Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
The other classic. This again is as per the original. Note, the layout has been done with 2N5088 or 2N3904 transistors in mind and that matches the orientation shown. If you use anything else, check the required orientation for the transistors you use to make sure the pins are C B E from top to … Read more
The classic. This is the original unmodded version with input and output buffers intact :o) Note, the layout has been done with 2N5088 or 2N3904 transistors in mind and that matches the orientation shown. If you use anything else, check the required orientation for the transistors you use to make sure the pins are C … Read more
With switch to change between symmetrical and asymmetrical clipping.
This is an awkward one to do a layout for because there seems to be so many schematics out there that the best one is always going to be a matter of personal preference. The original used one half of the opamp for the effect, and the other half for the bypass buffer, with a … Read more
[Updated 4th July 2014 – correction to treble control resistors] Note: A new revision of the Klon layout has been done which is smaller and makes better use of the space, so if you want to build this I’d suggest using that layout instead which will also be easier to fit in a 1590B for … Read more
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 base and went from there – Firstly … Read more
In the words of the maker Brian Wampler, this was designed to sound “sort of like a cross between a “Marshall 18®” and a “JTM45®”, and those who have purchased the Plexi-Drive agree that it’s very accurate! The bass boost toggle switch adds fat, full bottom end which is very useful in lower gain or … Read more
David Main’s description: “And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you.” Be afraid….be very afraid! This monstrosity has so much bottom end it will surely … Read more
Here’s another Nick Greer box for you, this time it’s something with a little more grit – the Sucker Punch. Here’s the description from the Nick Greer website: “The Sucker Punch is a high gain, thick, meaty true distortion pedal. The pedal utilizes it’s own preamp and “power amps” in order to achieve distortion. This … Read more
