Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
And I may as well add this one as a separate layout so we know what versions the comments are based on. This changes a cap value and adds an Effect Level pot to the CE-2. If you want to add an Effect Level pot to the guitar CE-2, just use this layout and swap … Read more
And the bass version. This is based on the guitar version but with the passive changes to match the filters in the bass version. The diodes seem to have changed often in this, some with symmetrical mosfet/germanium combinations with a 1N34A in both directions and some with asymmetrical as shown here. Some with more than … Read more
Another from John K, this time the Moosapotamus Acoustic 360 Bass Fuzz. Info from them about their project: I love the sound of fuzz bass. But as a bass player, it sometimes seems like I’ve been on an endless quest for a great sounding bass fuzz circuit. I’ve tried quite a few different ones, both … Read more
After a request John K has said that he’s happy to have his layouts posted on the main site so there will be a few of these showing up over the next few days. All layouts posted are verified by John and others in many cases so you can definitely build with confidence. Starting with … Read more
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
There you go John. We’ll never have enough bass designs… This one is basically a Rat for bass. Thanks to John, this one is now verified. Which also means that the LM7 and FC10 should be safe to build.
You bassists on here are pretty speedy builders, so who will build this first? :o) At 22 x 14 this will fit in a 1590B if you file the sides down a bit, but with it being a two stomp effect you’ll probably want to put it in a 1590BB or at least a 125B … Read more
Request, and unusually for the site, this layout has been done by our very own Geiri who asked to post it here so everyone can share it, so thanks Geiri! :o) Info about the original: The Sadowsky Outboard Bass Preamp/DI Pedal contains the same famous circuitry built into every Sadowsky bass. Housed in a small … Read more
