Members KRAA!! Posted August 25, 2007 Members Share Posted August 25, 2007 Anyone build one? How does it sound compared to old MXR or DOD pedals? I'm going to build one and put it in an old empty MXR Distortion + enclosure I got off ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheGrooveking Posted August 25, 2007 Members Share Posted August 25, 2007 I'm interested in knowing this too.. TheGrooveking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KRAA!! Posted August 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 25, 2007 Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Turd Furgison Posted August 25, 2007 Members Share Posted August 25, 2007 i built one, and it is great...well it meets my overdrive needs anyway. I would suggest doing the 3way clipping diode selector switch. This lets you select what you are using for clipping diodes and is really easy to install anyway. I would suggest using 1N914 [small orange ones, they come with the kit] a pair of LEDs for another option and just leaving the third option without any clipping diodes. Giving you a near distortion sound, a light overdrive/gritty boost, and a clean boost all from one pedal. Also if you want more versatility add a tone knob to the thing. The pedal is a really easy build, and there is a ton of room in the case to get crazy with lots of mods, plus it is pretty cheap:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpectralJulian Posted August 25, 2007 Members Share Posted August 25, 2007 I have a 30 dollar reissue 250 that sounds great. So the BYOC probably sounds even better considering you could add some mods, change the tone a bit, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jazzdrum Posted August 26, 2007 Members Share Posted August 26, 2007 Anyone build one? How does it sound compared to old MXR or DOD pedals?I'm going to build one and put it in an old empty MXR Distortion + enclosure I got off ebay. You won that? I saw it and was thinkin the same thing, but I figured for as high as it was going, what's the point...... I wanted to bid......hope it turns out nice. I've done a BYOC delay and octafuzz and all I can say is take your time and do it right. Follow the directions slowly. And brush up on your soddering skills if they lack. anyhoo the kits are a great deal. I now buy the boards and outsource my parts and mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpectralJulian Posted August 26, 2007 Members Share Posted August 26, 2007 FWIW since you can make it into a + or a 250, make it into a 250. Much better sounding IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gremson Posted August 26, 2007 Members Share Posted August 26, 2007 FWIW since you can make it into a + or a 250, make it into a 250. Much better sounding IMO. Better in what way? Thicker? meatier? does it do laundry or give good head? I only ask because I'm looking into getting one of these as a first time build too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SpectralJulian Posted August 26, 2007 Members Share Posted August 26, 2007 The distortion is much more pleasing to the ear, it sounds more like tube break up than the Distortion + does, and it is much richer/hearty/thick/meaty sounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KRAA!! Posted August 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 26, 2007 You won that?I saw it and was thinkin the same thing, but I figured for as high as it was going, what's the point......I wanted to bid......hope it turns out nice. It was about $12 including shipping, that's not expensive. I think I'll do the clipping diodes mod, maybe with a push/pull pot if it will fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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