Llama Cria - 1590A Red Llama

[Ettore_M]

So, I decided to build a Red Llama, on a already-built veroboard. I knew it was going to be red, but I wanted a different name on it. So, I wiki'ed "Llama" and reading about llamas, my eye caught that baby llamas are called "Llama crias". So that's the name! I really like it. 




The build went beautifully smooth, and I really like the sound of it. I like the overdrive/fuzz that's going on with this pedal. And the best part is that it's really "touch-sensitive". The stronger you hit the strings, the more overdrive gets out! I really really like it! 

This time, Ι didn't polish the box! I wanted it red. and over this, once again, I engraved the letters onto the box! I think this one looks pretty good. Love the outcome.. 




That's it! I hope you like it.

Hector

[DutchMF]

Nice Hector, really, really nice!! How do you compare this volume-wise to your other pedals? I've built one on a MB board, and I did like the sound, but the thing was too loud to use in my setup. But props again on a very cool build dude, you're on a roll here!! You mentioned in another post you're 24 yo? Wish I started this when I was your age man!! Keep it up, really like what you're doing!!

Paul

[twin1965]

The engraving is very nicely done. Are you doing this freehand?

I'm tempted to try this method.

Will probably come out crap!

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[Ettore_M]

Nice Hector, really, really nice!! How do you compare this volume-wise to your other pedals? I've built one on a MB board, and I did like the sound, but the thing was too loud to use in my setup. But props again on a very cool build dude, you're on a roll here!! You mentioned in another post you're 24 yo? Wish I started this when I was your age man!! Keep it up, really like what you're doing!!

Paul

Thanks, Paul! Yes indeed.. This thing is f@cking loud!  But I set it somewhere a little above unity and it's pretty good!  But maybe there is a way to decrease the overall volume.. We should look into it!
And you got pretty close, but I'm just 21! I started at 18, right after I finished school! But I haven't built a lot pedals in these 3 years, because sometimes I cannot afford it. But I love it, and I hope I can build more in the future.

Hector

[Ettore_M]

The engraving is very nicely done. Are you doing this freehand?

I'm tempted to try this method.

Will probably come out crap!

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Yes, this one was free-hand, because I wanted to try this too. My Engineer's Thumb used another technique to "transfer" the particular font in the metal before engraving, but that one takes a whole lot more time..

Thanks.
Hector

[hoodoo]

Beautiful build Hector, i can't believe how neat your freehand engraving is, perfect,should give tattooing a go  Matt.

[billstein]

So impressed with your Dremel skills. What bit do you use for engraving metal like that?

[Ettore_M]

Thanks guys! 

So impressed with your Dremel skills. What bit do you use for engraving metal like that?

I'm using a 0.8mm carbide drillbit. Like the ones we use for drilling PCBs. Once I tried it, I took the best results. It's really steady and it gives good engraving. But then, it can't be used again for drilling. Engraving destroys it! I'm happy I got a ton of them! 

Hector

[lincolnic]

That is some seriously impressive Dremel work. Be proud of this one!