Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
Here’s an oldie but a goodie from Menatone. The Blue Collar was released around the same time as the Red Snapper and is more compressed and focused in comparison. It’s also based around the Tube Screamer without the input buffers and with several mods. This layout reflects a newer version of the Blue Collar, but … Read more
A great and unique distortion pedal by VFE. Unfortunately, with 10 internal trimmers, I didn’t manage to make this layout comfortably fit in a 1590B box like I did with the others. Original description: The TRIUMVIRATE is a unique take on a distortion pedal. The guitar signal is first separated into three pathways (lows, mids, … Read more
Here’s a reverb circuit that doesn’t require a Belton brick–the Equinox II by Valve Wizard. It uses 2, PT2399 delay chips with a pretty standard input/output buffer built around a TL072. The original uses a J112 for switching the tails function, but I’ve simplified that with a just DPDT footswitch. Use one side of the … Read more
A great (soon to be discontinued) fuzz by VFE Pedals. You can find more info on their website here and schematic on their FB page. 01/07/2018 Layout updated!
Here’s an older one from Catalinbread, but a great sound fuzz for Fuzz Friday. It’s based on the Mosrite FuzzRite but adds another gain stage after the Texture (Depth in the original FuzzRite) control. Schematic can be found here.
It’s been a while but I saw this little one was missing, and as I own the pedal and like it, I think it’s a worthwhile addition. So thought I’d try to get back into the game even if it’s a bit diddy and embarrassing compared to what the other guys are posting :o) Info … Read more
It’s been a while since I’ve uploaded a monster layout. Therefore… Here is LaceSensor’s version of Lovetone DoppelGanger analog phaser. You can find all info, build doc, bom and manual on Madbean Forum here (free login required) (http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=19190.0) You could also buy PCBs when available. 29/11/2016 Layout updated & Verified: removed cut next to bottom … Read more
Gotten a few requests for this one. It’s a based on the Tube Screamer, but without the input and output buffers and a modified tone section. I’ve laid it out for board mounted pots and the electrolytic caps are folded on their sides.
This is the 400th layout on the blog. Kinda hard to believe I’ve drawn up that many. O_O The cool dudes from Akron cooked up the Grey Channel, a dual overdrive based on the classic grey spec DOD 250. The 250/Distortion + circuit is one of my favorites and it turns out it’s one of EQD’s … Read more
Another great overdrive from VFE Pedals based on the Klon Centaur. You can find schematic and info on their website here.