uranium_jones
Well-known member
So, when I first tried out the EQD Hoof pedal, which the internet absolutely swears by, I was actually pretty underwhelmed by it. I was much more enamored with the EHX Op Amp Big Muff, which I ended up buying (my first pedal in at least 12 years.) Between then and now (honestly, a span of maybe only 9 months) and I had always been curious if I could make a Hoof that sounded good to me.
I know the circuit was supposed to be based on the Green Russian Big Muff, so rather than going with the 2N1308 listed on the build document, I decided what the hell, let's try some MΠ38A transistors. They're both Ge, both NPN, and they're more Russian. Should work. And they do! Not only that, but I was able to get a wide variety of pleasing tones upon testing. Now, that is probably due to being far more experienced dialing in different sounds compared to my first trip to a music store in a few decades. (I sold the Big Muff to help finance pedal building.) I was also able to use up the rest of my awkwardly sized green chicklet caps.
For the enclosure, I decided to keep the "horse" theme but go full on communist with it. A nice red and yellow combo to match either the CCCP flag or McDonald's (take your pick.) I had received an envelope of goodies from @fig, one of which had some prewired clear 5mm LEDs. I chose the Yellow one. I think I'm a full convert to these low-profile LED lenses now. My pedal lights just look so much cooler!
Do svidaniya, and enjoy my self-indulgent yet amateur attempt at pedal glamour photography!
I know the circuit was supposed to be based on the Green Russian Big Muff, so rather than going with the 2N1308 listed on the build document, I decided what the hell, let's try some MΠ38A transistors. They're both Ge, both NPN, and they're more Russian. Should work. And they do! Not only that, but I was able to get a wide variety of pleasing tones upon testing. Now, that is probably due to being far more experienced dialing in different sounds compared to my first trip to a music store in a few decades. (I sold the Big Muff to help finance pedal building.) I was also able to use up the rest of my awkwardly sized green chicklet caps.
For the enclosure, I decided to keep the "horse" theme but go full on communist with it. A nice red and yellow combo to match either the CCCP flag or McDonald's (take your pick.) I had received an envelope of goodies from @fig, one of which had some prewired clear 5mm LEDs. I chose the Yellow one. I think I'm a full convert to these low-profile LED lenses now. My pedal lights just look so much cooler!
Do svidaniya, and enjoy my self-indulgent yet amateur attempt at pedal glamour photography!
