***HOW I Put LIGHTS In My GUITAR AMPS*** (Eric Shreds)
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when you’re a gamer but you also play guitar
That room looks like a guitar shop
I used the led strip from Walmart that had the 3M backing and haven't had a problem. I stuck it under the top lip in front of the grill on my Mesa Single Rectifier so they light up the front of my amp so I can clearly see the controls in the dark. I wired it up to the jeweled power light so they come on with the power switch.
A tip about hot glue: There's a type of hot glue stick that has a higher melting point, so if regular hot glue isn't doing the job, look for high temperature, hot melt glue. More about it here: www.hotmelt.com/blogs/blog/high-temp-hot-melt-vs-low-temp-hot-melt
Also, to remove hot glue, use Isopropyl Alcohol. It makes the glue not stick to the surface anymore and come off very easily!
I tried it with hot glue and it kept unsticking cause to the heat on the back of the strip. Then I saw another video where he used 3M Automotive molding tape (#2) and it’s holding perfect now. It’s strong enough to keep it from unsticking but will come off of you need to switch out the speakers.
Do you get any hum interference from having those lights so close to the amp transformer?
good question
From a random jackoff replying to your comment two years later:
Nope, I haven't noticed any increase in noise. Have at it, Hoss.
If they are flourescent then the cyclic hum will be apparent, but not from LEDs, as LEDs do not produce a cyclic hum.
Hey bro it's all about entertainment of the masses, when we are on stage that is who we are .Every little bit adds to the experience that will make you a name for you and your band mates brother .you are heading in the right direction. Peace to you bro
This guy is both the most metalcore guy and the most glam guy at the same time
he reminds me of a metalcore version of vince neil
Oh shit...I thought it was a chick
if got one of those i made stage lites for my Dimebag Statue i put in a basketball glass case looks cool. also my Randall rt503h had leds in it but when they desgined it the leds were to close to the power tubes and burned them out. so i went to a computer store a picked up a cold cathode ray tube. found the right spot and plugged it in with a little wireing mod., not hard if your a geek computer nerd and a musician.
Super glue comes off with acetone FYI. A small amount does wonders. Contact cement works best. Also comes off with acetone or mineral spirits. Real hot tubes on a hot sunny day with an outdoor gig will melt low heat hot glue. Been doing this for years before LEDs with neon lights. My ampeg vl1002 with the back lit logo was what gave me the idea in the early 2000s
Man I love your videos, thanks for being part of the reason why my boredom at work is drastically less depression-inducing!
So wait... why not hard wire it into the amps on/off light? That way you don’t need to power it with a separate source and it’ll turn on and off when the amp is on or off
From RGB in computer gear to RGB in music gear, we really are entering into the Cyberpunk age!
Used these LED's for my kids drum riser. Looked sweet
I also used a good portion in the trunk of my car wired to the white light setting. Easy wiring to existing light. Just clipped them to the top of the liner in the trunk.
I would never have guessed you used coloured light to have the amp light up in different colours.....ground breaking..
vhenry75 is this sarcastic
@@joesaban5690 Yes i believe he is indeed being sarcastic. This LED mod has been common knowledge for PC owners who customize their cabinets using similar strips for quite some time now. As soon as i saw the thumbnail i knew what he'd be using but just wanted to confirm. Still a good idea for amps and haven't seen anyone else doing it. We just got new LED wires that weren't a thing till this year and i was curious to see if guitar strings could incorporate it also.
I have these exact LED's in my studio! I love them. Using the remote is the coolest thing. Really cool setup with these lights Eric!
I admit when I first saw your videos I judged you hard core but you know you're just a cool dude making videos of cool things!
I just put LED's in my 6505+ but went with the bluetooth iphone controlled version. Still only $16 but off ebay with free shipping from China. It's a lot better than trying to get a remote signal to the tiny receiver inside the amp. Thanks for the video, Eric! Appreciate it immensely!
No problems with extra noise or interference because of the leds?
Arne Brontsema nope! None at all
Don't think I'll do this for awhile but i like the personality.
Hey Eric, awesome, great demonstration, a great DIY!!, and thanks for sharing your Idea!
It really bring out the amp more. And it can bring out you light show on stage too.
I had a Marshall 100 watt tube amp head that had three little LED in the top of the head, It had the see through mess, so you could see the tubs glow, which I liked. But your idea is a lot better. It really highlights the amp!!!! Thanks again for the hot tip, great job! It sounds like you have a lot of good ideas, just be careful, test it first, and think it through!
And good luck with your band, I'll check it out!!
