Multiplex. Stock build with a etched faceplate. First delay pedal I've ever owned!
(http://imageshack.us/a/img203/7430/multiplex1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/203/multiplex1.jpg/)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img521/8185/multiplex2.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/521/multiplex2.jpg/)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img29/8268/multiplex3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/29/multiplex3.jpg/)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img405/5806/multiplex4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/405/multiplex4.jpg/)
That is dead sexy!
Dreamy. All I could come up with to describe that... wow
Crazy awesome, I really like that you are continuing the style shown on your P19 build ;)
This looks sweet! You a big George Benson fan?
sweet looks!
The enclosure is incredibly sexy, and the inside is very clean, congrats!
By the way, are these jacks Switchcraft or Neutrik/Rean?
Nice work!
Josh
Very Nice indeed
Very nice build, Bill. Each one of your builds seems to be better than the last.
:o
So stylish.....
God thats a gorgeous build dude!
Pristine. Even the lighting makes that thing look good! Still time to record a quick demo and submit it for the May contest.
Jacob
Thank you guys for all the encouraging words. I'm getting better at this only because I'm learning from so many of you on this forum.
Quote from: hammerheadmusicman on May 29, 2013, 08:54:26 AMThis looks sweet! You a big George Benson fan?
I like his playing for sure but I wouldn't consider myself a big fan. So I'm not sure what the connection of this pedal to him would be. Does he have a pedal that looks like it?
Edit: NEVER MIND. I get it! I just saw what I did. I misspelled Binson with Benson. Uhhh... I meant to do that. Just making it mine... keeping it real... dang! ;D Good stuff!
Wait. No. Scratch that last line. This sounds much better. That
IS a George Benson mod that I built in. It kicks in a secret cap I put UNDER the board. Don't bother even asking me what it is, I've already said it is a SECRET. Yeah, that's it.
Quote from: croquet hoop on May 29, 2013, 11:50:31 AMBy the way, are these jacks Switchcraft or Neutrik/Rean?
I'm not really sure. I found them in some extra parts I had and I didn't see any markings on them.
Quote from: jkokura on May 29, 2013, 03:12:49 PMPristine. Even the lighting makes that thing look good! Still time to record a quick demo and submit it for the May contest.
Wow! I never thought I'd build anything somebody would suggest putting into the contest. That's encouraging. ;D
I just figured out how to record music into my computer. Now I just need to figure out how to demo a delay pedal. Like I said in my original post, delay is new territory to me. I've always been a guitar, into a Tube Screamer into a DS-1, into a Tube amp kind of guy. Plus a Wah now and then when I want to get REALLY exotic! :) I'm excited about this pedal and a bit intimidated at the same time.
This is a great looking pedal. How did you make that faceplate? It's beautiful. Or is there a thread somewhere on this site that shows how to do it?
My god that is a perfect faceplate. I have the hardest time getting the dimensions right when I "attempt" to make them. Would you mind sharing your process?
So clean looking! Great work!
Looks great! I remember my first delay pedal...I hope you enjoy yours as much as I did (and still do).
Quote from: bcalla on May 29, 2013, 09:23:21 PM
This is a great looking pedal. How did you make that faceplate? It's beautiful. Or is there a thread somewhere on this site that shows how to do it?
Quote from: selfdestroyer on May 29, 2013, 10:13:56 PM
My god that is a perfect faceplate. I have the hardest time getting the dimensions right when I "attempt" to make them. Would you mind sharing your process?
The faceplate is etched like any other PCB is. I used PNP, ironed it on and then etched it with Ferric Chloride.
To get it fitting correctly. I downloaded a datasheet for the Hammond 1590bb that has all the measurements I needed, then used Adobe Illustrator to do the design.
After flipping the artwork and printing it out, I ironed it onto the PC board. There were a few spots I had to touch up. The best tool I've found for that is a pen Steve sells at Small Bear.
http://www.smallbearelec.com/servlet/Detail?no=590
Be careful when you push down on the tip to get the ink flowing. Don't do iton the board itself because the ink comes gushing out. Do it on something you don't care about. Found that out the hard way. It also seems to be helpful to do a couple of coats of ink. This doesn't always work but it is a lot better than a sharpie.
