Monolitten 121

[Cortexturizer]

The name I chose with Gustav Vigeland in mind, a Norwegian sculptor that made a profound impact on me and to whom this pedal is loosely dedicated to. "Monolitten 121" stands for his grandious creation - the monolith - at the highest point of Frogner Park in Oslo, Norway. It is comprised of 121 human figures carved in stone, that took 4 sculptors 14 years to make. The monolith is without a doubt the most fascinating structure made by hand that I've witnessed so far. The entirety of Vigeland Installation in Frogner Park is breathtaking and made for one of the greatest experiences in my life, but looking at the monolith felt quite like a religious experience.

A complicated but highly rewarding build. I wouldn't have made it to the other side if it wasn't for the unselfishness and kindness of my good friend and BBD mentor Mr. Panos (teknoman2) who kept my spirits up during the long troubleshooting sessions. Scruffie - you are THE man!
This is a milestone in my building "career", as I've felt that every pedal builder should build an analog delay at least once in their lifetime.

The signal swithing is being done via a clickless relay bypass solution designed by Aleksandar FX, a friend from Serbia, which is an adaptation of the mincester design over from FSB. Works like a treat.

[GrindCustoms]

Very nice and it's indeed a rewarding built! 

I'm still intrigued by your square drill bits. hehe

[Cortexturizer]

not sure what you mean dude the switch has a circular body with a "head" that's rectangular so that might be misleading looking from the top, but if you look at the insides you'll see that the body of the switch is circular, and it's 12mm like all of the common switches
not sure if that's what you've meant

[thomasha]

awesome build inside out!

[brejna]

Damn!

[midwayfair]

aww yissss

[bcalla]

Your pedals always look so classy - I love the face plates!  BTW, your photography is pretty creative, too!

[Jebus]

This looks awesome! Very good job.

[circusbrains]

That's an inspiring look you've chosen

Classy

[Coda-effects]

This is gorgeous! It look so professional...
I looked on google for the monolitten of Oslo, it is quite special... Must impressive to see it for real

[pryde]

much love
Time for one of your fantastic demos? 

[selfdestroyer]

Another one for my "inspiration" folder.

I really love your style you use on your pedals. Its suck a clean approach and always come out great.

also, thanks for the Gustav Vigeland introduction. I have never heard of him and went to do a little reading up. He made some great statues/structures.

The Monolith:


Cody

[studiodunn]

I will double the "DAAAAMN" and raise you an Amen!

Great looking box. Is the faceplate etched? And if so, PLEASE reveal your wizardry!!!!

[Dminner]

I love the way your pedals look.  So clean looking.

[jimilee]

Blam, another one well done and done well!


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