Members jonnygreentrees Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 ...and made myself a patch lead, Neutrik jacks and Klotz cable, cost about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members juri Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 Check out the DIY thread and take it to another level! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonnygreentrees Posted June 15, 2012 Author Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 Tempted to now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members english_bob Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 Kinda CSB, but it's a very useful skill for a guitarist to have. It can save you a fortune on minor repairs and maintenance and pedal modding / building can be fulfilling, addictive, and in some cases profitable Feel like taking it to the next level? How about a fuzzface clone kit? BYOC stuff is great if you have little or no electronics knowledge- I'm assuming you don't if you're only just learning to solder. The DIY thread might be an inspiration, but whenever I look at it I'm just reminded of how utterly clueless about electronics I am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonnygreentrees Posted June 15, 2012 Author Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 Kinda CSB, but it's a very useful skill for a guitarist to have. It can save you a fortune on minor repairs and maintenance and pedal modding / building can be fulfilling, addictive, and in some cases profitable Feel like taking it to the next level? How about a fuzzface clone kit? BYOC stuff is great if you have little or no electronics knowledge- I'm assuming you don't if you're only just learning to solder. The DIY thread might be an inspiration, but whenever I look at it I'm just reminded of how utterly clueless about electronics I am Yeah I fancy having a go at BYOC, not really a fuzz guy but might try one of their other kits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrChrisos Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 BYOC is great fun. I made the slow gear volume swell thing - really enjoyed it and worked great. Also, maybe consider some guitar switch options? Phase switch, split coil, series/parallel... lots of fun to be had! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pedaltones Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 I need to haz teh soldering skillz too.I bought a cheap soldering iron upon the recommendation of sales person in Maplin.Upon consulting the internet for novice pointers to the noble art of wielding the iron the first advise I read was don't buy a cheap iron . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members d4rk0 Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Zozobra Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 I need to haz teh soldering skillz too.I bought a cheap soldering iron upon the recommendation of sales person in Maplin. Upon consulting the internet for novice pointers to the noble art of wielding the iron the first advise I read was don't buy a cheap iron . That iron is fine other than the not terribly rapid warm up. Built many amps with one. Using a chisel tip of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members english_bob Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 Upon consulting the internet for novice pointers to the noble art of wielding the iron the first advise I read was don't buy a cheap iron . A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members english_bob Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 Yeah I fancy having a go at BYOC, not really a fuzz guy but might try one of their other kits Do it. As a rule of thumb, fewer parts and fewer knobs make for an easier build, so anything that fits that description would be a good place to start. The BYOC website lists several kits in their beginners' offer- you'll have to order from the UK distributor so you won't be able to get the offer but it gives you an idea of which kits might be suitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonnygreentrees Posted June 15, 2012 Author Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 Do it. As a rule of thumb, fewer parts and fewer knobs make for an easier build, so anything that fits that description would be a good place to start. The BYOC website lists several kits in their beginners' offer- you'll have to order from the UK distributor so you won't be able to get the offer but it gives you an idea of which kits might be suitable. Great thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonnygreentrees Posted June 15, 2012 Author Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 The tremolo has a fairly low parts count and I fancy a new one, might have a go at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pedaltones Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 That iron is fine other than the not terribly rapid warm up. Built many amps with one. Using a chisel tip of course. So it's still going strong for you? I haven't used mine yet. Every site I've read about soldering recommends Weller irons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zozobra Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 I've had it 5 years. Still using the same chisel tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members arcadesonfire Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 Yay! It's a wonderful skill--and impressive that you taught yourself. It might be a bit complex right now, but the BYOC delay pedal has beautiful feedback that gets more and more distorted/complex as it goes. No fancy features like modern digital delays, but it might be a fun project for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members V Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 I'd say for a first build you could go even simpler than a fuzz face and do a simple booster like a Super Hardon or LPB1. Though, honestly, you'll take longer wiring up the box than the board for most simple circuits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CodeMonk Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 I recommend getting an iron that is at least 30 watts.Upgrade to 45 or 60 when you get better. And I think $20 is a cheap iron, although the POS ones that radioshack and walmart sell is like $9. Around $70 will get you something nice that will last longer. {censored}, I had a $300 iron that lasted me almost 30 years.Problem with that one was, when it died on me, I couldn't find replacement parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members V Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 I recommend getting an iron that is at least 30 watts.Upgrade to 45 or 60 when you get better.And I think $20 is a cheap iron, although the POS ones that radioshack and walmart sell is like $9.Around $70 will get you something nice that will last longer.{censored}, I had a $300 iron that lasted me almost 30 years.Problem with that one was, when it died on me, I couldn't find replacement parts. Yeah, that's 20 Ls though, so that's more than 20 Ss. I agree with others on getting a weller, though. Nice stuff for not too too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CodeMonk Posted June 15, 2012 Members Share Posted June 15, 2012 bah I always forget the conversion rate. Ok, so $31. Not bad, probably works just fine. Being that I've been at that kinda stuff so long, I'm picky Old and set in my ways, blah, blah, blah. I always get Weller's. I've heard good things about Hakko's too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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