When ironing, you can tell when the PNP has adhered because it turns darker. I'm getting better at this balance of not ironing to long and having the ink melt to much and spread and not ironing long enough where it doesn't adhere in places.
For cutting the board, I use a tile saw I picked up from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/SKIL-3540-02-4-2-Amp-7-Inch-Tile/dp/B003HIWR08/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369959264&sr=8-1&keywords=tile+saw
This allows me to line up the PC board against the rip fence and get a straight cut. I found the easiest way is to print the design, cut it out carefully and accurately, then place that on the PC board using it to set the distance for the saw cut.
After etching I drilled pilot holes in the faceplate and used those to mark the box to drill it. That assures that the holes in the faceplate and box line up.
As far as the rounded corners, I eyeballed those and used a file.
Sorry for the long winded reply. I've never tried faceplates like this before, so I'm a rookie at it, but if there is any other questions you have, fire away.
LINDO!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing! Beautiful look!
Very nice etch on the faceplate :)
Great looking build Bill.
Quote from: billstein on May 31, 2013, 12:47:39 AM
Quote from: bcalla on May 29, 2013, 09:23:21 PM
This is a great looking pedal. How did you make that faceplate? It's beautiful. Or is there a thread somewhere on this site that shows how to do it?
Quote from: selfdestroyer on May 29, 2013, 10:13:56 PM
My god that is a perfect faceplate. I have the hardest time getting the dimensions right when I "attempt" to make them. Would you mind sharing your process?
The faceplate is etched like any other PCB is. I used PNP, ironed it on and then etched it with Ferric Chloride.
To get it fitting correctly. I downloaded a datasheet for the Hammond 1590bb that has all the measurements I needed, then used Adobe Illustrator to do the design.
After flipping the artwork and printing it out, I ironed it onto the PC board. There were a few spots I had to touch up. The best tool I've found for that is a pen Steve sells at Small Bear.
http://www.smallbearelec.com/servlet/Detail?no=590
Be careful when you push down on the tip to get the ink flowing. Don't do iton the board itself because the ink comes gushing out. Do it on something you don't care about. Found that out the hard way. It also seems to be helpful to do a couple of coats of ink. This doesn't always work but it is a lot better than a sharpie.
When ironing, you can tell when the PNP has adhered because it turns darker. I'm getting better at this balance of not ironing to long and having the ink melt to much and spread and not ironing long enough where it doesn't adhere in places.
For cutting the board, I use a tile saw I picked up from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/SKIL-3540-02-4-2-Amp-7-Inch-Tile/dp/B003HIWR08/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369959264&sr=8-1&keywords=tile+saw
This allows me to line up the PC board against the rip fence and get a straight cut. I found the easiest way is to print the design, cut it out carefully and accurately, then place that on the PC board using it to set the distance for the saw cut.
After etching I drilled pilot holes in the faceplate and used those to mark the box to drill it. That assures that the holes in the faceplate and box line up.
As far as the rounded corners, I eyeballed those and used a file.
Sorry for the long winded reply. I've never tried faceplates like this before, so I'm a rookie at it, but if there is any other questions you have, fire away.
Thanks for the explanation, I really appreciate it. You have some great ideas that I will definitely try on my next faceplate build.
you should definitely put this in the contest, looks great. I love the blue box caps too :D EPCOS FTW!
Quote from: aballen on June 03, 2013, 07:38:56 PM
you should definitely put this in the contest, looks great. I love the blue box caps too :D EPCOS FTW!
Thanks. Unfortunately I missed the deadline. I was trying to figure out a way to record sound into my computer and just ran out of time. In fact, I was working feverishly on it on the 31st and almost had it but was defeated by the curfew. ;D
I had a thought as I was trying. Is that midnight curfew on the last day of the month tied to a certain time zone?
You missed it, dont worry, there will be a June contest.
Quote from: aballen on June 04, 2013, 01:54:09 PM
You missed it, dont worry, there will be a June contest.
Don't you have to enter the contest in the same month you finished the pedal?