Best Rangemaster clone?

westtexasred · Post by **westtexasred** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:24 am

Any suggestions?

UlricvonCatalyst · Post by **UlricvonCatalyst** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:44 am

I've got a Strangemaster and it's alright.

westtexasred · Post by **westtexasred** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:50 pm

UlricvonCatalyst wrote:I've got a Strangemaster and it's alright.

Cool,is that like the Germania pedals?

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UlricvonCatalyst · Post by **UlricvonCatalyst** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:38 pm

It's this thing (except I have an earlier version without the S/G switching):

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The pictures confirm what I'd always heard was a key part of the Bolan sound - he favoured solid state over valve amps. Note the H/H (IC100?) head on top of the Fender.

I'd also heard the Tonebender was crucial, but I didn't know he used a Rangemaster too. Sounds like a recipe for hi-freak overkill with the H/H, but I guess he must've been doing something right to sell all those 45s.

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:09 pm

I love treble boosters. My choice would be:

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Ben79 · Post by **Ben79** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 10:49 pm

I'd say try Pigeon FX but I've tried to buy things from that guy and it never shows up. He keeps saying he's posted it and it's gone missing but how many times can that happen? According to him - 4 times so far! Gave me my money back in the end but was a pain.

Sloan · Post by **Sloan** » Thu Mar 08, 2012 11:11 pm

there are like 5 fucking compoents. BUILD IT.

h8mtv · Post by **h8mtv** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 1:51 pm

Yep, and don't get wrapped up in mojo parts.

http://www.forrestwhitesides.com/node/67

Benmurray85 · Post by **Benmurray85** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 1:59 pm

Ben79 wrote:I'd say try Pigeon FX but I've tried to buy things from that guy and it never shows up. He keeps saying he's posted it and it's gone missing but how many times can that happen? According to him - 4 times so far! Gave me my money back in the end but was a pain.

at the risk of thread-jacking here and i'll gladly delete if anyone objects but can i throw this open to see if anyone else has had any issues with this guy?

i was going to order something from him but feeling a little wary now

thanks

timhulio · Post by **timhulio** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:23 pm

To be honest he seems legit from my comms with him. As a builder it's a reet pain in the ass when stuff goes missing in the post. Not suggesting your address is 'funny', but is your address funny in any way? Once something is posted there's really nothing a seller can do except check the tracking number. As for claiming back for lost pedals, forgeddaboutit. I suggest asking to get stuff posted special delivery, as I've not lost one of thems yet.

timhulio · Post by **timhulio** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:34 pm

Oh yeah I was gonna build a batch of NPN rangemasters, but out of a bag of about 100 Russian Germanium transistors only two had decent gain. Plus, I use single coils into Fender amps, so that shit was shrill and awful sounding.

Ben79 · Post by **Ben79** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:46 pm

I'm sure he is legit, we've exchanged plenty of emails and he's obviously really into what he does but I tried to order a FF kit off his site (for my bro's xmas present) which he assured me he had sent 3 times and to two separate addresses, once using 24hr special delivery - never showed up.

The addresses were normal and in full and I've never had post go missing before (well only once and I found it). I let him know once the 3rd kit didn't arrive then waited almost 2 weeks with no reply before I told him I wasn't happy with the service and asked for my money back which he obliged me with but he got a bit arsey about it all. I thought he was being unprofessional and told him so, so I burnt my bridges with him there.

So I thought I'd try again once I saw he was selling the kits on ebay but I'd get my girlfriend to order it so he wouldn't know it was me. Again, she ordered it over 2 weeks ago and it hasn't arrived, he says he's looking into it. I don't know what's up but you don't have kits get lost in the post 4 times to 3 separate addresses.

johnnyseven · Post by **johnnyseven** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:51 pm

timhulio wrote: As for claiming back for lost pedals, forgeddaboutit. I suggest asking to get stuff posted special delivery, as I've not lost one of thems yet.

I've never had an issue claiming for items lost in the post, whether it was posted Special Delivery, Recorded or without tracking. As long as you have some kind of proof of postage and a receipt for the transaction/ebay/paypal receipt then it shouldn't be a problem. I've even claimed for things lost when sold through shortscale without a problem.

timhulio · Post by **timhulio** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 3:05 pm

Yes, it's easy as a consumer because you know the value of the item you've ordered. One pedal = a single item costing Â£85.
When a pedal I've built gets lost in the post, I can only claim for the cost the item to me, which is a varying amount typically between Â£10-Â£20 (I can't claim for labour) comprising a few dozen different components. The post office wants to see proof of the cost of these components, which means the whole exercise if futile and I'd be better off go get a beer or browse old beemers on ebay.

johnnyseven · Post by **johnnyseven** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 3:19 pm

Couldn't you pretend you bought it and were selling it on, or ask a friend nicely to? Then you'd only have to provide proof of the transaction when you sold it? I've never been asked to provide proof of where I bought something from when claiming.

UlricvonCatalyst · Post by **UlricvonCatalyst** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 4:32 pm

timhulio wrote:Yes, it's easy as a consumer because you know the value of the item you've ordered. One pedal = a single item costing Â£85.
When a pedal I've built gets lost in the post, I can only claim for the cost the item to me, which is a varying amount typically between Â£10-Â£20 (I can't claim for labour) comprising a few dozen different components. The post office wants to see proof of the cost of these components, which means the whole exercise if futile and I'd be better off go get a beer or browse old beemers on ebay.

I would think supplying the RM with a copy of the invoice for a completed pedal would enable you to claim the full amount you charge (assuming you've used a service which covers that amount). That method's certainly always worked for me when eBay items I've sent out have gone astray. The selling price is the market value - end of story.