All 100% legit reasons. It's really the fact that you are a small builder, but still manage to deliver an entire stable of some of the most innovative, sonically flawless, and beautiful pedal designs WHILE keeping that personal connection (and just overall being a cool dude) that really makes MayFly stand out as a brand. Do what you do best, because you're definitely the best at doing it!
@mayflyamp11 күн бұрын
awwww thanks man! <sniff..>
@kamikan22Ай бұрын
wouldnt increasing the lenght of the tiny metal plate with something maleable and putting it on between the strings against the tailpiece work? this will also sligthly mute the resonance of that part of the strings (which are very high harmonics) that can also help avoiding some of the feedback loop that acoustics makes naturally
@kamikan22Ай бұрын
or just tape it to the tailpiece :V If I want to add ground to my pickup I need to extend 3rd cable that is not attached to the jack and put a tiny metal plate right? or it should be a different cable?
@coopedup22 ай бұрын
Shop Heater
@mayflyamp2 ай бұрын
Luxury.
@mstecker2 ай бұрын
The difference is that tons of techs can repair or mod the thru hole board. The SMD board is disposable if it breaks.
@Shadytube20242 ай бұрын
I have these type cables on my traynor amp and after a gig my reverb not working. When I slam the can I can hear reverb splash thru speaker but when I turn reverb pot get no verb just adds a bit of treble like a filter 🤔
@mayflyamp2 ай бұрын
Sounds like a problem with the reverb send. Changed cables yet? Checked the driver circuitry?
@Shadytube20242 ай бұрын
@ what is driver circuitry? I have amp open anything I should look for? Cables are wired to the board)
@mayflyamp2 ай бұрын
@@Shadytube2024 Hmmm. If it's a newer traynor then the reverb will be solid state, which you should take to your local tech. If it's an older one you could check the tube that drives the reverb transformer. Try swapping it out and see if things improve.
@Shadytube20242 ай бұрын
@ tube old traynor. When I turn up the reverb the speaker starts thumping (faint) almost like a tremolo
@demetrios32322 ай бұрын
I've got one of these. Just fired it up after 30 years, but the right channel seems to be dead. Any way to repair that easily?
@mayflyamp2 ай бұрын
Well, it depends on what's wrong with it. With these things however, it's usually electro-mechanical. I'd look at replacing that output jack.
@ThreeBeingOne3 ай бұрын
Subbed
@woodsnstrings3 ай бұрын
The Creamsicle is a brilliant pedal. After I shot the demo, I dropped it right on my gig board!! Super tasty, and definitely a new favourite.
@robrose61053 ай бұрын
The Creamsicle sounds fantastic!!
@bla_blub4 ай бұрын
Pretty much what I'm looking for. If there will be a version without the digital reverb in the future, I'll buy at least one unit.
@ORDER4STU4 ай бұрын
great tutorial, thanks!
@jscan5 ай бұрын
You guys need to get out more, of course there are other retailers like this around.
@LucasHaneman5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for mentioning “Le Habanero” guys! Fun interview, and great to learn more about this awesome store. Sam makes a very interesting and well spoken interview subject, and it’s nice to hear about all the things cicada is doing in the synthesizer world as well!!
@jamescopeland53585 ай бұрын
Good video
@patrickearles4716 ай бұрын
Delays and reverbs would probably work best with the VoxBox if they were set to 100% wet, I'm assuming?
@mayflyamp6 ай бұрын
Actually, it works well even if the effects are not 100% wet. I typically set the delay or reverb to less than 50% on the effect and 50% on the voxbox
@giovannifranzetti62146 ай бұрын
This is a great solution for FX saxophonists, great! The only thing better than this would be to also have another foot switch to choose between 100% wet mix and the set % chosen via the mix knob, if you add this it would literally set this pedal at the top of his category forever
@mayflyamp6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the idea - I'll definitely kick it around with my beta testers
@deanallen9276 ай бұрын
Maybe you could make the screw holes for the template match the ones you'll need for the bender itself. Eliminate a step.
