The MLP Tesla Coil Development Group :ALL WINDERS

[FLICKOFLASH]

While talking with Will Boggs today he mentioned he'd like to do a combined winds with other winders which triggered an idea.
The MLP Tesla Coil Development Group :
a GROUP OF WINDERS collaborating to build a very limited # of pickups using each individuals special skills.

The group would select & vote on the designs ( such as the ohms level
goal). Each coil would be wound by a different winder (each pickup coil)
would be unique) & various parts such as slugs , screws, magnet types
would be picked by those of you with that specific knowledge &
specialty. Each pickup would be somehow marked by each builder & MLP.

The point is that each builder would be involved & part of this
special group.
One set would be set aside for the next MLP giveaway

promotion . The other sets would be sold on ebay for children’s
charity picked by the Group .
I would like to see 10 sets ,
depends on what can be gathered & donated .

So you're asking WTF do I get for this: I propose the joy & experience of working as a elite team !
Have you ever heard of manufacturers combining their knowledge for a common goal , receiving acknowledgment & respect in the music community on such a large scale ?
Also Free links from MLP's front page to each of the participating parties .
The MLP Tesla Coil Development Group Banner ( which each member can post & display with PRIDE & Honour on their site & hung on MLP. Possibly world wide recognition from Magazine such as Vintage guitar, ect

[tarddoggy]

BROTHER!!! WHAT AN IDEA!!

[BCRGreg]

I'm in.

[terence_tez]

thats the coolest idea i've heard in a long while Flick!!!
Bravo!!!

[BOBBO]

This sounds really interesting !! I hope it all goes to plan !!

[MIDNIGHT]

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

While talking with Will Boggs today he mentioned he'd like to do a combined winds with other winders which triggered an idea.
The MLP Tesla Coil Development Group :
a GROUP OF WINDERS collaborating to build a very limited # of pickups using each individuals special skills.

The group would select & vote on the designs ( such as the ohms level
goal). Each coil would be wound by a different winder (each pickup coil)
would be unique) & various parts such as slugs , screws, magnet types
would be picked by those of you with that specific knowledge &
specialty. Each pickup would be somehow marked by each builder & MLP.

The point is that each builder would be involved & part of this
special group.
One set would be set aside for the next MLP giveaway

promotion . The other sets would be sold on ebay for children’s
charity picked by the Group .
I would like to see 10 sets ,
depends on what can be gathered & donated .

So you're asking WTF do I get for this: I propose the joy & experience of working as a elite team !
Have you ever heard of manufacturers combining their knowledge for a common goal , receiving acknowledgment & respect in the music community on such a large scale ?
Also Free links from MLP's front page to each of the participating parties .
The MLP Tesla Coil Development Group Banner ( which each member can post & display with PRIDE & Honour on their site & hung on MLP. Possibly world wide recognition from Magazine such as Vintage guitar, ect

DANG!!!! THAT'LL BE TOTALLY SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!

awesome idea dudes

[HolyGrail]

Originally Posted by midnightdreamer

DANG!!!! THAT'LL BE TOTALLY SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!

awesome idea dudes

No More Guitarrrrrssssss for you !

Owned !

[BOBBO]

Originally Posted by HolyGrail

No More Guitarrrrrssssss for you !

Owned !

Maybe you guys should rethink giving Midnight a guitar !! It might derail his studies !!! Once he goes electric he may quit school to become a rockstar !!

[im_b0r3d_]

Seems like a great idea, and for great causes too!

[FLICKOFLASH]

Each pickup would truly be a one of a kind


& I hope this to be a continuing thing each year...

[HolyGrail]

Great Idea Flick !

I"m not just saying this because you're my Buddy.

[J S Moore]

I'm willing to bet the only information you'll get is what is already commonly known. I think you're going to find that the majority of winders are very protective of their methods and formulas. Especially those who make their own parts or have them made.

Not that I am slagging the idea, it's a good one, but you're batting into the black art of winding.

[FLICKOFLASH]

Originally Posted by J S Moore

I'm willing to bet the only information you'll get is what is already commonly known. I think you're going to find that the majority of winders are very protective of their methods and formulas. Especially those who make their own parts or have them made.

Not that I am slagging the idea, it's a good one, but you're batting into the black art of winding.

what is your point ? it is not for exchange of information or winding tips It is a collaborations in making pickups together for charity

maybe you ment to post in this thread
http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/tone...ent-group.html

You have my attention. Perhaps a little more info on the charity of choice ( is this something that we can chose as individuals)- When, where and hows? I'd be in for it if things are in place properly. Idealy, I think it should be in play for the christmas season---Put some smiles on some faces just in time. Nice Idea. This can turn into something remarkably positive/ Blessings come in many shades...

[FLICKOFLASH]

Originally Posted by MotorCity Pickups

You have my attention. Perhaps a little more info on the charity of choice ( is this something that we can chose as individuals)- When, where and hows? I'd be in for it if things are in place properly. Idealy, I think it should be in play for the christmas season---Put some smiles on some faces just in time. Nice Idea. This can turn into something remarkably positive/ Blessings come in many shades...

One set would be set aside for the next MLP giveaway

promotion . The other sets would be sold on ebay for children’s
charity picked by the Group .
I would like to see at least 10 sets ,
depends on what can be gathered & donated


Do not believe it could be pulled off by Christmas but that would be great but there would be time before Next Christmas

Humm...These things can be put together rather rapidly- You doubting your own Ideal has me stumped--Count me OUT

[FLICKOFLASH]

Originally Posted by MotorCity Pickups

10 sets- 10 people....Wheres my homies at!! I'll do it if I can get a few key players to go with me. Say- Dave Stevens....Spence.....wb....wolfe....

