Nine ball OD

[Endosidney]

Assembled and boxed the Nine Ball yesterday. It honestly sounds great but, in at least my build, with volume all the way up and gain halfway, it’s just a smidge below unity. Is this inherent to the circuit or did I likely do something wrong

 

[tcpoint]

Ha. After adding the clipper switch, I like the default the best. Wish there was a little more volume. The diodes in series and the red led didn't do it for me tone wize (and I usually like led clippers). Definitely, there was more volume. Probably a booster after the pedal is the trick.

 

[hamerfan]

I believe what you are experiencing is normal, even with all knobs dimed the output is just barely above unity

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It was my understanding that is a part of the Foundation Overdrive concept.

 

[VanWhy]

I personally like the stock sound best. Could be a tad more output but it's still very usable. I was going to add the 3PDT output boost thingy but decided to save it for something more worthy. But, FWIW, I would buy another one if @Robert updated the board for trimpot or optional output resistor changes.

 

[Endosidney]

For those that have modified this with LEDs, what have you found lacking? There is definitely a difference in response I can’t put my finger on but, quite honestly, I think it sounds great and rests well in my band mix. Admittedly my ears are not as discerning as others!

FWIW, I test all pedals as well as gig with a Friedman SB50 combo.

 

[Gordo]

Follow up. There's nothing I'd change except more output. It can get a tad noisy at upper levels but then so did the amp I guess. It's been fun to fart around with. Next up is the 800... Against my better judgement I got one of those little knob setter thingies and it fun to have all the knobs at exactly the same position and at exactly the same height, so there's that.