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guirat
Silver Member
United Kingdom
186 Posts |
 Posted - 01/27/2007 : 08:16:09
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Latest purchase is a BYOC MKII Fuzz kit, I've still to build it, been working on the case design so far.
It's funny, but I used to have a long list of all the boutique fuzz pedals I wanted, but after I found an interest in the kits (and DIY electronics in general) my obsession with them has diminished a lot.
I'd still like to get one someday to compare, but I'm sort of glad I got my mind away from spending that sort of money. That said, once you factor in the required tools, alternative germanium transistors etc then maybe it's not so cheap to mod kits either.
Only other pedals I want at the moment are Boss - CE-3, HM-2 and BF-2.
A Tremolo would be nice as well, but I might build that.
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
1418 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2007 : 10:13:39
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Originally posted by Dr. Bob
Hi jack
Nice job ... 
what did you use to print-make the front panel artwork.
Is it on laminated paper or on aluminium foil?
Any sound samples, anywhere on the web?
Regards Dr. Bob 
Thanks Dr. Bob.
The image was altered, corrupted, and manipulated on MS Paint. Basically trial and error, because I cannot remember exactly how I got the results I did, cause I was actually trying to do something else initially, stumbled upon this result, and went with it. But at least I saved the finished result so I can print more....
I printed with an inkjet to Dark T-Shirt Iron-On Transfer Paper, then follow the directions included with the transfer paper, but using an enclosure instead of a t-shirt. 4-6 light coats of Duplicolor Truck & SUV clear coat, then 2 heavy-ass "it looks like there is water sitting on top of the enclosure" coats.
Then allow to dry/bake/cure in a large carboard box (TV boxes work well) with the flaps closed (but a couple of side vents, or if you're lucky, it will have handle holes cut out already) and 1-2 lamps with 60watt bulbs in the box with the enclosures (depending on the amount of enclosures you paint at one time [the easiest thing to to is paint in the box]). Leave it alone for 2-4 hours, the longer the better...
This is the finishing process I have used for all my builds (12 completed, 2 in-medias-res), and the painting process I have used for all but my first 2 builds, as I have been pleased with the results and glad to hear some positive feedback. I'll post a few more pics in a separate thread later this weekend. I should really get to sleep...but I need to mention, I don't have any sound samples, but I think know of a link to some from some people on the BYOC forum...I'll get back to you... |
Edited by - jack on 01/27/2007 10:15:31 |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2007 : 10:49:10
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Looks good jack,
and it will be interesting to see photo's,
of your other home brew pedals.
How much does the, Dark T-Shirt Iron-On Transfer Paper cost per sheet
Do you have any recommendations regarding the type or brans of paper that you use?
We have been looking into using water transfer sheets, that you print in a similar way.
Just like you used to use on model planes & cars, if you ever built any as a kid.
Regards Dr. Bob
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
1418 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2007 : 18:56:25
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Originally posted by Dr. Bob
Looks good jack,
and it will be interesting to see photo's,
of your other home brew pedals.
How much does the, Dark T-Shirt Iron-On Transfer Paper cost per sheet
Do you have any recommendations regarding the type or brans of paper that you use?
We have been looking into using water transfer sheets, that you print in a similar way.
Just like you used to use on model planes & cars, if you ever built any as a kid.
Regards Dr. Bob
I used, and have only used, Avery brand paper Dark T-Shirt Transfer paper. Avery is a pretty big name office supply brand here in the states, though they may be internatioanlly known as well. Dark Transfer paper is used because you do not have to reverse your image before priniting, like you have to do with White T-Shirt transfer paper. If you do not have anything colored, the paper would be all white, or any areas not colored will be white. I picked up 30 4inchx6inch sheets on EvilBay for about $15(?), but you can get bulk deals on eBay, I just don't know what brand paper that is. You can get regular (8.5inchx11inch) sized paper as well. Many people on the DIY sites I go to talk about water transfers, and I have seen some amazing results, but I have also heard that it can be a pain in the arse at times.
I found this method to be the easiest way because I just print out one sheet of how it should look after lots of "research & development" printing numerous sheets until I get things centered right. I'm sure there's an easier, more precise way, but building pedals is supposed to be fun, and by doing it by trial and error, I have the most fun...Plus this method, to me at least, has some homebrew mojo with some mass produced elements. Some of the water transfers look great, but almost too professional. I'm not saying that all DIY or boutique pedals cannot look profesionally made, but with some of these boutique pedals, you are probably paying more for the flashy enclosure, and the name brand, than you are for the actual components it takes to make pedals. Once you start building pedals, you realize how ridiculous the boutique market can be...Anyways, went off track...back on track...
