Any Copper Clad Fuzz (Golden Fleece) 1590a builds out there?

[ThatDude]

I am trying to jam a Copper Clad Fuzz build into a 1590a enclosure, but I am not sure if it'll fit. Are there any masochists on this forum who have been able to do this successfully? I tried searching and didn't find anything.

 

[Robert]

The PCB fits with enough room for a 3PDT at the bottom.

You might have to wire the pot or use a long pin pot to position the PCB above the jacks, but considering the things I've seen @dan.schumaker squeeze into a 1590A, I think it should be doable.

 

[ThatDude]

The PCB fits with enough room for a 3PDT at the bottom.

You might have to wire the pot or use a long pin pot to position the PCB above the jacks, but considering the things I've seen @dan.schumaker squeeze into a 1590A, I think it should be doable.

Thanks @Robert! Sounds like it’s plausible to fit it. I am debating if the PCB flat or at an angle would give me a better shot at fitting the jacks. I’ll do some more measuring and hopefully not too much trial and error.

 

[jcpst]

I’ve been able to pull off some tight squeezes by bending the pot legs

 

[dan.schumaker]

You should be able to fit it no problem! It will be much easier to off-board wire the pot. Use the drill template on the Madbean Baby Board Guide and you will be in business. Also, another good hint, use low profile film and electrolytic caps in the build, that will make getting the back on so much easier.

1590a isn't too much harder than anything else, you just have to make sure to think it through before you stuff everything in the box. You got this!

 

[iamjackslackof]

you just have to make sure to think it through before you stuff everything in the box

Well, that counts me out lol.

 

[ThatDude]

You should be able to fit it no problem! It will be much easier to off-board wire the pot. Use the drill template on the Madbean Baby Board Guide and you will be in business. Also, another good hint, use low profile film and electrolytic caps in the build, that will make getting the back on so much easier.

1590a isn't too much harder than anything else, you just have to make sure to think it through before you stuff everything in the box. You got this!

That Madbean drill template is clutch! Thank you!

 

[hamerfan]

I recommend also using a 9mm pot on wires.

 

[Feral Feline]

THIN wires!

I used to use 26-AWG in 1590A builds, but I gave all of that gauge to my Amp-Sifu before moving.

Every little bit helps.