@deanallen9276 ай бұрын
At 14:45......Oh sue us! If it wasn't for California you'd be using 8mm film and selling reels of it by mail from an ad on the back of a comic book. We also invented........the B-Bender. You do nice work though.
@judsonwhitley24306 ай бұрын
Are you still working on pedals? I just acquired one of these and it could use some tlc.
@mayflyamp6 ай бұрын
Hi there, I'm actually full time on pedals with my company Mayfly Audio. Regarding your rockman, it's probably best if you found someone local to your area to look at it. Anything that's fixable is pretty straightforward, and the things that are not fixable (replacing the unobtainable delay chips) no one can fix anyway :)
@davidlauzon14456 ай бұрын
Thanks Trevor!
@paulmuto9577 ай бұрын
Cool video!
@nuke1upgames7 ай бұрын
I have a evh 5150 III 50w El34 and it does the same thing I turn it on I can play for a few secs and a really high pitch squeal. I am 90% sure though the volume on the amp does not effect it what so ever soon as the stand by switch comes on it will squeal after like 5-10 secs. I've not changed any pre amp tubes or anything yet
@bradatherton93697 ай бұрын
This is nice. Does this use the FV-1?
@mayflyamp7 ай бұрын
Nope. I actually don't like how that chip sounds, so I used a different IC.
@bradatherton93697 ай бұрын
@@mayflyamp I hear ya there, mostly agree. Keeley uses it a lot, the Aurora Reverb pedal might be the best to be had from it and it is quite nice for what it is. Seems a lot of mostly analog pedals are wedging a DSP solution for reverb into their designs. I am happily amazed by it.
@bradatherton93697 ай бұрын
Great job debunking the shenanigans.
@bradatherton93697 ай бұрын
This looks great, sounds great, too! How much of the design is analog and DSP?
@mayflyamp7 ай бұрын
Hi Brad, only the reverb is DSP. Everything else is analog, including the preamp amp sim, power amp sim, and the speaker sim.
@bradatherton93697 ай бұрын
@@mayflyamp Cool!
@volesrock7 ай бұрын
You should change the name of your channel to Ampbutcher. You replaced every component and the amp still hums? Nicely done. Ps you cant "test" an amp's sound when it's still plugged into a current limiter because it throws off all the voltages and tube bias, which is why it sounded terrible in your demo.
@DeadKoby7 ай бұрын
Worse than bad/tired... that tube is stone dead.
@masterofreality2308 ай бұрын
Probably cool for people who have not taken the digital plunge.
@kennettbivens69218 ай бұрын
I have lost my screws What type of screws are used for the case?
@mayflyamp8 ай бұрын
Hi there, I did this repair years ago so this is completely from (fuzzy) memory. Seems to me that they were #6 pan-head 1 inch wood screws. YMMV.
@kennettbivens69218 ай бұрын
@@mayflyamp Thank you. I found my Rockman after years of being stored in the attic. I had the screws out because I was repairing it
@RozsaAmplificationLLC9 ай бұрын
That's crazy that is was just proximity of OT wires. Dr. Z is not a high-gain amp that I'm aware of and....STILL squealed!! Wow! Now we know and can happen even to low-gain amplifiers.
@nhpIII448210 ай бұрын
My X100 won't do anything, years ago used the crap out if it as a preamp. How much to fix?
@mayflyamp10 ай бұрын
Hi there, Sadly I don't have time for this type of repair these days. To busy with my pedal company. I recommend that you find someone local to you to have a look at it.
@wilhelmschnorr571710 ай бұрын
promo sm ❤️
@idamaenman313611 ай бұрын
So, if my Rockman soloist ever breaks down from wear, can you be the man to help me out? 🥳
@mayflyamp11 ай бұрын
Hi there! I sure could, but it's probably better to find a repair person local to you. I'm getting pretty busy these days with my pedal company.
