Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
Klon killer? Some people think so, but whatever it’s certainly a great sounding overdrive. Info about the original from Maxon: While many consider the OD808 to be the greatest overdrive ever created, Maxon is not a company to rest on its laurels. Instead of basking in the glowing praise, Maxon has focused on the user’s … Read more
Dave Barber makes some very nice effects, with high quality workanship and at reasonable prices, so as usual with this kind of builder show your support and buy something from him if and when you can. For those who want a taster here’s the LTD silver with all 6 external controls. Info from Dave about … Read more
And the other request, a slightly modified and modernised version using more common transistors. Something to do with the second wah shell you’ve got lying around! :o)
Request. A nice little project here for an unused wah shell you may have lying around. The transistors may be difficult to source so I’ve laid this out based on 2N5088 for Q1 & Q2, and 2N3904 for Q3 & Q4.
A huge pedal with a huge sound. Complete with enough alien noises to freak out your listeners. Direct crazy intermodulating distortion to make unique music with. The Harmonic Transformer is an extremely loud and intense fuzz pedal which is very interactive with the incoming signal ranging from over the top to bizzare.
Info from Keeley Electronics: The Java Boost is a germanium based Treble Booster designed to give you classic tones from the 60’s and 70’s. It is not a clean boost. It must be used with a cranked amp that is overdriven or distorting a bit already. Cranking the amp and pedal will result in more … Read more
Info from the manufacturer: The AMPEG Scrambler was designed in response to requests for a distortion device that was flexible, easy to use, and most importantly, musical. Inherent performance limitations of all designs on the market precluded one or more of the aforementioned requisites. New concepts and methods were researched and tested by leading musicians … Read more
