BuddytheReow
Breadboard Baker
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This is a build I have been working on for quite some time and it's finally boxed up and done. You can read about my progress in this thread.
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This really started out for me wanting for DIY a HM-2 circuit for a while. I do have a clone (Behringer I think. The pink one) but one of the jacks wouldn't hold onto the patch cable for a long time and was getting frustrated with it. The clone was only $20 so I'm not that upset by it. Anyways, I wanted something as metal as I could think of. I already have a sanguine distortion in a separate enclosure so I needed an alternative. The best thing I could think of was the Tyrian (Rev G3 clone). I originally thought I would be able to put a HM-2 and HM-3 in the same enclosure, but I was unhappy with the HM-3 circuit. In hindsight why would I want to put 2 similar sounding circuits in the same enclosure?
First I finished the HM-2, then I moved on to the G3. The HM-2 needs no explanation other than pure, Swedish chainsaw. It's a one tricky pony, I'll admit, but what a trick it does! The Tyrian has a very versatile/strong EQ and can dial in many different tones with it, albeit of the more metal variety. When gain is maxed out I do get some unwanted feedback and need to look into that a bit more. Definitely a strong contender and a good choice for metal sounds.
The enclosure. Gee WHiz! This took forever. I wanted the crackle effect really badly after seeing other builds out there with it. I bought the can from Amazon and was experimenting until I found a method that worked. I didn't want to buy the Montana brand regular paint since it's like $15 on Amazon and $4 for a can of Rustoleum. The secret, I found out the hard way, is to spray a few base coats and let it cure completely (few days). THEN, spray one more coat of base on a let it sit for 15 min and then apply the crackle paint. I didn't do the best job spraying the crackle in terms of crack consistency (sounds like an oxymoron), but for what this enclosure represents I am happy with it.
I didn't get a whole lot of time this morning with it, but I have plenty of time later and will definitely take advantage of it.
BuddytheReow
Buddy’s Box ‘o Metal
As a metalhead im kind of excited about this one. An HM2 and HM3 in the same box! The hm3 is a stripboard layout, but it will still be pretty sweet. With my new work schedule and spring projects fast approaching this will take a while to finish. Stay tuned….
forum.pedalpcb.com
This really started out for me wanting for DIY a HM-2 circuit for a while. I do have a clone (Behringer I think. The pink one) but one of the jacks wouldn't hold onto the patch cable for a long time and was getting frustrated with it. The clone was only $20 so I'm not that upset by it. Anyways, I wanted something as metal as I could think of. I already have a sanguine distortion in a separate enclosure so I needed an alternative. The best thing I could think of was the Tyrian (Rev G3 clone). I originally thought I would be able to put a HM-2 and HM-3 in the same enclosure, but I was unhappy with the HM-3 circuit. In hindsight why would I want to put 2 similar sounding circuits in the same enclosure?
First I finished the HM-2, then I moved on to the G3. The HM-2 needs no explanation other than pure, Swedish chainsaw. It's a one tricky pony, I'll admit, but what a trick it does! The Tyrian has a very versatile/strong EQ and can dial in many different tones with it, albeit of the more metal variety. When gain is maxed out I do get some unwanted feedback and need to look into that a bit more. Definitely a strong contender and a good choice for metal sounds.
The enclosure. Gee WHiz! This took forever. I wanted the crackle effect really badly after seeing other builds out there with it. I bought the can from Amazon and was experimenting until I found a method that worked. I didn't want to buy the Montana brand regular paint since it's like $15 on Amazon and $4 for a can of Rustoleum. The secret, I found out the hard way, is to spray a few base coats and let it cure completely (few days). THEN, spray one more coat of base on a let it sit for 15 min and then apply the crackle paint. I didn't do the best job spraying the crackle in terms of crack consistency (sounds like an oxymoron), but for what this enclosure represents I am happy with it.
I didn't get a whole lot of time this morning with it, but I have plenty of time later and will definitely take advantage of it.
BuddytheReow
