Tone Bender MKI Enclosure From Sunetec on eBay

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These are now available from sunetec_au on ebay.  I previously purchased a couple of wedge enclosures from them, and they are really well-made.  It’s the right size, and it’s made from decent steel. Shipping was free and fast from Hong Kong.  It has rubber feet instead of pressed metal bumps – think I prefer rubber … Read more

Lastgasp Art Laboratories Tone Mosaique

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 900 post. Phew. I think it is time for a couple of weeks break do deal with “outside world” issues.:-o. Will still log in here now and then and eventually upload something if something really interesting shows up. But here is a cool design from Lastgasp Art traced by Deadend FX, a bitcrucher/tremolo,/ringmod/envelope follower…thing.  Schematic … Read more

OFF-BOARD WIRING: Tone Bender MKIII

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Off-board wiring for any Tone Bender MKIII or MKIV – this is just how I do it; it’s not exactly vintage correct.   The cable with a grey offshoot is shielded.  Note where shields are not connected. I’ve grounded the enclosure via a pot; this is only sometimes necessary or recommended, depending on the style … Read more

MARSHALL: SupaFuzz Prototype, 0.15″ Vero Layout

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This is the early version of the Marshall SupaFuzz based on a Tone Bender MKI – it’s close to the original layout used.   Strangely it never had a coupling cap on the output, so best to add something decent sized there.  I’ve also seen a couple of photos with a power cap across V+ … Read more