Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
I know this layout size breaks the basic rules of this blog but we don’t have many Tap Tempo projects and this pedal (together with the Twin Peaks Tap Tremolo) sounds incredible. I think they both would be a great addition to the website’s library. This is a great project by David Rolo from Madbean’s … Read more
Here’s Analogman’s original version of the King of Tone, a highly regarded overdrive with a few “unobtanium” diodes. It’s probably best to socket said diodes to play around with your favorite combinations. Switch A controls the 4-diode array in the feedback loop (much like a Tube Screamer), while Switch B controls shunted diodes (much like … Read more
For #fuzzfriday, here’s the Red Fuzz, designed by Robin Tomtlund. It’s made up of 2 stages: the first is based around a single op amp with LEDs is the feedback loop creating clipping. The second is a simple FET-based boost/buffer. Much like a RAT, but with different clipping. The schematic and some sound samples can … Read more
New from CE Distribution ApexTM Tube MatchingTM CE Distribution is pleased to announce Apex Tube Matching – a new proprietary state-of-the-art power tube matching system. ApexTM Tube Matching is performed entirely in-house on our brand new custom-built tube matching system using our custom-designed software testing and matching methodology. What this means is we are … Read more
Here is a layout for the Catalinbread Galileo MKII, the new, updated version of the well known Galileo. Info about the original: The Galileo is a custom-tuned Rangemaster booster combined with the pre-amp section of a Vox AC30 delivering the distinctive throaty mid-range and jangly crunch of Brian May. The Galileo has three controls tuned … Read more
Originally produced in the early 80s, the SD9 was the distortion brother of the classic TS9 Tube Screamer. It ranges from mild overdrive to fuzz territory without losing articulation. The easiest way to describe the SD9 circuit is to say it’s half of a Tube Screamer, with a Big Muff tone stack. Original units only … Read more