Recommend me a distortion build

[Guybrush]

Hey all

I was hoping for a bit of inspiration from you guys.

I've now built a few different fuzzes and a nice overdrive. I now seem to be lacking a good 'standard' distortion. I've built a Faultline which is great at what it does but it's a very specific sound.

Just wondering if anyone could suggest a good distortion build? I've been thinking about a Kranjasaurus but I'm a bit concerned that it only does the Marshall sound. Can anyone suggest anything that is a bit more varied in it's sound?

Cheers all!

[flanagan0718]

I am planning on doing these three at some point
-sonic Titan
-BSIAB2
-Dr. Boogie



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[Guybrush]

Thanks for the quick reply! Any chance of link to the build docs or sites where I can buy the PCBs?

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[Clayford]

Rullywow's Classic Dirt is always a start. If you don't have a Muff or a Rat, you should. I'm NOT a fan of the op amp version of the Muff. Brian's Mudbunny board is the best Muff I've built. Check out Juansolo's muffage table if you do build a Muff. There's the also the Chunk Chunk or Rully's Brutalizer for your high gain needs. They're all excellent boards. I'm sure there are others, but they're the ones I'd recommend.

[selfdestroyer]

When I think of a "standard" distortion I always go to a Rat and a MXR Distortion + as a close second.

Madbean's Slow Loris
http://www.madbeanpedals.com/projects/index.html

Rullys Distortion +
http://www.rullywow.com/product/classic-dirt-distortion-mxr-distortion-clone/

Cody

[jubal81]

I'd recommend checking out the Madbean Mysterioso, which is a modded blackstone mosfet OD. You can get a board from Haberdasher on this forum.

[Clayford]

When I think of a "standard" distortion I always go to a Rat and a MXR Distortion + as a close second.

Madbean's Slow Loris
http://www.madbeanpedals.com/projects/index.html

Rullys Distortion +
http://www.rullywow.com/product/classic-dirt-distortion-mxr-distortion-clone/

Cody

Yes.

I'd recommend checking out the Madbean Mysterioso, which is a modded blackstone mosfet OD. You can get a board from Haberdasher on this forum.

The OP says he's got a nice OD.

[pickdropper]

It depends what you are looking for.  For an 80's JCM800 type, try the Riot.  For a more modern, Boogie type distortion, the Dr. Boogie is good.

Jokerx's design is getting a lot of positive reviews, but I haven't build one yet.

[alanp]

Be aware that the Dr Boogey (or my build of Bean's version) cuts a LOT of bass. The Muff is just as much (if not more) a fuzz as anything else.

Dragon Armour is very worth building for the gating alone. Just don't bother with the FX loop version -- didn't get any real use out of the FX loop.

[Haberdasher]

rat or upper decker for me.  crunchbox is also a good time, and super easy.
i have to admit i'm intrigued by the dragon armor.

[chromesphere]

Depends what type of distortion your after? 
For a plain distortion that mixes well with anything I would go dist+ (with a few mods, tone mainly).
For something brutal upper decker is the way to go.
For something in the middle the box of rock is pretty good, or a BSIAB or rat, or even possibly a riot.
For really mild dirt I would go an electra as its 'transparent' :O
Paul

[GrindCustoms]

Bengt «Blue Monster» seems to be versatile and great sounding, simple build aswell from what i see.

[lars]

The distortion + is a great option, although I've owned an original and built a clone and was always disappointed with the lack of volume. IMHO, the DOD 250 is a better version of a similar circuit. Add in a switch for different diode configurations (silicon, germanium, asymmetrical), and you'll have a pedal that can dial in exactly the tone you want, from bluesy overdrive to 80's spandex rock. Plus you can socket the 741 and try the LF351 or other single op-amps, pick which one you prefer.

[flanagan0718]

Thanks for the quick reply! Any chance of link to the build docs or sites where I can buy the PCBs?

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BSIAB2
http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/component/virtuemart/?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=53&category_id=16

Sonic Titan
http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.com/2012/01/dam-sonic-titan-with-modified-tone.html

Dr. Boogie
http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.com/2012/03/dr-boogie.html

I would also like to recomend the Mudbunny. I've built a few of these and it is a VERY modable board.

Mudbunny
http://www.madbeanpedals.com/projects/Mudbunny/docs/Mudbunny.pdf

[Clayford]

Thanks for the quick reply! Any chance of link to the build docs or sites where I can buy the PCBs?

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BSIAB2
http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/component/virtuemart/?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=53&category_id=16

Sonic Titan
http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.com/2012/01/dam-sonic-titan-with-modified-tone.html

Dr. Boogie
http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.com/2012/03/dr-boogie.html

I would also like to recomend the Mudbunny. I've built a few of these and it is a VERY modable board.

Mudbunny
http://www.madbeanpedals.com/projects/Mudbunny/docs/Mudbunny.pdf

I do NOT recommend the Dr. Boogie on Vero. I suggest it on a board. As always ymmv