MylesBAstor Reviewer Apr 20, 2010 11,367 305 1,760 New York City Sep 11, 2013 #1 Vacuum tube chess set. Wonder if it plugs in and the tubes light up?
JackD201 WBF Founding Member Apr 20, 2010 12,491 1,629 1,850 Manila, Philippines Sep 11, 2013 #2 They are lit up and you can see the power cable on the lower left side. Darned cute!
MylesBAstor Reviewer Apr 20, 2010 11,367 305 1,760 New York City Sep 11, 2013 #3 You're right. Didn't catch it at first.
JackD201 WBF Founding Member Apr 20, 2010 12,491 1,629 1,850 Manila, Philippines Sep 11, 2013 #5 Too bad you can't actually play chess with it. I wouldn't mind having this around the house though. Except I'd have black glass vs clear!
Too bad you can't actually play chess with it. I wouldn't mind having this around the house though. Except I'd have black glass vs clear!
DSkip Industry Expert Aug 26, 2013 442 199 350 Arlington, TX www.audiothesis.com Sep 11, 2013 #6 I suspect this would eliminate the annoying habit of some players to grab a piece and stare at the board for another three minutes.
I suspect this would eliminate the annoying habit of some players to grab a piece and stare at the board for another three minutes.
MylesBAstor Reviewer Apr 20, 2010 11,367 305 1,760 New York City Sep 11, 2013 #7 dskip said: i suspect this would eliminate the annoying habit of some players to grab a piece and stare at the board for another three minutes. Click to expand... lol!
dskip said: i suspect this would eliminate the annoying habit of some players to grab a piece and stare at the board for another three minutes. Click to expand... lol!
MylesBAstor Reviewer Apr 20, 2010 11,367 305 1,760 New York City Sep 13, 2013 #8 A little closer up picture. Note each piece is identified!
Bill Hart Well-Known Member May 11, 2012 2,686 179 1,150 Sep 16, 2013 #9 I usually find I play better using certain NOS tubes. Is that a buyable product Myles, or a one-off piece of art?
I usually find I play better using certain NOS tubes. Is that a buyable product Myles, or a one-off piece of art?
MylesBAstor Reviewer Apr 20, 2010 11,367 305 1,760 New York City Sep 16, 2013 #10 whart said: I usually find I play better using certain NOS tubes. Is that a buyable product Myles, or a one-off piece of art? Click to expand... No idea
whart said: I usually find I play better using certain NOS tubes. Is that a buyable product Myles, or a one-off piece of art? Click to expand... No idea
Odyno Well-Known Member Dec 27, 2011 222 3 1,575 Near Montreal Canada Sep 16, 2013 #11 Should swap the cheap power cord for a Shunyata;-)
M microstrip VIP/Donor May 30, 2010 22,836 5,989 2,890 Portugal Sep 16, 2013 #12 whart said: I usually find I play better using certain NOS tubes. Is that a buyable product Myles, or a one-off piece of art? Click to expand... As far as I could see it will cost you around usd 400. Perhaps they have a more expensive version using NOS tubes ...
whart said: I usually find I play better using certain NOS tubes. Is that a buyable product Myles, or a one-off piece of art? Click to expand... As far as I could see it will cost you around usd 400. Perhaps they have a more expensive version using NOS tubes ...
B bachrocks1685 New Member Dec 13, 2012 13 0 0 Bangkok, Thailand Sep 18, 2013 #13 Cool! See below to purchase http://www.lasermad.com/2012/06/25/nixie-chessboard-kit/