I think I used some fake 1n34As that were really shottkys. Only 1 switch setting had a small volume drop for me. Nor worse or better clipping. Just…different.
This circuit is definitely a sleeper around here since there aren't a lot of build reports on it. Or I just don't know how to use the search function on here :ROFLMAO:
This is the Disarray Distortion (Suhr Riot). If you want a super high gain, gnarly Marshall tone then look no further. This...
Honestly, im a little shocked. I thought there’d be more DIY ones from you guys. I guess the gold standard is the spring tame in many of our amps, huh? Silver standard being a nice factory pedal.
I wanna get a sense of what people like for reverb out there. As a bedroom/basement player it one of my "always on" effects, though I do tweak the knobs depending on what I'm playing.
I would like to explore more DIY options out there for some winter projects for myself. My reverb is Belton...
This is the power section. You mention you've got 8.75V coming out of D1. That's good.
R8 and R9 should be identical on your board. The way the schematic reads you should have approximately 4.5V (a little less in reality) going into pin 5 of IC2. Double check your component values and solder...
Cleaned her up late sunday and took about 15 today, but she's back to rockin some Medadeth licks in between meetings.
The fix was stupid simple. I just needed a push in the right direction from you guys. Thanks again!