Gudday all. I have this problem where I start a build, and it's fairly basic, but then I get stupid ideas that get out of hand.
Tonight, I finished a Boneyard that took ideas from my Magnum Opus build, but simplified it to just two channels with different clipping LEDs for each channel.
BUT, I have two more dirtbox builds, along with all the other half finished boards on my desk, that have a real opportunity to get stupid. This is how the process goes:
- That Fetto demo sounds good, let's build that.
- I like the option of low and high gain in a dirt pedal, let's add that. It's a cascaded jfet design, so I'll need to compensate for volume when there's a gain pot switch. So that's another 2 pots.
- Lol, these switches make a fair bit of difference to the sound. Let's mount all 10 of them on the front where they can be accessed, instead of dipswitches inside.
- Ok, it'll have to go in an NS sized box for all this.
- The max amount of gain is pretty good if both Gain1 and Gain2 dips are on. Wonder if I should put both of those to a footswitch instead of using it as a gain pot switcher.
- I should probably still have the gain pot switching too. I can fit 3 footswitches in an NS, surely. Others have done it...
- I think I want a bit more overall dirt. How does it sound with a boost in front?
- Pretty good. I wonder what boost I should use? Maybe I should try a TS or BB in front of it. If I leave the dips as switches instead of the footswitch, I can use a DD for a full pedal in front of the Fetto. I can do 4 footswitches in a DD. That means I can put the dips on a footswitch still.
- The single knob tone control is a bit simple. Maybe I can put a 3 band eq in. Will a Tonemender fit?
- What would be cool, is adding Lart's cabsim.
- Haha, I have a THcustoms Linedriver I can put in this too.
- I reckon I should put a loop in this, so I can put my effects between the Fetto and the cabsim/linedriver.
- I'll need a splitter in there so I can have both XLR and 1/4 outputs...
And so it goes. I also have a Plexidrive on vero that I'm planning to basically turn into the deluxe version, but with a boost, tonemender, and channel switching. That would be a DD as well, although it could feasibly go into an NS.
This is how I end up with things like the Magnum Opus. I just keep wanting to add functionality. It's crazy.
I think we all have a tad too much time on our hands :-)
Problem is, I see nothing wrong or unusual about this...
There is no such thing as a stupid pedal idea, as long as it works. Now, useful, that's something else entirely.
That all seems perfectly reasonable to me. Looking forward to the build report. ;)
Looks just fine by me... nothin' to see here...
i get it Willy ! its basically why i went on a dual 125b pedal quest these past weeks XD, but you're on a other level :P !
Sounds perfectly reasonably Willy.
Maybe get a couple of Hammond 1590DE enclosures around so you can go nuts.
Or 1590Z235 when you really want to lose your marbles.
QuoteI think we all have a tad too much time on our hands :-)
I probably need to take shorter showers. That's when these ideas come to me.
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Maybe get a couple of Hammond 1590DE enclosures around so you can go nuts.
Or 1590Z235 when you really want to lose your marbles.
I think I did my "Stealth" build in one of those.
You guys really aren't helping at all.
OK then...
Not a pedal, but build a reverb using this as a tank:
(https://secure.img1-ag.wfcdn.com/im/67302791/resize-h800-w800%5Ecompr-r85/5394/53947554/69%2522+x+30%2522+Clawfoot+Soaking+Bathtub.jpg)
Quote from: CodeMonk on April 18, 2020, 09:48:56 AM
OK then...
Not a pedal, but build a reverb using this as a tank....
My favorite impractical reverb will probably always be this one:
https://hackaday.com/2012/11/28/100-meter-spring-reverb-makes-us-hear-satanic-voices/