Tube Bender

[giovanni]

I just learned about this pedal and found this thread and I would love to know: Chuck do you still like it? And the Strat? What about P90s? Should I build one? I should right? Just make it 23?

 

[Chuck D. Bones]

Just build it Man! There was talk of a Fat switch, but I don't see a good place to put one. Maybe make C1 & C2 (PedalPCB sch) larger.

 

[fig]

Just build it Man!

With an endorsement like this, how could anyone refuse?

 

[giovanni]

I will do it!!!

 

[Chuck D. Bones]

Truth be told, it's not my favorite dirt pedal. Nothing wrong with it, it just that there are other pedals I like better. Here's a tip if you build it: Experiment with different transistors for Q3 & Q4. They don't have to be matched and they don't have to be high gain.

 

[music6000]

I tried the PedalPCB with stock 10nF at the Input & 22nf via a toggle switch for a total of 32.5nF, It was too Fat!
Changed it to 10nf for a total of 20. 25nF.
I like it!!!
Typically, when you crank up the Gain, you can switch it back to 10nF (Stock) if it gets too Bloated.

Here is my Build:

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A Cool Sounding Overdrive! Mods: 2N3906 PNP Silicon in place of BC307B. 3 way SHIFT toggle switch & 10nf Cap added. 2 way FAT toggle switch - Stock 10nf Input cap & 10nF Cap for total of 20nF. Stereo Input Jack & Battery Clip.

forum.pedalpcb.com

 

[steviejr92]

I absolutely love the enclosure box! Incredible! Great paint job as well!