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I hadn't seen any build reports for this pedal, so I wanted to write about this one. The Glue trap is based on a dual op amp Big Muff. This variant is from Greer Amps and I think they did a great job. I haven't played it too much, but I think it played really well with my baritone and single...

If you are a fan of flangers, then you need to build this flanger. This flanger is unique in that it does not use a typical MN3207 or MN3007 BBD. Instead, the BBD is a SSI2100 chip that has an integrated clock (and is cheaper). It sounds clean and amazing. I felt it was more like an Electric...

This is a versatile pedal. I feel that it provides distortion > fuzz. It is an easy build with easy to acquire parts. That being stated, I had some trouble. The pedal worked, but sounded mis-biased. I tried checked my parts, but in the end, I had a faulty 2N3906. Also, I have been frustrated...

Not much is written about this pedal. I think it is not as popular, because it is made by Fender. I named it Contentious fuzz, because of the recent litigations by Fender. It seemed suitable for this situation. Regarding the pedal, it provides a nice sounding fuzz that is different from your...

I want to use a pickup simulator in a PCP that I am making. In the past, I have used AionFx's pickup simulator. However, it has a buffer in front of it. With this circuit, I want to remove the buffer and simply have the pickup simulator. In the below picture, I highlighted the parts that I...

I had posted an earlier version of this circuit smashing, but the original pedal was in a 1590XX box. I thought that box was too big, so I created another version to fit in a 1590BB2 box. To refresh memories, the Univibe portion is based on Aionfx’s Straylight. The overdrive section is based...

I purchased a champagne Tayda enclosure. I am using UV printed stickers to add my art. Prior to applying the sticker, I'll clean the pedal with isopropyl alcohol to review oils and dirt. When I cleaned the pedal, the finish became very streaky and the streaks would not buff out. I think...

I recognize that my next statement is blasphemous, but I am not a fan of a Rat. Despite that opinion, I wanted to try this variant. With Rat’s I found them to be too dark for my taste, but this variant fixes that issue. I had purchased these mirrored knobs (20 mm) before looking at the layout...

Gator and Chuck did a great job optimizing this Hellbender/Pagebender hybrid pedal. It definitely captures the typical Tonebender sounds, but you can set the bias to get some sputter-ish fuzz. The EQ is great addition for a Tonebender. I made the PCB, but there was a few errors. The...

@Chuck D. Bones and @The Gator made a great option for the Hellbender, but I've had some trouble with my PCB. The pedal will work with my PCB, and tonally, it sounds like the Hellbender demos. However, when I reduce my mids, the volume will significantly drop. I've double checked the parts...

This is my first attempt at creating a more complicated PCB. The inspiration for the pedal was plentiful. My girls (and I) like the Band Camino. It is a pop band, but they do a good job. They have a song called Daphne Blue. The song begins with a simple chord progression, but the the magic...

You all know this pedal. High gain and heavy hitting. I have only got to play a little with it, but I like it. The bass knob was less impactful that I hoped, but still good. I really like Tayda’s metallic black. It may be my favorite color that they make. The graphics are another good example of...

I am a sucker for Tonebenders, so I had to try this one. It will definitely go on the board. The treble/bass pot plays interestingly with the fuzz. As you increase the bass, it feels that the fuzz is less aggressive. I like that feature and the way that pot adjusts the treble and bass. At...

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...