ultimately decided to release my Steel String Singer #004 chassis and silkscreen...
Ryan
Apr 14, 20191 min read
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Updated: Steel String Singer #002 Chassis Design
I'm taking a big risk here but I have decided to release my Steel String Singer #002 chassis design into the wild for educational...
Ryan
Mar 14, 20192 min read
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Keeley "Phat Mod" BD-2 | Building John Mayer's Tone
The pedal mod that started it all for me! Back in 2009 or so, I started my guitar tone quest. I only had a Keeley Katana and I my wallet...
Ryan
Jan 10, 20193 min read
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Vertex "Steel String" Clean Drive | New Build Day!
I was always curious about this pedal and the great reviews. If I could have SSS-esque tones from my Hot Rod Deluxe (for band practice),...
Ryan
Jan 8, 20193 min read
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LTSPICE Analysis | John Mayer Two-Rock Signature
Using LTSPICE, I modeled the Two-Rock John Mayer Signature to understand more about the circuit. LTSPICE makes it easy to change...
Ryan
Dec 12, 20183 min read
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My Steel String Singer #004 Clone is Complete!!
A year and a half in the making! I'm finally done with this endeavor! It's been so much fun doing the research, learning a few new skills...
Ryan
Nov 14, 20182 min read
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