Collection of answers to the basic questions of stompbox building.
Absolute Beginners
Ok, you got your soldering iron and nothing is going to hold you back, but you have no clue where to start or what to build. There were others before you with the same questions... read them first.
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191 Topics
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Re: Zendrive style MOSFET cli…
by microbailey
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06 Jan 2018, 23:55
Matching & Measuring
Frequently asked questions about tools and instruments used in stompbox development.
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25 Topics
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Re: Multimeter Recommendations
by Dixie Guitars
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04 Dec 2015, 15:03
Power
Frequently asked questions regarding powering your pedal.
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111 Topics
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Re: Can I use 12V with my MXR…
by J-fish
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17 Jun 2017, 14:34
Switching & Wiring
All frequent questions on switching: true or not true bypass, transistor-based or mechanical.
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196 Topics
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Re: Channel switcher using CM…
by The G
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03 Aug 2020, 00:18
Resistors
Frequently asked question regarding resistors, potentiometers, types, requirements, ratings etc.
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61 Topics
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Re: Need help identifying thi…
by smackoj
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20 Mar 2017, 02:28
Capacitors
Frequently asked questions on capacitor types, ratings, brands, use and abuse.
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74 Topics
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Re: Microphonic caps
by sirlurch
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06 Jan 2020, 10:51
Transistors
Frequently asked question on transistors: types, substitutions, how to test, use and misuse them.
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119 Topics
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Re: What to do with Russian l…
by modman
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31 Jan 2015, 18:22
Diodes & LEDs
Frequent question abouts LED and other types of diodes.
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54 Topics
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Re: Germanium diodes- the def…
by rezzonics
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20 Dec 2014, 23:08
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by modman
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22 Jun 2020, 08:08
Veroboard, Perfboard, PCB & Point-to-Point
Frequently asked question on the subject of designing, creating, producing printed boards, veroboards or perfboads and on point-to-point construction techniques.
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53 Topics
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Re: Beavis Board
by lolbou
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01 Oct 2013, 19:39
Enclosure Finishing
Frequent question about finishing your stompbox: painting, etching, clearcoating, lettering, etc...
Topics: 64
64 Topics
493 Posts
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Re: Enclosure Etching techniq…
by Desdog
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11 Jan 2018, 21:09
Multi-Effects
Putting two effects in one box almost looks too easy, but you will save a lot of time reading the frequent questions before starting such a project...
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19 Topics
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Re: x2 germanium boosters in …
by Nocentelli
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26 Jan 2015, 21:16
Circuit Blocks
Frequent asked about building blocks: gain stages, buffers, clipping configurations, ...
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70 Topics
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Re: arduino tap tempo for pt2…
by carlozsulca12
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29 Nov 2020, 15:32
Hacking, Tracing & Degooping
How do you trace a circuit from a stompbox you have? How to remove that ugly goop in your boutique stomper? All secrets are releaved here...
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6 Topics
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Re: electro harmonix 2880 to …
by slingblade54
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27 Dec 2014, 16:34
Tube Technology
All about tubes, in amplifiers and in stompboxes.
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5 Topics
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Differences in 6SN7 tubes
by 810 Max
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01 Oct 2020, 13:44
2 Topics
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Re: Hand Soldered SMD
by CodeMonk
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07 Sep 2011, 12:29
Fuzz Factory Oscillation/Phase Theory
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by
Mr. SD-1 »
24 Aug 2009, 01:39
Hi,
Why does the Fuzz factory self-oscillate? Where is the feedback loop? Is the oscillation related to the NPN/PNP integration?
Also... The Fuzz...
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Last post by tubehead123
28 Jan 2015, 14:16
Infrared Potentiometer in PT2399 delay
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by
pecfor »
17 Jan 2015, 19:49
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Hi Guys,
this is the first time I put a new topic on. I've a simple idea but I don't know how to get started with it.
I'd like to modify a PT2399...
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Last post by Dirk_Hendrik
20 Jan 2015, 11:20
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Last post by fishfude
17 Jan 2015, 08:09
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Last post by VanDerchuck
16 Jan 2015, 02:30
IC muff hiss/whine?
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by
BakedAlaskan »
10 Jan 2015, 00:14
Excuse me if overlooked any similar threads while searching for an answer here. I recently built an IC Muff using the tagboard FX vero layout (seen...
