Hey everyone đ
Just uploaded a new video showing one of the weirdest little processes I use for custom builds, printing graphics directly onto real wood veneer using an old laser printer.
This actually started as a complete accident years ago while experimenting with vinyl graphics, and somehow turned into a method I still use today on pedals, amps, custom switchers and workshop projects.
This oneâs a bit different from my usual videos, but I think some of you will really enjoy the behind-the-scenes workshop side of it.
Also just wanted to say thanks again for supporting what I do here. These kinds of experimental side-project videos are honestly some of my favourites to make, and your support gives me the freedom to keep making weird stuff like this đ
Members, thank you heaps for the support on all these projects lately.
A lot of the tools and apps Iâve been building recently started because I needed them in the workshop myself⌠and this Pickup Calibrator is probably one of the coolest examples so far.
It uses K-weighted perceptual loudness metering to help neutrally calibrate humbuckers so the strings feel more even, balanced & consistent. After spending a lot of time testing it here, itâs now something Iâll genuinely keep using in setups moving forward.
The cool thing is that all these tools are available free on the site because of the support from this community. That support gives me the time to experiment, build weird ideas, test things properly, and turn them into useful workshop tools for everyone else too.
The transformation in this video is honestly pretty crazy considering this started with a cheap no-name pickup đ
Watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/BW5TTI8Z-qU
Pickup Calibrator:
https://mcphersonmusic.nz/pages/pickup-calibrator
Been deep in experimentation mode lately đ
Some of these experiments donât quite go where I expect⌠but every now and then something genuinely interesting happens.
New video coming soon⌠this one is pretty exciting.
Members - make sure you check out all the new videos in the Members Section! Iâve been adding around 3 - 4 new videos every week đ https://mcphersonmusic.nz/supporters/videos
Thanks for supporting the channel :)
I just finished testing something pretty interestingâŚ{Video LINK}
These Cleartone Power Series strings claim to give you a ânatural clean boostâ straight from your guitar.
So I put them up against a standard nickel set and measured the actual output string-by-string.
Short version:
Itâs not a full boost...but something is happening, and itâs not evenly spread across the strings.
If youâre into how pickups, strings, and signal actually interact, this one gets pretty interesting.
Full video is up now..keen to hear what you think about this one.
Bench Report: Output Comparison
From this video here
Test Subject: Treated Power Series (Nickel-Iron Alloy) Baseline: Standard Nickel-Plated Steel
Peak Output Data
High E String Standard: -12.05 dB | Power Series: -12.00 dB | Difference: +0.05 dB
B String Standard: -7.90 dB | Power Series: -9.05 dB | Difference: -1.15 dB
G String Standard: -5.30 dB | Power Series: -5.25 dB | Difference: +0.05 dB
D String Standard: -4.15 dB | Power Series: -1.35 dB | Difference: +2.80 dB
A String Standard: -5.75 dB | Power Series: -2.25 dB | Difference: +3.50 dB
Low E String Standard: -6.75 dB | Power Series: -2.50 dB | Difference: +4.25 dB
RMS (Loudness) Data
High E String Standard: -24.50 dB | Power Series: -24.80 dB | Difference: -0.30 dB
B String Standard: -21.50 dB | Power Series: -21.40 dB | Difference: +0.10 dB
G String Standard: -18.95 dB | Power Series: -18.90 dB | Difference: +0.05 dB
D String Standard: -14.30 dB | Power Series: -11.25 dB | Difference: +3.05 dB
A String Standard: -15.95 dB | Power Series: -12.60 dB | Difference: +3.35 dB
Low E String Standard: -15.95 dB | Power Series: -12.65 dB | Difference: +3.30 dB
Overall Set Averages
Average Peak Level Standard: -6.98 dB Power Series: -5.40 dB Total Increase: +1.58 dB
Average RMS Level Standard: -18.53 dB Power Series: -16.93 dB Total Increase: +1.60 dB