Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
From the Source: The Strange Master treble booster now includes both Germanium and Silicon transistors. These transistors are switchable so the user can now get classic Dallas Rangemaster treble booster Germanium tones and higher gain Silicon treble booster tones from one pedal! ThroBak guitar effects pedals offers another classic Signature Sound effect with the Strange … Read more
Nice little booster from Tube Amp Doctor. There’s still a little bit of confusion on FSB over the correct value of the resistors biasing the base of the transistor, but this should work. Schematic and discussion here. If you’d like a fabricated version of this layout, check out the Strider PCB in the store.
Next up of the Nine Volt Nirvana pedals is the BrontoBoost. From Joe. The new Brontoboost is a two stage booster/fuzz/OD/Dist unit that has a ton of different tones in it, all good! It goes from awesome treble boost like a British top booster, to fullrange boost, to very fat fuzz and everything in between. … Read more
I came across some a bunch of schematics for Nine Volt Nirvana, Joe Gagan’s old company. While I haven’t found any videos for all of them to get an idea of the tone I can guarantee that if Joe Gagan designed it it’s gonna sound awesome. First up, the Tape Measure Boost. The schematic calls … Read more
Found an old schematic of Standard Hemmo Fuzz, which has two outputs. One for cleanish boost and second for fuzz. Drew it as described and added diode clippers as notes suggested. Added volume pots for both modes, 2PDT stomps for mode select and basic bypass. Some of you might find this rather usable…
From the Source: The Lehle Sunday Driver SW is a compact-format high-end preamp for all types of electrical and acoustic instruments – a preamp that enables electric guitars and basses, acoustic guitars, and also other stringed instruments (such as violins, cellos and double basses) to realize all of their musical potential. The switchable version expands … Read more
Another super rare Hornby Skewes pedal, so rare in fact I can’t even find a video for it. Similar to the treble booster, but boosts the bass frequencies instead of the treble. I’m certain just like any other vintage Hornby Skewes pedal it’s gonna sound great. Layout 1: Original PNP Layout 2: NPN Version
Another classic. Not much info on this one either. It’s super rare, just like 99% of the Hornby Skewes pedals. Essentially, it’s a set booster that you can switch between either bass or treble boost. Rumor has it that it was used by Ritchie Blackmore during the 1960s up until 1974, as well as Jethro … Read more
The Hornby Skewes Shatterbox is another stupid rare fuzz/booster made in the 60’s, need I really say any more? In case I do, info is not really available on this monster, but here’s what I found: Skewes Shatterbox Produced in Leeds circa 1966, the unit combines two effects; The JHS Zonk fuzz and a Treble Booster circuit, the original … Read more
Once again, not much info on this one, but was made way back in ’92 and for a limited run. It’s a booster that’s more of a midboost/cocked wah tone. Unfortunately, there’s 0 videos I could find of it, but once again if it’s a Way Huge pedal it should be awesome. What’s interesting is … Read more