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by CodeMonk
22 Feb 2023, 00:27
Forum: Modern Stompbox Effects (1975 - ...)
Topic: Orange Bass Butler [schematic]
Replies: 182
Views: 3157160

Re: Orange Bass Butler [schematic]

Looks interesting.

I really miss this place.
Life (family issues, elderly mother, and other crap) has kind occupied much of my time lately.
by CodeMonk
16 Jan 2021, 23:25
Forum: Davidoff Library
Topic: Complete Maestro Service Manual, indexed PDF
Replies: 14
Views: 8084

Re: Complete Maestro Service Manual, indexed PDF

Awesome. I'm way into reading technical stuff, screw Stephen King :)

That Envelope Modifier might become the next version.of my current project.
by CodeMonk
11 Jun 2015, 02:55
Forum: Software Room
Topic: Duncan Amps - Tone Stack Calculator [link]
Replies: 13
Views: 43916

Re: Duncan Amps - Tone Stack Calculator [link]

I've played around with DTSC and do have some observations, which is what brought me to post in this thread. Changing Zsrc even by relatively small amounts has an effect on the frequency response. I'm talking about the Muff stack it uses. By default, Zsrc is set to 1k. If Duncan used a Muff to arriv...
by CodeMonk
09 Jun 2015, 18:28
Forum: Software Room
Topic: Duncan Amps - Tone Stack Calculator [link]
Replies: 13
Views: 43916

Re: Duncan Amps - Tone Stack Calculator [link]

Just pretend its the final output stage and use the regular way of calculating the impedance. From the other site, from RG himself : https://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=72321.msg584615#msg584615 There is some interesting info in the rest of that thread as well. Basically this (on ...
by CodeMonk
09 Jun 2015, 18:04
Forum: Software Room
Topic: Duncan Amps - Tone Stack Calculator [link]
Replies: 13
Views: 43916

Re: Duncan Amps - Tone Stack Calculator [link]

OK, I can' t find it.
But I did find a lot of amp forums using it and see a lot of high Zsrc values.
Maybe thats what I read.

My pains meds haven't kicked in yet so I don't have the energy or drive to look any further ATM.
by CodeMonk
09 Jun 2015, 17:31
Forum: Software Room
Topic: Duncan Amps - Tone Stack Calculator [link]
Replies: 13
Views: 43916

Re: Duncan Amps - Tone Stack Calculator [link]

One thing about the DTSC is setting the proper Zsrc. Which is the output impedance of the circuit that's feeding it. I rarely see anyone mention it. It can make a HUGE difference in component selection with some tone controls, particularly if you are trying to get a specific response. Jack Orman ma...
by CodeMonk
09 Jun 2015, 11:42
Forum: Software Room
Topic: Duncan Amps - Tone Stack Calculator [link]
Replies: 13
Views: 43916

Re: Duncan Amps - Tone Stack Calculator [link]

One thing about the DTSC is setting the proper Zsrc. Which is the output impedance of the circuit that's feeding it. I rarely see anyone mention it. It can make a HUGE difference in component selection with some tone controls, particularly if you are trying to get a specific response. Jack Orman mak...
by CodeMonk
18 Sep 2014, 04:09
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped [traced]
Replies: 27
Views: 21539

Re: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped [traced]

Honestly, I think the whole thing is ****ing ridiculous. On both sides. TGP is acting like a president took their hard-earned tax money and spent it on... oh wait. :slap: Maybe I just don't relate to it as strongly, given where I live; it comes across as a first-world problem of the most ridiculous...
by CodeMonk
08 Sep 2014, 11:00
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped [traced]
Replies: 27
Views: 21539

Re: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped [traced]

Michael Landau is a class act for that alone.

Mason also posted his confession on the vertex web page (Well, a link to the TGP thread) and the full text on vertex facebook page.

