Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
Originally in a 1590A size box, this may be a struggle to get in although I’m sure Javi will find a way :o) The original used a dual concentric pot for the Boost/Cut and Frequency controls, but I think they are almost certainly going to be special order as one side is 50K reverse log … Read more
Somewhat similar to a Microamp, but with clever switching which effectively turned the booster into a buffer for bypass mode. I’ve included an ICL7660S to provide the -9V for the circuit. The original also included A/B switching at the output and a simple loop, so I’ve included a simple A/B wiring configuration on the layout … Read more
One for you glitchy octavey fuzz fans. Info about the original: The Fnord is a octaver / fuzz type circuit with some twists. It blends a scrambler / octaver type fuzz with a more traditional fuzz / distortion. From zipper/Velcro tones to a full throated distortion, or a combination of the two. Add a sizzle … Read more
Now, for those who want a challenge with their 1590B enclosures.. edit: There was a slight error on the schematic i did this from. Layout updated…
So it apperars to be a silicon PNP FF with diode clipping at the output. Original is point-to-point, but with this layout you’ll fit yours in 1590A with some careful measuring. Although the positive ground may come as a problem with that size… From FXDB: ‘FLOWERPOWER’ VINTAGE VOICED ANALOG DISTORTION FUZZ BOX!!! True to vintage … Read more
Not the most compact layout (as expected with most phasers) but should fit comfortably in a 125B mounted sideways, and maybe even a 1590B if someone has the patience. One thing I will say is that until this is verified I wouldn’t recommend it being built by anyone who may not be prepared to do … Read more
I was cleaning up my layout folders and noticed that i had not posted this one up. It’s a slightly modified Machine. First of all, the second driver stage has a gain control now, per the Madbean “Macheen” schematic. Also, i found that using Si diodes and a smaller value for the Limit pot made … Read more
For some reason none of us got my CJ Downbox v2 layout to work. That was a bit of a mystery since the schematic was working correctly on my breadboard, but even though the layout did not have any errors, the flip-flop simply refused to work. I had taken the layout down a long ago … Read more
Request. Moving on from the Fourbanger, here’s a compact layout for the standard Rangemaster but with a voltage inverter so you can use the better quality PNP transistors but with a negative ground. Note the IC is rotated 180° to how we usually mount it, pin 1 bottom right. To make this a little more … Read more
Another great sounding quicky from Jimi, no pots or toggles and so a nice 1590A build, although I’m sure Javi will manage to get it in a thimble :o)