This was a special build for me. I few years back, Spotify turned me onto the band Plague Vendor and I became a big fan. I haven't been a fan of a band to this degree since I was in high school in the 90s. So, it's been a lot of fun. Anyways, I got the opportunity to meet the band after their show a few months back. Talking with the guitarist I offered to make him a pedal.
He currently uses a MXR Carbon Copy for a slap back delay on lead parts. He said that the CC was a little clean for his taste. Also, he used to use a boost at the same time but ditched it because it was difficult to turn both on at the same time. So, I thought a DM-2 with a boost would be a good alternative.
Luckily, I had two built up Aquaboys in my stash. I chose the JFET boost Barry had GPCB. I just had to move the feedback pot with some offboard wiring. Needed to shoehorn everything, but it worked. I might want to do a layout for a utility board at some point but this worked well. The graphic are no-film but I used a paint marker on the label to block in the white. Enclosure is mint green from Tayda.
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Awesome build and story! I'm sure he'll dig the pedal!
Amazing looking build in and out! Love the graphics, the white finishes it perfectly.
Getting into a band in a big way post teenage years is such a pure pleasure, it's so cool you got to make a pedal for the dude!
I like it, story and all! Nice work on concealing it all beneath the board. Looks super clean.
This looks great! The labeling is really crisp for paint marker; you must have a very steady hand. Did you need any extra washer or two on foot switch to get enough clearance?