Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
alphadog808 was having problems with his Katana Boost build and I noticed one of the cap values was incorrect. I also noticed that I had no motivation to fix it because it was an old pig ugly layout so thought I’d do an updated version and add it as a new thread to keep the … Read more
Ok. This has absolutely nothing in common with all the other 14 different versions of Big Muff Pi. As the effect has two individual sides, one for distortion and other for overdrive, i thought i’d draw the sides as a separate layouts. You can, of course, use one 16 x 31 board to have both … Read more
Request. Info about the original which I think is a great sounding fuzz: created to recreate the sound of a guitar playing directly through a 4-track cassette recorder, the Demo Tape will bring you back to your 4-track days. spatty supersaturation and harsh to thick and full, the Demo Tape comes equipped with a two … Read more
Originally in a 1590A size box, this may be a struggle to get in although I’m sure Javi will find a way :o) The original used a dual concentric pot for the Boost/Cut and Frequency controls, but I think they are almost certainly going to be special order as one side is 50K reverse log … Read more
Somewhat similar to a Microamp, but with clever switching which effectively turned the booster into a buffer for bypass mode. I’ve included an ICL7660S to provide the -9V for the circuit. The original also included A/B switching at the output and a simple loop, so I’ve included a simple A/B wiring configuration on the layout … Read more
One for you glitchy octavey fuzz fans. Info about the original: The Fnord is a octaver / fuzz type circuit with some twists. It blends a scrambler / octaver type fuzz with a more traditional fuzz / distortion. From zipper/Velcro tones to a full throated distortion, or a combination of the two. Add a sizzle … Read more
Now, for those who want a challenge with their 1590B enclosures.. edit: There was a slight error on the schematic i did this from. Layout updated…
So it apperars to be a silicon PNP FF with diode clipping at the output. Original is point-to-point, but with this layout you’ll fit yours in 1590A with some careful measuring. Although the positive ground may come as a problem with that size… From FXDB: ‘FLOWERPOWER’ VINTAGE VOICED ANALOG DISTORTION FUZZ BOX!!! True to vintage … Read more
Not the most compact layout (as expected with most phasers) but should fit comfortably in a 125B mounted sideways, and maybe even a 1590B if someone has the patience. One thing I will say is that until this is verified I wouldn’t recommend it being built by anyone who may not be prepared to do … Read more
I was cleaning up my layout folders and noticed that i had not posted this one up. It’s a slightly modified Machine. First of all, the second driver stage has a gain control now, per the Madbean “Macheen” schematic. Also, i found that using Si diodes and a smaller value for the Limit pot made … Read more