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Title: Some Shizzle........
Post by: GrindCustoms on September 27, 2013, 12:29:51 AM
Hello Madbeaners! Makes a while that i have'nt posted here because i was quite....out of the loop...due to never ending personnal life matters....but..everything is now set and i could'nt be happier of how everything turned out :)

So here's what i've built since....a while....that i've posted them here.

Mini FengDrive

(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/561550_525791160829512_269886609_n.jpg)

(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1235392_525791200829508_1655953138_n.jpg)

(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/644310_525792540829374_1634530643_n.jpg)


LFO Wah

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/577946_523404687734826_315131912_n.jpg)

(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1238060_523404704401491_909915177_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1234428_523404737734821_316881411_n.jpg)


MadBean's Kraken Envellope Filter

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1234897_522578534484108_627039449_n.jpg)

(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1186103_522578544484107_693694490_n.jpg)


Octave Up Delay.....

(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/9885_522148787860416_1224659283_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/534259_522148814527080_1987739987_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/1235055_522148801193748_846346715_n.jpg)


FuzzRot Buffers built on the KwawK wah board...

(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1231669_522042971204331_467341228_n.jpg)


Some InDefianceAudio stuff....

Aura Boost

(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1235224_465084246923151_1700450755_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1017035_465132333585009_1290928215_n.jpg)


TORK Amplification PA-1

nCzdog L'ill Watter 1watt amp project

(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1230064_519897291418899_259719650_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1235084_519897511418877_667817101_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1238869_519897468085548_1874995608_n.jpg)


GeekDriver, Colorsound Overdriver workalike

(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1016429_495687637173198_672289436_n.jpg)

Note...on this picture the trannies are in the opposite direction....still a noob...

(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1002145_495687723839856_382557169_n.jpg)


MadBean's GreenBean, TubeScreamer Workalike...

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1014168_491819877559974_2035997937_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/r90/69002_491819840893311_1291132892_n.jpg)

(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/994205_491819790893316_1751569432_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Some Shizzle........
Post by: alanp on September 27, 2013, 06:56:02 AM
Wow, you've been extremely productive!
Title: Re: Some Shizzle........
Post by: Gledison on September 27, 2013, 07:18:16 AM
Woooooow! Very impressive!
What are the 3pdt little boards? I assume to arrange better the wirings... Is there any pcb layout for that where we could etch it?
Cheers
Title: Re: Some Shizzle........
Post by: GrindCustoms on September 27, 2013, 05:16:24 PM
Quote from: alanp on September 27, 2013, 06:56:02 AM
Wow, you've been extremely productive!

Thanks Alan :)

But....that's what i've done in the past 3months.....other than....generic builts....so compared to the pace i had before.....i'm quite......shy....lol


Title: Re: Some Shizzle........
Post by: GrindCustoms on September 27, 2013, 05:20:24 PM
Quote from: Gledison on September 27, 2013, 07:18:16 AM
Woooooow! Very impressive!
What are the 3pdt little boards? I assume to arrange better the wirings... Is there any pcb layout for that where we could etch it?
Cheers

Thanks Sir!

I don't have any etchable layout of these 3PDTs board...., they where conceived to go along my production layouts....they don't offer much convenience for general DIY use....no CLR...no +/- pads or extra ground pads......

I'm working on couple utility daughter boards for the GCFX store...since they are mostly simple stuff...it would'nt be a bad idea to also offer an etchable version of them.......something that i have'nt done yet.
Title: Re: Some Shizzle........
Post by: DutchMF on September 27, 2013, 06:01:11 PM
Dude, I still love what you build!!! Those Aura Boost's are so sweet 'n little, I'd love to trash them with my size 12's!  ;)
What circuit is that LFO Wah? couldn't make it out from the pics, but I'm sure interested in a Wah with extra knobs and switches!

Paul
Title: Re: Some Shizzle........
Post by: GrindCustoms on September 27, 2013, 09:23:59 PM
Quote from: DutchMF on September 27, 2013, 06:01:11 PM
Dude, I still love what you build!!! Those Aura Boost's are so sweet 'n little, I'd love to trash them with my size 12's!  ;)
What circuit is that LFO Wah? couldn't make it out from the pics, but I'm sure interested in a Wah with extra knobs and switches!

Paul

Thanks Paul :)

The LFO board are basically CJ's STM lfo...in a daughter board format. The same that Juansolo/Marauder have used for their «Sultinizer» builts.

But these had the Depth pot reversed so i never put them on the site...., i have the new version ready with added Shape switch/pot and speed/shape status LED aswell on them....i just always report ordering them....

