Edit: 7/26/19 I got these molded last night (myself, at home) and must say, I was shocked at the difference (a word I rarely use on this site, except in the literal sense). I was expecting bass to improve, but it improved way more elements than that! Expect a full review in about a week, […]
BYOC E.S.V. 2 Knob Bender Mod (Modular Capacitors)
An overview of how I changed my BYOC ESV 2 Knob Bender into a modular design with regard to capacitor swapping.
Modding A Single Coil-Tap Guitar to A Dual Coil-Tap (Step-by-Step Video)
How to video on converting single coil-tap guitars to dual coil-tap guitars. Dual tone knobs are shown here, from a Schecter Tempest Custom.
Fender Blues Jr Page Updated With Sound Clips of Amplifier!
First off, I want to give a big thanks to Kale Brown and Johnathan Pope for helping me out with this recording demo. Kale handled the guitar playing, Johnathan allowed us to record in his house (despite a sleeping baby, that somehow, we never woke up) and I handled hardware setup + recording & […]
Update to Kenwood C-2 Pre-Amp Page (Re-Cap Complete)
You can find the complete C-2 page here. Capacitors Used Include: ELNA SILMIC-II/SILMIC-II ARS/ToneRex, Nichicon Muse/Muse-ES/Fine Gold/FW and a Siemens/EPCOS 1uF MKP output capacitor. Previous Mod: 16V Zener Diode Mod to allow Modern Discrete Op-Amps from Burson Audio.
Sansui AU-517 Complete Re-Cap/Restoration | It’s Alive; Updated 3/27/19
The first part of my Sansui AU-517/717 restore guide, from recapping to finding those pesky shorted diodes. Not to mention how daunting it is just to remove and then rewire all the PCB’s! Here I hope to help shed some light on the subject.
Tips and Hidden Rules for Creating EBay Ads – How to Make Sure Your Ad Shows Up in the Mobile App!
As you may already know, I started the Hallman Labs Vintage Store a few months back. I am currently using EBay to sell these items and I came across a handful of rules that aren’t exactly easy to find. So, I have created a list of the most commonly encountered EBay rules. 1: You can […]
The Mullard/Philips MiniWatt Brand of Mustard Caps! (Very Rare) Datasheets Given
A look at the first MiniWatt capacitors that were put up for sale by HL. Now there are many more types available to purchase from us!
Potomac AA-51 Audio Analyzer – Calibration Procedure, Service Manual, Ref Images — Early Version of Upcoming Page (Work in Progress)
A look at the Potomac AA-51 Audio Analyzer: schematic, calibration procedures, service manual and more inside. Produced in the 1980’s, the AA-51 is still of great use.
XMOS : BlackGate vs. SILMIC ARS “Super Gold” Capacitors (& Others) Direct Comparison (testing in progress) – Photos and a Preview
Preview into the head-to-head between Black Gate and SILMIC ARS Super Gold. XMOS module based on the SU-1 is being used. This is still a WIP.