Hello dear reader! I know, I've been missing in action and not informing cyberspace of my pointless rambling. But my tiny use of bandwidth isn't a complete waste of space, though offering the inside gossip on Brad and Angelina would probably draw a larger readership...
Anyway, the writing course is on hiatus, since the first course wasn't the greatest experience, as you may have noticed in previous messages. Still, I have the option to continue and hopefully I will.
The current 'project' is guitar amp construction, which carries with it warnings in big bold letters about lethal voltages. Yes, yes, but as long as you follow some basic rules and understand what you're doing before you do it, sparks shouldn't fly - if all cars started up with a friendly but authoritative voice gravely announcing the dangers of driving and likelihood of a fatality on the open road there may be less accidents and less people on the road. A bonus for drivers and tree huggers alike...!
So, just to document the moment I should say after much thought and research that I decided to build a Deluxe type amp. A classic Fender amp, which offers a little sonic interest and build interest than is little brother, the Champ, whilst still being a simple circuit and an ideal first amp build experience. Decided to go with Trinity, a Canadian amp company who produce hand made amps and kits to DIY builders and have had much praise from the likes of ZZ Tops', Billy Gibbons. They use quality components and have a very good online forum community for any help with the build. And being Canadian, I think they're a trustworthy bunch. I shall keep you posted on the progress. Considerations to the amp cabinet and speaker are still being weighed. I know which speaker I would like, the Tone Tubby Alnico, but it also appears to be the most expensive speaker on the planet!
Also of note to mention is that I had the pleasure of seeing the 'King of the Blues', BB King this weekend. At 83, its amazing that he still has the energy, though as the years have gone by I believe the stories in between songs have become longer so he doesn't have to play so much! Lucille, his beautiful Gibson 335 guitar still sings sweetly under his fingers and what amazed me more was BB's voice, which has lost none of the power and tone and in the slower blues tunes was truly wonderful to hear.
And on that minor note dear reader, I will sign off...
