Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
Continuing with the amazing Runoffgroove library, this time with Omega treble booster. The description below points out that this may be the last treble booster you’ll need to build. ROG sound clip is here. From ROG website: This project began as a search for a FET treble booster similar to the well-known Dallas Rangemaster. We … Read more
Not a lot of demos about these nice little circuits. Anyway. Dan was a great man. One of my idols. If you’re not familiar with the man and his work, you could check out http://www.danarmstrong.org/ I just built this one too and it’s really great sound heater. Something you might want to leave on all the … Read more
Adding to the Runoffgroove library. From ROG: The idea behind this project is to create a natural sounding overdrive sound using minimal components. It should also be suitable for a booster for an already driven amp. *snip* Please take note of the transistor pin voltages shown below, specifically the source of the J201 JFET. It … Read more
*There was an issue with the board powers, my mistake. Now fixed. (2013-04-08) We’ve taken on a few classic Jordan designs before, so i thought this one would be a nice addition to the library. It’s simple and quick build. What i can tell from the demo, it’s not that bad of a Rangemaster alternative…. … Read more
From ROG:The Tonemender is a very flexible, yet simple clean boost with a 3-knob tonestack that allows the user to re-create the classic Fender, Marshall and Vox responses. We suggest using a TLC2272 for the dual op-amp. The TLC2272 is rated for low-noise and rail-to-rail output, which will offer the highest possible clean boost and … Read more
Well it’s the 21st here so I’m getting this one in early in case the world ends soon so we can get it verified first. :o) Another must try for fans of U2 and The Edge and another one of the boost pedals in his arsenal. Info from Boss about the long discontinued original: The … Read more
Info from SD’s site: application The first effects pedal designed specifically to work together with the pickups in a guitar to achieve optimum gain and resonance for all tonal applications. Works with all musical styles. description By turning the gain control knob you can add pure, flat-EQ gain, ranging from 6dB to 25dB! The Resonance … Read more
A few people have asked for this so thought I’d add it. If you want to include the loop it’s a pretty simple affair. Volume 2 goes to the tip of a switched socket (Send), and the normally closed contact from the tip goes to the main stomp switch board output lug, and also the … Read more
Info from ProGuitarShop about Catalinbread’s original: In January of 2012 I began speaking with Nicholas from Catalinbread about making us a dual overdrive pedal. I didn’t have anything specific in mind. I wanted to begin the discussion of putting two of his drive pedals in one box. After a couple of meetings and many cocktails … Read more
I really love the sound of this one. I’ve seen two different diode arrangements, one with just two back to back which would be more compressed, and one with two series pairs, so I’ve included a switch so that you can choose either, and also have a centre diode lift mode for a cleanish boost. … Read more