Thanks Again
Todd P.
i used to have a krankenstein with a Green led display, i couldnt change the colors but it was actually wired into the amp power so i only had to plug in one thing
this is awesome thanks for the video, pretty informative and product test you did there. we honestly had doubts about amazon Leds but this gave us hope
YOu should use 5v man. Get the rainbow effect going. The soldering is pretty easy on those, you can cut them there as well. 5v is a lot easier to make your own cabling for as well since there is only 3 conductors.
I enjoy your vids because it gives an OG: a younger gigging person's prospective to the industry. Keep rockin' dude!
I must say....this is probably one of the best videos I’ve seen....keep it up man. You just gave me an idea how to put LEDs on my Mesa Boogie Mark V. I just haven’t figure it out how I am going to do it just yet since the grill on such amp is not a see thru from the back. Keep up the good work Rock on!
Gonna get black lights and do the same, I have some currently but I have them glued to my door frame(I have black light posters on my door). Removes the remote control situation too.
I bought some LEDs to do this with and was wondering if anyone else had the same idea.
I haven't put mine in yet but I'm stoked to see that it's gonna look awesome!
Great job. I bought some that operate with a battery that makes it easier with my 5153.
dope
Cool man. make it your own. that's rock n roll
What a Beatiful Room that is
How did you do the cabinet?
Haha. I have those lights to help brighten up our dark and gloomy house. I'd been considering putting some inside my Dual Rectifier. I have a mini rec and the lights look cool.
Seriously bad ass!!! Come to Washington, so you can put on a killer show! Also, would it be tacky if I Put Christmas Tree Lights on my amp for a holiday show? Just wondering!
Dude I love your videos. Also fuck the haters who keep saying shit about you having a lot of gear, they're not just jealous that you have more than they do, but instead they're lazy and jealous. They're not willing to work hard. So they'll never understand how hard you worked for all this gear.
Ali Rafiei tru
Thanks for sharing I have thought about removing my front plate on my 6505mh cause that little guy gets pretty warm does this help with the ventilation? That Would be my main reason for doing it but then hell the lights look cool so why not
FYI: Guitar Techs often use CA Glue (Crazy Glue) bc it releases w heat. So u absolutely can use crazy glue without worry
Slick video! Congrats! Crazy cool!
I want to see how you do this with your JVM Marshall. There has to be a non-destructive method to light it up. I’m restoring my JCM 2000 TSL in “Hendrix Purple” and some LEDs would add huge awesomeness!
Hello mate, did you get round to doing this? If so, I'd be interested in seeing it 😁
@@jimsicle I never finished it. Health issues popped up and all had to go, including my JVM HJS.
How about in the speaker cabs? Seems more tricky
Dude. You could buy these, make new packaging, put some instructions how to put these in an amp, and sell them for $30+ as eric shreds official amp mod. But you would have to take this vid down or you would be exposed. This is such a great idea and I’m going to try this. Keep it up dude.
You've given me a wicked idea, if I get around to building it, I'll shout you out for the concept.
It's cool that you posted this, btw, we've never seen a video with your singer, like when you did that one rig rundown, I've never heard him
Tony M The drummer is the one singing
which one screamer or singer?
Tony M i just came to comment that I love your profile pic :3
Thanks! Finally playing shows :)
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Ali Rafiei me? I see you have Green Day as your profile pic too ;)
It does look pretty cool
Hey Eric could you do an updated Triamp vs 6505+ video since you have your new mic setup please? I have a 6505+ that I LOVE, but I'd also like to get a Triamp or Trilogy at some point too. Thanks!
Thank luke and i may do that, got that evh vs the 6505 coming up next!
Oh sweet man! That's actually something else I'd love to see! The 6505+ is my favorite amp of all time and I haven't found anything yet that I think beats it lol.
Awesome bro! I just joined your channel. I will be tuning in for more. Really dig the practice amp into a mind blower of a head , brilliant.
Thanks for the info Eric! Keep shredding buddy!
Thank you so much ❤
Eric Shreds, you Rock brother and isn't it cool to be doing something that you love besides playing music, i was always into art and magic growing up and i got to play in 6 countrys and 49 states and your art is making your rig light up and they look professional and not done half ass love the zombie thing going on in your Badcat head....keep it going Eric, cause you are very good at it.....keep in touch on here or facebook me ok, and you have a great rest of the weekend.....
I'm glad you did this video, those LED lights look bad ass in the head amps bro. 🤘🏻
Can anyone post a link to the lights being used?
I’m going to do this!!
Its a cool idea ,and for not a lot of money ,you cod mod it to "dance" with a bit.DOesnt have to be dramatic ,like just brugter and less bright in the rytham of your song... I thing that would be cool...
