boomana Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 These East Indian Rosewood woody Grado 225s were the biggest and nicest surprise for me at CanJam bar none. Who knew Nate could not only build nice cables and amps, but is more than pretty handy with a lathe? The pics, as often happens, don't do them justice, but I'm loving the looks, and, lucky me, they also sound good. Thanks again Nate and Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Those a beautiful. Nice work guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riceboy Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Beautiful work. Really, really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cclragnarok Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 These are indeed prettier than my headphones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Those look great. Really nice work Nate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Very, very nice. My MS-Pro's are weeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Very, very nice. Prettier than my head or phones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebby Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Those are simply beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadneddz Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 lucky you, those are quite beautiful:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MASantos Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Those look really great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmcmanus Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Those really are gorgeous! Nice to have friends, huh Vicki? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 That was my one Jude quote overheard at CanJam "It is good to be Nate's friend" when discussing all the great work he does for his friends. Beautiful work and they sounded great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephas Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Very nice, I like dark wood. How exactly does one become a "Friend of Nate"? I know that posting about earpads in the Stax thread is a big no-no. What would earn some points? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screaming oranges Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 They are indeed prettier. They also seem like they taste better too... I swear, some people in this forum have a talent for delicious-looking woodies! NOTE: please do not misinterpret my last statement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) Dr. Wood gives a big, big two thumbs up! Firstly East India Rosewood is one of my favorite woods, secondly I think that shape is just perfect. Love the squared top, with the lightly chamfered edge. And lastly the finish is beautiful! If you ever wash up as an engineer Nate, you can come and work for me! Vicki congratulations on a beautiful pair of headphones that were obviously a labor of love. Edited June 5, 2009 by swt61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Very nice, I like dark wood. How exactly does one become a "Friend of Nate"? I know that posting about earpads in the Stax thread is a big no-no. What would earn some points? Homemade Chocolate chip cookies wouldn't be a bad start. Six dozen should start him off. PM me for shipping details, and nevermind the Texas address, that's just for quality control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screaming oranges Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Come to think of it, what happens to the factory cups afterwards? Do the custom-builders discard them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 wish I could have been there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Thanks for all the kind words folks, it was a lot of fun getting back to the lathe after a long absence. Of course the coolest development to come out of all of this was a greatly refined process of how to make the cups. Most of this refinement was a result of buying a Nova chuck and soft jaws which eliminates the need to dill the cups on my press. The drill press was always the weak link in the process and the most frustrating. In fact, between Ian and myself we've got more than just a couple of sets of cups that we'd previous abandoned because we didn't feel like drilling them or the walls were too thin to drill. Given some time I hope to have a go at a few of those and see if they're salvageable and we'll see what happens to them after that. Larry's not going to be pleased... Come to think of it, what happens to the factory cups afterwards? Do the custom-builders discard them? I've got a small collection of the plastic cups in a drawer. The only metal-cupped ones I've modded have been my own and I've sold the cups afterwards to recoup costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Purty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBLoudG20 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Given some time I hope to have a go at a few of those and see if they're salvageable and we'll see what happens to them after that. Larry's not going to be pleased... Should you ever do a pair in quilted maple, we may have to have a talk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 How exactly does one become a "Friend of Nate"? I know that posting about earpads in the Stax thread is a big no-no. What would earn some points? Hmmmm, good question. In all seriousness most of the regular folks around here just have to ask and if I have the time I don't mind helping folks out. I am mostly retired from building stuff and certainly when it comes to amps I'm 99% done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 So is it the quality of the new cups, changing the chamber size or the pleasing aesthetics to the end user that positively affects the sound? They sure is pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 So is it the quality of the new cups, changing the chamber size or the aesthetics that positively affects the sound? They sure is pretty. It's because they are pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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