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FDP Forum / Miscellaneous and Non-Fender Topics / I built my first pedal
FDP Forum / Miscellaneous and Non-Fender Topics / I built my first pedal
montana63
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seattleUSA
stay away from rugsJun 8th, 2012 10:38 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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so I built my first pedal, not an effect but a bypass loop with two-color LED. I copied the wiring scheme from a Catalinbread Bantam Bacalooper.
the Catalinbread pedal did exactly what I wanted, but the input/send/return/output jacks were too close together so you couldn't plug patch cords into them unless they were straight plugs or having the cords go up and all over, which to me seems like a waste when if you are using a little Hammond 1590A enclosure it kind of defeats the purpose of having a nice tight fitting pedal setup.
so I cloned the wiring exactly, but put the footswitch in the middle of the pedal so I could move the input/send and out put/return jacks further apart.
it was tricky getting everything to fit and line up in the small enclosure, especially since I don't have a proper shop or a drill press. I drilled the holes in the enclosure by mocking everything up and marking the holes by eye. in the end it all worked out, and the pedal works great.
first step for me in getting into making my own pedals...
archiestone
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El Californio Jun 9th, 2012 01:12 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Make sure to name it something completely outrageous.
montana63
Contributing Member
seattleUSA
stay away from rugsJun 9th, 2012 09:08 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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currently accepting suggestions for completely outrageous names for a bypass loop switch with two-color LED.
or did you mean I should name it "something completely outrageous"?
that would have to be very small lettering....
argo
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MichiganJun 9th, 2012 10:40 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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How about a "Blooper"
aerodyne
USAJun 22nd, 2012 04:06 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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How about "The Turnpike" aero
Steve Dallman
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Merrill, Wisconsin
Ain't turned 60, but I got my blinker onJun 22nd, 2012 04:24 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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And now it starts...next, how 'bout a clean boost? A simple one transistor or jfet design is very simple.
Rigby1027
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USA, Lubbock
Anybody got a band-aid?Jun 22nd, 2012 04:53 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Seems like a bypass should be called a "Hot Blonde" or "Hot Brunette" depending on your preference. They always bypass me.
montana63
Contributing Member
seattleUSA
stay away from rugsJun 22nd, 2012 05:07 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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yep it is addictive. since the last time I checked in to this thread I built the BYOC optical compressor. that was my first time actually soldering components onto a pcb. they make it pretty easy by giving you everything you need in the kit as well as straightforward step-by-step instructions. still I was pretty proud that I soldered up the circuit, wired everything up and put the pedal together and everything worked the first try. I didn't have to troubleshoot any problems or re-do anything.
plugged in and played for a few minutes, yup, that works great. shoot I should have ordered two kits now I wanna make another one!
yeah Steve that's next. I got a couple TL072 jfet IC's and bunch of caps and resistors and crap, so now I'm gonna build a boost on perf board PTP.
O yeah I also got a bread board.
fun stuff!
montana63
Contributing Member
seattleUSA
stay away from rugsJun 22nd, 2012 05:09 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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LoL @ Rigby!
Lazmo
OzJun 22nd, 2012 05:45 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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And now it starts...
;-)
AceLuby
MN
Workin on my chopsJun 26th, 2012 10:18 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Be careful, you can lose friends getting into pedal building. I wish I had more time to build more pedals because I thoroughly enjoy it.
Peegoo
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That chicken
is WRONG, baby.Jun 26th, 2012 05:17 PM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Call it the Inbred Caterpillar.
Rumblemeister
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Kirkland, WA
Guitars do not have diminishing returns.Jun 27th, 2012 07:46 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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This is how many known builders got started. Congrats!
urby
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Warshington StateJun 28th, 2012 09:32 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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Call it the "Pass-tortion"? 8v)
myshka
CanadaJul 1st, 2012 10:53 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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I've got 4 under my belt so far and they are as good as any booteek pedal I've heard.
My last build, a Big Muff Sovetek version clone is tons better than the 2 real Big Muffs I bought then returned.
General Guitar Gadgets are my kits of choice for the price, quality of parts and for the fact that when ordering from Canada you don't have to deal with a 3rd party distributor, He also doesn't gouge you on shipping. He charges around $6 to ship to Canada and it gets here in 10-13 days, same as if you pay $30 for super express preferred with tracking.
montana63
Contributing Member
seattleUSA
stay away from rugsJul 2nd, 2012 10:08 AM Edit Profile Print Topic Search
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yeah this optical compressor I built is super sweet sounding. it's on my main pedal board and pretty much always on.
I haven't ordered anything from GGG yet. so far I've been using BYOC, which is limited in a lot of ways but since they are here in WA I get my order pretty much overnight, Mammoth, which is also limited in some ways but has some better options than BYOC, but take a little longer to get my stuff, and GuitarPCB, which is awesome in that they let me order pcb's for specific effects. they have a few supplies but mostly you have to source your own components elsewhere, which I actually enjoy for the learning. but they take FOREVER to get stuff to me.
GuitarPCB also has a great pedal-building forum and tons of info and support.
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