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Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 12 Feb 2012, 19:52
by jrod
Here is a link to the DAM thread.

There are some good pics of both trace and comp side of a unit.

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 12 Feb 2012, 22:26
by theehman
jrod wrote:I just read through a thread over at the DAM forum and there may have been different versions of the Fuzz Stainer. It would interesting to see your trace for the Fuzz Stang to see how it is set up.
I think the newer version moves a trimpot to the front panel.

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 17 Feb 2012, 17:26
by edkoppel
The one on the DAM forum is mine.
I sent it off to Jerms and he made a pretty solid clone (with the trimpot for the gate on the outside of the pedal).
I'm sure he would post his schematic if I asked for it.
here's a video comparing the two:

it actually sounds way better than this in real life; also fast forward to about 2:25 for some cool gating action.

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 18 Feb 2012, 20:33
by jrod
edkoppel wrote:The one on the DAM forum is mine.
I sent it off to Jerms and he made a pretty solid clone (with the trimpot for the gate on the outside of the pedal).
I'm sure he would post his schematic if I asked for it.
here's a video comparing the two:

it actually sounds way better than this in real life; also fast forward to about 2:25 for some cool gating action.
Sounds great, edkoppel! Thanks for the info. I would love to see the schematic if you can get hold of it. Not to clone but just to add to the fuzz collection! :)

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer  [schematic]

Posted: 12 Apr 2012, 23:09
by edkoppel
sorry, a little late...
but here is the schematic of my Fuzz-Stainer, traced by Jerms:
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Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 13 Apr 2012, 00:02
by theehman
edkoppel wrote:sorry, a little late...
but here is the schematic of my Fuzz-Stainer, traced by Jerms:
Image
Does the 9v come in at the junction of the 100K and 4.7K?
What transistors are used?

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 13 Apr 2012, 00:43
by edkoppel
not sure about the first question, but the transistors where 2N 5172.
here is the blog post I did on it, with a ton of pics.
http://tonemachines.blogspot.com/2012/0 ... r-197.html

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 13 Apr 2012, 07:40
by sinner
should fit into hammond "B" enclosure easily

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 13 Apr 2012, 07:45
by beedotman
edkoppel wrote:sorry, a little late...
but here is the schematic of my Fuzz-Stainer, traced by Jerms:
Image
Thanks Ed! :thumbsup

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 13 Apr 2012, 07:47
by sinner
and with axial 100uF if someone prefer those

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 13 Apr 2012, 07:49
by beedotman
sinner wrote:should fit into hammond "B" enclosure easily
damn... I wanted to draw it... [smilie=a_madtongue.gif]
anyway... looks really nice Sinner :thumbsup

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 13 Apr 2012, 07:51
by beedotman
sinner wrote:and with axial 100uF if someone prefer those
Can You add another one with external bias, like in Jerms replica?
It seems to be really usefull.

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 13 Apr 2012, 07:52
by sinner
beedotman wrote:
sinner wrote:should fit into hammond "B" enclosure easily
damn... I wanted to draw it... [smilie=a_madtongue.gif]
anyway... looks really nice Sinner :thumbsup
I knew you may, that's why I'm happy I get up earlier today [smilie=thefinger.gif]

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 13 Apr 2012, 07:53
by beedotman
here's nice demo

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 13 Apr 2012, 07:54
by sinner
beedotman wrote:
sinner wrote:and with axial 100uF if someone prefer those
Can You add another one with external bias, like in Jerms replica?
It seems to be really usefull.

Never seen Jerms replica... You mean pot in place of trimmer?

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 13 Apr 2012, 07:55
by beedotman
sinner wrote:
beedotman wrote:
sinner wrote:should fit into hammond "B" enclosure easily
damn... I wanted to draw it... [smilie=a_madtongue.gif]
anyway... looks really nice Sinner :thumbsup
I knew you may, that's why I'm happy I get up earlier today [smilie=thefinger.gif]
[smilie=madflame.gif]

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 13 Apr 2012, 07:57
by beedotman
sinner wrote:
beedotman wrote:
sinner wrote:and with axial 100uF if someone prefer those
Can You add another one with external bias, like in Jerms replica?
It seems to be really usefull.

Never seen Jerms replica... You mean pot in place of trimmer?
Yup! Here's gut shot of Jerms replica.

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 13 Apr 2012, 08:05
by sinner
here you go, I like it better that way, I hate to place trimmers

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 13 Apr 2012, 08:36
by beedotman
Now it looks beautiful! :hug: :applause:

Re: Sam Ash Fuzz-stainer

Posted: 13 Apr 2012, 11:20
by beedotman
sinner wrote:here you go, I like it better that way, I hate to place trimmers
One correction should be made - cap on Q1 emmiter, in left down corner of vero should be 1nF instead 10nF according to Jerms schematic.