Noise Tank

[DGWVI]

Build Rating

5.00 star(s)

Just got this one boxed.
Owned an original years ago, no idea what happened to it. I do recall it fondly, though.
Sorta Rat-like in tone and response, but a ton more low end at the output. Works wonderfully for heavier rock tones.

It has a decent range of distortion, from a ratty tweedy kinda low gain to an almost shreddy high gain.

I absentmindedly drilled two LED holes, so decided to give it a clipping toggle- stock silicon and d9k geraniums. Usually I don't care for germanium clippers, but I really like em in this circuit.

I did audition a few other chips, but the 4558 won out. The 5532 and 072 also sound great in it, if not a lil hi-fi comparatively





I plan on getting a demo whipped up, but having some nerve issues right now, and keep effing the riffs up

 

[Alan W]

Great use of an extra hole!

 

[jimilee]

Just got this one boxed.
Owned an original years ago, no idea what happened to it. I do recall it fondly, though.
Sorta Rat-like in tone and response, but a ton more low end at the output. Works wonderfully for heavier rock tones.

It has a decent range of distortion, from a ratty tweedy kinda low gain to an almost shreddy high gain.

I absentmindedly drilled two LED holes, so decided to give it a clipping toggle- stock silicon and d9k geraniums. Usually I don't care for germanium clippers, but I really like em in this circuit.

I did audition a few other chips, but the 4558 won out. The 5532 and 072 also sound great in it, if not a lil hi-fi comparatively



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I plan on getting a demo whipped up, but having some nerve issues right now, and keep effing the riffs up

You probably still sound better than a lot of us!

 

[DGWVI]

You probably still sound better than a lot of us!

Trust me, my hand spasms do not make a pleasant sound hitting the strings

Unless you're into harsh noise of course