[markkr]

Haha, thanks. I just liked the more open screen.. different strokes... different folks...
 
What do you think of the cable? should I cover up the colored wire with black nylon?
 
and should I replace the Grado plug with a Neutrik? (1/4")
 
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You haven't offended Marty, but you've offended me.  I love that tight screen that Marty uses.  I have the looser version like you've utilized, but that tight stuff is excellent, too.
 
Oh, by the way ... your work so far is looking very nice.

 
 

 

 

[wje]

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and should I replace the Grado plug with a Neutrik? (1/4")
 

No real comment on covering the cable - that is sort of a user preference.  However, I'm starting to form an opinion on Neutrik 1/4" plugs.  I'm at the point where I have mixed feelings about them at the moment.  They seem to fit slightly different into some 1/4" female applications than other (stock) 1/4" plugs that I've utilized.  I've had to jiggle the Neutrik connector at times to get a solid connection on my Onkyo receiver.  I've also had some issues with the Neutrik plugs and my headphone extension cord from the Guitar Center.  However, placing a Neutrik plug into a 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter, doesn't seem to have any issues.  Go figure.  I'm not sure what to say at this point because I love the Neutrik quality and how one assembles the cable connector - it's a very solid process.

 

[Kojaku]

Hey guys,

Since I have nothing to do with myself, since my cups *cough cough* aren't here yet, I was wondering if anyone was particularly knowledgable about leather around here. I made a brown lambskin leather headband and I love the feel and color, but I think I'd like it to have a slight shine, like the leather you see on standard 325's and up. Can you treat lambskin with something to make it shiny? Anyone?


Kojaku

 

[wje]

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Hey guys,

Since I have nothing to do with myself, since my cups *cough cough* aren't here yet, I was wondering if anyone was particularly knowledgable about leather around here. I made a brown lambskin leather headband and I love the feel and color, but I think I'd like it to have a slight shine, like the leather you see on standard 325's and up. Can you treat lambskin with something to make it shiny? Anyone?


Kojaku

 
To answer  your 2 questions:
 
1) Don't come here looking for pity, because I offered to send you a new set of cups that you would probably be receiving tomorrow.  

 
2) Yes, you can make leather a bit more shiny.  Spit polish worked well with my boots while I was in the military.  However, you can buy a polishing foam block for shoes at Walmart for about $3.00.  Just apply that to your leather band and it should give you more of a sheen.  Or, buy a small can of neutral shoe polish and apply it with a cotton T-shirt and your forefinger.  Work it well into the leather.  Then, let it sit for about 20 minutes.  Get out a horse hair brush designed for shining shoes and go back and forth over the leather.  Finally, using a nylon sock, polish the surface of the leather.  Repeat the polish, drying, buffing process about a dozen times and your band should look pretty spiffy.

 
 

 

[Kojaku]

 
To answer  your 2 questions:
 
1) Don't come here looking for pity, because I offered to send you a new set of cups that you would probably be receiving tomorrow.  

 
2) Yes, you can make leather a bit more shiny.  Spit polish worked well with my boots while I was in the military.  However, you can buy a polishing foam block for shoes at Walmart for about $3.00.  Just apply that to your leather band and it should give you more of a sheen.  Or, buy a small can of neutral shoe polish and apply it with a cotton T-shirt and your forefinger.  Work it well into the leather.  Then, let it sit for about 20 minutes.  Get out a horse hair brush designed for shining shoes and go back and forth over the leather.  Finally, using a nylon sock, polish the surface of the leather.  Repeat the polish, drying, buffing process about a dozen times and your band should look pretty spiffy.

 
 

Oh, I wasn't Looking for pity...you saw my situation...parental non-compliance with headphone modification. In any case, I'll see what I can do about the treatment...hopefully it turns out swell. I'll post pics

Kojaku

 

[JamesMcProgger]

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Just when I thought I was out, you guys keep bringing me back in.

 
I missed the godfather reference.
 
this thread grows superfast. specially painful when I have no more grados to mod.
 

 

[KneelJung]

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I missed the godfather reference.
 
this thread grows superfast. specially painful when I have no more grados to mod.
 

I thought it was a George Costanza reference...
 

 

 

[Kanye East]

wow, crazy. nice work

 

[mlantinen]

 
 
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I'm finally getting to work on my Marty Cups... Hopefully Marty isn't offended, but I removed his screens and added some of my own, painted black. I also applied Teak Oil to both cups to bring up the color a bit. The cable is the stock 325 cable, modded a little.

 

edit: this is just a mockup... that's why the cable is running under the bowls

 

Not sure if I can post this or not.  But, dude, no offense at all.   Your cable job and screens look awesome.  Very nice indeed.  That cable braiding is sick man.  And the color of the cups is so amazing after you applied the teak oil  +1

 

[Carlosfandango]

I have a spare sheet of copper mesh, looks pretty nice.
 
Shoot me a PM if you want it. UK guys can have it for free, US/EU guys can cover the postage cost (Should only be a few dollars/Euros)
 
There is enough to do at least one set of headphones.
 

 

[xaval]

That's very generous Carlos. I'm sure someone will put it to good use.
 
Just be sure to bind the guy you send the stuff out to, to post "after" pics on the forum

 

[Nightslayer]

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I'm finally getting to work on my Marty Cups... Hopefully Marty isn't offended, but I removed his screens and added some of my own, painted black. I also applied Teak Oil to both cups to bring up the color a bit. The cable is the stock 325 cable, modded a little.
 
edit: this is just a mockup... that's why the cable is running under the bowls
 

As marty said, that looks mighty fine! Is the cable stiff though? Four-connector braid to each side.. sounds like the exact opposite of pliable. The braid is fantastic though, looks real tight.
 
Also, did anyone notice the alu-wood combo he had sitting on the top right.. WJE, I believe people are catching on way faster than you might expect
 

 

[Carlosfandango]

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Just be sure to bind the guy you send the stuff out to, to post "after" pics on the forum

It'll be a prerequisite of the deal )
 
 
 

 

[wje]

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I thought it was a George Costanza reference...
 

Actually, I think the most recent use of that line was in the Sopranos by Silvio (Steven Van Zant).

 
Still, you've got to love how they worked it into a Seinfeld episode.
 

 

[wje]

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I have a spare sheet of copper mesh, looks pretty nice.
 
Shoot me a PM if you want it. UK guys can have it for free, US/EU guys can cover the postage cost (Should only be a few dollars/Euros)
 
There is enough to do at least one set of headphones.
 

Wow .... that's a nice deal for someone.  The mesh looks nice.  I think Grado / Alessandro use either a copper or brass mesh (probably brass) to prevent them from ever corroding.  I've seen some of the higher end Grados where some of the paint has worn down a bit and it's definately a brassy color to the mesh they use.  Not that aluminum screen like us po' folk.