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This is a nice build. I like the options available for tone sculpting. It is less “chewy” when compared to Aionfx’s Quadratron, but is brighter than the Quadratron. I think the Redshift is a more versatile pedal. As for the build, it is straight forward and a good option for someone wanting to...

I was skeptical about this pedal after reading @MichaelW ’s build report. However, I was pleasantly surprised. I really like the smooth and quiet compression and the treble control. At low settings, I like the grit, but I didn’t like it at the high settings. The build requires some parts that...

I have a huge packet of zener diodes, but I failed to look and see if I have 2V7 diodes. Unfortunately, my pack doesn't have that value. In the Cetus, the 2V7 diodes are used in series with another valued Zener diode. I believe that they are being used as clippers. One is paired with a 3V6...

This pedal reflects @blackhatboojum hard work with this PCB. It is a monster of a circuit, but a great, warm delay. I had some added clock noise, but placing a 22 pf capacitor across pin 1 and 2 of the 4558 IC cleaned it up nicely. I do not recall the reasoning, but it worked!

This is a great pedal. It sounds fabulous. I really like that you can have two different speeds for the LFOs. That ability makes for some unique and musical sounds. The build is complex, but doable for those that have done a fair share of builds. I opted out for the added jacks and kept it as...

This is @Chuck D. Bones rendition of the King of Tone. If interested in his dialogue, check out his post (https://forum.pedalpcb.com/threads/the-week-on-the-breadboard-the-emperor-of-tone.24276/). It is really informative information about the circuit. I made a couple of changes. I added a...

I have read a bunch of reviews of the Boss HM2. All stated how great the pedal is and how versatile it is. I have been hesitant to build it, because I wasn’t into Swedish Death metal. 😉. Now, that I have made it, I love it. It breaths fire of distortion and can also spew wonderful overdrive...

This is a really good pedal and my favorite Marshall like pedal. The quality of the overdrive seems to have a degree of clean signal blended into the overdrive. The build is relatively easy. I did purchase the odd valued resistors from Mouser, so there are no modifications to the circuit. The...

These were my first attempts at my own PCBs and Faceplates. The Burns Bender is a great Tonebender variant. I added a buffer and pickup simulator in front of the pedal. The second, Harmonix fuzz, is a Big Muff. I made this one as a triangle variant.

I got this board on a whim, but it doesn’t disappoint. It is a tweaker’s dream pedal with 3 independent bands of distortion. Under the hood, there are a gazzilion trimpots to further dial in your toan. Admittedly, I haven’t changed one trimpot, but it sounds good “out of the box”. VFE pedals...

Here is my newest Fuzz face variant. I added a pickup simulator in front of the Fuzz face circuit. The pickup simulator was my first attempt at making my own circuit board. There were some minor errors with the board, but they were easily remedied. The enclosure is another fantastic box from...

This maybe my favorite circuit. It has a ton of raw power and versatility for different genres of music. I breadboarded this circuit and had my transistors picked out, but when I put it all together, it just wasn’t right. It had too much gain and feedback. I lowered the HFe on Q3 and that did...

I have really enjoyed Amified Parts’ layouts. They are fun to make and can make some great sounding fuzz. The hardest part is finding the right transistors. I got a bunch of Russian transistors from alexer1 on eBay. They are good transistors, but they don’t have much leakage. With these, I...

This is a fantastic dual delay. If you enjoy rhythmic delays or run two delays bouncing off of each other, then you will love this one. Like other VFE builds, the build is tough because the board is jam packed. With tight builds, I find it imperative to clean the board, so that you can clearly...

If you didn’t know, these circuits are Funny Little Boxes’ attempt to recreate several grunge/alternative best sounds. Stone Age emulates Queens of the Stone Age, Can of Worms is Alice In Chains and Plaid Preamp is Pearl Jam. I really enjoyed these pedals and they did a great job finding the...

I am new at the PCB design (in otherwords, I have never done it), and was wanting to expand my abilities. I was hoping that some of the guru's could critique these PCBs and give me some tips. I used the PedalPCB schematic and layout for the Burns Buzzaround (@Robert - If it is not ok to do...

I have a confession..... I am not a fan of the Klon. I recognize that is blasphemous, but it is true. I've make a few Klons, but never found the right one...until now. I cannot fully explain why this version is better, but the articulation of the notes is fantastic and it is easier to dial in...

If you are fond of delay pedals, then you should consider this project. It is a PT2399 based delay, but don't become biased against the chip. While it isn't "true" analog, it does a fantastic job. This pedal has the most features of any DIY delay that I have seen. It has modulation with...

I have only seen a few reports on this pedal. It is a beast to build. There are tons of parts and the drill pattern is unique. I made a few minor mistakes. One jack and the power jack do not align with my UV print. Also, the sockets for the MN3005 covers a test point. Using some SIP sockets...

I have been behind on my build reports, so I've got a few included in this post. I've got some other builds, but waiting to order some different knobs and take pictures. For this installment, I build my second Paragon. The first one was good, but not stellar. After making a Prince of Tone, I...