Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
The JHS Haunting Mids is an EQ circuit that controls the mid frequencies along with giving a 10dB clean boost. From the JHS site: The Mids and Sweep controls work very closely together so you can find the perfect frequencies to boost or scoop mid frequencies. When the Mids knob is at 12 o’clock, no frequencies … Read more
Here’s and interesting 3-band EQ from HomeBrew Electronics. They say it’s like adding a second channel to your amp, cleaning up a dirty signal with the level turned down. Think the opposite of an overdrive or distortion pedal. Should fit nicely in a 1590B or 125B. Schematic for reference.
Looking for a mid-range frequency booster? This one’s apparently really good at it. Schematic and discussion on FSB here.
Got a request for this one. It’s the active midrange boost (of up to 25dB at around 500Hz) found in Fender’s Eric Clapton signature Stratocaster. Ended up not board mounting the pots for a smaller board for those building this into a guitar. Here’s the schematic for reference.
Another “requested” monster layout! At least this one doesn’t use any weird components. You can find all infos and schematic from their website here.
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
“The Knockout is a powerful two-filter combination that can make your Les Paul sound like a Strat and your Strat sound like a Tele. Its secret…the Knockout has a 7 pole filter for sculpting the low end of your mids and a 6 pole filter to shape the top end of the mids. This provides … Read more
Here’s another one for the bass players. It’s a pretty handy EQ pedal from EWS. Originals come in a 1590a, and sadly I wasn’t able to duplicate that here, but it will fit fine in a 1590B with board mounted pots. Originals have the Volume control as an internal trimmer, but I’ve moved that to … Read more
Got a request for this one. It’s a nice boost with a 3-band EQ. Pots are board mounted and it will fit in a 1590B sideways (ala Zvex pedals) with the circuit board vertical. From the Run Off Groove article: The Tonemender is a very flexible, yet simple clean boost with a 3-knob tonestack that … Read more
Here’s a cool EQ/booster from Bjorn Juhl. If pushed hard, it will break up much like a tube EQ would, and adds warmth and clarity to your tone. It uses 2 JFETs and a James style tone stack.