Now that i have time and that i'm well setup....i'll start to put together the «voyel-trem» that i've had in my mind for a while now....
Title: Re: Some Shizzle........
Post by: lincolnic on September 28, 2013, 05:21:13 AM
Good to see your builds again!
Title: Re: Some Shizzle........
Post by: billstein on September 28, 2013, 07:10:15 AM
Those are all great builds. Really liking that distressed look, somebody should do a tutorial on that.
Title: Re: Some Shizzle........
Post by: richard_mcg on September 29, 2013, 04:32:39 AM
These are all so amazing - great work, great builds - even great photography!!!  8)
Title: Re: Some Shizzle........
Post by: GrindCustoms on September 29, 2013, 07:08:21 PM
Thanks for the kind words guys :)

In a not too far future.... I'll be making some promotional video about the «insides» of my production stuff....where i'll go from the raw enclosure to the fully finished and silkscreened enclosures.....it will cover the finishing of the distressed 1 and 2 tone paintjob and the «grindworn» finish aswell..., will try to make it interesting ;)
Title: Re: Some Shizzle........
Post by: DutchMF on September 29, 2013, 08:02:57 PM
Quote from: GrindCustoms on September 27, 2013, 09:23:59 PM
Quote from: DutchMF on September 27, 2013, 06:01:11 PM
Dude, I still love what you build!!! Those Aura Boost's are so sweet 'n little, I'd love to trash them with my size 12's!  ;)
What circuit is that LFO Wah? couldn't make it out from the pics, but I'm sure interested in a Wah with extra knobs and switches!

Paul

Thanks Paul :)

The LFO board are basically CJ's STM lfo...in a daughter board format. The same that Juansolo/Marauder have used for their «Sultinizer» builts.

But these had the Depth pot reversed so i never put them on the site...., i have the new version ready with added Shape switch/pot and speed/shape status LED aswell on them....i just always report ordering them....

Now that i have time and that i'm well setup....i'll start to put together the «voyel-trem» that i've had in my mind for a while now....

So if I understand this correctly: The LFO is controlling the wah instead of the threadle/pot combo, and the two are switchable? Must have me one of those!!! And to be quite honest, I ripped off your distressed 2 tone finish, didn't get around to posting it as I've still got a few wires to solder on the inside, but I think it turned out pretty good..... will post a teaser pic tomorrow! I hope you understand that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery....  ;)

Paul
Title: Re: Some Shizzle........
Post by: GrindCustoms on September 29, 2013, 10:01:29 PM
Quote from: DutchMF on September 29, 2013, 08:02:57 PM
Quote from: GrindCustoms on September 27, 2013, 09:23:59 PM
Quote from: DutchMF on September 27, 2013, 06:01:11 PM
Dude, I still love what you build!!! Those Aura Boost's are so sweet 'n little, I'd love to trash them with my size 12's!  ;)
What circuit is that LFO Wah? couldn't make it out from the pics, but I'm sure interested in a Wah with extra knobs and switches!

Paul

Thanks Paul :)

The LFO board are basically CJ's STM lfo...in a daughter board format. The same that Juansolo/Marauder have used for their «Sultinizer» builts.

But these had the Depth pot reversed so i never put them on the site...., i have the new version ready with added Shape switch/pot and speed/shape status LED aswell on them....i just always report ordering them....

Now that i have time and that i'm well setup....i'll start to put together the «voyel-trem» that i've had in my mind for a while now....

So if I understand this correctly: The LFO is controlling the wah instead of the threadle/pot combo, and the two are switchable? Must have me one of those!!! And to be quite honest, I ripped off your distressed 2 tone finish, didn't get around to posting it as I've still got a few wires to solder on the inside, but I think it turned out pretty good..... will post a teaser pic tomorrow! I hope you understand that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery....  ;)

Paul

Actually when the LFO is activated, it sweeps throught out the «Q» that the wah pot is covering, so if you move the treadle it still controls the frequency range that is modulated by the LFO......, it's a really fun and inspiring effect to play with.

Glad that you gave that finishing technique a try, it's fairly easy and it turns out great most of the time. :)
Title: Re: Some Shizzle........
Post by: DutchMF on October 01, 2013, 04:42:01 PM
As promised: 
(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/3356/vvz1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/534/vvz1.jpg/)

I left the sides of the enclosure shiny black, to keep from completely ripping off Rej, and knob choice isn't final..... Still some more soldering to do, will post a full build report soon. Anyone care to guess what's inside?   ;)

Paul
Title: Re: Some Shizzle........
Post by: evildead222 on October 02, 2013, 07:16:03 AM
Awesome paint job man. I like how you sanded around the edges so you can see the silver, thats rad!
Title: Re: Some Shizzle........
Post by: GrindCustoms on October 03, 2013, 09:32:37 PM
Quote from: evildead222 on October 02, 2013, 07:16:03 AM
Awesome paint job man. I like how you sanded around the edges so you can see the silver, thats rad!

Thanks Sir :)

Paul, that looks badass! Love that big vernier style knob!  8)

I have no clue of what is going in there...lol...could be so many things..hehe