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Projects => Build Reports => Topic started by: pickdropper on November 20, 2013, 03:42:24 AM

Title: Mystery Pedal
Post by: pickdropper on November 20, 2013, 03:42:24 AM
I built this a while back, but didn't post it (at least that I can remember).

Due to the proprietary nature of this build, I cannot say what circuit is in there.  My only regret is that I didn't goop it before sending it out, now somebody will be able to disassemble it and figure out what circuit it is.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/pickdropper/Guitar%20Pedals/TubeScreamer1_zpsd8b80ccf.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pickdropper/media/Guitar%20Pedals/TubeScreamer1_zpsd8b80ccf.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/pickdropper/Guitar%20Pedals/TubeScreamer2_zps2b4e7c31.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pickdropper/media/Guitar%20Pedals/TubeScreamer2_zps2b4e7c31.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/pickdropper/Guitar%20Pedals/TubeScreamer3_zpsb222ad98.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pickdropper/media/Guitar%20Pedals/TubeScreamer3_zpsb222ad98.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Mystery Pedal
Post by: jimilee on November 20, 2013, 03:54:36 AM
That looks mysterious and awesome in al it's fuzzy glory. Just put your lawyers on stand by and prepare to make millions.
Title: Re: Mystery Pedal
Post by: gordo on November 20, 2013, 04:02:07 AM
Damn, I know we go for the fancy schmancy stuff here, but I have to say: that's probably the coolest finish and graphics I've seen in a very long time.  Simple, and simply stunning.

It's a shame that nobody will ever figure out what's going on behind all the goop.
Title: Re: Mystery Pedal
Post by: Guitarmageddon on November 20, 2013, 05:22:51 AM
I think that's the most tasteful use of schematic imagery I've seen on a pedal, I'd remember it if I'd seen it before. 8)

Goes to show that excessive exposure to 1/8W resistors leads to SMD too. ;)
Title: Re: Mystery Pedal
Post by: Stomptown on November 20, 2013, 05:51:09 AM
That is one beautiful build. I love the way the blue pops and the orange led is perfect. As mentioned above, the graphics are sweet as well (as always)! 

Wait... what circuit was that again?  ;)
Title: Re: Mystery Pedal
Post by: wolfingsworth on November 20, 2013, 06:13:53 AM
I may be totally missing something, but it says Tubescreamer on the photobucket page... and it looks like a Tubescreamer... Anyway, this is a perfect build as usual! Love the blue and the minimal labling.
Title: Re: Mystery Pedal
Post by: croquet hoop on November 20, 2013, 06:50:39 AM
Superb build! The pins + jumper thing is a great idea, it takes less space than a DIP switch but gives you more options than soldering a jumper.

Oh, and I really love that blue, too. And the etch is superb as always.
Title: Re: Mystery Pedal
Post by: Thomas_H on November 20, 2013, 07:20:38 AM
Thats awesome.

But why did you put the schematic up front if you want to make it a secret?
;D
Title: Re: Mystery Pedal
Post by: billstein on November 20, 2013, 07:59:30 AM
You should have gooped the schematic on the outside of the pedal.
Title: Re: Mystery Pedal
Post by: alanp on November 20, 2013, 08:36:50 AM
Dumbledropper? :)
Title: Re: Mystery Pedal
Post by: juansolo on November 20, 2013, 09:24:48 AM
 8)
Title: Re: Mystery Pedal
Post by: muddyfox on November 20, 2013, 11:01:09 AM

Haha I love this thread!  ;D
Title: Re: Mystery Pedal
Post by: LaceSensor on November 20, 2013, 11:45:32 AM
LOL

Love how sarcasm cant be inferred from text...
Title: Re: Mystery Pedal
Post by: wgc on November 20, 2013, 01:00:38 PM
Looks awesome!

Tube screamer likely on top, but the secret is what's hiding down below?

I'm guessing a tube screamer/feed backer combo here.

Would buy in a heartbeat.
Title: Re: Mystery Pedal
Post by: pickdropper on November 20, 2013, 01:30:55 PM
Quote from: Guitarmageddon on November 20, 2013, 05:22:51 AM
I think that's the most tasteful use of schematic imagery I've seen on a pedal, I'd remember it if I'd seen it before. 8)

Goes to show that excessive exposure to 1/8W resistors leads to SMD too. ;)

Actually, most of the SMT layouts came before I did any of my 1/8W resistor layouts.  I dig them all.  :-)
Title: Re: Mystery Pedal
Post by: pickdropper on November 20, 2013, 01:31:30 PM
Quote from: wolfingsworth on November 20, 2013, 06:13:53 AM
I may be totally missing something, but it says Tubescreamer on the photobucket page... and it looks like a Tubescreamer... Anyway, this is a perfect build as usual! Love the blue and the minimal labling.

It's always the little details that give things away.  :-)
Title: Re: Mystery Pedal
Post by: pickdropper on November 20, 2013, 01:32:08 PM
Quote from: billstein on November 20, 2013, 07:59:30 AM
You should have gooped the schematic on the outside of the pedal.

Now THAT is a solid point.  It had never occurred to me to goop the outside of the pedal.
Title: Re: Mystery Pedal
Post by: pickdropper on November 20, 2013, 01:33:33 PM
Quote from: LaceSensor on November 20, 2013, 11:45:32 AM
LOL

Love how sarcasm cant be inferred from text...

Yeah, it might have been worded a bit too obtusely.  All in good fun, though.