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Name This...

Dan C
July 27th, 2011, 02:12 PM
So I built a Volume Box, And it works a treat - I have ordered a metal enclosure because I think it will be sticking around for a long while and the plastic one i have at the moment won't cut it in the long run...

Seeing as it is gonna have a long term home, I feel that it should have a cool name! I don't want it to be cheesy or long but apart from that...Ideas & Suggestions Welcome :)

Michiel
July 27th, 2011, 02:19 PM
Is that like a power attenuator (hotplate sorta thing)? Or is it more like a volume pedal?

Here's a couple suggestions

'The Knob'
'Faderer'
'Softifier'

WATThouse
July 27th, 2011, 02:20 PM
MoreLess

WATThouse
July 27th, 2011, 02:21 PM
UptanDown

Gros Ouaso
July 27th, 2011, 02:22 PM
Is that like a power attenuator (hotplate sorta thing)? Or is it more like a volume pedal?

Here's a couple suggestions

'The Knob'
'Faderer'
'Softifier'

He just copied the idea from another member that posted a volume pot installed into a plastic housing

Dan C
July 27th, 2011, 02:31 PM
It's basically another volume knob, This way I can control the level of breakup with the clean channels independent volume and then alter the out put with the other volume knob.

Here (http://www.fortunecity.com/marina/newland/2081/id3.htm) is where I lifted it from :p

Keep those suggestions coming! :)

WATThouse
July 27th, 2011, 02:39 PM
MoreDanU - Too much? Okay last one.

Thunderball
July 27th, 2011, 02:41 PM
This way I can control the level of breakup

Keep those suggestions coming! :)

The Debt Ceiling

WATThouse
July 27th, 2011, 02:46 PM
The Debt Ceiling
Oh that's it! Can I use that one, Thunderball?

Dan C
July 27th, 2011, 02:48 PM
The Debt Ceiling

... Please explain, I feel like such a doofus but; I don't understand :o

WATThouse
July 27th, 2011, 02:51 PM
Well Dan you are luckily in London. In the U.S. we have a 14 trillion dollar debt where we are trying to figure out how we are even going to pay the interest on it. We have until August 2nd for the idiots in Washington to make their minds up or we go into economic default thus ruining our credit rating with the world, we are doomed etc.

bobhoward
July 27th, 2011, 03:02 PM
db Wrangler - with a GreTscH steer head icon.

Dan C
July 27th, 2011, 03:20 PM
db Wrangler - with a GreTscH steer head icon.

Like it, I would have to try and do it in true Gretsch font to do it justice!

Thanks so far people :)

big kenny
July 27th, 2011, 03:43 PM
The Danshhh

TV the Wired Turtle
July 27th, 2011, 04:09 PM
the Nipple-tron

Gros Ouaso
July 27th, 2011, 04:24 PM
It's basically another volume knob, This way I can control the level of breakup with the clean channels independent volume and then alter the out put with the other volume knob.

Here (http://www.fortunecity.com/marina/newland/2081/id3.htm) is where I lifted it from :p

Keep those suggestions coming! :)

you got the idea from a thread that you've started and on the sixth post.
http://www.gretsch-talk.com/forum/ampage-area/45678-possible.html#post289665
:Dnadles gave you the idea how to make one. :rolleyes:

Dan C
July 27th, 2011, 04:53 PM
you got the idea from a thread that you've started and on the sixth post.
http://www.gretsch-talk.com/forum/ampage-area/45678-possible.html#post289665
:Dnadles gave you the idea how to make one. :rolleyes:

Yes, that is the exact post, Credit to Nadles for the link - It really helped :)

Gros Quaso, I was only putting the site up to show people exactly where I learnt how to make it, sorry :p

6stings
July 27th, 2011, 04:59 PM
Call it:
'Another volume knob I need to control the level of breakup with the clean channels independent volume and then alter the out put with the other volume knob and 6stings has absolutely no clue what I'm talking about'

TV the Wired Turtle
July 27th, 2011, 05:03 PM
no love for the Nipple-tron?

Lizardkinged
July 27th, 2011, 05:04 PM
Now I'm kindof mad I sold my Hot rod deluxe... I never thought to do this... I actually had a dream about the guy I traded/sold it too last night.

