Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato

[Aleph Null]

Clari(not) built stock on vero. If you haven't heard one of these yet, go listen to some demos! It's a really fun circuit.



I'm really pleased with this enclosure. The knob arrangement is tight, but I think it makes a statement.





I tried to refine CultureJam's Mod Podge finishing method with this build (detailed here: http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=25132.msg244698#msg244698) I purchased the enclosure powder coated. The graphic is a water-slide decal that I adhered using Mod Podge to prevent silvering. I used a 4:1 Pogde:water mixture that I put down as I wet the decal. This way the decal could slide over the wet Mod Podge. I let it dry for 24 hours. The clear coat is also Mod Podge. I basically followed the directions here: six thin coats with a fine brush, 15–20 minutes in between coats. I let it dry for a day or two, then sanded: first with 400 grit paper, then with #0000 steal wool. Mod podge recommends wet sanding, but unless the stuff is fully cured (four weeks!), I would avoid this as it can rehydrate and start to peel. To get a semi-gloss finish, I did a final coat with the 4:1 mixture, them buffed with Scratch X (an automotive compound).



This looks sloppy, but the slack in the wire makes it much easier troubleshoot and install.

[DPTX]

That is boss-level work.  Great job on the graphics, enclosure finishing, and cramming those knobs in place.  Looks wonderful.

[m-Kresol]

love the knob layout, graphics and enclosure colour. top notch work

[Boba7]

The knobs position is just magic. I really love what you did there, it's beautiful. Amazing work.

[Dminner]

WOW.  So beautiful

[Cortexturizer]

that looks perfect, everything about it is amazing

[oip]

it's beautiful!  also thanks for the heads up on this effect, never heard of it and i think i have almost all the parts to hand, might try this weekend

[Philthy]

awesome build

[LateCentury]

Whoa, this is awesome! I love the tilted-look of the knobs and labels.

[bcalla]

Whoa, this is awesome! I love the tilted-look of the knobs and labels.

+1!!!  Great layout!

[selfdestroyer]

I love the pot layout, aesthetically it looks perfect. Artwork and color is the icing on the cake.

Great job!

Cody

[Aleph Null]

Thank you, everyone, for the enthusiastic praise. It means a lot coming from people who do such top-notch work themselves.

[reddesert]

That's really cool. I love what a visual difference the diagonal layout makes.

[wgc]

Wow, really nice work!

[bluescage]

Great job. Love the layout and the artwork!