CONTEST The Fig Appreciation Contest
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CONTEST
szukalski
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There are some boards being sent out, but for those who like to order their own:
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GitHub - szukalski/pedal-figbuster
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szukalski
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Just finished the prototype for the "Fig for a kiss" based on the Kasha overdrive. A rather raw pedal consisting of 2 JFET gain stages and four voice modes. It can go from slight peck, all the way through to a lip numbing french kiss.. give it a couple of weeks and it should be here to verify!
I'm not so happy having to use the 2P4T as it's relatively non-standard, but that design change is for another day..
I'm not so happy having to use the 2P4T as it's relatively non-standard, but that design change is for another day..
Pauleo1214
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When is the cut off date for this contest?
Well, That's just Dandy, YOU new these were coming!
Is this near you?
Rotary switch 2P4T print, 1,80
Rotary switch 2P4T, two poles and 4 positions Very small Dimensions: Mounting diameter: 9mm
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szukalski
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It is, but shipping costs mean I need to get a larger order to justify it. I'll check the parts cabinet later on, worst case I have a 1P8T to use (or some header pins and jumpers, since I don't box so often).Well, That's just Dandy, YOU new these were coming!
Is this near you?
Rotary switch 2P4T print, 1,80
Rotary switch 2P4T, two poles and 4 positions Very small Dimensions: Mounting diameter: 9mm
szukalski
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I had a 1P8T, it seems like a waste but a figgy kiss seemed worth it. The build went fine, I could only bias Q1 (the JFET in the middle) to 5.0V, so a 50K trim pot may be worthwhile depending on the individual component. It still sounds as it did on the breadboard.
A simple circuit, two MMBF201 JFETs with a switch to choose whether you go through one (Lo) or both (Hi). The rotary goes through four positions of increasing gain and low end.
As @MichaelW found out, I am all about raw gritty boosts pushing my tubes and this doesn't disappoint. No tone knobs, and I did these demos quickly (sorry for the fubars) on my FGN SG, but the amp was set up for my FGN LP.. the basic effect shines through though..
The level was 75% on all of these..
"Clean" JTM45 slightly breaking up.
Position 1 - Lo
Position 2 - Lo
Position 3 - Lo
Position 4 - Lo
A simple circuit, two MMBF201 JFETs with a switch to choose whether you go through one (Lo) or both (Hi). The rotary goes through four positions of increasing gain and low end.
As @MichaelW found out, I am all about raw gritty boosts pushing my tubes and this doesn't disappoint. No tone knobs, and I did these demos quickly (sorry for the fubars) on my FGN SG, but the amp was set up for my FGN LP.. the basic effect shines through though..
The level was 75% on all of these..
"Clean" JTM45 slightly breaking up.
Position 1 - Lo
Position 2 - Lo
Position 3 - Lo
Position 4 - Lo
RetiredUnit1
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I submit, the overlooked design, THE FIG LEAF
MichaelW
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Man, I need a JTM45......and go listen to some Dire Straights heh......
szukalski
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Everyone needs a JTM45 with KT66s.. Tunnel of Love came from one of your demos rebooting the love of that song into my soul!
MichaelW
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Could be my favorite Knopfler solo, so well crafted and arranged. The whole song. a masterpiece.
fig
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Indeed, more of a movement than a solo.
I retrieved these from the mailbox today!
I'm floored! The title of the thread is also true, because Fig appreciates all of you. Thank you so much.
szukalski
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I didn't know that version!
My favourite non-Straits Knopfler tune has to be Private Dancer, even though he didn't play on it:
MichaelW
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Another great Knopfler tune from the first Dire Straits album. But...what MAKES that song is Mark Knopflers vocals. The Judds singing it is just so wrong..........
MichaelW
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I had no idea that was a Knopfler tune....