Forgotten Graffiti

The Project

As I hinted last post, I am currently undertaking an extensive project. I am customizing my PRS Santana with a specific effect and several new EQ options. The reason I'm attempting to do this myself is for the sake of learning. I truly feel (and hope) I can handle the intensity of this project, as it involves some devious work on the body of my guitar.

I will be posting pics and updates as I work on this project. Below I've written the tasks to be accomplished (in semi-order). As I work on each task, I will document the gear, tools, time, and cost. I will hopefully be giving success stories concerning what I've learned as well.

Overall Goals
1. To install a custom MXR Phase 90 Breathalyzer Mod pedal into the body of my PRS.
2. To install custom guitar tone knobs (bass and trebel) on a different line, controllable by a toggle switch.
3. Install Kill Switch

Tasks
-Modify Phase 90 chip: Remove foot switch, install DPDT Toggle switch to be mounted on guitar face (Effect on/off). Add wiring to minitoggle (modification on/off) to be mounted on guitar face. Install Speed Knob into guitar face, replace MXR knob with Santana standard knob.

-Install Phase 90 into body by: cutting additional hole in back of guitar, allowing room for the chip, switches, knob, battery, and wiring. Install the pedal I/O wiring into the line out of guitar. Build accessible battery casing. Create new custom-shaped back plate.

-Install new tone path that bypasses original: Install Bass and Trebel boosters into path. Install switch to toggle between original tone control and new tone path.

I've got my work cut out for me! I will be going into detail as I tackle each step. Later this week I will describe the current technical details of my guitar. Everybody loves before and after.

Stay tuned.

Labels: The Project

posted by Seth @ 3:22 PM 2 Comments

Redux

Sometimes, a fresh, clean start is all we need to boost our blogging spirit. I grew weary of the bells and whistles saturating my blog, and I wanted to change the home from Simple Training, which never really had any true meaning, to Forgotten Graffiti, which, still, lacks a lot of meaning, but makes a bit more sense to me. (See this post)

I am currently involved in quite a bit, with preparations for missions (check out our Hondures 1 site), school papers, Bent Tree, and a lot of decisions to be made in the near future. I'm curious to see exactly where God will have me, and what doors will be opening and closing within the next two months. It's scary, but I've finally found myself resting in faith. I'm excited about what direction I will be led in, and I'm at the point of full content with whatever comes my way.

On a lighter yet thrilling note, I am kicking off The Project within the next two weeks. It involes my beloved PRS and some souped up customization. I will be posting the steps of this project with details, pics, and hopefully success stories. Best case scenario: me not crying at the end of the day because of a ruined guitar. We shall see!

posted by Seth @ 6:56 AM 0 Comments