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Started by Luke51411, March 01, 2015, 02:40:49 AM

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Luke51411

March 01, 2015, 02:40:49 AM
Here is a pedal I build for my uncle, It is an Azbache and JMK's Christmas compressor. He wanted something that "sounds like one of those old fender tube amps from the 50s" combined with a compressor. I figured the azbache would be a good candidate plus I had one already laying around built already. I figured I would go with the tweed graphics while I was at it to really capture the vintage fender feel. It is in a black BLMS powdercoated 1590BB. My label got a little stretched on the let side so the numbers are off a bit and I miscalculated when drilling the tone pot so a chickenhead wouldn't fit but I think the davies knob looks pretty good anyway! I'm reasonably happy with the guts, I've certainly done worse. I'm loving these flat top LEDs. They just look nice sitting flush with the top of the enclosure.

jimilee

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March 01, 2015, 02:46:16 AM
Nicely executed, where the azabache come from, I'm ready to build another one.


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Luke51411

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March 01, 2015, 02:52:56 AM
Quote from: jimilee on March 01, 2015, 02:46:16 AM
Nicely executed, where the azabache come from, I'm ready to build another one.


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I actually bought the pcb built but without pots from another member here along with some other circuits. It's kind of nice being able to give something new life from someone else's scrap pile.

billstein

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March 01, 2015, 03:14:59 AM
Lucky Uncle. That looks great!

cooder

#4
March 01, 2015, 05:37:25 AM
Very nice! 8)
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bcalla

#5
March 01, 2015, 02:54:00 PM
Well done!  I want to build a Fender-ish pedal, too.  And I have an Azabache PCB.  How do you and your uncle like the sound?

Luke51411

#6
March 01, 2015, 03:16:05 PM
I'll let you know when he has a chance to try it out. It seems pretty bright to me, it gets Loud! You can get a lot of different tones, the compressor up front adds some extra versatility.

Luke51411

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March 10, 2015, 11:39:48 PM
Update, I took the pedal to my uncle and he loved it! I was a little concerned because I just wasn't sure if it nailed the sound he was after. When I was playing around with it my opinion kept changing from really great to kinda meh but setting up with his rig it sounded really good, now he wants me to build a chorus/verb 2 in 1  ;D I love it!

cooder

#8
March 11, 2015, 01:24:45 AM
Great stuff, food to hear! He'll keep ya busy for awhile...
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Luke51411

#9
March 11, 2015, 01:35:59 AM
Quote from: cooder on March 11, 2015, 01:24:45 AM
Great stuff, food to hear! He'll keep ya busy for awhile...
Yup! I'm building him a church rig  8)

nzCdog

#10
March 11, 2015, 08:58:38 PM
dude you gotta be really pleased with that finish... looks really sweet
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