I just love your attention to detail. You really have to be a bit insane but to go the extra mile and analyze, redesign and machine these parts is really fun and so damn satisfying. Thanks for sharing and man, the machines you got, what a dream for tinkerers haha
Thank you so much for your supportive comments and I'm pleased that you liked watching this video. 🙏🏻💜 A lot of my motivation arises from trying to learn new skills and improve existing ones which includes video production of course. However, the unfortunate reality for many niche enthusiast communities (particularly automotive and vintage audio) is that some people have to take on reverse engineering, designing and small volume manufacturing obsolete components or existing parts with original design compromises or flaws. Regards. Doug
Such a joy to watch!! Your attention to detail is beyond words. It’s appreciated how you also explain every detail and process. Had to re-subscribe since my original channel was hacked and deleted! Look forward to many more.
Thank you so much Matt. A few people have asked where basix4 went. Great to have you back on board. I've got a few more ideas to work on, perhaps one long format video on a two month frequency from now on though. 😀💜
Great video! Yeah, I went through that process of making switches and it was rewarding, but man, it was a lot of work! To bend my wires, I made a 3d resin printed 2 part form that I used to press the wire into the proper shape.
Thanks Ian. I might make one or two sets for sale to use up some spare components but this is unlikely. Dansan Guitars sells very good replica sets: dansanguitars.com/store/
Wonderfully entertaining as an exercise in perfect authenticity. Although anyone wanting Red Special wiring could simply use any compatible (but not historically identical) switch!
Thank you Paul. I'm pleased that you found the video entertaining. 🙏🏻💜😀 The best option for Brian May Red Special switching are the push-to-make, push-to-break microswitches on a PCB used in the Guyton RS Transporter and on my converted Fender Stratocaster. Check it out if you haven't seen it already.
Thx for the video, it's really informative! Will there be a similar video about the bulgin jack socket in the plans? It would be great to make the necessary electronics yourself instead of looking for it on ebay or waiting for it to appear there... I apologize if I do not understand some aspects related to electronics. Thanks in advance for the answer! :)
Hi. I'm pleased that you found this video informative. I have considered making a video about replicating a DIY Bulgin jack socket for the reasons you state but I decided against it because it will require metal sheet to be cut and bent into a specific uniform shape and riveted. It is not important to maintain cosmetic or engineering authenticity on a Red Special replica either. This would be too much effort and I don't think woud result in an interesting video. Especially when a long barrel Switchcraft 1/4" jack socket is fit for the purpose, easy and cheap to source.
It seems like it should be possible to photo-etch the brass sliding contacts, and probably also the static contacts. Folding the latter would be another question, of course...
Possibly. I am not familiar with photo-etching. I thought it is intended for very thin copper layers on printed circuit boards, not relatively thick sheet metal. 🤔 Coincidentally, I was just watching an interesting video on photo-etching PCBs using a 3D SLA printer: ua-cam.com/video/RudStbSApdE/v-deo.html
@@dsgb it’s commonly used for etching small brass parts for scale models, especially railway modelling. I had a brief look earlier and there were some online services where you can upload your own artwork and they etch the parts.
@@dsgb that's great. It shall be my first time. Been telling myself maybe 8yrs I should go but besides travelling and expense, it coincides with my other half's birthday. This year I am slipping away and shall pay the price eventually surely 😅
Una pregunta buenas , se pueden comprar los interruptores en otras partes ? Me refiero en tiendas donde venda interruptores , e visto interruptores similares a las de ustedes o buena tambien de diferentes formas , sera que influye en el sonido ?
Unless you can find stores which sell NOS (new old stock) or recovered vintage electronics equipment, the original Jeanrenaud switches fitted to the Red Special are extremely difficult to find retail. As is the way in a capitalist society, people who trade in vintage audio and vintage electronics can research items that are in demand by niche enthusiast groups and charge high prices for what were originally low cost components. This is why it is more satisfying to make your own. You can use any suitable panel mounted DPDT switch. Toggle switches are popular for example. The push-to-make push-to-break PCB mounted microswitches on the Guyton RS Transporter that I used on my Stratocaster conversion are very intuitive: dsgb.net/projects/maycaster/part8/ Different switches will not influence the sound but should always be make-before-break to avoid generating circuit noise during actuation. Although modern Tri-Sonic pickups are potted to reduce microphonic feedback, they can still pick up mechanical actuation noise.
One of the main motivations for making replica vintage Jeanrenaud switches is for the smaller sized actuator. If you want to fit these, you would need to make a new pickguard to match. It would be possible to design and make a Jeanrenaud style switch with a modern Switchcraft sized actuator tip but surely this would be somewhat pointless?
I have uploaded watermarked 3D CAD files for each component to Thingiverse: www.thingiverse.com/dsguitarblog/designs
Wow what dedication and what a fantastic looking switch at the end of it. Always in AWE of your work Doug! Thanks for doing these videos.
Thank you so much brother Underhill. 💜🙏🏻😀
I just love your attention to detail. You really have to be a bit insane but to go the extra mile and analyze, redesign and machine these parts is really fun and so damn satisfying. Thanks for sharing and man, the machines you got, what a dream for tinkerers haha
Thank you so much for your supportive comments and I'm pleased that you liked watching this video. 🙏🏻💜
A lot of my motivation arises from trying to learn new skills and improve existing ones which includes video production of course.
However, the unfortunate reality for many niche enthusiast communities (particularly automotive and vintage audio) is that some people have to take on reverse engineering, designing and small volume manufacturing obsolete components or existing parts with original design compromises or flaws.
Regards.
Doug
Such a joy to watch!!
Your attention to detail is beyond words. It’s appreciated how you also explain every detail and process.
Had to re-subscribe since my original channel was hacked and deleted!
Look forward to many more.
