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Astro(not) — Fuzz/Delay/Envelop-Vibrato

Started by Aleph Null, April 04, 2017, 04:55:54 PM

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Aleph Null

Clari(not) built stock on vero. If you haven't heard one of these yet, go listen to some demos! It's a really fun circuit.



I'm really pleased with this enclosure. The knob arrangement is tight, but I think it makes a statement.





I tried to refine CultureJam's Mod Podge finishing method with this build (detailed here: http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=25132.msg244698#msg244698) I purchased the enclosure powder coated. The graphic is a water-slide decal that I adhered using Mod Podge to prevent silvering. I used a 4:1 Pogde:water mixture that I put down as I wet the decal. This way the decal could slide over the wet Mod Podge. I let it dry for 24 hours. The clear coat is also Mod Podge. I basically followed the directions here: six thin coats with a fine brush, 15–20 minutes in between coats. I let it dry for a day or two, then sanded: first with 400 grit paper, then with #0000 steal wool. Mod podge recommends wet sanding, but unless the stuff is fully cured (four weeks!), I would avoid this as it can rehydrate and start to peel. To get a semi-gloss finish, I did a final coat with the 4:1 mixture, them buffed with Scratch X (an automotive compound).



This looks sloppy, but the slack in the wire makes it much easier troubleshoot and install.

DPTX

That is boss-level work.  Great job on the graphics, enclosure finishing, and cramming those knobs in place.  Looks wonderful.

m-Kresol

love the knob layout, graphics and enclosure colour. top notch work
I build pedals to hide my lousy playing.

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My build docs and tutorials

Boba7

The knobs position is just magic. I really love what you did there, it's beautiful. Amazing work.

Dminner


Cortexturizer

that looks perfect, everything about it is amazing
https://kuatodesign.blogspot.com - thoughts on some pedals I made
https://soundcloud.com/kuato-design-stompboxes - sounds and jams

oip

it's beautiful!  also thanks for the heads up on this effect, never heard of it and i think i have almost all the parts to hand, might try this weekend

Philthy


LateCentury

Whoa, this is awesome! I love the tilted-look of the knobs and labels.

bcalla

Quote from: LateCentury on April 05, 2017, 01:31:50 PM
Whoa, this is awesome! I love the tilted-look of the knobs and labels.
+1!!!  Great layout!

selfdestroyer

I love the pot layout, aesthetically it looks perfect. Artwork and color is the icing on the cake.

Great job!

Cody

Aleph Null

Thank you, everyone, for the enthusiastic praise. It means a lot coming from people who do such top-notch work themselves.

reddesert

That's really cool. I love what a visual difference the diagonal layout makes.

wgc

always the beautiful answer who asks a more beautiful question.
e.e. cummings

bluescage

Great job. Love the layout and the artwork!