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I'm not exactly sure when BYOC was actually conceived, but 2019 marks our 15th year as an officially licensed business. I'm not sure what we'll do to celebrate, if we even do anything at all, but I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for making this possible -- the people who work here, the moderators, and the customers. Some days, I wouldn't wish running your own business on my worst enemy. And some of the customers I've had to deal with have been the biggest, laziest, most spoiled @#$%$#@$%!s I've ever encountered. But those days and those people are few and far between. The overwhelming majority of the people I've had the privilege of meeting through BYOC, whether it be in real life or via the internet, have been awesome. And most days, I can't believe how fortunate I am to be able to make a living doing what I do. So thank you to everyone for an amazing 15 years!

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*patience is a virtue*

Please do not PM me. email is prefered. keith@buildyourownclone.com

Congratulations Keith, very nice

I've only been with you part of the way, but let me say that it has been a great pleasure. The community you have built here is a fantastic resource and helpful and friendly.

Here's to fifteen more!

Mike

*edit* One more thing: your kits have set the standard for the industry - truly top notch in quality and in resources.

m

Hear! Hear!

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The tone is in my hands?!
Email: nick@buildyourownclone.com

Congrats, Keith! As Mike pointed out, it's the quality of the kits as well as the breadth of the products offered that are at the core of BYOC's success. And, of course, the hard work & dedication of you & your people, all of whom I've found to be a pleasure to work with. And maybe we forum mods have made a small contribution, too.

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“My favorite programming language is SOLDER” - Bob Pease (RIP)

My Website * My Musical Gear * My DIY Pedals: Pg.1 - Pg.2

Thirdeded... or something.

Seriously though, thanks for creating not only your products but this community which as taught me so much. I cannot overstress my gratitude.

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Bikers have more fun that people do.

Free "open source" EagleCAD files: 99ZuluFX

Congrats, Keith and team! BYOC was my entry point into this rad hobby that has brought me so much joy and given me a great method for letting go of the day’s stress. And ok sure, it’s pissed me off from time to time, too. Ha.

Here’s to another decade or two, or at least until the SMT revolution drags us all under!

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Scott

My band, Austin Hollow

Congratulations Keith! I think the success of this venture is primarily due to your vision and execution and I've been proud to be a small part of your team.


All expenses paid trip to Lake Tahoe, California for employees and green mods!

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MasterDelayer/Reverbrador/Ampaholic/TopJacker

Brilliant! I concur...

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“My favorite programming language is SOLDER” - Bob Pease (RIP)

My Website * My Musical Gear * My DIY Pedals: Pg.1 - Pg.2

Congrats. I love BYOC. Got me started, and I'll forever be in debt. Keep'er going.

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Everyone likes sausage. Nobody wants to see how it's made.

Congrats Keith! I guess I've been around here for 12 of those 15 years now Thanks for the super fun hobby turned side-biz, where I've met some truly weird people as well!

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EricBarao.com | Facebook Artist Page

OTRFX Website | OTRFX on Facebook
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WOW! It’s been that long? Where has the time gone? At any rate… congrats Keith. Here’s to the next 15.

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"It’s your soldering."

Congratulations Keith!! This place was my jumping on point as well. Lots of my silly bass player questions were answered many times over.

As far as quality, it isn’t until you solder someone else’s board that you realize how luxurious these board are. Then you know why these kits cost a little more, lots of care, quality and forethought have gone in to the creation of each and every one.

I wish I could afford an amp kit..... [FACE WITH STUCK-OUT TONGUE AND WINKING EYE]


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Pedal building is like the opposite of sex. All the fun stuff happens before you get in the box.

I'm another that you thankfully introduced to this hobby.

This has always been such a great place to hang and learn a little something now and then!

Here's to a least another 15 years!

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Math illiteracy affects seven out of every five people.

I can't get enough minimalism.

It took a bit of digging but I finally found it, from issue 54 of Australian Guitar, my first introduction to BYOC.
Just a couple of months later I'm ordering my first kits from Perry Ormsby and making an account here.
So thanks for giving us all a fun hobby Keith and heres to at least 15 more years of BYOC.

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If there's ever an obscene noise to be made on an instrument, it's gonna come out of a guitar! - Frank Zappa

Whoa, that's cool!

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Scott

My band, Austin Hollow

Huh? I was unaware of that article.

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*patience is a virtue*

Please do not PM me. email is prefered. keith@buildyourownclone.com

Many thanks from this home guitar hacker. It's hard to put into words with context but when I found this hobby it added something to my life in many ways. Had I not located this site, which I found through reading the Gilmourish site and Bjorn mentioned a BYOC muff to which I thought "what's a muff.." well you know what I mean, I'm convinced I would have never built a pedal, then amps, a guitar etc... basically a life time hobby was born for me.

The combination of that and the people I first started chatting it up with here (most of which appear to have moved on) have added some fun and enjoyment to this music hobby that I otherwise would have missed out on.

So again thank you from this dude.

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Kieth, I think you need add the Six-Inch Populating Tool to the BYOC store. I want one!

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MasterDelayer/Reverbrador/Ampaholic/TopJacker

Is there a nine-inch version?

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“My favorite programming language is SOLDER” - Bob Pease (RIP)

My Website * My Musical Gear * My DIY Pedals: Pg.1 - Pg.2

I think there's already enough people in the World at the moment.

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*patience is a virtue*

Please do not PM me. email is prefered. keith@buildyourownclone.com

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The tone is in my hands?!
Email: nick@buildyourownclone.com

15 years.... Where does the time go.. My son was not yet one year old. My daughter not born yet..

I had much less grey hair and it was all longer! My glasses prescription has not changed much..

Endless amounts of guitars and gear have come and left..

Grateful to BYOC and Keith for taking me under it's wing to make my small contribution in the early years. I've some great memories because of all of you!

Congratulations, Keith and the entire BYOC crew! Here's to another 15 and more...




Matt

Thanks for not only the introduction to this hobby, but also for keeping the site "noob friendly" and for being such an ethical businessman.

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"What you say is not enough, its what you try to do. "

A Matt sighting in the forum! Usually he only emails me.

Seriously cool to see some old timers/long timers appearing here. I hope we see more!

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Scott

My band, Austin Hollow

The Heavy Hand

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*patience is a virtue*

Please do not PM me. email is prefered. keith@buildyourownclone.com