Members BBTweed Posted December 26, 2006 Members Share Posted December 26, 2006 I got the kit for Xmas. It took a couple of hours to build and assemble but it was easy. I have only built a couple things before--a headphone amp and a pipe bomb. This was easier than both of those. The instructions were concise but clear. However, my soldering skills are not great and I was certain that I did something wrong. When I plugged it in **SURPRISE** it worked perfectly and sounded better than I expected. Those of you who have built it before already know this, but if you haven't and are considering it, you should try it out. I'm going to paint it this week and start on the Vibrato. That should be fun. Pics when the paint is dry and the pedal is reassembled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members CHOUTMUSIC Posted December 26, 2006 Members Share Posted December 26, 2006 I need to make one of these. What one would be a good beginner one besides a boost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BBTweed Posted December 26, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 26, 2006 Originally posted by CHOUTMUSIC I need to make one of these. What one would be a good beginner one besides a boost? The Chorus and the Compressor look easy. I hear that the Boost and the Fuzz are the easiest though. The Envelope Filter was pretty easy for me. I was surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NITEFLY182 Posted December 26, 2006 Members Share Posted December 26, 2006 I have the tonefactor AF which is basically the same. Im looking for more flexibility though so I think a maxon AF9 is in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BBTweed Posted December 26, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 26, 2006 Another cool thing about the kit: It comes with extra resistors to do mod the sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CHOUTMUSIC Posted December 26, 2006 Members Share Posted December 26, 2006 Originally posted by bbes347 The Chorus and the Compressor look easy. I hear that the Boost and the Fuzz are the easiest though. The Envelope Filter was pretty easy for me. I was surprised. 'Any previous experience with electronics? I have NONE, and want to learn pretty badly. What do I need to have to make one? What's a good soldering iron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BBTweed Posted December 26, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 26, 2006 Originally posted by CHOUTMUSIC 'Any previous experience with electronics? I have NONE, and want to learn pretty badly. What do I need to have to make one? What's a good soldering iron? Like I said, I have minimal experience. I have replaced pots, repaired cables, built a headphone amp from a kit, and done real basic things. I have a cheap $25 soldering iron from Radio Shack. I have to get a better one if I want to do more. I am going to get one with adjustable temperature. If want to go cheap, make sure you get something that is around 30 watts. You should also get a solder remover. Beginners tend to use too much solder sometimes and those things come in pretty handy. I practiced soldering by taking apart an old tape recorder and removing the components and soldering them back on the pcb. If you look online you can find examples of good and bad solder joints. Just do some research and don't worry if you screw up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stronbeki Posted December 26, 2006 Members Share Posted December 26, 2006 please record some clips for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BBTweed Posted December 26, 2006 Author Members Share Posted December 26, 2006 Originally posted by Stronbeki please record some clips for us Sorry dude. No recording rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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