Thunderball
July 27th, 2011, 05:15 PM
... Please explain, I feel like such a doofus but; I don't understand :o

WATThouse explained what The Debt Ceiling is. I chose that name because A) it's a funny name for your contraption, and B) the name makes sense for your contraption.

You say your device can "control the level of breakup." Well, you are just putting a ceiling on your breakup. If we don't put a ceiling on our debt, we will breakup and if you don't put a ceiling on your volume, you will breakup. Therefore call your doo-hickey...

The Debt Ceiling!

Believe me, that phrase is on the lips of everyone over here right now.

Dan C
July 27th, 2011, 05:36 PM
Call it:
'Another volume knob I need to control the level of breakup with the clean channels independent volume and then alter the out put with the other volume knob and 6stings has absolutely no clue what I'm talking about'

Haha, although that is tempting - I think I might keep searching...Or alternately, I could go and order a larger enclosure!

The extra volume knob allows me to crank the tubes and get some saturation at lower level volumes, If you want a more in depth explanation ask and i'll PM you :)

no love for the Nipple-tron?

:p Unfortunately not Tavo, I'm not sure I want nipple written on any piece of gear that I own! :D Sorry! ;)

Dan C
July 27th, 2011, 05:37 PM
Now I'm kindof mad I sold my Hot rod deluxe... I never thought to do this... I actually had a dream about the guy I traded/sold it too last night.

What did you get to replace your Hot Rod Deluxe?

WATThouse explained what The Debt Ceiling is. I chose that name because A) it's a funny name for your contraption, and B) the name makes sense for your contraption.

You say your device can "control the level of breakup." Well, you are just putting a ceiling on your breakup. If we don't put a ceiling on our debt, we will breakup and if you don't put a ceiling on your volume, you will breakup. Therefore call your doo-hickey...

The Debt Ceiling!

Believe me, that phrase is on the lips of everyone over here right now.

Very clever, I now understand why you put forward that suggestion :)
I'm sure it is... on all of the Americans lips, on my British ones? Not so much :p

Ricochet
July 27th, 2011, 05:55 PM
STFU!

6stings
July 27th, 2011, 06:19 PM
Haha, although that is tempting - I think I might keep searching...Or alternately, I could go and order a larger enclosure!
The extra volume knob allows me to crank the tubes and get some saturation at lower level volumes, If you want a more in depth explanation ask and i'll PM you

You don't have to explain D:)

It's just an extra volume pot between the guitar and the amp.

I think you'll need the attenuator to get what you want.

You can name the volume pedal: 'Don't step on me please'

TV the Wired Turtle
July 27th, 2011, 06:26 PM
:p Unfortunately not Tavo, I'm not sure I want nipple written on any piece of gear that I own! :D Sorry! ;)

Nipple-tron would be on the lips of many? :p

Dan C
July 27th, 2011, 06:32 PM
Nipple-tron would be on the lips of many? :p

Disturbingly enough, it probably would be and is :p

TV the Wired Turtle
July 27th, 2011, 06:38 PM
Disturbingly enough, it probably would be and is :p

its already been used in a strange manner.. truly unbelievable as I was just having a laugh or two

http://krisfarrow.com/images/pedal_board.jpg

Dan C
July 27th, 2011, 06:40 PM
It has already been used in a strange manner.. truly unbelievable as I was just having a laugh or two



Strange indeed!

And to top it off, there's two?!

NeilSt
July 27th, 2011, 06:52 PM
Ass nipple....the pedal so incredible, you must use two of them in your chain!

I'd call it Bob.

Dan C
July 27th, 2011, 07:04 PM
I was thinking Berny, one of these obvious names should suit :) Now to choose the right one :p

Likeabrave
July 27th, 2011, 07:06 PM
the Nipple-tron

I'd buy two of those.

TV the Wired Turtle
July 27th, 2011, 09:36 PM
its already been used in a strange manner.. truly unbelievable as I was just having a laugh or two

http://krisfarrow.com/images/pedal_board.jpg

found the website.. made in texas by sam

http://www.oldschoolfx.com/pedals.htm
http://www.oldschoolfx.com/Photos%20for%20website/nav800x200.gif

6stings
July 28th, 2011, 11:44 AM
I was thinking Berny, one of these obvious names should suit :) Now to choose the right one :p

Berny's Pretzel:D

vjf1968
July 28th, 2011, 01:46 PM
I would call it: SHUT UP!

