LED Strip Lights in Cab (x-post from the UK)

[monsterthompson]

I saw this on a UK bass site, and didn't see anything similar here. I'm floored by how good this looks, so I thought I'd share.

oontz! oontz! oontz!

 

[iualum]

Ridiculously sweet.

 

[orangejulius3]

I have some in my cab only on the top portion of the grill.
I also have a remote that controls 15 program colors.

 

[JimmyM]

I get a kick out of that.

 

[Lethgar]

Any details? Brand of lights and how they are powered?

 

[monsterthompson]

Wonder how close they will get to the new Peavey MiniMega colors.


"Comparison is the thief of joy."
- Theodore Roosevelt

 

[orangejulius3]

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Exact ones I have. 2 strips of LED.
I bought 2 kits from Frys Electronics for $35 each kit.
Each strip is a little under 12 inches.
Each strip has back sided tape ready for installation.
One power supply and one converter box with remote wire.
One remote control.

 

[Pimmsley]

I foresee an arduino attached to the tuner out that triggers the lights via a solid state relay...

Taken from the Forrest Mims book of 'Arduino projects for Bass Players'

 

[-Asdfgh-]

An amp with the input socket lit up would be nice so you can find it on a darkened stage and plug in.

 

[-Asdfgh-]

I foresee an arduino attached to the tuner out that triggers the lights via a solid state relay...

You could go the whole hog and use DMX and then make it part of a light show. Or combine both ideas and choose the light colours via DMX some of the time, but then set it to take the colours cues from the tuner at other times, e.g. for a moody, slow, bass-driven intro to a song.

 

[iualum]

I get a kick out of that.

How 'bout champagne ?

 

[JimmyM]

No, I get no kick from champagne. Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all.

 

[Testing123]

Heh, PC DIYers do it all the time to their cases nowadays (Google pc case lighting), why not musicians to their rigs?!

 

[Mediocrity Man]

Thanks for such a great idea!

Here's my Green machine.

 

[JimmyM]

I guess with Trace, you really have no other choice but to use green

 

[Caledonian_Enterprises]

Hey,

Im currently designing a concept valve amp/bass speaker for a uni project to take to market. its in early stages of development but will be constructed of plexi glass and lit with colour strips. Im looking for market feedback regarding interest in the product.
The spec shows the sizes and dimensions, the angle on the face to project the sound and some possible options.
The speakers selected were Eminence, Fane, Celestion.
The unit will come with wheels and an extention to pull it (making it portable).
Costing of the products would be - 12" setup, around £600. 15" setup, around £700. 4 x 10" setup, around £1000.
I also attached a picture to show an example of how the design should look.

 

[beans-on-toast]

It looks cool.

Use a good quality power supply. Some of them are known to throw off high frequency noise, even those that claim to meet the regulatory standards.

If your amp starts picking up strange sounds, look at the LED power supply.

 

[kennyZ]

Playing with the thought of installation inside a front ported cab to light a dark stage directly in front of that cab...also part of a light show with fog machines, etc.

I realize that it would alter interior volumes dimensions when it comes to t/s parameters and such...

Thinking out loud, a little...

 

[BazzTard]

damn you!

I knew I shouldn't read this thread lol

now I want me some

 

[BassmanPaul]

This gets my yuck award. I dislike it intensely!!