Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
This was a request from one of our members. I wondered what the best method would be to do this, maybe using a 3 position 4 pole rotary switch, but I think this method by far gives you the most versatility. With both 3 position switches in the centre off position, the Meathead stock values … Read more
Nick’s description: 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 allows the pedal to achieve distortion reminiscent of the crunch of a vintage Marshall Lead with power tubes on their warm, glowing death bed. The pedal … 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
Skreddy’s description: Smooth, Intense, Sustaining Distortion Tight and aggressive fuzz/distortion Lay into the notes for that deep, harmonic saturation and violin-like sustain. All your detail and articulation are preserved throughout the sustain knob’s travel. Not too much bass, not too much high end–well balanced tone. Low noise floor, too! The mods Marc did to this … 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
I may as well add some of the others while I’m at it! :o) From the Skreddy website: A vintage, 4-transistor distortion, made with meticulous regard to detail. All audio electronics are the same as used circa 1971. Modern upgrades include DC power, LED on/off indicator, and true bypass switching.
Here’s the layout for another rare Skreddy effect, like the Mayo posted previously. Info from the builder: Based on the “triangle-knob” circa 1971 4-transistor fuzz, but I’ve changed the input capacitor to a more saturated-sounding type like the circa 1973 ‘rams head’ version fuzz. From there, I’ve tightened up the bass and smoothed out the … Read more
A few people have commented on posts asking about offboard wiring. I use a daisy chained power supply, so for things I build for myself I rarely include a battery snap unless it’s a positive ground effect which can’t be daisy chained with more common negative ground pedals. This should help people who may be … Read more
After a thread on Freestompboxes, I thought it would be interesting to try out a few layouts using inline opamps and see how they compare in board size. Tayda sell the NJM4558 which would be perfect for a lot of these effects and so I thought it would be good to see how the layout … Read more
