Hello,
I'm back to work and back to the build report section.
Here's a project I built before holidays. It's a Pete Cornish SS2 overdrive with switchable Cornish buffer between the input jack and the SS2. So the buffer can be always ON in my pedal chain I want it to AND I DO WANT IT TO. I was very surprized about how clean it is. I had only true bypass pedals before I did want buffers to make a mess with my fuzzes. And it didn't !!!
Let's get back to the SS2. It is the sweetest overdrive I've played with by far. It sounds gorgeously with the neck pickup for sirupy solos without any harsh treble. I didn't do any mods to add bass in the circuit since I've liked it that way. The sound remains clear whatever complex chords you're playing. I use it almost first in my FX chain to take advantage of the buffer, to have a main low/mid gain overdrive and also to kick the next drives and fuzzes.
The finish is simply done with a light hand-sanded 1590BB enclosure which I previously machined with a core drill of different diameters. I applied some sparkle blue paint before sanding the enclosure. I wanted some kind of stellar look with the circles and LEDs. I chose a non conventional layout for the knobs and switches and I think it looks great (at least for me).
I added the labels with my usual rubber stamps and Stazon ink.
Hope you like it !!!
(http://imageshack.com/a/img546/8930/dscf3607k.jpg)
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(http://imageshack.com/a/img706/4564/dscf3633n.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img29/875/dscf3636d.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img855/8439/dscf3598m.jpg)
(http://imageshack.com/a/img855/3797/dscf3593e.jpg)
PS : I regularly (everyday) take a look at the forum even if I don't post many comments and I have to admit that the level is very very high. I've seen lots of great builds and I think that the contests are pushing everybody higher and higher. It inspires builders who thus learn lots of great stuffs from here. So thank you !!!
Wow...very nice finish!!! How made the labels? (buffer, gain etc).
Wow, do I dig this enclosure.
It very much fits with a style that I appreciate. The backfill color for the circles is PERFECT.
Quote from: eldzsi on September 03, 2013, 12:50:25 PM
Wow...very nice finish!!! How made the labels? (buffer, gain etc).
Quote from: Liustucru on September 03, 2013, 11:51:38 AM
I added the labels with my usual rubber stamps and Stazon ink.
;)
Quote from: pickdropper on September 03, 2013, 12:52:31 PM
Wow, do I dig this enclosure.
It very much fits with a style that I appreciate. The backfill color for the circles is PERFECT.
Actually, some of your builds inspired me for the finish of this one !!!
I'm honored you like it ;)
I adore this one, might be the prettiest I've seen from you! Awesome stuff
A dynamite build throughout!
I am not at all familiar with the stamping/ink thing.
Question: I am guessing that if you mess up a stamp, you just remove it with acetone or something and do it over. But say you mess up a stamp in one area of the enclosure's top, how do you correct that without affecting or possibly ruining other stamped area(s) near it?
Brilliant job. Inside and out, I really like that.
Jacob
those rubber stamps look sexy as hell.... I think I'm going to get a set for myself...
Wow! Stellar build inside and out! I've got a few questions regarding this.
1. What type of "core drill" machine would be needed to do the fine circles like that? Do you have access to one, made one, etc..
2. Exactly what brand and color paint did you use for the blue?
3. Could you post a pic of the ink stamps you use AS WELL as the ink you use? I've been to several hobby shops but can't ever figure out which to get, whether I'd be able to stamp a word in a STRAIGHT even line, what type of ink and/or color to get and if any other accessories are needed!
4. Last, does ANYONE know of a PCB available for this or possibly willing to do one? I'm sure it'd be a pretty big seller. The G2 would also. I've haven't attempted a vero build close to this size nor do I have the time.
Thanks in advance!
I'm looking at doing the PCB.
Jacob
I don't know a lot about this overdrive, but your version makes me want to know more. I think the way you carried out your vision for this is pretty inspiring. Even the LED color looks the same as the color you filled in on the drill marks!
I really like this light sanded bare metal look. I may try it out on my Lowrider. I wonder if it would still look good with a waterslide decal and gloss clearcoat.
