Just built this and it works great, for such a low part build, sounds exactly like the demos, very loud and dynamic dirt with toooons of sustain. I used 2n5458 and biased it at 4.65V. I might experiment with the bias to try and adjust compression/output. However what I really want to know is if there were any easy mods to the tone stack to reduce the bass cut and increase fatness, as I find it just a bit too shrill for my rig (I've considered just removing it). Thank you!
To reduce highs and make the tonestack a bit darker, you could experiment with the 1k resistor connecting to Tone 3 and pin 5. Not sure which values that might work but you could start with 4,7k and work upwards from there. A larger value limits the range one the treble side of the tone control.
I experimented with some values, and it made a difference, but I ended up settling for the stock value - it might actually be a very useful tonestack to brighten up dark amps and I have a feeling it cuts in a band mix really well. I will end up boxing this pedal with an OD that I have yet to build (maybe Ross Distortion, maybe Hot Cake) :) Thank you for sharing these schematics!
Just built this and it works great, for such a low part build, sounds exactly like the demos, very loud and dynamic dirt with toooons of sustain. I used 2n5458 and biased it at 4.65V. I might experiment with the bias to try and adjust compression/output.
ReplyDeleteHowever what I really want to know is if there were any easy mods to the tone stack to reduce the bass cut and increase fatness, as I find it just a bit too shrill for my rig (I've considered just removing it).
Thank you!
To reduce highs and make the tonestack a bit darker, you could experiment with the 1k resistor connecting to Tone 3 and pin 5. Not sure which values that might work but you could start with 4,7k and work upwards from there. A larger value limits the range one the treble side of the tone control.
DeleteI experimented with some values, and it made a difference, but I ended up settling for the stock value - it might actually be a very useful tonestack to brighten up dark amps and I have a feeling it cuts in a band mix really well.
ReplyDeleteI will end up boxing this pedal with an OD that I have yet to build (maybe Ross Distortion, maybe Hot Cake) :) Thank you for sharing these schematics!