Erik S
Well-known member
Catching up on build reports! This one has been done for a while, and I've spent a lot of time playing through it. Sounds really great. I downloaded the @ckaudioeffects mod docs, and implemented a lot of them (all the capacitor value subs I think) I opted not to add all the external switches, as that looked like a lot of work. If you're thinking of building one of these, definitely check these out: https://forum.pedalpcb.com/threads/paragon-pcb-mods.10487/ A lot of work has gone into documenting and sharing all the options for this circuit.
I put in the "high gain option" resistor on both sides, and did the "more gain range" mod (pot value change) as recommended by @Chuck D. Bones. I populated the board months ago, so I'm forgetting the values right now, but that's all documented very well by @MichaelW and others who have done really great build reports on these that I found very helpful in my build process.
I've never played a King of Tone, or a stock Paragon, so I've got no basis for comparison on the mods, but all came recommended from well respected builders, so seemed like a safe bet to me.
I did have a small nightmare where I completely soldered all the connections on the big double-daughterboard before realizing I had placed it on upside down. Desoldering that without ruining it felt like a big acheivement.
DIY sheet metal enclosure for this one. The box came out okay, but the clear coat is a little rough. It came out a little orange peel-y from the beginning, then I managed to get some flux cleaner solvent on it, and messed it up some more. Oh well. I've never had a clear coat come out perfect, and other than that I'm very happy with the pedal.
I put in the "high gain option" resistor on both sides, and did the "more gain range" mod (pot value change) as recommended by @Chuck D. Bones. I populated the board months ago, so I'm forgetting the values right now, but that's all documented very well by @MichaelW and others who have done really great build reports on these that I found very helpful in my build process.
I've never played a King of Tone, or a stock Paragon, so I've got no basis for comparison on the mods, but all came recommended from well respected builders, so seemed like a safe bet to me.
I did have a small nightmare where I completely soldered all the connections on the big double-daughterboard before realizing I had placed it on upside down. Desoldering that without ruining it felt like a big acheivement.
DIY sheet metal enclosure for this one. The box came out okay, but the clear coat is a little rough. It came out a little orange peel-y from the beginning, then I managed to get some flux cleaner solvent on it, and messed it up some more. Oh well. I've never had a clear coat come out perfect, and other than that I'm very happy with the pedal.