I'll ride by myself....But its always better as a group

The pickups are not made by one winders but Multi winders each doing one coil per say so a wolfetone coil could be beside one of yours with selected slugs by say so & so with magnets from ... so no 2 pickups would be alike but their parameters would be set to specified set specification by the group or group leaders.

Its going to take A GROUP effort

[TheMrsWB]

I didn't know about this. That would be cool. Something would have to be thought up quick for Christmas timeline. I know Will has something cooking for January that is for the American Cancer Society auction maybe it can be this. But this would be great if it can happen.

[FLICKOFLASH]

Originally Posted by MotorCity Pickups

Humm...These things can be put together rather rapidly- You doubting your own Ideal has me stumped--Count me OUT

I will count you out I'm thinking it take a few weeks just to get the message out then for it to be coordinated & the parts gathered & pickups built & put for sale which I would think should be one per week Then money sent to a charity Xmas is about 40 days out. As I said it would be great if we could make Xmas & make it a annual event as well....I had the Idea it is up to the Good souls of the winders with a good heart to pull this off.

Maybe it could turn into a monthly thing one pickup per month all year long this would be left up to the group to decide

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

I will count you out I'm thinking it take a few weeks just to get the message out then for it to be coordinated & the parts gathered & pickups built & put for sale which I would think should be one per week Then money sent to a charity Xmas is about 40 days out. As I said it would be great if we could make Xmas & make it a annual event as well....I had the Idea it is up to the Good souls of the winders with a good heart to pull this off.

Maybe it could turn into a monthly thing one pickup per month all year long this would be left up to the group to decide

Forgive me for being in a rush!! I'd like to do it this yr though and since the forum is new I think it would generate more in every direction is all. Perhaps I jumped the gun....

Great Idea. The Only Thing Is See As A Stumbling Block Would Be Parts Matching Up, I Know A Lot Of Us Winders Use Different Parts And My Humbucker Bobbin May Be Just Say 1/8th Taller Or Shorter Than Wolfe Or Motor City Etc.... Hmmm, How Can We Work That Out??

Maybe Choose 1 Standard Of Parts, But Who Kicks In For The Supply To Everyone, Mags Should Be No Problem, Pole Screws, Slugs, Baseplates And Maybe Bobbins Will Be The Issue...

[BOBBO]

I think the biggest stumbling block is getting the Winders together to decide on how this should be done ! I know Flick has definate ideas on how this thing should go but I think If the Winders involved talk a little amongst themselves these small problems will melt away !!! Heck it's for charity ! Think of the less fortunate people who would love to have problems as insignificant as coordinating wire and bobbins !! I think all the pickup makers participating in this are doing something quite special !!

[BOBBO]

Since our hard workin Mod has so much to do I'm going to try and organize the Winders for this charity project !! Any Winder looking to be involved please PM me or send me an Email at bobbovisme@aol.com .. or call me at 732 642-3448 !!!

Originally Posted by BOBBO

Since our hard workin Mod has so much to do I'm going to try and organize the Winders for this charity project !! Any Winder looking to be involved please PM me or send me an Email at bobbovisme@aol.com .. or call me at 732 642-3448 !!!

How bout starting a poll of sometype.....Just a thought.

[BOBBO]

Originally Posted by MotorCity Pickups

How bout starting a poll of sometype.....Just a thought.

A poll on what ? Exactly ?

Originally Posted by BOBBO

A poll on what ? Exactly ?

I'm not sure either. Maybe what is going to stay auctioned off for the forum member/s/....some charity lists, Makers coils to team up with. Totally open at this point..

[BOBBO]

Originally Posted by MotorCity Pickups

I'm not sure either. Maybe what is going to stay auctioned off for the forum member/s/....some charity lists, Makers coils to team up with. Totally open at this point..

I will be doing all the organizing by phone !! So far I have at least 3 winders who are definates !! I am going to make the parameters of this much Easier on the people participating so that it can more creative and more control is in the hands individual winders !! I am also not gonna rush this ! Nothing good happens quick !! Guys just ask your wife about that !.. But to be serious for a second .. This is a kind thing people are doing here and I think that good Kharma will befall all who participate !!

[Nugget]

Originally Posted by BOBBO

I will be doing all the organizing by phone !! So far I have at least 3 winders who are definates !! I am going to make the parameters of this much Easier on the people participating so that it can more creative and more control is in the hands individual winders !! I am also not gonna rush this ! Nothing good happens quick !! Guys just ask your wife about that !.. But to be serious for a second .. This is a kind thing people are doing here and I think that good Kharma will befall all who participate !!

Nice idea but I still don't get it.
What's the latest with this idea? I'm all for good kharma and charitable ideas but I'm not convinced about the original concept.

[BOBBO]

Originally Posted by Nugget

Nice idea but I still don't get it.
What's the latest with this idea? I'm all for good kharma and charitable ideas but I'm not convinced about the original concept.

Hey Nugget !! The idea has changed alot since the original !!! If youd like to get more info plz call me at 732 642-3448 !!! This will be an ongoing project between multiple winders with all proceeds to go to a good charity !!

All winders interested should give me a call !!


Bobbo ........

[Nugget]

What time zone are you? I'm in the UK and wouldn't want to wake you up or anything...........