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I’ve built this from the Dirtbox layouts layout. I’m not getting any clipping, and cannot for the life of me see what is wrong. I can remove the drive pot and the thing sounds the same I’ve confirmed there are no stray solder bits connecting rows (there looks to be one in the last pic...

I have been using an existing layout that I modified a bit. I use the existing layout but use a 2 x 10 turret so that the components essentially are symmetrical (straight across) and dont need to be angled. I then just connect the turrets that need connecting on the underside with wire. I...

Sorry all, wasnt sure how to word this. I have built a pile of these and each one essentially seems to fall off juuuust a bit when the Balance pot (A50k) is at max. I tried searching, didnt see anything posted, so I figured Id ask, I hope this hasnt been beaten to death and I just wasnt able...

Can anyone share their method to manage wires for turret or pseudo-turret and Other DIY builds that have wires coming out to the off board parts all over the place? I’m trying to have a clean, aesthetically pleasing method without the wires becoming a rats nest under the pcb. I’ve attached an...

So, I read a couple posts about how some pedals with multiple transistors need to be matched (for octave properties) but what about clipping diodes? I suspect I am overthinking on the subject along with a lack of knowledge on said subject... What about a pedal that has 2 x Ge clipping diodes...

Hi All, I'm still learning so I was hoping someone could look at this schematic of the Dead End FX Spectrum and tell me if there is a resistor(s) that effect the overall output of volume. As is, in order to get unity gain, I am roughly 90% up on the Volume knob. I was hoping to get a bit (not...

First and foremost, it sounds fantastic. I absolutely love the harmonic percolator, and I have assembled quite a few PCB’s. This is my first turret board build, and am looking for honest critique. What could be improved at first glance? I am aware of come jank, esp the led resistor. I found...

I pulled a pile Of these diodes from a Hewlett Packard pulse generator. Unknown era, but my guess is 1960’s. There looks to be a Fairchild “F” on the base but I cannot confirm. Vf according to my Peak is .595 to .659 @ 5.00 mA. They are black glass, brown stripe at cathode end and a yellow in...

Question: I am getting some static and crackle when the pedal is on, but not playing. The catch is, 99% of the components are reclaimed from older obsoleted electronics. I have swapped transistors so it’s likely not that. Any suggestions as to where to start? I wanna say I’ve had this “issue”...

I bought some obsoleted electronics at a local recycler, and there are a ton of these jfet’s. I am having trouble identifying them. Markings are “S” and “F2701”. They sound good in a simple DOD 210 FET strip board circuit. Mostly curious what they are or what they compare to The IDSS for one...

I am making my first attempt at wiring a circuit using stripboard. HP-1 because I like it and it has a reasonable number of components for my pea brain to grasp. Plugging all the components in is easy, but I am not sure about the footswitch. I have a 3PDT footswitch, how would I wire this...

I am a visual learner. I have the schematic, but I am still very very new at deciphering them and how everything flows. My request: If you have a breadboarded RG Keen style leakage tester that doesn't stray much from the actual schematic itself (I have seen some w/ switches, trimmers...

I went through a preamp phase last month and between this and the IVP Preamp build I think I am set (yea right) Overall, this was an easy assembly, just a lot of parts. No traces to score for loop wiring, just a crowded PCB. Swapped the called for 4558 opamps for Burr Browns because I am a...

Hi All, Apologies if this is a basic question that has been discussed ad nauseum, but being a noob at this sort of thing, I guess I have to ask to learn. Long story short, I have a DBA Evil Filter pedal. Two things: Its f*ing massive, and I have no use for the fuzz side. What would it take...

I’ve got a Death by Audio Evil filter pedal. I really like it, but it’s laughably huge. I don’t like, nor do I use the fuzz on it, so that leaves just the filter side. I’m wondering if anyone knows of, or has any suggestions for a similar style filter pedal PCB that would (I hope) fit into a...

Does anyone have a recommendation for an attenuator for a vintage Fender Champ? I cant recall off the top of my head but the speaker is sub-4 ohm and has RCA connectors. I'm sure many know, despite being small and "only" 5 watts, it can get very loud. I'd love to be able to bring that down to...

All (except Modern Revolt) are in 1590B enclosures for pain and suffering purposes. I have yet to perfect the top in/out/power template and its my least favorite part of this enclosure. I have little knowledge of Devi Ever, and what I have read, makes me want to keep it that way. Some of...

Finished up the build the other day. Everything went together as expected and without a hitch, with a couple exceptions. The rotary selector pot has a different Z height than the standard pots and toggles and at first I couldn’t figure out why everything was not sitting flat but at an angle...

This one has been done for a couple of weeks. It went together fairly easily, the only real issues I experienced were the trim knobs needing some precise settings because when in the 27v mode the pedal would squeal like hell. I basically adjusted them both down until the squealing stopped...

I get bypass. When I turn it on, no knobs really do anything except the blend knob. Ihave swapped the LF398N, and get same results. I don’t see any solder bridges. The only thing I can think of at this point is the LCR0203 is faulty. I got a bag of them on Amazon, rarely buy components there but...