I likely will never buy anything from him and may never trust him, but my respect for him is now not a negative number.
by CodeMonk
08 Sep 2014, 00:19
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped [traced]
Replies: 27
Views: 21539

Re: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped [traced]

Mason finally came clean:
http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showth ... ?t=1477492

Not to validate the lies and deceit, but that took some balls, even if it was a long time coming.
by CodeMonk
02 Sep 2014, 04:45
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped [traced]
Replies: 27
Views: 21539

Re: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped [traced]

CodeMonk wrote:
A few notes:
C1, C2: Greenies
C3, C4, C7, C9: Box
C5: Ceramic Disc
Update:
Caps were renamed on the new schematic, so..
C4, C6: Greenies
C1, C3, C7, C9: Box
C2: Ceramic Disc
by CodeMonk
01 Sep 2014, 16:49
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped [traced]
Replies: 27
Views: 21539

Re: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped - [Traced] [traced]

For IvIark, here is the bottom side of the PCB where you can see the inductor pins: Aah right, I didn't realise they were like that. So the pins used seem to be the full 18mm apart and slightly off centre? Hmmm vero probably isn't ideally suited to this one, maybe the vero version would work better...
by CodeMonk
01 Sep 2014, 04:26
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped [traced]
Replies: 27
Views: 21539

Re: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped - [Traced] [traced]

For IvIark, here is the bottom side of the PCB where you can see the inductor pins: https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/CodeMonk/Electronics/Debug/Vertex/BBE_PCB_SOLDER-SIDE001_zps41226051.gif This is the PCB from the BBE wah (The one labeled BBE). That resistor is R1 on the schematic. If you lo...
by CodeMonk
31 Aug 2014, 12:15
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped [traced]
Replies: 27
Views: 21539

Re: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped - [Traced] [traced]

IvIark wrote:That's great thanks for the dimensions.
The main thing I want from all the whole Vertex debacle is to find out what projects you worked on that you wouldn't tell us about :mrgreen:
As far as I know, none of that stuff has ever been publicly acknowledged.
I think I'll let someone else do that.
by CodeMonk
31 Aug 2014, 11:05
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped [traced]
Replies: 27
Views: 21539

Re: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped - [Traced] [traced]

What are the dimensions of the inductor and what is the pin spacings? I can't seem to find the details on them All measurements taken on pin centers Pin to pin : 3.75mm Diameter : 10.5 mm That ok, or you need other measurements? I think my CV surprised that sloppyseconds guy. He probably didn't bel...
by CodeMonk
31 Aug 2014, 06:22
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped [traced]
Replies: 27
Views: 21539

Re: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped - [Traced] [traced]

Correction : Lug 3 not Lug 1 on the Body/Q Pot: "Although LUG 3 on the "Body" or "Q" pot is not connected to anything in either the BBE or the Vertex". Not that it really matters from a functional standpoint which 2 lugs you use on that pot, 1 & 2 or 2 & 3. Can...
by CodeMonk
31 Aug 2014, 05:56
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped [traced]
Replies: 27
Views: 21539

Re: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped - [Traced] [traced]

Correction : Lug 3 not Lug 1 on the Body/Q Pot: "Although LUG 3 on the "Body" or "Q" pot is not connected to anything in either the BBE or the Vertex". Not that it really matters from a functional standpoint which 2 lugs you use on that pot, 1 & 2 or 2 & 3. Can ...
by CodeMonk
31 Aug 2014, 04:24
Forum: Boutique Stompboxes dissected...
Topic: Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped [traced]
Replies: 27
Views: 21539

Vertex NOS Axis Wah - De-gooped [traced]

Well, as some of you may know, on The "Lawyer" forum (TGP) there was a big stink about Vertex Effects Wah pedals (Among other things). Vertex has (had?) 2 Axis Wahs, the normal one and the "NOS" one. One of the users offered to loan his NOS to someone if they were willing to de-g...
by CodeMonk
17 Feb 2014, 01:21
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Ventura Vintage 50 Schematic
Replies: 4
Views: 3648

Re: Ventura Vintage 50 Schematic

It uses a LM1875T as the power amp (20 Watts). Less than $3 from Mouser. My guess is that's what failed. At least the SS amps I have repaired in the past, the majority of the time it was the power amp chip that died. It looks very simple and basic so I'll be fine just tracing it. https://img.photobu...
by CodeMonk
16 Feb 2014, 02:21
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Ventura Vintage 50 Schematic
Replies: 4
Views: 3648

Ventura Vintage 50 Schematic

Well, my nephew decided to take up guitar. He bought himself a guitar. Now he wants an amp, and he asked me if I had any extra amps I could sell him. I figured I would fix one of the broken ones I have and just give it to him. Maybe charge him for any parts that I may have to buy. I have 2 extra bro...