Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
I’ve had a few emails requesting this scheme so here it is for you all to view 🙂 Here’s a demo video here: And a short description from the Zvex Website: “I designed this new distortion generator, Machine, with some different limitations. Like try playing chords through it. Hmmm. But put it in front of … Read more
[This post also includes info on how to build up a Skreddy Pink Flesh work-a-like] Here is the schematic of the great Skreddy Mayo – a superb modification of the old Electro Harmonix Big Muff. The tone is supposed to be a match for the classic Big Muff Tone from The Smashing Pumpkins “Siamese Dream” album … Read more
The Xotic AC Booster a well loved booster/overdrive pedal, this demo shows why – And here’s a scheme for you: You can clearly see it is a traditional style opamp based clipper. With one interesting addtion, it has an active tone stack present after the clipping section! Here’s some more info, available on the Xotic … Read more
Here are a few images of my latest creations. The larger white box is my latest Klown, modeled on the Klon circuit but modified for a fatter OD sound, with split gain and blend pots, altered clipping arrangement and altered the op-amp type. The smaller silver box with blue and white paint is a “new” … Read more
Everyone likes originals? Here is the Analogman – KOT (King of Tone) schematic, looks just like a modified Marshall Bluesbreaker pedal to me. But you do get two of these circuits in series when you buy the KOT, which is pretty cool, and the build quality is good. The only problem is waiting time – … Read more
Go wild! Here’s the scheme, as you can see it’s the standard setup now-a-days of opamp with clipping diodes. Paul C, the designer of the timmy has commented alot on the subject of his pedal over at freestompboxes.org. He still sells the originals directly from himself for around $100 I believe – that is simply … Read more
[NOTE – This post also contains info on the Fuchs Plush Drive & Jetter Gain Stage Red] Here is the sought after “Zendrive” overdrive pedal. If you’re unsure of what these are check out the Hermida Audio Website; http://www.vendio.com/stores/HermidaAudio/item/effects-pedals/zendrive/lid=2384441 And here is a demo video (there are plenty of sound samples on the Hermida website though…); … Read more
Yes, a proximity controlled delay. It is basically a Zvex probe circuit hooked up to a modified Rebote delay circuit – the vactrol from the probe circuit is hooked in parallel over the rebote’s delay time control pot allowing you to take crazy control of this parameter! Above you can see the prototype boards bundled … Read more
Zvex: Interesting FX… The “Probe” series that he runs has been a source of mystery for many moons – until now! Thanks to the Freestompboxes forum members (~arph and others!) who disemboweled their own probe controllers and donated them to the DIY world 🙂 Here’s a demo video if you’ve never seen one in action … Read more
Well yes indeed – you can turn an Ephiphone Valve Junior into an incredible little amp that sounds just like the small combo’s that have become famous thanks to Jimmy Page and his use of them on the Led Zepplin II Album. With my “Suprono” Mods the rather mundane stock Valve Junior circuit turns into … Read more