SHIN-EI: Companion Fuzz FY-2, Point to Point Layout

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One of the early Japanese fuzz pedals to mark it’s mark with the classic notch filter – the Shin-Ei Companion Fuzz FY-2.    The fuzz control is more about texture rather than the amount of fuzz present.  They’re notorious for being a little low in level, which is why I have included the second option with the … Read more

HUDSON ELECTRONICS: Dual Broadcast, Point to Point Layout

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I quite liked the single Hudson Electronics Broadcast; the Dual is just that little bit more practical.  It can run from clean through to downright nasty tones.   The low-cut is really great too. You will need to build a 24v charge pump for this or run the entire thing at 9V – which does work, albeit … Read more

SPACEMAN EFFECTS: Saturn V Harmonic Booster, Point to Point Layout

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Just a straight up boost / low gain overdrive from Spaceman Effects – the Saturn V Harmonic Booster.  It’s a pretty quick and easy build & does it’s job well.   SPACEMAN EFFECTS SATURN V HARMONIC BOOSTER – POINT TO POINT LAYOUT SATURN V ON THE BENCH Build in progress pic below, which is a little … Read more

POWER UTILITY: Power Filter / Capacitance Multiplier, Point to Point and Vero Layouts

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Power your fuzz / high gain circuits with noise problems from this.  Like most things, it’s not a silver bullet for your problems, but it will probably help. Here’s a better technical explanation than I will ever manage.  There’s a few variations of this circuit – google is your friend if you want to find out more. TLDR: … Read more

DEATH BY AUDIO: Interstellar Overdriver, Point to Point Layout

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The Interstellar Overdriver is possibly the only normal pedal Death By Audio makes, and it’s not challenging to get to work either.  Some are a nightmare.   Sorry about the weird layout with the dual 100k gain pot – there isn’t one in DIY Layout Creator, so had to make it work as best I … Read more

SOLA SOUND: Tone Bender MKIV, Compact Point to Point Layout

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A slightly smaller point to point layout for the Sola Sound Tone Bender MKIV than the other in my post (for bigger mojo parts).   Of course you can build any Tone Bender MKIII or MKIV from this layout.    SOLA SOUND TONE BENDER MKIV – COMPACT POINT TO POINT LAYOUT  NOTE: voltages shown are … Read more

PETE CORNISH: Buffer, Point-to-Point Layout

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I guess the first question might be, why bother?  That’s big for a buffer and there are other smaller layouts – true.  It’s only five columns longer than the one on Guitar FX layouts, so it’s not huge by comparison.   It happened to suit something I was making, so why not? The classic Pete Cornish buffer – … Read more

DAN ARMSTRONG: Green Ringer, Point to Point Layout (EQD Tentacle)

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The classic Dan Armstrong octave effect – The Green Ringer.  Great to put in front of a fuzz or distortion pedal.  The Earthquaker Devices Sunn Life pedal is basically a Green Ringer in front of a Proco Rat, with a booster. DAN ARMSTRONG GREEN RINGER – POINT TO POINT LAYOUT Earthquaker Devices have a version … Read more