Crack Amp/ plus Speedball builder?

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sdell101

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hi guys can anyone direct me. to anyone that can build the crack amp with the speedball upgrade i live in SoCal. i emailed Bottlehead and they said this was the best way to contact someone... Thanks!~
 
Sure. Follow these steps:

1. Stand in front of a mirror.
2. You've found your guy!

Seriously. Even without any prior experience, you can build the Crack yourself. You need to invest $40-50 (maybe less) in tools that you will be able to re-use for years to come, but that's about it.

If you really don't want to do it yourself, I'm sure someone will post here offering to do it for you, but I assure you that building the Crack is fairly straightforward and incredibly satisfying to boot. I didn't have any real prior experience, but I got my Crack working right away. I'm a corporate lawyer. If I can do it, so can you!

Best regards,
Adam
 
I HIGHLY suggest you build one but if you really don't want to I would be more than happy to build it for you. 

All you need really is a soldering iron, some solder, and maybe wire strippers for the wires.

Also the instructions that Doc provides make the build very easy. 
 
There should be a factory authorized assembly service starting very soon. When the person is ready to take work I will announce the details.
 
adamct said:
Sure. Follow these steps:

1. Stand in front of a mirror.
2. You've found your guy!

Seriously. Even without any prior experience, you can build the Crack yourself. You need to invest $40-50 (maybe less) in tools that you will be able to re-use for years to come, but that's about it.

If you really don't want to do it yourself, I'm sure someone will post here offering to do it for you, but I assure you that building the Crack is fairly straightforward and incredibly satisfying to boot. I didn't have any real prior experience, but I got my Crack working right away. I'm a corporate lawyer. If I can do it, so can you!

Best regards,
Adam
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And you admit this, here?
 
Sure! It's how I know Doc and the gang will be extra-motivated to keep me from electrocuting myself...

;D
 
Doc B. said:
There should be a factory authorized assembly service starting very soon. When the person is ready to take work I will announce the details.
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Interesting, any thoughts on pricing?

Also, I'm a bit skeptical when it comes to people saying its so easy. My Crack + Speedball should be coming soon, and I'm honestly, quite scared. I do have a bit of prior experience, only with building 3 succesful cables, if I can do that, do you guys think I can build the Crack + Speedball? Thanks guys:)
 
wolfetan44 said:
Doc B. said:
There should be a factory authorized assembly service starting very soon. When the person is ready to take work I will announce the details.
Click to expand...
Interesting, any thoughts on pricing?

Also, I'm a bit skeptical when it comes to people saying its so easy. My Crack + Speedball should be coming soon, and I'm honestly, quite scared. I do have a bit of prior experience, only with building 3 succesful cables, if I can do that, do you guys think I can build the Crack + Speedball? Thanks guys:)
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Yes. I wouldn't say it if I didn't believe it.
 
adamct said:
wolfetan44 said:
Doc B. said:
There should be a factory authorized assembly service starting very soon. When the person is ready to take work I will announce the details.
Click to expand...
Interesting, any thoughts on pricing?

Also, I'm a bit skeptical when it comes to people saying its so easy. My Crack + Speedball should be coming soon, and I'm honestly, quite scared. I do have a bit of prior experience, only with building 3 succesful cables, if I can do that, do you guys think I can build the Crack + Speedball? Thanks guys:)
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Yes. I wouldn't say it if I didn't believe it.
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I guess it is such a daunting task for me that its hard to believe anyone that says its easy..
 
1. Cut a two-inch piece of red wire.
2. Strip the ends back 1/4"
3. Solder one end to terminal 14
4. Solder the other end to terminal 15

If you can follow those instructions, you can build the Crack.
 
adamct said:
1. Cut a two-inch piece of red wire.
2. Strip the ends back 1/4"
3. Solder one end to terminal 14
4. Solder the other end to terminal 15

If you can follow those instructions, you can build the Crack.
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Is that a part of it? Because thats exxtremely easy. I hope it is:) What wire stripper do you guys recommend also?
 
No problem. Just trying to pay forward all of the great help and advice I received here. Get the Stripmaster Lite strippers, they are expensive, but will repay you in spades. I'm amazed by how smoothly and perfectly my Stripmasters work... I marvel at it every time I use them.

Best regards,
Adam
 
I think there are multiple versions, depending on which attachments are included. I consider 16-22 awg a more useful range than 20-30 awg anyway.
 
See here. They are in stock, and cheaper. FWIW, HMC Electronics sells absolutely AWESOME, serious-duty tweezers, that are dirt cheap, but incredibly well-built. I think they cost $6... Very useful.
 
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