Dr. Bob, if you pay for my moving expenses, I will bring my whole process and operation (including my coveted TV-Box low wattage oven) down under... |
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silvertone6120
Gold Member
USA
609 Posts |
Posted - 02/04/2007 : 19:33:10
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Back around Christmas I suppose I had a few extra dollars lying around. So first I found a used(but like new) Danelectro Reel Echo on Harmony Central for $75 shipped. I jumped on it cause it was so cheap. I had one when they first came out and didn't like it, but this one was cheap so I went ahead and got another one. I got it mainly for the warble feature. It's not bad, but I kinda wish I hadn't spent the money on it 'cause it won't be used much.
A few days later I picked up a Danelectro PB&J Delay pedal, one of the "bite-sized" pedals. It's not bad, better than the Reel Echo IMO. Has two switches on it, one that cuts it on and off, and one that offers a long delay or short delay. Good feature, but when you first turn it on it engages the long delay, so you have to hit both switches quickly to go to a short delay(which is where I usually live).
As stated the PB&J is a decent pedal, but neither one of these Dan-o items will replace my Boss delay in my stage setup. |
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Basstyra
Gold Member
France
523 Posts |
Posted - 02/10/2007 : 00:04:23
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Those days I got :
A Dod FX55. Not the best distortion on earth, but some funny sounds can come from this thing. And for the price...
An Ibanez STL. Broken, just a solder resoldered, and voil� ! A really great boost/OD ! |
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stratman
Silver Member
Australia
283 Posts |
Posted - 02/13/2007 : 03:27:14
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Hey Dr Bob! Here it is!!!! A photo of my Gristle King (T.C. Jauernig).
I've been using it a lot lately - learning to play some Ian Moss on a few of the Cold Chisel classics. He has such a fantastic tone. The GK with my Fender DRRI really nails it too.
Quite ironic really... after all the time I've spent putting together my BOSS bypass-loop board, I'm mainly playing the GK straight into the DRRI. 
Oh well, plenty of time for the rest once I'm over my Chisel phase.
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 02/13/2007 : 06:52:48
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Originally posted by stratman
Hey Dr Bob! Here it is!!!! A photo of my Gristle King (T.C. Jauernig).
Hi Stratman
Nice looking unit, any chance of a pic of the insides?
I will have to keep an eye out for one.
Thanks for the PM
Regards Dr. Bob
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stratman
Silver Member
Australia
283 Posts |
Posted - 02/13/2007 : 09:16:03
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Thanks Dr Bob.
It's the best OD I've ever heard or tried. Sorry BOSS!
And it's a clean boost as well where you can place the boost either before or after the drive so as to either overdrive the overdrive or boost the volume! I never have the boost past 9 o'clock - it's a serious machine. You can obviously just use the boost by itself to push a clean valve amp beautifully.
About AU$300 so it's also very well priced (IMHO) and the quality of tone blows away a TS808, Fulltone, and all the rest! I can't recommend this pedal enough (and no, I'm not affiliated with T.C. Jauernig!)
Ideally suited to a singlecoil (preferably neck PUP on a strat) into a non-master volume valve amp. Just what I got, hey!
I'll post a pic of the insides soon - hopefully tonight (am having a bit of a problem uploading images on this site...)
Check it out...
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Gristle-King-Boutique-Overdrive-Booster-Tim-Jaunerig_W0QQitemZ220079712002QQihZ012 |
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stratman
Silver Member
Australia
283 Posts |
Posted - 02/13/2007 : 10:43:41
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Here's some pics of the inside of the GK...
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 02/13/2007 : 13:37:02
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Originally posted by stratman
Here's some pics of the inside of the GK...
Hi Stratman
Thanks for the upload of the inside pictures.
Nice shots by the way.
The little board above the pots is interesting?
Can you tell what it connects to? There are too many BLACK wires in the pic, to trace where they go.
Do you have a closer, close up of the PCB, that you could PM to me?
The circuit looks familiar in some aspects.
Have you, or any of the other forum members, ever seen a schematic for the Gristle King?
Regards Dr. Bob |
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Basstyra
Gold Member
France
523 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2007 : 00:09:00
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I recently got some fun stuff : a STL and PQL from the Ibanez L serie.
The STL is an amazing overdrive, and the PQL is a 3 band EQ, with mid band fully parametric (frequency and Q).
I also got a boxed Dod FX50B.
And still waiting for some other stuff...  |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2007 : 04:38:08
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stratman
Silver Member
Australia
283 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2007 : 12:03:23
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Yep, the guy's a highly skilled builder that's for sure. Superb quality.
It was actually one of the reasons I got onto the T.C. Jauernig range of gear (from reading reviews etc). But, of course, once I heard the sound, I was hooked regardless.  |
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tomwest
Silver Member
United Kingdom
436 Posts |
Posted - 02/16/2007 : 19:00:09
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| Just bought a ProCo Rat 2, listening to Pavement's 'Slanted and Enchanted' made me want one even more than I already did and I buckled. My Memory man arrived eventually and it's one of my favourites already, the weird noises you can coax out of this thing are endless and it's really great used as a preamp, you can make your guitar sound like a warped record |
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New Non-Boss pedals acquired
