Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
Here’s a fairly simple PT2399 delay from Allesz over on FSB. Here’s what he had to say about it: It is a simple circuit and it works good but: the mix and repeats pot are a little interactive in quite a strange way (anyway they work different from a standard echo: to turn off the … Read more
As requested, version 2 of the Cave Dweller with all noted mods included. Info from Brian which can be found in the PDF linked in the version 1 thread Cave Dweller II (“Dub Ed.”) expands upon the underlying design of CDI , but adds an additional PT2399 for roughly twice the delay time. It also … Read more
Nice sounding mini delay, designed by Madbean to fit in a 1590A box, and after checking with Javi this layout should fit in one too :o). Tantalum caps or mini electros may be needed to keep things as compact as possible, and maybe a multi layer ceramic for the 1u. Info from Brian about his … Read more
Another PT2399 delay from CJ. An LDR with greater than 1M dark resistance and preferably less than 100K light resistance is recommended. I put the resistors in between LDR and LED to add a bit of separation so you can get them facing each other more easily. As usual with these, it’s recommended that you … Read more
Rej at Grind Customs FX is well known in the DIY community. He designs some great effects, shares a lot of projects with us all and also sells some really excellent PCBs, the Chimaera in particular is extremely popular with those who want to build a Klon in a small box. See the projects on … Read more
With 8 knobs and 3 switches I really didn’t need to keep the size of this one down, but it will fit in a 1590B if anyone is utterly insane :o) You can shave off another column if you solder D1 and D2 in the same hole and move the 1u cap over to the … Read more
Something weird to do with your extra PT2399s. From Casper Electronics : The Echo Bender is a mix of multi FX pedal and noise maker. It can process external signals like guitars, keyboards, mics and drum machines or it can create complex sounds on its own. It can function in several different stand alone modes: -Warm … Read more
I will add the updated version as well at some point, but I wanted to include the original version first because I haven’t seen a layout for it yet, and it’s a nice option for someone who wants a simple two knob delay pedal which will easily fit in a 1590B. Short description from the … Read more
Designed by culturejam on FSB and CW, this is what he wrote: Inspired by the Crap-Fi Delay by allesz, I decided to see if a similar simple circuit would work at lower delay times for reverb and slapback. It does. Once the basic circuit was up and running, earthtones helped me refine it and make … Read more
Update 10th September 2014: I had dropped this layout from the blog because there had been instances where people had been unable to get the IC, but more importantly I think there are other methods to do this now that are cheaper, much more compact and the kit comes with the required IC AND a … Read more