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#31

Build Reports / Re: Grind Customs GOAT

Last post by jessenator - April 29, 2026, 09:27:14 PM

Nice! Is that no-film?

I've actually never built a breaker before. Got a demo of this one?

#32

Build Reports / Grind Customs GOAT

Last post by Bret608 - April 29, 2026, 05:08:17 PM

This is a modded Bluesbreaker-type board that jubal81 gave me years ago. I've not had much motivation to build overdrives since his Cascadia is so awesome, but I was having some nostalgia for the now-defunct Grind Customs when digging through my PCB stash, and I also hadn't really tried anything with LED clipping. I remember this having some currency in these parts around 2015 or so! Turns out it's a really good drive with a somewhat flatter EQ (compared to, say, a klone anyway) and a general Marshall-like tonal signature, so I think I'll be using it a fair bit for my classic rock moments. For the asymmetrical clipping option, I used an 1n4001 on one side and a 1n914 + an OG 1n60 germanium (with really high, 2 meg + "reverse resistance") on the other. That is my favorite combo since it's louder than the symmetrical 1n4148s, but hairier than the LEDs. Not sure why I called it "Metropole"--post colonial studies vibes, and/or an excuse to use the Campanile font again?

#33

Open Discussion / Re: I got a review by Premier ...

Last post by LaceSensor - April 29, 2026, 09:32:09 AM

and another one!

https://www.premierguitar.com/reviews/pedals/gigahearts-mashed-voltaire-deluxe

#34

Global Annoucements / Re: Jan 2026 restocks

Last post by Aentons - April 25, 2026, 06:26:57 PM

I added a few of the extra VFE MCU to my cart but when I go to pay it says it's already sold out. Is that right?

#35

Open Discussion / Re: The secret M117 flanger

Last post by museums - April 25, 2026, 04:14:27 PM

Should be sold out now  I got it for $100 and shipping+tax

So glad it went to somebody on the forum! And it's a steal of a price. Congrats. It is a fantastic flanger. I wouldn't recommend using the rubber foot control pieces though. The pots are the Achilles's heal of these in that they have plastic shafts, and aren't easily sourced. Using a foot to turn them is a great way to snap them off.

Smallbear stocks a small 3/8" bushing pot if replacements are necessary.

#36

Global Annoucements / Re: Jan 2026 restocks

Last post by johnk - April 25, 2026, 08:35:43 AM

still can't buy it. it says out of stock when i try to checkout.

#37

Open Discussion / Re: Big Bottoms Availablitiy

Last post by johnk - April 25, 2026, 05:16:35 AM

here's what happens when i try to checkout:

#38

Open Discussion / Re: Big Bottoms Availablitiy

Last post by johnk - April 25, 2026, 05:11:58 AM

this forum isn't working properly for me

#39

Open Discussion / Re: Big Bottoms Availablitiy

Last post by johnk - April 25, 2026, 04:59:59 AM

Not sure what's happening there. It adds to cart fine on my end. Can anyone else check and see if they have the same issue? If so, let me know which browser (thanks in advance).

I'll PM you johnk.

never got the PM!

#40

Open Discussion / Re: Big Bottoms Availablitiy

Last post by johnk - April 25, 2026, 04:52:05 AM

here's what happends when i try to check out;