@idamaenman313611 ай бұрын
@@mayflyamp oh I understand, the problem is I just wouldn’t know where to look 😅
@rosafreitag11 ай бұрын
Excellent video! I have a Tele with this mechanism,i t had been sitting on the case for years, and now when wearing the strap the weight of the guitar makes the b string bend - need to adjust the spring. Any tips on what should be done? A video would be great!!
@mayflyamp11 ай бұрын
Thanks! Regarding the spring, adjusting it depends on which type you have. On a Parsons-White bender, the spring is attached to the body with a screw. To tighten it you take the spring off the screw and re-locate the screw further to the back of the guitar. Then re-install the spring. Don't forget to drill a pilot hole for the screw. I find that moving the screw 1/2" is plenty. On a Parsons-Green bender, the spring is attached to a little hook that's bolted to the underside of the bender mechanism plate. To tighten it, you take off the plate (don't forget to remove the b-string), remove the spring, then carefully bend that little hook in to the back of the guitar. With this method you'd probably only get 1/4", but that still may work. Watch out! In both mechanisms, that spring is REALLY STIFF. Be careful when removing and installing it. Wear something over your eyes to prevent that spring from whipping around and daging you in the face when it slips of of your pliers when you're trying to re-install it. Don't ask me how I know...
@nickk928511 ай бұрын
I really can’t believe no one has started with comments, what’s up with that !!!! Okay the KTR wins buy a country mile as much as l wanted the Centura to win and now the Klon KTR pedals are starting to fetch crazy money 😢😢😢stop it , and what’s your thoughts after 2 years which one have you kept or use regularly…..
@mayflyamp11 ай бұрын
Hi there, Well the KTR was a repair, so it's back to it's owner (who sold it shortly afterwards). I sold the Centura as well, but before I did the experience inspired me to design my first overdrive pedal: the Mayfly Open Window. It's my new go-to. The guy who owned the KTR now uses one as well. So the truth is I ditched them and made something better.
@sarangidotpk11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the interesting video. What capsules are used in these mics?
@mayflyamp11 ай бұрын
Hi there. I'm sorry but I have no idea. The mics have long gone back to their owner so there is no way for me to check.
@sarangidotpk11 ай бұрын
@@mayflyamp Okay. Thank you!
@DashaKorycan Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work guys! Very interesting to learn about the process.
@notmymainaccountanymore Жыл бұрын
Thanks for having me on the channel!
@khaledkhaled8132 Жыл бұрын
مافائدة تثبيت الناقل الكهربائي مع مثبت الاوتار من فضلك وشكرا
@Davejkn Жыл бұрын
is there any way to let the delay or reverb carry on running after you've released the momentary switch so the reverb tail doesn't suddenly cut off?
@HernanMelzi Жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same thing. Also having an expression pedal input would really open up more control and possibilities
@mayflyamp Жыл бұрын
Hi guys, the way the pedal is designed, no you can't. However, if your reverb pedal has a tails feature, you could disengage the reverb pedal itself instead to let the tails go on. I figured this was the more flexible option.
@RichInternationalAir Жыл бұрын
Freakin' brilliant! All I can think about now is how my voice would sound with my current pedalboard. 🎸
@mayflyamp Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@anthonybelvin2085 Жыл бұрын
This is a great fuzz pedal. I bought one over a year ago after I watched this video. I'm surprised that it hasn't received much more attention and acclaim. I have several fuzz pedals and this is currently one of my top three favorites along with the silktone fuzz and the kingtone minifuzz v.2. What type of transistors do you use to make the Demon Girl? I'm assuming they are germanium due to it's ability to clean up when rolling back the guitar volume knob but there's an aggressiveness to it I've never heard before in a germanium fuzz pedal.
@mayflyamp Жыл бұрын
Thanks Anthony! The transistors are NPN silicon! The secret to making it sound good is in the circuit design itself. BTW, if you wanted to play with the tone a bit, there is a bias trimpot inside the pedal. Please note where it's set before you tweak it though...
