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Projects => Build Reports => Topic started by: Liustucru on October 11, 2012, 10:38:24 AM

Title: 25. Lovepedal Kalamazoo (non Madbean content)
Post by: Liustucru on October 11, 2012, 10:38:24 AM
Hi,
I used to play on a Lovepedal Kalamazoo and I decided to do a clone on vero.

I know Lovepedal released a gold version of the Kalamazoo with a "better IC" than the original silver version but I couldn't find any information about what IC it is ???

I changed the JRC4558 IC for an OPA2134 and the 1N914s clipping diodes for BAT41s.
I find it more dynamic with very precise and percussive attack. I really like it that way !!!

It is a really good overdrive with a good gain range but I find the tone and glass knobs range very limited.
It has a fine spot depending on the guitar and amp settings.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img138/4448/dscf2525e.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img22/9091/dscf2537j.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img202/7379/dsf2467.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img846/4859/dsf2463.jpg)

Title: Re: 25. Lovepedal Kalamazoo (non Madbean content)
Post by: midwayfair on October 11, 2012, 01:42:34 PM
I love this enclosure -- it looks so elegant. How did you do the lettering?
Title: Re: 25. Lovepedal Kalamazoo (non Madbean content)
Post by: Bret608 on October 11, 2012, 02:56:49 PM
I agree that it looks great, and I would love to hear where you got those knobs!
Title: Re: 25. Lovepedal Kalamazoo (non Madbean content)
Post by: Liustucru on October 11, 2012, 04:51:16 PM
Quote from: midwayfair on October 11, 2012, 01:42:34 PM
I love this enclosure -- it looks so elegant. How did you do the lettering?

Thank you Jon !!!
The lettering is done with stamps. This time I use another font I have with black and silver Stazon ink.

Quote from: Bret608 on October 11, 2012, 02:56:49 PM
I agree that it looks great, and I would love to hear where you got those knobs!

I get the knobs from Banzai (http://www.banzaimusic.com/Sun-Dial-Knob.html)
They have a great choice of knobs !!!
I love them too. First time I saw this kind of knobs was on Jetter Gear pedals !
Title: Re: 25. Lovepedal Kalamazoo (non Madbean content)
Post by: nzCdog on October 12, 2012, 09:48:21 AM
I am so jealous of your stamp sets... you're getting great results.  Looks wicked :)
Title: Re: 25. Lovepedal Kalamazoo (non Madbean content)
Post by: Liustucru on October 12, 2012, 01:00:39 PM
I bought all my stamps at a french scapbooking stuff seller.

12 different fonts ~20€

(http://imageshack.us/a/img690/9831/kgrhqvquep6fk8lbqhqscqv.jpg)

Unfortunately, they are out of stock right now  :-[