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Ahhh man, that is such a good theme!

All of the soldering was touched up. There's electrical tape under the pots to avoid shorts. The 10K resister that is positioned "wonkey" was replaced as a test, because that's where the voltage was dropping so significantly. I also swapped out the 22nf capacitors under the tone controls with...

I’ve tested it with EBay probably-knock offs, and Fairchild j112’s. Same results with both. I have legit j201’s, but I’m waiting until I know the circuit is 100% before dropping those in.

Hey, This Benson build is driving me nuts. I’m getting no output, and also, very low voltage at my transistors. Without transistors in the socket, I’m getting 9v at the socket. Once I have transistors in, I’m measuring 1.6v to .4v I found a faulty electrolytic, and reflowed my solder, but...

great build. Were you doing vero builds before? I’m the same way. I follow the instructions. It’s a bit like a cool, functional LEGO kit. And not for nothing, a great way to keep a technology and craftsmanship alive. The fact that people still build their own stuff with a soldering iron is...

eBay is a great resource if you want to find some “new old stock” items, like transistors... you know, if you want the feeling of having authentic vintage Motorola transistors in your build. Just be aware that with EBay, if the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. There are a lot...

This build is so cool. Kinda looks like the matrix. And having the IC on the outside is such a great idea. A little taste of cyber punk.

That’s a fun look

Are you using fine grit sand paper for the engine turning effect? Way back in the day, I tried a similar effect with gold leaf, but I was never happy with the results. Kudos to you for pulling it off so consistently on a small surface.

Yo, the subtle differences in the knob colors and the utilitarian look is really cool. And respect for tackling SMD soldering. I’m still not confident enough.

Yo, do the photo resistors need to face the LED? I built an Abyss and kept them flat.

The super hetrodyne is so much fun. I need to revisit mine soon and try the mod that allows you to have just the fuzz. I love the look you have on this one. The paint effect could have easily been over done, but yours looks great, even better in a close up. That pedal is so crazy it doesn’t...

Cool build. I dig the lo-fi look

To err is human. You built a pedal, and it works. Good work!

Nice work, especially for a first build. Welcome to a fun hobby. Before you know it, you’ll be buried in jFets and TL072’s.

This info is really helpful. The Benson is next up on my work table.

Looking good. It’s funny, I built the informant because it seemed like a fun way to use spare parts, but it sounds killer and I love it more than I expected.

An addiction... I move to have a new forum on here called “the support group,” where we can help each other manage it. We can have topics like “don’t you think that 3 fuzz pedals are enough?” Or “when you build 5 pedals and don’t know a single song to play through them.” But seriously, I had...

Also, the clear on those looks like glass. What are you using?

These are all fun designs, and clean AF. You also sold me on the LED switches.