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Last post by mictester
12 Jan 2015, 06:33
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Last post by ggedamed
07 Jan 2015, 14:39
Rubber feet just... fall off
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by
bishop vogue »
16 Nov 2014, 23:19
I've done dozens of builds now, but one thing I still can't do well at all is getting rubber feet to actually stick to the bottom of my enclosures....
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Last post by ljn
30 Nov 2014, 17:47
PCB Veroboard
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fishfude »
21 Oct 2014, 20:56
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Hi Folks,
Bear with me here: I have an idea for a PCB that would be very hackable, with vias everywhere and let's say sockets. At some point I...
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Last post by Pyr0
05 Nov 2014, 01:01
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Last post by guitarmageddon
05 Oct 2014, 22:44
HP Glossy Brochure Paper
by
chicago_mike »
22 Sep 2014, 05:34
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Found this stuff and works great!
glossy on both sides. You can peel the entire sheet off or dissolve in water without issues.
Doing like 4...
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Last post by chicago_mike
22 Sep 2014, 05:34
HI/LOW Frequency splitter design
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by
Mbas974 »
11 Aug 2014, 13:35
Hi, I need your help in order to figure out the best way to do what I've in my mind...
The idea is to split guitar signal in 2 signals, porcesing by...
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Last post by Mbas974
11 Aug 2014, 19:00
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Last post by Nocentelli
08 Aug 2014, 12:25
Tremolo depth control?
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by
tss332 »
02 Aug 2014, 21:17
I'm pretty new to micro-controllers so this is my 1st big project... I want to make a simple tremolo with controls for rate. depth and volume. I'm...
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Last post by phatt
06 Aug 2014, 12:04
Soft Latch Relay Bypass Daughterboard
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by
Mbas974 »
24 Jul 2014, 09:18
Hi, I built 5 of this switch as per Ivark layout.
It works well with my DIY modulation circuit : delay / tremolo / flanger
but with Overdrive (Plexi...
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Last post by IvIark
24 Jul 2014, 09:47
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Last post by daimondamps
21 Jul 2014, 19:06
two in one out splitter box.
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by
freq67 »
23 Jun 2012, 15:59
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I'm building a 2 in 1 out splitter for a friend and was wondering if there are any pit falls I should worry about in the design?
He want's this to...
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Last post by rocklander
11 Jul 2014, 12:12
About Alembic Stratoblaster
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mecmast »
18 Jun 2014, 13:56
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Hi all,
I'm out of 1.5uf caps. I need to build alembic stratoblaster. Is there any option using another cap or something/way instead of using 1.5uf...
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Last post by Nocentelli
27 Jun 2014, 14:30
MN3101 & MN3007 problems!!
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by
s8210s8210 »
25 Jun 2014, 20:45
HI! guys!!
I found that there're different number on MN3101 & MN3007
Like this
MN3101
MN3007
What's the different? 8) (I'm going to built...
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Last post by s8210s8210
26 Jun 2014, 06:05
Active Pickups and Buffer circuits
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Hosebass57 »
22 Jun 2014, 19:09
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Hi
I am in the process of building Seam M B Blender
and heard that when using Active Bass Pickups a buffer circuit is not necessary.
Can any one...
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Last post by Nocentelli
22 Jun 2014, 20:22
GGG BSIAB II - TOO DARK
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Mbas974 »
31 May 2014, 19:34
Hi I built this great pedal (schematic from GGG) and it sound really powerfull !
Anyway it sound too dark for my personal taste... even with tone...
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Last post by ggedamed
31 May 2014, 21:13
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28 May 2014, 05:58
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Last post by Mbas974
08 May 2014, 12:21
Prevent battery usage while OFF?
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DieterVDW »
06 May 2014, 22:17
Hi,
*** n00b question warning ***
I wonder why it is needed for most effects to drain the battery while the effect is OFF? Especially for...
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Last post by Nocentelli
07 May 2014, 11:28
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Last post by tiococo
28 Apr 2014, 18:42
Mid mod for BIG MUFF PI
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by
Mbas974 »
31 Aug 2013, 20:22
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Having bult a V2 73 RAMS HEAD BIG MUFF PI
I'd like change it in order to have a sound rich of mids but without low-frequency rumbling,
any idea...
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Last post by pinkjimiphoton
17 Mar 2014, 20:12
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