Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
From Mr. Briggs: And here’s the last in my series of Fender / Vox / Marshall themed boosters/overdrives – The “E11even” (Spinal Tap reference intentional). It’s designed for those classic Marshall overdrive tones, plexi / jtm45 sort of stuff. It’s based around the old mosfet booster design I love with a few tweaks. The bias … Read more
As requested. From Mr. Briggs: Here’s another (nearly) new one from me. It’s a tricked out super mod of the old Electro Harmonix LPB-1 circuit that produces some lovely singing overdrive tones reminiscent of an old VOX from their 1960’s heyday. I took the Lovepedal Englishman (A supposed Vox AC30 / AC15 emulator) as a … Read more
Fallstaff OD, or “Fat Mastered” from Jon Patton. It’s a modern take on Rangemaster with a few quite cool features. I replaced 8K2 resistor from Q2 base to ground with a 20K trimmer for easier biasing. From Jon: The Fallstaff overdrive (or “Fat Mastered boost”) is a variation on the Rangemaster, but with a buffered … Read more
Jack Orman’s DIY classic that has been inspiring many builders and businessmen alike over the years. Simple as Fuzz Face, but very big, strong, lively sound. There must be tens or even hundreds of variations around, just as there must be tens or even hundreds layouts around. Still we didn’t have this one covered yet. … Read more
I did this one ages ago and never posted it for some reason, so I may as well add it now. Info about the original: Ah! the Catalinbread Sagrado Poblano Picoso! The Poblano Picoso has many of the great features as the Super Chili Picoso except that the Poblano is tuned for an extended frequency … Read more
Request. A compact LPB1 layout with a trimmer instead of the external pot which can be used as an internal booster for other effects that need a bit of a push and if you do want an external volume control
I had to get in quick with this one, or Miro would have done it for sure! :o) Cranked tweed 5E3 tone allegedly. It’s amazing how much mileage you can get out of an Electra Distortion and still have customers coming back for another Electra Distortion. Sean is indeed a genius. Alternative version with added … Read more
Another addition to Dan Armstrong library, The Purple Peaker treble booster. This layout is using two SPDT switches instead of the original setup. You could get closer to the original with using 2PDT, taking the ground to pins 2 & 5, Lo wire to pins 1 & 3, and finally Hi to pin 5 – … Read more
Adding to Dan Armstrong library, The Yellow Humper bass booster. This layout is using two SPDT switches instead of the original setup. You could get closer to the original with using 2-pole On-Off-On switch, taking the ground to pins 2 & 5, Lo wire to pins 1 & 3, and finally Hi to pin 6 … Read more
