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Op-Amp Big Muff / reverse graphics

Started by lars, June 18, 2014, 11:56:31 PM

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June 18, 2014, 11:56:31 PM Last Edit: February 15, 2020, 02:04:41 AM by lars
Finally got around to doing something with that awesome Big Muff enclosure made by DavidGiandiletti. These enclosures really are top notch, and I'm sure they would make someone do a double-take before dismissing it as a clone. The great thing about building pedals is that you can make versions that never existed. My favorite Big Muff version is the op-amp version 4, but I liked the reverse graphics EHX used during the early 80's. So here is a combination of the two:





jubal81

#1
June 19, 2014, 12:01:11 AM
That is outstanding! Really has a NOS look.
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Scruffie

#2
June 19, 2014, 12:05:36 AM
Not often a build actually makes me jealous I don't own it :D
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peAk

#3
June 19, 2014, 12:51:29 AM
awesome man

Can you tell me where you got the knobs?

I did something similar with the electric mistress and the Davies 1400 seem small on mine

Haberdasher

#4
June 19, 2014, 02:00:37 AM
man that looks awesome
i'm jonesing for one of those enclosures
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lincolnic

#5
June 19, 2014, 04:38:13 AM
Did you design that layout? I love the wavy traces.

alanp

#6
June 19, 2014, 04:53:59 AM
Quote from: lincolnic on June 19, 2014, 04:38:13 AM
Did you design that layout? I love the wavy traces.

+1, using the old brown board material would have had me saying, "Build report? It looks like he gave an IC Muff a damn good cleaning to me..."

Very, very impressive work!
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lars

#7
June 19, 2014, 05:17:25 AM
To answer about the knobs, the volume pot and knob are actually from a circa 2002 NYC Big Muff, the other two knobs I purchased from small bear here:  http://www.smallbearelec.com/servlet/Detail?no=150. I just scratched off the white indicator lines to give them a vintage look. The circuit trace is an exact trace of a V4 op-amp muff that I found on DIY stompboxes. I think the trace is also on Aron Nelson's site. There was an error on the ground connection for the 4558, which may be why that trace didn't take off. With a slight mod though, it works perfect.
Now if only I could find a white foam 9v battery holder to finish the look....

pickdropper

#8
June 19, 2014, 12:28:08 PM
Very classy build.  It sure does have the vibe of the real thing.

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GrindCustoms

#10
August 15, 2014, 03:12:50 AM
Wow! Being in a EHX madness lately.... you get me by the feelings.

Beautiful work! 8)
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jimilee

#11
August 15, 2014, 03:19:50 AM
Wow! That's awesome.
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culturejam

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August 15, 2014, 03:49:07 AM
Fuck, man.  8)
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Hexjibber

#13
August 15, 2014, 09:02:56 AM
That looks awesome man, love it!

selfdestroyer

#14
August 16, 2014, 06:30:48 AM
Pure Money!.. looks so awesome. There is just something about the big box EHX pedals that make me smile. You nailed it.

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