PTP LPB-1 revisited

[Diynot]

So way back in the beginning of 2017, I got a wild hair and decided to PTP an LPB-1 in a 1590a. I used the Beavis audio schematic which may have slightly different values, and radio shack parts, but it was an LPB and it did what it does. I ended up selling it to a friend in December of that year after I had added a switch for treble “boost” and an LED. It was a fun little project. Fast forward to last week and @SYLV9ST9R build report and the chatter over the classic usefulness of the LPB-1 and decided it was time to revisit. First I’ll show you the original and then the one I buttoned up today. Mother Nature decided to turn on the arctic AC so no spray painting possible, so it’s the “industrial” look today. You can tell me if I improved on the execution or you can totally call both of them hot dog sh*t. They are what they are. Pics:
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New:

 

[steviejr92]

Loving the P2P! Duuuuudddee killer pedals!

 

[SYLV9ST9R]

Good work, you can see the major improvement between the two.
And I get you, got very cold out here too all of a sudden. Winter tires go on tomorrow.

 

[Diynot]

Good work, you can see the major improvement between the two.
And I get you, got very cold out here too all of a sudden. Winter tires go on tomorrow.

Thanks man. I like the 4 seasons, I just wish we could ease into them instead of being dropped on our asses.

 

[Diynot]

Loving the P2P! Duuuuudddee killer pedals!

Appreciate it. PTP def ups the ante on even a tiny circuit like the LPB. My lines are still not as neat and straight as I would like, but it’s a work in progress.

 

[steviejr92]

Appreciate it. PTP def ups the ante on even a tiny circuit like the LPB. My lines are still not as neat and straight as I would like, but it’s a work in progress.

I see beauty! Don’t beat yourself up it looks amazing! I would be proud to put this up!

 

[BuddytheReow]

Phenomenal build! I've also been interested in P2P. Any tips or things you learned along the way? Adding a third dimension in a circuit seems pretty daunting to me. Or I'm just over thinking it.

 

[Diynot]

Phenomenal build! I've also been interested in P2P. Any tips or things you learned along the way? Adding a third dimension in a circuit seems pretty daunting to me. Or I'm just over thinking it.

Thanks! I am obviously no expert here, but getting your lower connections done, especially the major runs done first is pretty key. I started with the ground bus on the right hand side. Don’t misunderstand though, I am NOT an over planner. Often times I am of the “just gonna f*cking do it. if it works great, if not I’ll try again” mindset. That’s what makes the LPB-1 a greater starter for PTP, low parts, less troubleshooting. Def don’t over think it, just give it a try

 

[Diynot]

Also, a good pair of forceps or needle nose pliers is a must

 

[music6000]

Also, a good pair of forceps or needle nose pliers is a must

Which one is Recent?

 

[Laundryroom David]

Also, a good pair of forceps or needle nose pliers is a must

Awesome! looks really good and I think your philosophy is spot on.

Heat sinks and flux paste helped me with point to point build too btw

 

[Diynot]

Which one is Recent?

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[Diynot]

Awesome! looks really good and I think your philosophy is spot on.

Heat sinks and flux paste helped me with point to point build too btw

Flux paste is a good idea. One of the hardest parts is when you have multiple components on one joint, you kind of have to get them all at once b/c as soon as you heat the joint to add another part, you’re screwed.

 

[Diynot]

@music6000 fair point. Lord knows I have posted plenty of build reports here with no f’s given to what anybody thought. Like it or hate it, it’s my build, it works, and that’s what matters.