Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
I know, I know. Another day another layout from me. I mean Jez, can’t I let one of the other guys post a new layout for once this month? You guys must be sick of seeing my name pop up with a new layout… Anyways, this time I decided to do something different the the … Read more
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
From the source: This ll discrete, MOSFET based circuit provides nearly 30db of unadulterated clean gain boost with a minimum amount of tone coloration. Note that you can also use this as an attenuator by turning the Boost knob counterclockwise away from the noon position. It can also be used as a powerful buffer with … Read more
Here is something a bit different and maybe useful! It’s an “effects loop buffer”. There isn’t a schematic for it but you can find the original layout on Ceriatone’s forum here. You can also find all infos on their original manual here. 12/03/17 Layout updated! Moved 220K resistor and link from S to G on … Read more
Got a request for this one. It’s a effects loop buffer that’s a solid-state version of the Dumbleator effects loop buffer. It’s equipped with an internal charge pump that converts a +9v supply to +33v. Very useful for keeping your effects loop free from signal-loss. Since it runs at a much higher voltage than most effects, make … Read more
From the Source: Here’s what the Phat Phuk is: A germanium/JFET booster. A unique sounding pedal which adds a beautiful sheen to your bass’ top end and a bit of grit to the overall tone. It’s a fantastic pedal for situations where you want a lift in your overall level, during a chorus or bridge … Read more
Here’s a cool little booster from Bjorn. Fairly typical JFET boost but the way the originals are wired, when the effect is bypassed, it’s buffer. This layout reflects that original wiring, so wire the In pad to the input jack, Out pad to the output jack, and use a DPDT footswitch. If want to wire … Read more
Happy Fuzz Friday, everyone! As promised, here’s my layout for the Pete Cornish G-2. The circuit is essentially a Big Muff (with a few different component values) with a simplified tone stack and input buffers. It’s not quite as fuzzy or distorted as a typical BMP but more of a heavy overdrive. Though it can … Read more
Prepare for a bit of rambling: I was looking through the de-goup thread for the Cornish G2 over on Freestompboxes.org and was intrigued by the buffered bypass switching that’s used on that pedal. (Before people bombard me with requests for the G2, don’t worry it’s coming.) Original G2s have individual PCBs for the footswitch, the … Read more
Got a request for the Pete Cornish Buffer in dual form like the one I did with the Klon Buffer. So here’s both a single and a dual Cornish Buffer. The original uses a 1N5401 for polarity protection, but a 4001 or similar will work too. And you can probably get away with a small … Read more