Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
Up next in the tube preamp series, I give you the Orange AD200B MkI. Made in very limited numbers, only a few hundred if that, in 2001 these were made P2P on turretboard. Known for great clean, with a focused midrange, but has great grit with the gain cranked. Unlike the Sunn Model T, this … Read more
For those that don’t know I’m a huge lover of low end, and a worshiper of all things Sunn, in fact I’ve designed a turretboard layout to build a 1st Gen Sunn Model T ready to go as soon as I have the time to build it, which since I’m getting my Doctorate won’t be … Read more
A great and unique distortion pedal by VFE. Unfortunately, with 10 internal trimmers, I didn’t manage to make this layout comfortably fit in a 1590B box like I did with the others. Original description: The TRIUMVIRATE is a unique take on a distortion pedal. The guitar signal is first separated into three pathways (lows, mids, … Read more
A great (soon to be discontinued) fuzz by VFE Pedals. You can find more info on their website here and schematic on their FB page. 01/07/2018 Layout updated!
It’s been a while but I saw this little one was missing, and as I own the pedal and like it, I think it’s a worthwhile addition. So thought I’d try to get back into the game even if it’s a bit diddy and embarrassing compared to what the other guys are posting :o) Info … Read more
It’s been a while since I’ve uploaded a monster layout. Therefore… Here is LaceSensor’s version of Lovetone DoppelGanger analog phaser. You can find all info, build doc, bom and manual on Madbean Forum here (free login required) (http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=19190.0) You could also buy PCBs when available. 29/11/2016 Layout updated & Verified: removed cut next to bottom … Read more
Another great overdrive from VFE Pedals based on the Klon Centaur. You can find schematic and info on their website here.
A small Germanium Booster/OD. Original using NPN Germanium Transistors. Since PNP Germaniums are more readily available, cheaper, and reliable here’s a PNP version. Remember you can NOT daisy chain this with NPN devices. And here’s a layout that’s a touch larger, but includes an onboard inverter to give you the ability to daisy chain it. … Read more
A super rare pedal from the UK from 75-77. When they come up for sale they go for stupid amounts of money, >$700. The only information I could find about it. This interesting pedal is Top Gear’s most dynamic, and combines both their Fuzz and Treble Boost circuitry into one versatile effect. Even though the … Read more
I came across this on FSB forum last night and it peaked my interest and seems to be a unique part of the fuzz history. As the emperor of the Germanium Deathstar, and as a loyal follower of fuzz I couldn’t not make a layout for this. And come on, who doesn’t love dirty, nasty … Read more