Thanks to the original poster for inspiration as I completed my build. I don't know how to upload images but I wanted to share some wisdom on differences I found from the versions I saw posted in this thread compared to the prop photos. I used the GB Reference Library on Facebook to research prop photos, which is what seems to be the basis for the model here. 1) The 26-pin ribbon on the GB1 pedal did not have a red stripe. It was present on the retro fitted GB2 pedal but you won't find it on the GB1 pedal. 2) You need to pull the pins out of the cable connector, the original poster left them present on his build but you can even see them removed in the prop photos in this thread. They pull right out with some pliers. The cable will stay in pressure fitted even without the pins to connect to it. 3) The proper bolts to mount the cable connector to the plastic Hammond box are 4-40 indented hex head bolts. They exactly match what was used on the original prop vice the nuts that you can see on this version, that looks like he mounted from the inside vs the outside. These bolts are a little tricky to track down but not impossible. 4) The four screws to secure the lid of the plastic Hammond box are slotted not Philips head; they are Phillips head on the metal box. You can see in the prop photos in the library and even at the top of this thread there is clear single slash and not a cross. The correct size is 4-40 slotted 1/2 inch bolt. These are really hard to find, and might have been a hardware item from the '60's/'70's requiring you to track down vintage screws, which was the solution in my case. You'll have to use a large screw driver with a tiny head to get some torque as they don't go in easy but neither do the screws that come with the box. Lastly, 5) in order to get the proper four-segment hinge for the pedal that you see in the prop photos, you'll have to make it custom. It is a piano hinge, cut to size. You can see in the side shot in the prop photo gallery that the screw mounting hole is cut in half indicating these hinges were cut to size and not a standard make. These are available at big box stores like Home Depot. You'll have to pinch the ends a little to keep the pin from sliding out. The devil is in the details and the hardware really helps take it to the next level so I thought I'd share for anyone looking to get a little more accurate.
Statistics: Posted by SpikeAPD — February 8th, 2025, 3:40 pm