Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
Another contribution from Chris at CDC Fx! This layout is already VERIFIED and good to go. Schematic is avaiable HERE and as you can see the drive section is a modified MXR Distortion+ derivate. You can yeasily tweak it to DOD 250 or countless other variations of the circuit.
A short guide to off-board wiring for positive ground effects. It’s not as complicated as it’s sometimes made out, but I do get that it’s confusing. If you want all the details, head over to the tech section of Amplified Parts – it may hurt your brain by the end, as it’s very detailed. Note #1: … Read more
I’ve had a few questions lately via Instagram about some basics on my vero layouts – while this doesn’t cover everything, I hope it helps clarify a few things for people just starting out. Essentially, my vero layouts are functionally the same as many others, the key differences being the use of colour coding, and … Read more
Since I’ve been on a slight Beatles related run lately, I thought I should tackle the Castledine Electronics Magical Mystery Box. This is Stu Casteldine’s version of the Brilliant channel from a Vox Conqueror guitar amp. Castledine included a gain recovery section at the end and the transistor-based distortion switching has been removed. I ran … Read more
Schematic is avaiable HERE. Not your Tubr Screamer derivate as the name would suggest. Instead, we have a four stage CMOS overdrive with an op amp preamp, a TS style Treble control and a gyrator for the Bass control. Could it be a sleeper?
The Equinox is Spaceman’s trimmed-down version of an old-school studio equaliser – it’s definitely inspired by Pultec, but with a few key differences. I’m fine with the differences, as it makes it practical to build. Schematic can be found here on PedalPCB. If you don’t have a power supply that kicks out 18v, Dirtbox … Read more
Schematic is aviable HERE. For a more compact and symmetric layout I subbed the TL074 quad op amp for two TL072s.
