HamishR

I haven't built a Karen in stock form but close to it. It is definitely one of the better sounding high gain pedals I have heard. I'm...

I like to use Wima pots in my pedals. I don't really know why! I do prefer to use Nichicon electrolytics simply because they are...

Just noticed that the Maxon SD-9 has a few similarities... My guess would be SD-9 > OCD > Karen. They all have a resistor coming from...

I can't remember! Sorry.

"I am a highly experienced tech, but visualizing how things should fit has always been my #1 weakness in life." I'm almost the exact...

My observations are not particularly scientific! What I have found through experimentation is quite simple - higher HFE Ge transistors...

Well it certainly sounds like you have things under control! My apologies if I came across as "Mr Knowitall"! I always see the 270R...

It's not really as simple as scooping some mids! The 5E3 is very low end heavy, not midrange heavy. And BF amps still have plenty of low...

I honestly find the HFE on Ge transistors makes less difference than you'd think. In silicon yeah you hear a difference - probably. But...