Post-Lockdown pedal building

roberty · April 2020

stickyfiddle said:

Neat! (What is it?!)

Meathead

had all the parts except for the BC182L. One knob is enough for me with offboard wiring for now

http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.com/2010/10/dam-meathead.html?m=1

stickyfiddle · April 2020

roberty said:

stickyfiddle said:

Neat! (What is it?!)

Meathead had all the parts except for the BC182L. One knob is enough for me with offboard wiring for now

http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.com/2010/10/dam-meathead.html?m=1

Ah, nice & fuzzy

It’s actually quite good I’m not a big fuzz guy otherwise is build EVEN MORE...

UnclePsychosis · April 2020

@stickyfiddle got a link to that copper paint? Looks ace

stickyfiddle · April 2020

It’s this stuff, but in copper. I can’t actually find any links to the copper one in the UK, so no sure if it’s available there. V similar tho to Hammerite which is definitely do-able

https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-271480-Universal-Hammered-Burnished/dp/B00FQCWJ42

FWIW it’s actually a little slow to dry - once I started installing parts in the case I realised it was still just a tiny bit “sticky” to the touch, and I’ve already managed to ding it just a smidge on one edge. But overall it still looks good

Keefy · April 2020

Having been alerted to it in another thread, I fancy building a Multiplex Echo Machine. 1776 Effects supply the PCB but they are closed until the Zombie Apocalypse dies down. Ah well, that will have to wait for another day...

roberty · April 2020

stickyfiddle said:

roberty said:

stickyfiddle said:

Neat! (What is it?!)

Meathead had all the parts except for the BC182L. One knob is enough for me with offboard wiring for now

http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.com/2010/10/dam-meathead.html?m=1

Ah, nice & fuzzy

It’s actually quite good I’m not a big fuzz guy otherwise is build EVEN MORE...

Yeah it's fuzz is properly addictive. These are the ones that aren't on my boards plus some bonus rats because rats

stickyfiddle · April 2020

That makes me happy. And the Rats. I’m on 4 right now (standard Rat2, Fuzzdog Rat, JHS All-American clone build and the new copper 1981). I have the Fuzzdog Sunn Life Octaver/Rat doom box on its way, which should be very interesting indeed

roberty · April 2020

stickyfiddle said:

That makes me happy. And the Rats. I’m on 4 right now (standard Rat2, Fuzzdog Rat, JHS All-American clone build and the new copper 1981). I have the Fuzzdog Sunn Life Octaver/Rat doom box on its way, which should be very interesting indeed

Mate the life clone is on my board. It's amazing but very noisy so you'll want a gate. I went off script with the clipping diodes. Sounds absolutely monstrous with the octave dialled into about 8-9 o'clock. You'll be very very happy with it I am sure

stickyfiddle · April 2020

Excellent! It’s not my usual thing at all, but I’m always happy to try anything interesting, especially when it’s a home-build

UnclePsychosis · April 2020

That Quaverato looks great. I'd love to try one but not enough to build one

Keefy · April 2020

Violet Ram Pi all built except for the input socket, which hasn't arrived yet. Is it just me, or is the hardest part of Fuzzdog kits getting the nut onto the 9V socket? I tried the pedal without the switch, and it does work. Apparently the LED doesn't light up if you install it the wrong way round, not that I would ever do such a stupid thing...

Temporary knobbage in place. Not sure what I will put on there long term. Also I probably won't keep the sticky labels as they very quickly pick up dirt round the edges. I'll probably do a waterslide decal. Full gut shot to follow once complete.

Alex2678 · April 2020

Image: https://i.imgur.com/MgoAM9u_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium

First ever pedal build, Meathead clone, little help from the in house art team

Winny_Pooh · April 2020

roberty said:

stickyfiddle said:

roberty said:

stickyfiddle said:

Neat! (What is it?!)

Meathead had all the parts except for the BC182L. One knob is enough for me with offboard wiring for now

http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.com/2010/10/dam-meathead.html?m=1

Ah, nice & fuzzy

It’s actually quite good I’m not a big fuzz guy otherwise is build EVEN MORE...

Yeah it's fuzz is properly addictive. These are the ones that aren't on my boards plus some bonus rats because rats

I would love to hear these! We need a GAS fest

roberty · April 2020

Winny_Pooh said:

roberty said:

stickyfiddle said:

roberty said:

stickyfiddle said:

Neat! (What is it?!)

Meathead had all the parts except for the BC182L. One knob is enough for me with offboard wiring for now

http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.com/2010/10/dam-meathead.html?m=1

Ah, nice & fuzzy

It’s actually quite good I’m not a big fuzz guy otherwise is build EVEN MORE...

Yeah it's fuzz is properly addictive. These are the ones that aren't on my boards plus some bonus rats because rats

I would love to hear these! We need a GAS fest

Yeah there's some interesting ones in here for sure

Lost track of time testing the meathead out, it's probably one of my faves, definitely through the practice amp anyway. It's always different at full pelt

I don't know how to mount vero so I use velcro tape and stick it to the back of the pot. I adapted a vertical pin mount pot with a small bit of vero.

I reused the housing from a Bazz Fuss and remembered when I opened it that it wasn't the best inside. I drilled without a template and the jacks are too close to the switch. Also it's a cheap enclosure and a bit more shallow than a normal Hammond one so I've had to line parts of it with electrical tape

My wiring isn't neat but I am not naturally tidy anyway. I think it's fairly sturdy though. I'd probably 80% trust it on my board

All in all a successful little diversion :-) back now to the rolling news

Alex2678 · April 2020

Neater than mine!

stickyfiddle · April 2020

Looking good, and not bad internals for vero.