Outstanding!
I love almost all the demos I've heard of this pedal on youtube. I wonder how well would a Baxandall tonestack work with this topology...
This looks fantastic. Really nice work!
Love this. Design. Knob selection. Internals.
Definitely want to try that idea with the core drill.
Great attention to details. I love the color scheme and the layout of the controls.
Your builds never disappoint. I love the way you drilled those circles! So cool
wow!!! :)
Cool as, mate, first time i've seen holesaws used on an enclosure, works a treat, very neat stamping too, all the best, Matt.
Quote from: hylandren on September 03, 2013, 01:16:26 PM
A dynamite build throughout!
I am not at all familiar with the stamping/ink thing.
Question: I am guessing that if you mess up a stamp, you just remove it with acetone or something and do it over. But say you mess up a stamp in one area of the enclosure's top, how do you correct that without affecting or possibly ruining other stamped area(s) near it?
Answer: if you apply the ink (Stazon ink) on a bare enclosure and you make a mistake or you're not satisfied with the result, you can remove the ink using some chemicals. I use cleaner to clean the stamps. But if the enclosure is painted, if you want to remove the ink you will remove the paint too.
So you only have one try ! You can practice on a piece of paper before labelling your pedal.
Quote from: dc001013 on September 03, 2013, 02:48:39 PM
Wow! Stellar build inside and out! I've got a few questions regarding this.
1. What type of "core drill" machine would be needed to do the fine circles like that? Do you have access to one, made one, etc..
2. Exactly what brand and color paint did you use for the blue?
3. Could you post a pic of the ink stamps you use AS WELL as the ink you use? I've been to several hobby shops but can't ever figure out which to get, whether I'd be able to stamp a word in a STRAIGHT even line, what type of ink and/or color to get and if any other accessories are needed!
4. Last, does ANYONE know of a PCB available for this or possibly willing to do one? I'm sure it'd be a pretty big seller. The G2 would also. I've haven't attempted a vero build close to this size nor do I have the time.
Thanks in advance!
1. I work in an aeronautical research lab so we have access to milling machines. The core drills I used look like this one : http://www.usinenouvelle.com/expo/scie-trepan-en-hss-m-p159473.html
I think the technical word is TREPAN ?!? We have different diameters. I was lucky because drill size of the center hole is smaller than the diameter of the pots, switches... In order to make a circle, you have to drill a hole at the center ;-)
2. I only use the cheapest paint in spray can you can find in any local stores in France. Here's the picture:
(http://imageshack.com/a/img109/1722/photoijo.jpg)
I like the idea of doing all by myself even if it is not perfect. Since I've been just building pedals for myself and friends, it is OK ;)
3. I found the stamps on eBay.fr from a french scrapbooking seller. Here's the picture:
(http://imageshack.com/a/img841/9525/photogkj.jpg)
4. Madbean's Darkside was a PCB for the G2 but it's not available anymore. I think GuitarPCB has a G2 PCB !?! Concerning the SS2 I found the vero layout easily on google. It is very simple to build (in comparison with the G2!!!). But if Jacob is thinking about doing a PCB, just buy him one !!!
DON'T BE AFRAID OF VERO BUILDS !!!
Even if PCB is much simpler and cleaner !!!
Thank you to all other kind comments !!!
What a good way to end summer vacation ;)
Absolutely amazing!! 8)
great build. I just finished a build of this circuit and I'd agree that it's a dandy little drive box. very lively!
This is a really fabulous looking build. That lettering in the photos of the enclosure looks so much as though it has been etched and inked - this must be a trick of the eye though if you used the ink stamps (they *are* on the surface, and not recessed, right?)
Quote from: catfud on September 07, 2013, 12:56:59 PM
This is a really fabulous looking build. That lettering in the photos of the enclosure looks so much as though it has been etched and inked - this must be a trick of the eye though if you used the ink stamps (they *are* on the surface, and not recessed, right?)
The stamps are simply applied on the surface of the enclosure ;)
The ink is not uniform on the surface and can give that feeling.
Glad you like this build.
Thank you.