Members dres_x Posted May 9, 2010 Members Share Posted May 9, 2010 Who's got one? I'm tempted to try one since it looks fun, but can't decide on which one. I could use a delay, distortion or overdrive pedal...so, any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members faberbz Posted May 9, 2010 Members Share Posted May 9, 2010 If you really want to start playing with effects but don't know what you want for your sound, I suggest gong to your local music store and plugging into a nice little amp that has a zillion onboard effects. Just play with them, see what you like. Then ask the salesperson for help with pedals of that effect. Pedals of the same effect can be very different, and a lot of brands will have several different pedals of the same effect, especially for things like overdrive, delay, distortion, etc. So try a few out in your price range and see what you like. Let us know what you go with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dres_x Posted May 9, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 9, 2010 oh i already have some effects, and i dont really *need* anything at the moment. Just thought it'd be fun to build my own pedal and was wondering which one off their site is the best sounding one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dres_x Posted May 9, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 9, 2010 bumpity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MelloYello Posted May 9, 2010 Members Share Posted May 9, 2010 Who's got one? I'm tempted to try one since it looks fun, but can't decide on which one. I could use a delay, distortion or overdrive pedal...so, any suggestions? Truth be told, I bought a BB kit from XXXX.. Had it professionally built. It's okay at best. I should have just bought an old Marshall MIE pedal. Same money unless you build it yourself. Now the lousy part. Some of the parts that came in the kit were junk. I asked who-who for some relief. He blew me off. Now, The fact that the pedal isn't as good sounding and performing as a Marshall is fine. It was my choice to buy it. The fact that they shipped some junk parts to build it with is another story. I have no use for XXXX and cannot recommend XXXX pedal kits. Buy what your looking for from a store, go home with it and enjoy it. Forget the kits unless building and messing around with them is your thing. Hope this helps. Sincerely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kulardenu Posted May 10, 2010 Members Share Posted May 10, 2010 There are plenty of sound clips & videos for comparing their kits built by others. I bought the Vintage Dan Armstrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members craigny Posted May 10, 2010 Members Share Posted May 10, 2010 was looking into the BSIAB2 pedal, but never pulled the trigger, the demos on it sounded good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MelloYello Posted May 10, 2010 Members Share Posted May 10, 2010 was looking into the BSIAB2 pedal, but never pulled the trigger, the demos on it sounded good. The sound clips got me done too...... No need to chase when you can buy what you want out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamdogg Posted May 10, 2010 Members Share Posted May 10, 2010 that bsiab pedal looks like it would be a fun project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inkblot Posted May 10, 2010 Members Share Posted May 10, 2010 If you want to build it yourself, go with a simpler kit like a Fuzz Face first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dres_x Posted May 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 10, 2010 yeah I want to build it myself as a fun project...but I'd really hope that I could use it afterwards too haha Thanks for the suggestion I'll check out some clips of the Fuzz Face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kulardenu Posted May 11, 2010 Members Share Posted May 11, 2010 I ended up buying the BSIAB2 with the contour option. Everything I hear about this kit is good and with the extra 15% so it was a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CoqBelliqueux Posted May 11, 2010 Members Share Posted May 11, 2010 If you build a Fuzz Face, please don't put it in an ugly blue enclosure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PlinytheWelder Posted May 11, 2010 Members Share Posted May 11, 2010 I built their Octavia kit and it does the job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A-20 Posted May 11, 2010 Members Share Posted May 11, 2010 General Guitar Gadgets is a great company in my experience. I love building my own effects... but don't have time now. Fun though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kulardenu Posted May 11, 2010 Members Share Posted May 11, 2010 It's as close to being a surgeon as anyone will allow me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members trailsofsin Posted May 11, 2010 Members Share Posted May 11, 2010 There are plenty of sound clips & videos for comparing their kits built by others. I bought the Vintage Dan Armstrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xStonr Posted May 12, 2010 Members Share Posted May 12, 2010 I was thinking about their fuzz pedal, but after hearing the Octavio fuzz pedal I'm not so sure now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Norcal_GIT_r Posted May 12, 2010 Members Share Posted May 12, 2010 My BSIAB2 kit came in yesterday. I'll probably put it together this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kulardenu Posted May 12, 2010 Members Share Posted May 12, 2010 My BSIAB2 kit came in yesterday. I'll probably put it together this weekend. Out of curiosity did you buy the 4 knob (contour) version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Norcal_GIT_r Posted May 12, 2010 Members Share Posted May 12, 2010 Out of curiosity did you buy the 4 knob (contour) version? Yup, I went with the 4 knob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Prages Posted May 12, 2010 Members Share Posted May 12, 2010 I just built a BSIAB2 with a contour knob a few weeks ago. Really good sounding high gain pedal. I'm not crazy about the lower gain settings, but if you're looking for higher gain, this pedal really cooks. BSIAB2 Clip The clip was recorded on my US Masters LeGrand Floyd (Dimarzio Tone Zone in the bridge), BSIAB for the distortion, a touch of reverb and delay added at the board, all running into my '72 Bassman head and Avatar 212 cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Prages Posted May 12, 2010 Members Share Posted May 12, 2010 If you want to build it yourself, go with a simpler kit like a Fuzz Face first. The BSIAB isn't a tough kit to build. The instructions on the site are very detailed and the circuit board has all the part numbers and positions labelled. The board is small, so you'll need a fairly steady soldering hand, but it's not a hard build at all. I finished mine in about 3-4 hours total (spread out over 2 or 3 days), and it was only my second pedal build. I really should go back and clean up the wiring a little. I just stuffed it all the enclosure and didn't bother being neat about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamdogg Posted May 12, 2010 Members Share Posted May 12, 2010 I just built a BSIAB2 with a contour knob a few weeks ago. Really good sounding high gain pedal. I'm not crazy about the lower gain settings, but if you're looking for higher gain, this pedal really cooks. BSIAB2 Clip The clip was recorded on my US Masters LeGrand Floyd (Dimarzio Tone Zone in the bridge), BSIAB for the distortion, a touch of reverb and delay added at the board, all running into my '72 Bassman head and Avatar 212 cab. im sold on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Norcal_GIT_r Posted May 14, 2010 Members Share Posted May 14, 2010 Hey could one of guys who've built the BSIAB2 please tell me which transistors are Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5. My kit doesn't have this info and GGG's site is closed for the Sabbath.Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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