This one has been on my 'to do'-list for a long time, check out this old thread: http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=8217.msg71189#msg71189 (http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=8217.msg71189#msg71189)
But now I finally finished my Weener, and first I have to get some Weener stuff of my chest:
-My Weener is the best I've ever done
-My Weener was a pain in the ass (to build)
-My Weener replaces an 18yo (more on that later)
-My Weener has two Godfathers (Thanks Timbo, and especially Joe Gagan!)
Now for some pics of my Weener........ ;)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img545/1510/bac3.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img69/3674/pz8h.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img689/3442/vlyc.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img843/6900/3az0.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img692/6284/ey1m.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img199/712/ict6.jpg)
Big thanks go out to Timbo for the caps and transistors, and to Joe Gagan for the shell, thread, pot, inductor and loads of advice/ knowledge!
Now some details:
-Both the PEAK and FREQ trimmers moved to external pots. These will be replaced by pots with some detents when I can get my hands on them, but it's nice to have all that control on the outside!
-Two switches: one switches the buffer in or out, as per the schemo. The other switches R4 between 390R and 0R, for a dirtier sound.... Nice!
-Inductor is one of Joe Gagans Red Devils. It now is blue. It is awesome, try it!!!
-Pot is one of Joe's MilSpec ones, it looks cool, no more info....
-Caps and trannies are vintage units provided by Timbo, thanks dude!!
-As you can see in the last pic, the carpet matches the drapes, as on any real redhead.........
And here is the sappy bit: This build is dedicated to my wife Esther, my favourite Redhead! She made a huge impression on me on our first date (almost 8 years ago!) by even knowing what a wahwah was, and naming a couple of songs that featured one! She rocks!!!!!!
Paul
PS: this is the 18yo she'll be replacing......
(http://imageshack.com/a/img13/4218/46ys.jpg)
Battered as she is, she served me well for a long time, I really, really love this wah!
Paul, looks awesome man! Really love the mojo components and custom stomp pad. I'm sure it's easy to put some fixed detent rotary switches in there later once you determine the sweet spot resistor/cap settings.
POW! I love Redheads!!! HOw about a demo...and one of the pedal also! 8)
Quote from: jimilee on November 09, 2013, 04:03:43 PM
POW! I love Redheads!!! HOw about a demo...and one of the pedal also! 8)
Jimi, as much as I love you, you'll never get a demo of my favourite redhead..... But as the wah goes, demo will be made, just not sure when. It's saturday evening here right now, time for a beer (or 6)!!!!!!
Quote from: DutchMF on November 09, 2013, 04:07:38 PM
Quote from: jimilee on November 09, 2013, 04:03:43 PM
POW! I love Redheads!!! HOw about a demo...and one of the pedal also! 8)
Jimi, as much as I love you, you'll never get a demo of my favourite redhead..... But as the wah goes, demo will be made, jut not sure when. It's saturday evening here right now, time for a beer (or 6)!!!!!!
;D Enjoy the spoils of your victory!!!
Quote from: jimilee on November 09, 2013, 04:08:52 PM
Quote from: DutchMF on November 09, 2013, 04:07:38 PM
Quote from: jimilee on November 09, 2013, 04:03:43 PM
POW! I love Redheads!!! HOw about a demo...and one of the pedal also! 8)
Jimi, as much as I love you, you'll never get a demo of my favourite redhead..... But as the wah goes, demo will be made, jut not sure when. It's saturday evening here right now, time for a beer (or 6)!!!!!!
;D Enjoy the spoils of your victory!!!
Cheers Jimi!
wow, looks gorgeous. really impressive work there. honored to be involved for sure. realy nice job on the red finish , also looks great contrasting the carved rubber pad.
looking forward to hearing the clipz!
Great job, love that tread!
Very nice!
Looks awesome, Paul! I'm not a huge wah guy but man this thing is looking good.
Curtain matches the drapes, lol!
The whole thing is eye catching, nice work! 8)