Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
This one was a request. I removed the input/output buffers and the original switching scheme to allow for true-bypass switching. There is one jumper (the original had 6!) and a couple things that bug me, but I’m probably the only one who would care, so I won’t worry about it. Update Feb 25, 2022: Had … Read more
Here’s a simple blending circuit that uses a JFET to allow you to blend between effected signal and clean signal. I’ve used this on Big Muffs before and it’s quite useful.
PinkJimiPhoton from over on FSB shared this circuit he came up with. It’s a bit of a Fuzz Face variant, but sounds fantastic. His original schematic doesn’t include a master volume control, but one is easily added (if you want to add to the offboard wiring mess… lol). Use an A100k pot and wire the … Read more
There are now 4 version of the OCD. The latest has a few guitarist I know wondering what was wrong with the last version, so if you’re looking to go back to the original circuit, this layout is for you. The OCD one of the most respected overdrives out there. Derived from the Voodoo Drive, … Read more
Here’s another Lovepedal circuit. It’s similar to the Black Magic, adding a frequency control, and is supposed to sound like a Marshall amp.
This one was a request. Two pots onboard and one offboard. The Barbershop Overdrive is a transparent overdrive/booster with medium gain. It has the expected Volume and Drive controls, but also has a Sag control which alters the voltage the pedal is running at. This can change the color and compression of the tone. UPDATE: … Read more
This layout is for the distortion side of the Box of Rock. The Boost side is just a SHO. I’ve laid this effect out for top mounted pots like in my other Zvex layouts and should fit vertically in a 1590B. Pots are 1.1 inches (28mm) apart. Board dimensions: 3.2 x 1 in. or 81.3 … Read more
The Zvex Super Hard On has become one of the sought after boost pedals today. Derived from the preamp section of a 60s recording console, the SHO uses negative feedback to control the gain (which is what gives it the crackle when adjusting the knob). It’s capable of being a clean boost and adding some … Read more
One of Sean’s many Electra Distortion variants, the Les Lius delivers both Tweed Deluxe and Fender Twin tones. The 3-way toggle switches between different clipping options and the 2nd footswitch acts like a separate gain channel. I couldn’t find much info on what JFET is used for Q2, but I would imagine any DSG pinout … Read more
The Eternity Overdrive is kind of like the Big Muff of Lovepedal in that it has a ton of different versions (there are over 10 I believe), but it’s basically a Tube Screamer without the input/output buffers. I’ve drawn up 2 versions here, the Black and the Burst. The main difference between the 2 is … Read more