Thank you so much Matt. A few people have asked where basix4 went. Great to have you back on board. I've got a few more ideas to work on, perhaps one long format video on a two month frequency from now on though. 😀💜
@@dsgb I really look forward to it, my friend! Brilliant channel.
" You went full Geek. Don't ever go full Geek man, that's career suicide."
😂 Whatever 'career' I might have had is pretty much done in any case.
Amazing Work and Video ! Very Beautiful Switches
Merci beaucoup Nolhan. 🙏🏻💜
Crazy amount of work doing these videos! Thanks!
It's gruelling but the end result is always worth the effort. I'm happy that you appreciate the work involved. 👍🏻💜😀
Great video! Yeah, I went through that process of making switches and it was rewarding, but man, it was a lot of work! To bend my wires, I made a 3d resin printed 2 part form that I used to press the wire into the proper shape.
Thanks! 🙏🏻 I considered the method you used.
Those are the same switches that have been in the guitar from the start? Wow!
Yes. Manuel told me he provided a set of original switches to Brian for spare parts. Not required so far...
This is simply amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. You are amazing!
Thanks for your feedback and kind words. 👍🏻💜😀
A beautiful piece of reverse and forward engineering. Extremely well done. Thank you for sharing. I would like 3 sets please if you make some more.
Thanks Ian. I might make one or two sets for sale to use up some spare components but this is unlikely. Dansan Guitars sells very good replica sets:
dansanguitars.com/store/
Amazing video Doug! Very informative!
I’m glad to have a replica of these switches in my rs :)
Excellent! Which versions do you have installed? 😀
@@dsgb I have Dansan’s Replica of the switches :)
Wonderfully entertaining as an exercise in perfect authenticity.
Although anyone wanting Red Special wiring could simply use any compatible (but not historically identical) switch!
Thank you Paul. I'm pleased that you found the video entertaining. 🙏🏻💜😀
The best option for Brian May Red Special switching are the push-to-make, push-to-break microswitches on a PCB used in the Guyton RS Transporter and on my converted Fender Stratocaster. Check it out if you haven't seen it already.
Amazing as usual!
Thanks Gonzalo. 🙏🏻💜😀
Another fantastic video great work😊
Thanks for your kind comments. 👍🏻😀
Thx for the video, it's really informative!
Will there be a similar video about the bulgin jack socket in the plans? It would be great to make the necessary electronics yourself instead of looking for it on ebay or waiting for it to appear there...
I apologize if I do not understand some aspects related to electronics.
Thanks in advance for the answer! :)
Hi. I'm pleased that you found this video informative. I have considered making a video about replicating a DIY Bulgin jack socket for the reasons you state but I decided against it because it will require metal sheet to be cut and bent into a specific uniform shape and riveted. It is not important to maintain cosmetic or engineering authenticity on a Red Special replica either.
This would be too much effort and I don't think woud result in an interesting video. Especially when a long barrel Switchcraft 1/4" jack socket is fit for the purpose, easy and cheap to source.
It seems like it should be possible to photo-etch the brass sliding contacts, and probably also the static contacts. Folding the latter would be another question, of course...
Possibly. I am not familiar with photo-etching. I thought it is intended for very thin copper layers on printed circuit boards, not relatively thick sheet metal. 🤔
Coincidentally, I was just watching an interesting video on photo-etching PCBs using a 3D SLA printer:
ua-cam.com/video/RudStbSApdE/v-deo.html
@@dsgb it’s commonly used for etching small brass parts for scale models, especially railway modelling. I had a brief look earlier and there were some online services where you can upload your own artwork and they etch the parts.
Doug! Chapeux 💪 you are a fkn genius. Hioe to meet you atbthe meetmup this year
Thanks! I'll be there and it will be great to finally meet you. 🤘🏻
@@dsgb that's great. It shall be my first time. Been telling myself maybe 8yrs I should go but besides travelling and expense, it coincides with my other half's birthday. This year I am slipping away and shall pay the price eventually surely 😅
You will be made to feel very welcome and will find yourself among many kindred spirits. Prepare to geek out RS brother! 😬
Just amazing !!!
Thanks Colin. 💜🙏🏻 The Jeanrenaud switch reverse engineering and remake project was one of the most challenging projects I have taken on.
Amazing..... Congatulations, Very good 👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you very much. 😀
Una pregunta buenas , se pueden comprar los interruptores en otras partes ? Me refiero en tiendas donde venda interruptores , e visto interruptores similares a las de ustedes o buena tambien de diferentes formas , sera que influye en el sonido ?
Unless you can find stores which sell NOS (new old stock) or recovered vintage electronics equipment, the original Jeanrenaud switches fitted to the Red Special are extremely difficult to find retail.
As is the way in a capitalist society, people who trade in vintage audio and vintage electronics can research items that are in demand by niche enthusiast groups and charge high prices for what were originally low cost components. This is why it is more satisfying to make your own.
You can use any suitable panel mounted DPDT switch. Toggle switches are popular for example. The push-to-make push-to-break PCB mounted microswitches on the Guyton RS Transporter that I used on my Stratocaster conversion are very intuitive:
dsgb.net/projects/maycaster/part8/
Different switches will not influence the sound but should always be make-before-break to avoid generating circuit noise during actuation. Although modern Tri-Sonic pickups are potted to reduce microphonic feedback, they can still pick up mechanical actuation noise.
Hi, do you can make a set of this Jean r. With a white tip like a switchcraft switch?
Because I've my pickguard with a switch craft hole... 😢
One of the main motivations for making replica vintage Jeanrenaud switches is for the smaller sized actuator. If you want to fit these, you would need to make a new pickguard to match.
It would be possible to design and make a Jeanrenaud style switch with a modern Switchcraft sized actuator tip but surely this would be somewhat pointless?