Schematic is avaiable HERE.
Sunday, 4 August 2024
Aion Fx Traynor TS-50B Bass Preamp - ON HOLD
Saturday, 3 August 2024
Top Gear Treble Boost
Schematic is avaiable HERE.
I added a "Boost" control at the end of the circuit since this thung is supposed to be quite loud.
Friday, 2 August 2024
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
Monday, 29 July 2024
Madbean BirdDog
An old forgotten madbean project based on the pre amp section of solid state Squier 51 amplifier. I really find these SS amp designs interesting and they usually ditorts in an interesting way. The op amp types aren't specified in the schematic but I bet TL072 will work fine. You can also try op amps with bad specs like LM1458 or LM358, things might sound more fuzzy and dirty with these.
Wednesday, 24 July 2024
T-Rex Mudhouny + Green Ringer
Jordan sent me a layout and of course it qualifies as an entry on the blog. Still unverfifed, though.
Saturday, 20 July 2024
Demedash Effects Incandenza Relay Bypass
Here is a contribution from Chris Stelloh that seem to be really useful.
Chris says:
This is an updated version of the Demedash Incandenza micro-controller
free clickless relay true bypass switch. It takes up a bit more room
than a simple 3pdt, but because of the friction-free operation of the
SPST button, it will last WAY longer than that same traditional,
mechanical 3pdt switch. I realize that most folks will not want to build
an extra board where just a footswitch will do... but for those of us
that DO, here's my drawing of a super-slick, silent, clickless relay
that doesn't require any coding or microcontrollers. There are a few
earlier versions of this circuit floating around the web, but this one
has a very important update from Steve Demedash himself. The power
filtering and 100 ohm resistor between the 555 and the relay is super
important. I found that the power spike when engaging the flip flop was
enough to mess with other circuitry that was close to the switch. For
example: I had a dual circuit build with independent on/off switches and
triggering one would sometimes trigger the other one unintentionally.
Anyway - here's a boring utility layout that has ended up being the
thing I build the most, since I put these in just about any circuit that
will permit it. This layout also allows you to omit the polarity
protection diode for the main board and the status LED as well since
those are both contained here on this switch daughterboard. The 5v DPDT
relays you can use for this are not limited to just these three -
however, these three are the smallest and most inexpensive I've found so
far. Also - I don't like to use standing axial components or 3-row
resistors but in the case of this board, I wanted to keep it as small as
possible. Be sure and notice the anode of D3 connected to ground!
Thursday, 18 July 2024
Friday, 12 July 2024
Thursday, 11 July 2024
Ace Tone FM-2 Fuzzmaster V2
Bernarddur, the schematic and tracing wizard over at FSB got hands on a FM-2 a while ago. It turns out that the circuit went through some revisions during its short lifespan. The Fuzz Adjust (Tone) control had been reowrked and the recovery stage had been altered. Since it is one of my favorite vintage circuits I decided it needed another layout!😏
Schematic is avaiable HERE.
Wednesday, 10 July 2024
Saturday, 6 July 2024
Sunday, 23 June 2024
EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine
Chris "SPIN Doctor" Stelloh did it again! Amazing work with this box of fairy dust and chaos. The layout is verified and good to go!








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