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natthu
Gold Member
Australia
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 Posted - 11/26/2009 : 07:40:25
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| Is Laurie possibly becoming the King of Boutique pedals?... I think so... |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 11/26/2009 : 08:49:15
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Originally posted by natthu
Is Laurie possibly becoming the King of Boutique pedals?... I think so...
Thank you for the thought!
I have discovered the meaning of the saying "do something you love and you will never work a day in your life". I find pedals to be truly fascinating and I get enormous satisfaction from helping people with advice, repairs, and now boutique pedals.
I will always treasure my Boss collection, but I am enjoying this so much that I have decided work my arse off to become better at the boutique side of things and build it into something 
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Ptak
Bronze Member
141 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 05:34:47
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| I was going to get a BYOC but i dont have an sg-1 to compare with and im not confident enough with my soldering/electrical skills so i'd for sure buy one! |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 05:37:13
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Originally posted by Ptak
I was going to get a BYOC but i dont have an sg-1 to compare with and im not confident enough with my soldering/electrical skills so i'd for sure buy one!
Happy to help! Please email me and we can figure it out  |
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ovrdrv123
Bronze Member
USA
143 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 05:43:19
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| i sent you a PM laurie! |
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Ptak
Bronze Member
141 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2009 : 07:23:33
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| Ooh i just saw pics on your site! The VSG Swell is lookin gooood! I'll have to PM you about it later on tho seeing how its almost xmas and im low on cash. |
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Leeroyfunk
Silver Member
United Kingdom
400 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2010 : 18:57:28
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Laurie, Happy New Year!
I'm currently ordering parts to make my own SG-1 clone, but since it's not going to be an exact copy (I've already sub'd a 2N5459 for the original N-FET, different diodes etc, and of course, true-bypass), I'm now thinking about other mods that might be possible. I've seen a youtube demo of a Slow Gear clone with an integral booster: In your opinion, is this neccessary? i.e. is there a noticeable volume drop when engaged? Also, the same video mentions a altered cap value can increase the maximum swell time - I don't really understand how the SG-1 circuit works (I can just about cope with simple OD and fuzz circuits) - Have you any idea which cap this might refer to? |
Edited by - Leeroyfunk on 01/01/2010 21:47:50 |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2010 : 12:57:13
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Originally posted by Leeroyfunk
Laurie, Happy New Year!
I'm currently ordering parts to make my own SG-1 clone, but since it's not going to be an exact copy (I've already sub'd a 2N5459 for the original N-FET, different diodes etc, and of course, true-bypass), I'm now thinking about other mods that might be possible. I've seen a youtube demo of a Slow Gear clone with an integral booster: In your opinion, is this neccessary? i.e. is there a noticeable volume drop when engaged? Also, the same video mentions a altered cap value can increase the maximum swell time - I don't really understand how the SG-1 circuit works (I can just about cope with simple OD and fuzz circuits) - Have you any idea which cap this might refer to?
Hi Leeroyfunk
I spoke with Laurie on the phone a few days ago.
Because of where he is staying for his holidays;
He is currently off-line for a few days.
Lucky guy, can't be all bad not having access to the net
In fact, It can be a welcome relief, especially if your in-box.
gets a truck-load of emails every day.
I have passed on your question/message, & the link back to the forum,
to Laurie for when he's back on-line.
Regards Dr. Bob |
Edited by - Dr. Bob on 01/02/2010 13:21:30 |
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Leeroyfunk
Silver Member
United Kingdom
400 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2010 : 15:09:55
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 01/05/2010 : 19:19:30
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Originally posted by Leeroyfunk
Laurie, Happy New Year!
I'm currently ordering parts to make my own SG-1 clone, but since it's not going to be an exact copy (I've already sub'd a 2N5459 for the original N-FET, different diodes etc, and of course, true-bypass), I'm now thinking about other mods that might be possible. I've seen a youtube demo of a Slow Gear clone with an integral booster: In your opinion, is this neccessary? i.e. is there a noticeable volume drop when engaged? Also, the same video mentions a altered cap value can increase the maximum swell time - I don't really understand how the SG-1 circuit works (I can just about cope with simple OD and fuzz circuits) - Have you any idea which cap this might refer to?
There is no need for a booster for the SG-1 function. It was probably just adding an additional feature.
The cap in question is C17. Be careful though... longer swell times mean you have to have slower picking for the effect to work.
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Leeroyfunk
Silver Member
United Kingdom
400 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2010 : 08:22:13
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Originally posted by Laurie The cap in question is C17. Be careful though... longer swell times mean you have to have slower picking for the effect to work.
Hi Laurie, Happy New Year.
The schematic I'm using shows the components numbered differently to the Boss service notes (I can't read all the values off the version I've got) but it's C6 on this one, right?
http://topopiccione.atspace.com/pjimages/BossSG1Sch.gif
As far as the increased swell time affecting the maximum picking speed, I'm going to try out a few different values, and probably mount 2 or 3 different caps on a DPDT toggle switch to give the option of stock or extended swell time.
Many thanks for your assistance,
Leeroy |
Edited by - Leeroyfunk on 01/06/2010 08:24:45 |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2010 : 16:02:16
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| G'day! The links in your post aren't working for me... is there a different link you can give? |
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Leeroyfunk
Silver Member
United Kingdom
400 Posts |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2010 : 17:54:43
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| Still no good... |
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Leeroyfunk
Silver Member
United Kingdom
400 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2010 : 18:24:27
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That's really strange - I can see the image until you post, then it disappears! I've emailed it to your lauriepedals address.
I'm getting a bit concerned about this prospective build now, as I've since read of dozens of people at the DIYstompboxes forum claiming they just can't get the circuit to work... |
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