@FCain-mf4tf Жыл бұрын
Great Video so far! I am 5:15 into it, and I can't help but hear a horn of some type. I will guess that it's a TROMBONE. Do you have a kid that was practicing somewhere in your house? The way it sounds, maybe they are new and just started. Does anyone else hear that also? Or am I losing my mind? Haha
@vicjames2743 Жыл бұрын
What is the source and part number for the switch
@mayflyamp Жыл бұрын
Hi there, I can't remember the part number off hand, but I give it in the video. As to where it came from, my buddy Bill (a professional electronics buyer) found it. He's not telling where!
@vicjames2743 Жыл бұрын
@mayflyamp lol. He must be selling them or repairing using them. My background is electronics and know I will find them somewhere
@SassyTesla Жыл бұрын
Sounds really nice, I've been looking around for some pedals that allow me to make a sort of lofi-effect, something like the HIFI warped vinyl or just something to make super chill with. I just discovered your pedals, have you ever thought about making a pedal like this? If I see this pedal I'll probably pick it up, but I was just wondering so I figured I might as well ask.
@mayflyamp Жыл бұрын
Hi there, thanks for your comment. Turns out that there already is a Mayfly pedal that does what you're looking for - the Mayfly Sketchy Zebra. You just run it in Vibrato mode and it does a perfect warped record effect. Sounds great in phaser mode as well :) here's a link: mayflyaudio.com/SketchyZebra/
@SassyTesla Жыл бұрын
Sweet! I think they have one at spaceman so I'll take a trip in there and pick it up when I can. I always wanna find ways to support local artists!@@mayflyamp
@mayflyamp Жыл бұрын
@@SassyTesla Thanks! BTW, I don't think that Spaceman has one anymore - phone them to make sure. Fairly sure that the other mayfly dealers have one including Steves, Lauzon, and Cicada.
@Guitarorpheo Жыл бұрын
I had a few Crimson Guitars, from 15 years ago, when Ben Crowe still worked from his old shed. Those guitars are completely unplayable. Binding cracked, necks in a permanent backbow, fretboards cracked, tuners installed horribly. Just so sad that it never were the guitars I wanted them to be. This is just another design that just doesn't work. Not really anyway?
@mayflyamp Жыл бұрын
Hi Orpheo! Good to hear from you. The one problem with the glue joint aside, I'm happy to say that this guitar's neck is straight, it's well put together, and it plays well.
@Guitarorpheo Жыл бұрын
@@mayflyampThat was, fortunately, the only problem here, but it could/should have been prevented by installing the 'wings' in a groove instead of that butt-joint. The Crimsons I had had beautiful woods but the craftsmanship just wasn't there. Think, splitting tops because they weren't glued properly, tearout in the wood solved with sawdust and superglue, etc.
@12to3Guitars Жыл бұрын
Nice job fixing a very unusual and interesting guitar!
@darrelloxford7101 Жыл бұрын
Where do u fine a ROUTE TEMPLATE for the bender system
@mayflyamp Жыл бұрын
Hi there, I made my own. Hipshot does sell a template for this kit, but you might not like the price.
@Toquelibre Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I still have mine, but it's needs some major overhaul. I bought it from a friend back in the late 80's, the audio comes out only on one side of the headset on both Headphone inputs. The power adapter is also in bad shape and shorts out. There's absolutely nothing on the internet for an aftermarket replacement adapter which is a 6Volt 200ma. I wish I could find someone who knows how to restore this thing. I was smart enough to buy all the Rackmount Modules and they're still in great shape, so I can always bust them out if I need to for recordings. Any suggestions on what I should do with the Rockman?
@mayflyamp Жыл бұрын
Well, depends on where you are and if there are some good electronics tecs nearby. You'll need someone who is part electrical engineer and part watchmaker with these things. The power supply should be easy to fix. The problem with one channel missing would be much harder to debug. However, my money is on a bad electrolytic coupling cap in the signal path somewhere.