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Projects => Build Reports => Topic started by: cpk313 on July 04, 2018, 06:23:42 PM

Title: My build of the VFE Tractor Beam also my first pedal build
Post by: cpk313 on July 04, 2018, 06:23:42 PM
Works! Ha, was a little nervous hitting the button the first time. Put more time into it then I care to admit. Only issue I'm having with it is that I can hear a very low level phasing going on when the pedal is on but not playing, perhaps the level is up a little too much.

Title: Re: My build of the VFE Tractor Beam also my first pedal build
Post by: stringsthings on July 04, 2018, 07:02:59 PM
That looks great!  I like those different color aluminum knobs.  Where did you get them?
Title: Re: My build of the VFE Tractor Beam also my first pedal build
Post by: diablochris6 on July 04, 2018, 07:39:27 PM
Great job! These VFE builds are no joke. I don't know if I would have tackled one as my first pedal.
Title: Re: My build of the VFE Tractor Beam also my first pedal build
Post by: jkokura on July 04, 2018, 09:40:58 PM
Nice work!

Jacob
Title: Re: My build of the VFE Tractor Beam also my first pedal build
Post by: gordo on July 04, 2018, 09:50:13 PM
Not a chance I'd have tackled this as a first build. Very nice work and a great looking build.
Title: Re: My build of the VFE Tractor Beam also my first pedal build
Post by: cpk313 on July 04, 2018, 10:15:31 PM
Quote from: stringsthings on July 04, 2018, 07:02:59 PM
That looks great!  I like those different color aluminum knobs.  Where did you get them?

Thanks! Got them from small bear.
Title: Re: My build of the VFE Tractor Beam also my first pedal build
Post by: cooder on July 04, 2018, 10:20:49 PM
Awesome and quite a pedal to built at any stage, especially as a first! You must be stoked and addicted now... 8)
Great stuff!
Title: Re: My build of the VFE Tractor Beam also my first pedal build
Post by: mjg on July 04, 2018, 10:32:43 PM
And an etched enclosure with multiple colours?  Impressive!  Especially for a first build.
Title: Re: My build of the VFE Tractor Beam also my first pedal build
Post by: fair.child on July 05, 2018, 02:58:27 AM
Nice and neat! Congrats on the build! Now the next challenge, build the Blueprint tap tempo.
Title: Re: My build of the VFE Tractor Beam also my first pedal build
Post by: cpk313 on July 05, 2018, 04:31:50 AM
Quote from: cooder on July 04, 2018, 10:20:49 PM
Awesome and quite a pedal to built at any stage, especially as a first! You must be stoked and addicted now... 8)
Great stuff!

Yeah I went a little nuts already, I ordered 6 different VFE pedals at once. This one plus a alpha dog, merman, mobius, triplet, and a pale horse. I ordered all the parts for the VFE's too . Plus I have a few Aion pcb's for a Boss DC-2, Klon, Zen Drive, & a King of Tone.

I know the first step is to admit I'm powerless over PCB's.....
Title: Re: My build of the VFE Tractor Beam also my first pedal build
Post by: cpk313 on July 05, 2018, 04:36:04 AM
Quote from: mjg on July 04, 2018, 10:32:43 PM
And an etched enclosure with multiple colours?  Impressive!  Especially for a first build.

Thanks, it seemed like a good solution at the time, I didn't realize how finicky transferring the  toner is, I did it a number of times before I got it somewhat acceptable. The color is alcohol dyes.
Title: Re: My build of the VFE Tractor Beam also my first pedal build
Post by: cpk313 on July 05, 2018, 04:37:25 AM
Thanks everyone for the nice comments! It gives me a new appreciation the work that goes into a pedal.
Title: Re: My build of the VFE Tractor Beam also my first pedal build
Post by: Turnip-Tone on July 06, 2018, 03:50:38 PM
Great work. And a first build too :) Great stuff!
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