Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
Apart from sounding cool, the main claim to fame for the WEM Project V is that it was used by Brian Eno. It’s a little known but quite amazing sounding guitar effect from the late sixties / early seventies. WEM PROJECT V DESIGN It’s really quite different to the usual suspects in terms of circuit design … Read more
Pete Cornish’s excellent take on the MXR Distortion + the Pete Cornish SS-3 Soft Sustain. I used a vintage tin can IC in the first gain stage, and while it added a bit of noise, it certainly added some grit and character. There’s certainly nothing wrong with a standard single op-amp – potentially better, depending on … Read more
Check out the tracing log on for the Pete Cornish OC-1 on Aion Electronics – they did an amazing job on this. Given the size of this layout, it’s well worth considering purchasing a board from them. It’s Pete’s own design, not a re-work of another classic. Link to Aion FX tracing log PETE CORNISH … Read more
One of my favourites – the Foxx Tone Machine. I’ve posted a couple of layouts, one stock, the other is the Aion FX Vulcan. The Aion FX mods make the Foxx even better – I prefer it with the mid switch mod. The mid switch mod really gives this circuit a lot more range. … Read more
The Bumble Buzz is based on the Kay Fuzztone, which is a simplified Univox Super Fuzz. It’s a collaboration between Union Tube & Transistor and Third Man Records (Jack White). There are no knobs; just stomp and go. Raw octave fuzz…. UNION TUBE AND TRANSISTOR BUMBLE BUZZ – VERO LAYOUT UNION TUBE AND TRANSISTOR BUMBLE BUZZ – … Read more
Original info: “The Space Spiral is a dark and dreamy modulated delay designed to take you across the highways of fantasy. While the delay may be designed around a “dawn of digital” echo processor, the sound is out of this world, man. If you are a fan of the dreary echoes produced by old oil … Read more
“Fredrik Thordendal’s signature 33 pedal is a sonic detonator tool that will transform any amplifier into a metal wrecking ball machine!“ Schematic and pcb available on Pedalpcb website here.
Original Info: The Warden is an optical compressor with a feature set usually reserved for studio grade units. Built with high grade components and internally powered by 18v, The Warden has loads of gain and sustain on tap. With complete control over attack, release, sustain and ratio, The Warden will allow everything from a heavy … Read more
I haven’t done a layout for a while and as this is a nice simple one I (as I like them) I thought I’d add this to the collection. After doing it I noticed that HamishR has added a layout to the forum and that one is verified. But I thought I’d still add this … Read more
“This all-analog unit is a reproduction of the tone enhancing circuitry contained within the most widely used wireless system throughout the 1970’s to mid 1980’s, the Schaffer Vega Diversity System (SVDS). Emphatic users of the SVDS included Angus Young, David Gilmour, Eddie Van Halen, Carlos Santana, Peter Frampton, Peter Green, Joe Walsh, Don Felder, Elliot Randall, Jerry Garcia, … Read more