November 2014 – wp PEDALIA org

Univox SuperFuzz (modded)

3 Jun 202628 Nov 2014 by chords

Here the Univox SuperFuzz with the mods done by FSB member derringer. It replaces the stock tone switch with a pot, as well as a few other useful mods. Socket the 2 ceramic caps going from the base to collector on Q1 and Q6 and try some different values (I’m guessing in the 100pf to … Read more

Mosrite Fuzzrite

3 Jun 202626 Nov 2014 by chords

Here another classic fuzz, the Mosrite Fuzzrite. This is the silicon version. The original transistors were marked “TZ82” so be sure to use sockets and try a few different ones out. The original pots were 350k and 33k, which are going to be difficult values to track down. You can either use 500k and 50k, … Read more

DOD Overdrive 250 Grey Spec

3 Jun 202622 Nov 2014 by chords

Here’s the grey spec DOD Overdrive 250 that fits in a 1590a enclosure. You could also build a yellow spec 250 or the MXR Distortion + with this layout. Just compare the schematics and value swaps.

JFET Boost

3 Jun 202622 Nov 2014 by chords

Here’s a quicky. It’s an old Dragonfly design and was my first perf build.

Dirty Punk Repeater Delay

3 Jun 202621 Nov 2014 by chords

Here’s another PT2399 delay by Allesz that might be worth trying out.

Crap-Fi Delay

3 Jun 202621 Nov 2014 by chords

Here’s a fairly simple PT2399 delay from Allesz over on FSB. Here’s what he had to say about it: It is a simple circuit and it works good but: the mix and repeats pot are a little interactive in quite a strange way (anyway they work different from a standard echo: to turn off the … Read more

Escobedo Octup!

3 Jun 202620 Nov 2014 by chords

Here’s a clean octave up effect from Tim Escobedo. The Bias control offer subtle changes, which is why I have it as an external pot. He mentioned it might need a booster in front of it, just FYI.

Fulltone Fat Boost v1

3 Jun 202619 Nov 2014 by chords

There was some controversy over this pedal from Fulltone as the circuit is practically identical to the Jack Orman Mini-Booster. Fulltone no longer makes this version of the Fat Boost and now makes a 4-control version with an extra FET stage and more EQ controls. Regardless, it’s a great pedal for beefing up your tone. … Read more

Run Off Groove Peppermill

3 Jun 202618 Nov 2014 by chords

Here’s a nice transparent drive from Runoffgroove.com. Not a ton of headroom apparently, but has a nice bluesy tone. In the layout, Q1 is oriented for a 2N7000, so if you use a BS170 be sure to rotate it 180º.

Way Huge Red Llama

3 Jun 202617 Nov 2014 by chords

The Red Llama by Way Huge is a great tube-like overdrive with plenty of output. I’ve drawn 3 layouts–one for every typical Hammond box! The 1590A layout uses 9mm pots which you should be able to board-mount. The other 2 use typical 16mm pots. Make sure to use the unbuffered CD4049 or else the circuit … Read more