Bazz Fuss

[Feral Feline]

Well, nobody needs a reason to like something. We like what we like, end of story. I was hoping Tolstokes might reply directly.


GenXslacker, I too have a long list of names, many graphic ideas that go with those names, but ZERO ZIP NADA graphics-kills.

How did you do the stripes? Are they etched or is that just a feltpen or ?

 

[genXslacker]

How did you do the stripes? Are they etched or is that just a feltpen or ?

Stencil and rattle-can spray paint. Then a clear coat.

Regarding side jacks, one thing I don't see discussed much — though I'm sure I'm not the first to say do — is that the shorter signal paths to the switch could conceivably cut down on noise in noise-prone effects.

Given the choice, I'd probably opt for shielded cable and top jacks most of the time.

For "portrait mode" pedals by themselves (not lined up with others on a board), I think side jacks look a little more pleasing to the eye. Especially on 1590B's. Even so, I do top jacks in 1590B's given the choice. I've scrapped many an enclosure trying to shoehorn a project into 1590B with top jacks.

It's gotta be top jacks on landscape pedals.

 

[Harry Klippton]

@Feral Feline I like side jacks for a couple pedals on the floor with no pedalboard. Top jacks if you've got a board's worth.

@genXslacker nice build. you over delivered on this one

 

[Feral Feline]

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Regarding side jacks, one thing I don't see discussed much — though I'm sure I'm not the first to say do — is that the shorter signal paths to the switch could conceivably cut down on noise in noise-prone effects.

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That's one area I've always thought side-jacks beat top jacks... bypass/signal routing within the pedal.
A good example is modulation or anything with an LFO — bypassed signal never ever crosses the path of wobble-inducement.

Side-jacks in many cases also makes for more efficient use of space within the pedal itself, but then you lose the space-efficiency on the pedalboard.

I've got a big... foot — Well, either one — and stomping on stuff I need space between the stompers, so while top-jacks gets the pedals nice and close together... I might as well have side-jacks for the amount of space my foot requires to not stomp two pedals in one go...

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Thanks for the stencil inspiration. I've used stencils to paint bikes, no idea why I never thought to use them on pedals. Gotta try that out, it looks good.

 

[genXslacker]

I've got a big... foot — Well, either one — and stomping on stuff I need space between the stompers, so while top-jacks gets the pedals nice and close together...

No problem, just ToesMaxx yourself into prehensile feet like this guy.

Gotta try that out, it looks good.

I appreciate that. I used a repositionable spray adhesive on the stencil. It left some fuzzy edges where I overdid it — something I'd work on next time.