Do you have a video of how to add LEDs to guitar cab?
Hi Eric - Great video.. Where do you find the black hooks that install on the back grill of the head for storing the power cord?
What, in your opinion would be the best adhesive to use on metal? I going to do this but on a cage amp.
Where do you find the battery powered power supply at? The only thing I can find online is one you have to plug in to an outlet.
I like customizing my amps too. Check out the 5E3 amp I just built and custom painted with blues legend folk art.
First video of yours I’m watching and based on the info you seem like a pretty cool guy and here’s a new sub :)
when you cut a part off the roll, is there still a way to use the leftover leds?? could you explain how?
Some have a connector that snaps on to the cut end, with two leads
That's pretty cool, nice idea. Thanks for sharing it.
Where do you buy these lights? Pretty cool.
Amazon!
Hi, I just came across this instructed LED vid. & its so dam cool & it looks GREAT!! So just want to say that was very awesome of you of sharing your secret info. of your sorta of invention.. LOL.. But seriously thanks for sharing cuz im going for it!! Keep Rockin Bro. From Mich.USA.
Good information thank you
hey man LEDs are sick. gonna do that in my amp... but step it up a bit
wifi control that shit! magic home app and look up a wifi adon for LED strip sync them all :)
Eric Shreds Great Video . Rock on Bro 🕪🎸
lol where’s the amp from the thumbnail
You use hot glue for the cabinets as well?
Man if I had an amp that this was applicable I would do it too, but out of the 12 or so amps I have none of them have a clear front.
It looks really cool, thanks for sharing it.
Hey, Eric! Great vid. I am trying to do this to my 6505+ and my 5150 for each side of the stage, but I am running into some trouble with the LED lights. I bought the supernight brand, but the strip wants to make purple by using one red light and one blue light. Is there anything special about the pack you buy that has all the colors in each light?? Any help would be great. Thanks!
Jimmy Bilbrey mine do the same and I have the super night too.i couldn't out the LEDs inside cause of the bumpers and scared the strip would fall on the tubes.not only that I couldn't get the chord to feed threw the whole of the grill.wish it was on the inside more.
Does adding leds cause interference or Effect your tone?.
Lot of time on your hands I see!!
Dude thx for the vid man
i cant use amazon in Australia. anywhere else i can get the led's. also is it the some process for cabs
hm there has to be a place somewhere that u cna find these and yes same process just harder :)
When u cut it how do u light it back up??
Thanks for sharing man. Nice channel ~
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What's the name of the led product
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Hughes and kettner triamp???
Awesome!
That's a sweet idea
Thanks Eric! That was sick!
Your Very Welcome!
Wow this is great thanks for the info
You have so much gear, pure jealousy man. Like the vid, just got a Marshall MG 100HCFX half stack and thinking about doing this.
Guitar dude01301
Dude, I love that amp! Here’s what I do for my badass metal sound, you should try it out:
Channel- OD 2
Gain-8
Bass-8 to 8.5
Mid-6.5
Treb-7.5
Reverb-Spring setting, around 4 o clock
Volume-2
Effects- A little chorus and I use a BOSS ds-1 for a boost
Guitar Rock&Lessons thanks man I really appreciate it. I like a rock sound that kind of rumbles and crunches, kinda like the guitar in That 70s Show theme. Honestly I’d say my guitar is a cross between Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix and Black Sabbath. I will definitely check it out man. Rock on brother 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽
thats prety cool, someday i Will try it ;) thankks
Your Very Welcome!
Great video man!
Hot glue is the fix all do all lol
You should get a jet city jca100hdm
I should get rid of some amps before i get anymore in :)
i love you're videos. DOPE
I would like to do this to my H&K warp7 full head
do it and tag me in photos!
Eric Shreds sweet man thanks! :D
How about a daily shred video???
I may do something like that on bands instagram! just gotta make time!
Wierd my logo is screwed in ??
LEDs cause electromagnetic interference. Not really a good idea in sound systems of any kind. Stage set-ups have problems with LED lights in venues because of this. It might look cool, but it increases your noise floor dramatically.
Nice, you finally made this video haha
Thanks! & Yes Finally :)
Awesome vid!
Thanks!
I watched this because I am gutting a Marshall cab and putting led fish tank lights in it. I don't use the cab, not a fan of 4 12s.
Do you have a bugera?
nah that was a customers
I just got a used marshall cab and I think im gonna try this
ty I am going to do this to my 6505 mh
i have one i may do it to! tag me on Instagram when u do it!
hey guys I tried doing g it with my 6505mh but I couldn't get the wire threw the grill whole so.my LEDs are behind the grill not even inside the amp.any help is appreciated