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Nice job, Don, looks great. I don't expect too much difference between transistors for Q3, but hey, ya got the socket so go for it and let us know what you find. BTW, SmallBear / SynthCube calls 'em "Contempo" knobs and they come in two sizes.

Looking good!

Here are the board dimensions that I measured on the unit pictured above. Top view. All three holes should have a 3/8" dia keep out zone (no pads or traces) on both sides to clear the screws, washers and mounting bosses. All three holes should NOT be thru plated. The top center hole is not for...

What about fish? Were any fish harmed or offended during the creation or exhibition of this film?

E-B-C transistor footprint is fine. BC549C/BC109C would be my standard for any CryBaby build. All of the usual suspects are viable as well. I'll get an accurate measurement on the board dimensions tomorrow. I'm out most of the day today.

I'll wager that Robert would be willing to share the inductor footprint he uses on his Wah boards. As for why I prefer tantalum in this application, I have stated in numerous threads that tantalum & film caps are highly transparent. The don't color the sound in any discernible way. Aluminum...

It's cool.

I can't see any mfgr name or logo on the pot body and don't feel like disturbing it by removing it. Any other way to tell the diff? These days, AVX & KEMET obtain their tantalum from vetted non-conflict sources. IMHO, tantalum is superior in this application. It may look like a bypass cap...

Nice! My board is green and I can see the traces thru it. Exact same layout. Same case & marking. Feet are slightly different. How does it sound?

Both transistors have enough DC resistance in series with the emitter, base or collector to limit fault currents to a safe level. I measured the resistors in-circuit. They can't all be measured accurately that way, but most of them can.

Yes. It would need a universal inductor footprint. I was reluctant to mod a vintage pedal, but the owner got it on the cheap, plans on keeping it and gave me the go-ahead. He's basically looking for more sweep range and higher Q, both of which are easily attained with a few resistor changes...

To paraphrase Bob Marley: "And I hope you like Germin' too."

Terry Jones would disagree.

A true visionary. Did she have any advice on how to string a Floyd Rose?

Enshittification This term was first coined to describe the deliberate and systematic degradation of quality and usability of an online platform in the pursuit of short-term profitability. It also applies to physical products, such as American cars and oh, I don't know, Fender guitars?

A little? The Vf difference between red & purple (UV) LEDs is bigger than a Marshall double stack. But if it sounds good, why not?

This was built in 1977 in The Valley (Oh my Gawd!). Looks to be all original. Board was wave soldered and there are no signs of repair or modifications. Battery power only. Not true bypass. No reverse voltage protection diode, although the circuit itself is pretty-much immune. No power supply...

Final Version. Changes: R2, R10, R14, R20-R22, C3, Q3, bias network. MOSFET & JFET sound the same, MOSFETs are more consistent (Vth varies less than Vp).

HamishR is not going to like that crooked board layout. 😆

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