Tone Report Weekly Issue 70 | Page 6

FEEDBACK N ormally at Tone Report, we do the writing and you do the reading. However, we get so many comments that we’ve decided to turn the tables: you write, we read. We offer you a chance to sound off; a chance to submit feedback, praise, criticism or anything else. How are we doing? How can we improve? What did you think of a particular article? Please submit all letters to [email protected]. Soldered Cables: How and Why from TRW Issue 69 Concerning your soldered cables article, something Demo Videos Do’s and Don’ts Article from TRW Issue 68 you should have included, and a tip (or rather a DIY The most recent issue of Tone Report featuring tool when dealing with cables or stranded wire, as an “How to be the next Andy” was great as usual.  alternative to the Helping Hands tool). While I will not likely produce any review videos, the Stranded wire should be tinned prior to soldering it to any connection or termination point. Solder will flow faster and be more secure. insight provided does allow the reader on how to do a better video review.  Of course it helps if you have the tonal chops like Andy.  The pedal reviews are full of good info and I love that you always strive to On to the tool(s)... show shortcomings and/or ideas for improving.  In the A tool for holding wires (excuse the ugliness as long run, subscribing to the Tone Report Weekly has it has been used for many, many years)... Just a couple been one of the best online newsletter subscriptions of pieces of wood, a few nails and a spring. Some parts I have ever been part of.  Keep up the great work.... of the spring have been stretched to allow for larger now if I could just win one of those Free Pedal Friday diameter wires or cables. Giveaways!  Not pictured: another piece of wood with holes of -Willie Tyndall various sizes to accommodate plugs of various sizes. When soldering instrument cables, as well as other NEW APP: Tone Report Weekly cables, those two pieces of wood hold things very Just a quick update on the new Tone Report securely, greatly reducing the chance of ending up Weekly App. We are just a few weeks away and with a cold or otherwise bad solder joint. it will be available on the IOS Newstand, as well Take care and thanks for a great e-mag. We truly appreciate your patience. -Rob Good things to come. 6 as GooglePlay. FEEDBACK // Letters to the Editor -TRW Staff