Have you guys ever looked inside a Landgraff?

[mremic01]

http://store.ishibashi.co.jp/ec/pro/disp/1/img/34/sub_06-6053447265_l.jpg

The build quality is shockingly awful. For $439.99 new? I wouldn't pay more than $30 for one. These things can't possibly be gig-worthy? In just this photo, I'm concerned by:

- sockets on the SPDT with heatshrink to hide the fact that they're likely only held on there by solder
- 30-50% of the components socketed, including one flying lead that looks like it's only connect by sockets
- poorly cut perf that looks like it's mounted with 3M tape?
- standing resistors whose leads look ready to short out on each other
- socketed clippers that just hang between the board and switch

How are these things not failing left and right?

[Govmnt_Lacky]

What is it that P.T. Barnum allegedly said?....

I do wonder what their return rate is though 

[Betty Wont]

Wow. That's some creepy Dr Bronner's soap shit right there.

[pickdropper]

Man, the mojo is getting all over the place on that thing.

It looks like he spent more time on the writing.

[EBK]

Yes, but ignore all of that stuff, and this thing looks quite good!   Wait-- nevermind.  The op amp isn't fully seated in that socket either.

[Adam_DIY]

I'd be really annoyed to spend a ton of money and open it up to see build quality of that calibre.  I've only been building for 2 years and I'd be too embarrassed to send something like that out.

[gordo]

Interesting.  Yet you look at the detail and care used in the switch wiring.  Maybe the return rate accounts for the price.

[Ralfg]

Thanks for sharing this, I'm completely blown away at the sloppy mess in there. Wow.

[EBK]

I confess that I've actually built one of these a long time ago.  It's in my to-be-rebuilt pile because I'm not proud of my early build quality, and my crappy Sharpie labeling is nearly worn off now, but I suddenly feel ok letting people look at it before I put it back on the pile.   

[mremic01]

I confess that I've actually built one of these a long time ago.  It's in my to-be-rebuilt pile because I'm not proud of my early build quality, and my crappy Sharpie labeling is nearly worn off now, but I suddenly feel ok letting people look at it before I put it back on the pile.   

This one looks nicer than the real thing.

I can totally understand sloppy builds when you're just starting, but the serials for these things are in the high 2000s. It's almost like effort was put into NOT improving.

[flanagan0718]

For $439.99 new?

I'm sorry WHAT!?!?!

[mremic01]

For $439.99 new?

I'm sorry WHAT!?!?!

Never underestimate how stupid guitarists can be.

[thesmokingman]

that has a little something for everyone ... oddly cut perfboard, point to point component wiring, 90 degree bends in solid core wire, insulation where it doesn't matter, high quality caps with junk resistors, socketed parts in a production piece, stand-up resistors and laid flat resistors ... short of the drilling pattern being askew this couldn't touch more of my OCD

[EBK]

For me, the best part is that these are just slightly modded tubescreamers, but the people who bought them after a long time on a waiting list (yep  ) insist that they are somehow magical and in no way comparable to a tubescreamer! 

And, just so you know I'm not making this up:
https://reverb.com/item/501615-landgraff-dynamic-overdrive-2013 ("His custom order pedals are gone over a little more and he uses 4% silver solder for more touch sensitivity. ")  I hope none of you read that while sipping a beverage....

[Govmnt_Lacky]

And, just so you know I'm not making this up:
https://reverb.com/item/501615-landgraff-dynamic-overdrive-2013 ("His custom order pedals are gone over a little more and he uses 4% silver solder for more touch sensitivity. ")  I hope none of you read that while sipping a beverage....

Some things that caught my eye....

"The way he builds these pedals are truly a lost art!"

It was probably lost for a reason 

Also, I am guessing the additional $300+ dollars in the asking price (on top of the parts and workmanship costs) were for that AWESOME box swag