Did I mention I hate vero?

roberty · April 2020

stickyfiddle said:

Looking good, and not bad internals for vero.

Did I mention I hate vero?

Yeah same it's horrible. I like that it allows you to be spontaneous though

Alex2678 said:

Neater than mine!

For a first build on vero you did well to get it working at all. I think only my fourth attempt passed a signal

Alex2678 · April 2020

roberty said:
For a first build on vero you did well to get it working at all. I think only my fourth attempt passed a signal

There were a few hairy moments.

First time I plugged it I got nothing, took the back off and the output wire fell out. Used a spare bit of wire and the solder just wouldn’t take to it

lasermonkey · April 2020

I pretty much exclusively use stripboard (I *really* enjoy using it, but then I have built thousands of PCBs in my professional life) but I have bought clone PCBs of the EHX Polyphase and Boss CE-1. I have most of the parts, but I'm still waiting on an order from Tayda that is now two weeks overdue before I can continue with my super Rat/TS combo.

idiotwind · April 2020

Keefy said:

Having been alerted to it in another thread, I fancy building a Multiplex Echo Machine. 1776 Effects supply the PCB but they are closed until the Zombie Apocalypse dies down. Ah well, that will have to wait for another day...

I've been planning to do one of these as well, though $13.30 shipping on a $15 PCB was holding me back a bit. I have found a vero layout for it here: http://guitar-fx-layouts.42897.x6.nabble.com/1776-Multiplex-with-charge-discharge-trimmers-td29819.html
Considering I've never used vero before, it's a bit daunting though. My plan is to have a toggle switch to change the momentary footswitch from the "detune" effect to a "slam" which maxes the feedback.

idiotwind · April 2020

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Keefy · April 2020

idiotwind said:

Keefy said:

Having been alerted to it in another thread, I fancy building a Multiplex Echo Machine. 1776 Effects supply the PCB but they are closed until the Zombie Apocalypse dies down. Ah well, that will have to wait for another day...

I've been planning to do one of these as well, though $13.30 shipping on a $15 PCB was holding me back a bit. I have found a vero layout for it here: http://guitar-fx-layouts.42897.x6.nabble.com/1776-Multiplex-with-charge-discharge-trimmers-td29819.html
Considering I've never used vero before, it's a bit daunting though. ...

Hmm... think I’ll wait for the PCB!

In other news I was able to install the input socket on my Big Muff Pi build today. Plugging in between Strat and amp, my first thought was: this sounds like a cheap distortion pedal. I quickly worked out that you need the sustain up to about 3 o’clock (at least with a Strat), the tone control makes a big difference, and it’s all about context. On its own it sounds, well, a bit shit, but when I tried playing along with Pink Floyd’s Animals, there’s the sound! You have to dig into the guitar quite a bit, you can’t just play a note and let the pedal make it sustain, it’s not as gainy as you might expect.

I also tried it with my Tele Deluxe, which is a much easier ride.

I’m currently sat listening to Animals (to be followed by Gilmour’s eponymous solo album from the preceding year) and you can hear how DG works the pedal.

roberty · April 2020

Keefy said:

idiotwind said:

Keefy said:

Having been alerted to it in another thread, I fancy building a Multiplex Echo Machine. 1776 Effects supply the PCB but they are closed until the Zombie Apocalypse dies down. Ah well, that will have to wait for another day...

I've been planning to do one of these as well, though $13.30 shipping on a $15 PCB was holding me back a bit. I have found a vero layout for it here: http://guitar-fx-layouts.42897.x6.nabble.com/1776-Multiplex-with-charge-discharge-trimmers-td29819.html
Considering I've never used vero before, it's a bit daunting though. ...

Hmm... think I’ll wait for the PCB!

In other news I was able to install the input socket on my Big Muff Pi build today. Plugging in between Strat and amp, my first thought was: this sounds like a cheap distortion pedal. I quickly worked out that you need the sustain up to about 3 o’clock (at least with a Strat), the tone control makes a big difference, and it’s all about context. On its own it sounds, well, a bit shit, but when I tried playing along with Pink Floyd’s Animals, there’s the sound! You have to dig into the guitar quite a bit, you can’t just play a note and let the pedal make it sustain, it’s not as gainy as you might expect.

I also tried it with my Tele Deluxe, which is a much easier ride.

I’m currently sat listening to Animals (to be followed by Gilmour’s eponymous solo album from the preceding year) and you can hear how DG works the pedal.

Yep the magic in the muff is when you goose the sustain :-)

roberty · April 2020

Oh this is the inside of a 1979 big muff btw, so if you're bummed out about your wiring not being a work of art as I am take solace

JMP220478 · April 2020

anyone seen a UK available kit for a Broadcast ?

roberty · April 2020

JMP220478 said:

anyone seen a UK available kit for a Broadcast ?

Nope but I got a really good clone from a guy called Joseph Maxwell in Brighton. No PCB like the original. Sounds phenomenal. I can put you in touch

stickyfiddle · April 2020

No Broadcast from Fuzzdog, but they do the Chimera 30 which is a Benson Preamp for a similar vibe, I think (albeit through quite a different route)

suspiciousminds · April 2020

I love building my own effects.
Having to work and care for my other half who’s poorly, I find it’s a great way to relax in my spare time.
I get a real sense of achievement building from vero but of late I’ve been having my own pcbs made up and
fabbed.

english_bob · April 2020

JMP220478 said:

anyone seen a UK available kit for a Broadcast ?

Jed's Peds Sullenberger.

I've never used them so can't comment on quality but they've been around a while...

stickyfiddle · April 2020

Wobbly progress! Good build so far. Almost done on electrickery components with just chips, pots, switches and jacks left, I think.

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