The perfect layout for using the MP16b transistors that I have been importing from Russia. This layout is based on the Sabro Fuzz Face layout. I moved the bias from inside to the top so you can go from scuzzy velcro to full-on fuzz. I also dropped a line from the vero that was unused. … Read more
There are many different ways to mark your enclosures for drilling, from measuring and marking with a pencil to freestyle marking or even taking a drill it and see approach. After many years of suffering from lopsided drill holes and jacks that came dangerously close to pots and switches, I started printing out drilling templates … Read more
From underground alt-punk legends like the Butthole Surfers and The Cramps to full-on heavy metal icons like Black Sabbath, the SUPER-FUZZ pedal has a distinct sound that is heavy, fuzzy, and righteous all at the same time. The Univox Super-Fuzz pedals are the most common version of the circuit but Shin-ei licensed the design to … Read more
The Noise Ensemble is an extremely noisy delay that can easily be pushed over the edge into self-oscillation. Based around the PT2399 IC; it has a built-in VCO, 2 op-amps, and 2 low pass filters crammed into a 16 pin dip case! It can get very loud! Check out the datasheet. I have built more … Read more
I did a couple of quick mods on my MXR M-86 Classic Distortion Pedal. The thing is sort of flat sounding so I did a quick google search and found a couple sites with some good info on the pedal in question. The most poular mod is to remove C4, and that made the pedal … Read more
I have been building a couple of these ultra simple Noise567’s here and there, what a great little circuit! Super noisy, accepts an input, and has the craziest distorted ring modulator/fuzz depending on pot position. The only drawback so far has been that it has a constant VCO running that you play over. It’s fine … Read more
I like to call them power sag pedals but from what I have been hearing and now reading the correct term is Power Starve or Voltage Starve.. Dying Battery Simulator is still acceptable. Anywho.. 2 more have been built and shipped off to Hollywood where they will no doubt become the star of the pedalboard … Read more
This a must for any guitar player with an EFX fetish, simply plug this bad boy in between your power supply and your favorite EFX pedal to enjoy the sag. The pedal simulates the dying battery effect that can sometimes result in desirable clipping, out of place tones and general weirdness. UPDATE: 12/16/11 – These … Read more