Friday 4 November 2022

Yamaha NE-1

 Schematic is avaiable HERE.



13 comments:

  1. Built this with a TL082. Works. Sounds pretty cool. Can get some AM radio, lofi tones out of it. Not sure what the original was like but this is cool.

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    1. If you can get Test Match Special on AM I might build this, catch up on ENG v AUS

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    2. Thanks for verifying!
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    1. The Output is connected to lug 2 of the Level pot. It is mentioned in the notes below the layout.

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  3. 7 links, not 6 (no big deal, I just mentioned it)

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  4. I built this and works well on bass but i cant seem to get it working well for electric guitar. Is there something i should check?

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    1. I couldnt get a 50kA dual gang but did get a 50kB dual gang (so linear not Log taper) but this shouldnt make that big of a difference right?

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    2. A "B" taper dual-gang pot as a paramteric EQ will operate completely differently than an "A" taper pot. It will sound much more bunched up at the bottom of the range. Not a recommended substitution.

      The TL082 should be fine.

      In what way is the circuit not working for guitar? Is the signal comparably weaker then with a bass, like cutting out or choking?

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    3. Sound doesnt sound like it has much change accross the frequencies but its a bit more noticeable on bass. I guess ill try and source a B taper pot and give that a go.

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    4. So im noticing it more as a bass boosting as opposed to taking it out and giving me lofi vibes. I also found a manual online and it said bass instead of guitar to plug in. I got a b taper pot and i have switched it in. One switch position has no effect (as said in the manual) the other 2 positiong it is almost like a bass cut but not giving me lofi vibes, just sounds like it has dropped the bass volume and volume over all. I have quadruple checked for bridges and that everything is in the right spot but alas no lofi vibes :(

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    5. Lofi vibes? I don't think that's what you're going to get from this pedal. It's just a simple bass preamp with a volume control and a variable scoop EQ. Nothing wobbly or modulated is going to happen. Get an A taper 50k dual-gang pot so that it well control the appropriate frequency range. Other than that, I think you're looking for a different kind of pedal.

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