Help Poppa Beta the New Website

[JeffreyB]

I really like everything that the site offers. It would be cool for the forum members to be able to add their EBMM videos to the YOUTUBE section.
Another big thanks to Poppa for sharing!!!

 

[Nemesys]

I like the understated black-on-white design a lot, it focuses your attention on the pictures of the beautiful instruments, which I guess is what you are going for. I know you said no critiques, but I really like that part of the site, so I wanted to post this bit.

I don't know if anyone caught this already, but I noticed that the buttons to advance the slideshow in the History section don't seem to work.

For a slightly different take on this, part of my day job is assessing the accessibility of websites from the perspective of using alternate client software to view them, for example, screenreaders for the visually impaired. I think someone else posted something about the extensive use of Flash, and that could cause some problems for this sort of browser.

I like it a lot, overall -- some minor bugs, but that's what beta testing is for.

 

[Big Poppa]

the videos will not be open to anyone.

the bfr blog will be written by either Scotty, Brian, or me. hence the BF part of blog

 

[paranoid70]

The "Controls" list for the Petrucci needs a space between '500k' and 'ohm' (a carryover from the existing site). Same with the Y2D and its "250kohm" pots.. and the Luke's "25kohm.

I would disagree with this comment, I think 250kohm is acceptable. You wouldn't put a space between the k and gram or meter (i.e. 250kg or 250km). In the electronics industry we do not put in a space there.

However, sometimes the space would be between the number and the unit (ex: 250 kohm, 250 kg).

 

[SteveB]

I would disagree with this comment, I think 250kohm is acceptable. You wouldn't put a space between the k and gram or meter (i.e. 250kg or 250km). In the electronics industry we do not put in a space there.

However, sometimes the space would be between the number and the unit (ex: 250 kohm, 250 kg).

Ahh, interesting and good point. But to some of us outside the electronics industry, I humbly submit that it looks like a typo!

After all, they abbreviate in those other units of measurement. You don't see "kmeter" often..

 

[Astrofreq]

I remember learning all that metric razzamatazz in elementary school. Teachers said we would change over, but noooooooo.... we never did. I WAS RIGHT!!!! (for the only time.)

 

[paranoid70]

Ahh, interesting and good point. But to some of us outside the electronics industry, I humbly submit that it looks like a typo!

After all, they abbreviate in those other units of measurement. You don't see "kmeter" often..

The abbreviation for ohm is the greek letter omicron (the one that looks like a horseshoe).

 

[Ponch]

I can't offer any input for the site, I thought it's very professional and easy to browse. I love it, I love it !

 

[mr.b]

superb look. up to date and classy. will be super slick when it is ready to roll out to the public.

thanks for the sneaky peek.

 

[TheBassGuy]

The site is a huge improvent. I love the "process" section and the history with pic's!

-Edit-

Sorry's, no design advices. First posted, then read the topic. Should be the other way around

 

[John Denner]

New MusicMan Website

So far it looks amazing!

I'm very please to see more of a focus on how these amazing instruments are designed!

 

[mar.o]

The abbreviation for ohm is the greek letter omicron (the one that looks like a horseshoe).

the abbrevation is actually other greek letter, omega. omicron looks like our O with a horizontal dash inside. kohm looks correct to me

 

[Joe Demo]

I LIKE IT!!!!!!

There is even a lefty picture in the instrument section

Great Job to whoever was involved with the new site.

 

[paranoid70]

the abbrevation is actually other greek letter, omega. omicron looks like our O with a horizontal dash inside. kohm looks correct to me

D'oh you are right.

Well guys, I think we have officially beat this whole Kiloohm thing to death! Congratulations everyone.

 

[roburado]

the abbrevation is actually other greek letter, omega. omicron looks like our O with a horizontal dash inside. kohm looks correct to me

The "o" with a horizontal dash is theta. Lower case omicron just looks like "o." Upper case omicron is like "O." The o with vertical dash is phi. Lower case omega looks like a script "w." Upper case omega is the horseshoe.

 

[paranoid70]

Damn, we are a nerdier bunch than I originally thought.

 

[Big Poppa]

a page and a half talking about ohms some here need to get a life......Do you guys think that there is an outside chance that some are getting carried away?

 

[gus74]

The new site is awesome.
Way better than the old one.

 

[brasco68]

The new format, and added features are awesome! I also love the Process section...I can't wait for the final version! Thank BP...the sneak peek is very much appreciated!

 

[ivanmihaljevic]

It's cool!
I'm glad to see these amazing guitars are finally going to get a better website!