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Actually since the pedal is upside down when the cover is off its the other way around...but thats just an anal technicality on my part.

For me its comparing apples to oranges. In my mind it should be DIYFY, Do It Yourself For Yourself. When I build something, be it a pedal, amp, or anything else I'm building it because I get a joy from the process of building. Saving $$$ isn't a consideration. At nearly 60 years old my...

It worked for me. However I was already logged into DropBox.

I would contact Heyboer again and explain about the 5v vs 14v windings, they may not have caught this when they made their recommendation. I have had good luck communicating with APD, maybe reach out to them to see if they do actually carry the correct one. Finally, get with AA Electronics and...

I've still got a roll or two from the 80's that works fine. YMMV Another vote to just try it.

Music Electronics Forum had a LOT of pickup winding info before it went down. Maybe try the Wayback Machine? However if you want to know the true secret to winding read this.

I've been on the fence myself about this. Interested to see what developes here.

Sounds like a good theory. IMHO definitely worthy of an LTSpice simulation or breadboard trial. Be aware Q2 input is DC coupled from Q1 output. When Q1 is biased Q2 input bias voltage is also set.

5678 Tubes I've had great luck dealing with Tube Depot. Send an email detailing exactly what you want and they'll typically do their best to take care of you.

I think the 500k linear idea would work, but use a 1meg linear with a resistor connected to the wiper and Max lugs. Start with a 500k resistor to see how the taper is, maybe go up or down from there. Here is a Taper Calculator (click on "Tapered Pot") to help figure out the best resistor to...

BTW love these off the wall threads you do, keep at it (y)

Hey didn't you say you're a HVAC tech? Keeping it cool shouldn't be a problem for you. (You didn't say anything about economics...)

@drew.spriggs If you put @Robert in your post Robert gets an alert and is much more likely to see your question.

For bias resistors I suggest putting in trimmers, easier to tweak the trimmer than make multiple resistor swaps. Once biased measure the resistance of the trimmer for appropriate resistor to install permanently.

Megger + piece of board + water = art Would be cool finish for a guitar.

I use mainly Metal Film Resistors because they're quieter than other materials. When purchasing Electrolytic capacitors I compare 4 things, Size, Temperature rating, lifetime and to a degree price. To me most important is Size, it needs to physically fit the board. Next is Temperature rating...

Flux is THE WAY.

I'm gonna say IME this is the #1 reason people new to soldering have problems, and its due to either an underpowered iron or not letting a tip come up to temperature through impatience. Often its a combination of both but both can typically be overcome by obtaining a decently powered iron. The...

I was in a hurry when I typed my previous reply, sorry if if doesn't make much sense to you. The way you have the switch wired isn't correct, but shouldn't cause loss of all sound at all times. The diodes on the switch should be in series same as D3 & D4 are on the schematic. Probably easiest...

D3 & D4 are in series. You put the diodes on the switch in parallel. Compare the schematic to your board/layout closely. You need to move one of the wires going to the switch too. D3 anode and D4 cathode should have wires connected.