Michiel
July 28th, 2011, 04:08 PM
Deloudifier

Unloudificator

Sry, I'm a not for clunky'n cool pseudo-scifi sounding device names.:D

6stings
July 28th, 2011, 04:29 PM
John the Dettenuator.

Ripley1046
July 28th, 2011, 05:39 PM
Talent Booster
Suck Knob

audept
July 28th, 2011, 06:58 PM
Throttle.

The Marlin
July 28th, 2011, 07:03 PM
chicken choker

MM

audept
July 28th, 2011, 07:22 PM
Leech

Dan C
July 28th, 2011, 07:28 PM
Leech

I like this, but I think it needs something else... not sure what :p Leech Box, The Leech... hmmm

TV the Wired Turtle
July 28th, 2011, 07:34 PM
the wedgy

audept
July 28th, 2011, 07:36 PM
Screach-Leach?

L.A. Manny
July 28th, 2011, 07:52 PM
Hot Rod DeNunciator

or

Hot Rod DeLete'r

hihihi
July 28th, 2011, 10:13 PM
1. The Funsucker
2. Shush
3. imuzzle.

Michiel
July 29th, 2011, 01:28 AM
The Barnicle

Michiel
July 29th, 2011, 02:26 AM
The Leech Funnel

6stings
July 29th, 2011, 02:36 AM
The name threads are crazy:D

-Melting Pot

-Home Grown Pot

-Pot-Ass-Ium

-McPot

-Spotted Dick

-Vol-Can

-Vol Au Vent

TV the Wired Turtle
July 29th, 2011, 02:47 AM
ha!! Spotted Dick? ..more british food based on a dare? :)
http://blogs.salon.com/0001444/images/2003/06/02/heinz%20spotted%20dick.jpg http://www.foodireland.com/images/desserts/570502.gif

6stings
July 29th, 2011, 03:10 AM
ha!! Spotted Dick? ..more british food based on a dare?

British food names are so good

-Bangers and mash
-Toad in the hole

Michiel
July 29th, 2011, 03:14 AM
microwavable spotted dick?

That sounds double painful! :eek:

Dan C
July 29th, 2011, 07:19 AM
the wedgy

Haha, I like this one too :)

Screach-Leach?

That's it! Now it is a real contender

The name threads are crazy
-Spotted Dick

ha!! Spotted Dick? ..more british food based on a dare?

Spotted Dick..... No. Just No. :p

microwavable spotted dick?

That sounds double painful! :eek:

Indeed it does! :eek:

vjf1968
July 29th, 2011, 11:05 AM
Mitchell!

TV the Wired Turtle
July 29th, 2011, 01:34 PM
Ass nipple....the pedal so incredible, you must use two of them in your chain!

I'd call it Bob.

pardon the quick and brief tangent but I feel the need for a shout out for an independent pedal builder.. this pedal actually sounds badass fat n crunchy

The Ass Nipple is now called The Fat Penguin I believe have a listen (video needs a better mic but you can hear the texture and tone)

‪Kris Farrow Demo of Old School FX Pedals.‬‏ - YouTube

Synchro
July 30th, 2011, 11:24 PM
I would call it: SHUT UP!

How about "shut up and eat", Billy Crystal's catering company from This is Spinal Tap. :)

j.s.c
July 31st, 2011, 04:06 AM
waxpot, greasepill or sleeping pill
Ripley's "Suck Knob" is a good one ! Bob is a good name for it also.

amx05462
July 31st, 2011, 05:41 AM
name it harvey

dinomium
July 31st, 2011, 01:00 PM
How about "shut up and eat", Billy Crystal's catering company from This is Spinal Tap. :)

Mime is money!!

Synchro
July 31st, 2011, 01:01 PM
Mime is money!!
Indeed!

bobhoward
July 31st, 2011, 01:20 PM
I like that, audept. How about GAS

...or THE GAS PEDAL

Synchro
July 31st, 2011, 01:22 PM
I like that, audept. How about GAS

...or THE GAS PEDAL
Good one!