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Title: Pessimistic Fuzz (Vero)
Post by: selfdestroyer on March 09, 2014, 02:39:52 AM
None more black! at least on my board... This is Marks vero layout of the Monolith Fuzz Oracle and I am in love. You can really tame this to sound like a great mild fuzz or to face ripping/melting madness.

Layout
http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/monolith-oracle.html (http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/monolith-oracle.html)

I used the following transistors in mine:
Q1: AC152 Hfe 114
Q2: AC125 Hfe 306

I etched a enclosure for it and I stole some art work from a doom/sludge band cover but for the life of me I cant find the link to the album now. Anyways, its not my art.

(http://music.codydeschenes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140306-104530.jpg)

(http://music.codydeschenes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140308-183115.jpg)

(http://music.codydeschenes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140308-183146.jpg)

Really happy with the sound of this guy and will probably knock my 4 knob fuzz face off my board for now.

Cody
Title: Re: Pessimistic Fuzz (Vero)
Post by: pickdropper on March 09, 2014, 02:57:14 AM
Really beautiful etch, Cody.  Great job.
Title: Re: Pessimistic Fuzz (Vero)
Post by: lincolnic on March 09, 2014, 04:02:07 AM
Hell of an etch! Looks great on the inside too.
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Post by: Cortexturizer on March 09, 2014, 09:59:47 AM
any chance of a soundclip, sounds like something I would love :)
oh, and as I was telling before...your work is something else, one of my favorite builders for sure
Title: Re: Pessimistic Fuzz (Vero)
Post by: mah62 on March 09, 2014, 10:14:10 AM
absolutely fantastic,

I must get into this etching lark as I'm getting pissed of with decals!

Mark
Title: Re: Pessimistic Fuzz (Vero)
Post by: m-Kresol on March 09, 2014, 11:11:52 AM
That etch is stunning!
Title: Re: Pessimistic Fuzz (Vero)
Post by: Jakes Dad on March 09, 2014, 01:30:06 PM
Awesome etch.  Listening to the demo on tagboards I'll have to add one of these to the 'Must Build List' , sigh.

Chuck
Title: Re: Pessimistic Fuzz (Vero)
Post by: Droogie on March 09, 2014, 02:02:33 PM
Gorgeous etch! It's really a striking image and incredibly well executed.
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Post by: Kinki fuzz on March 09, 2014, 02:39:06 PM
Looks amazing dude!
Title: Re: Pessimistic Fuzz (Vero)
Post by: selfdestroyer on March 09, 2014, 11:36:23 PM
Thanks everyone. This is really a fun pedal, I have been messing with it all morning. Just for those who do not know, I have a tutorial I made on how I do my reversed etches.

http://music.codydeschenes.com/?page_id=2035 (http://music.codydeschenes.com/?page_id=2035)

If you have any questions, just ask.

Cody
Title: Re: Pessimistic Fuzz (Vero)
Post by: LaceSensor on March 10, 2014, 10:52:43 AM
such etch

wow
Title: Re: Pessimistic Fuzz (Vero)
Post by: AntKnee on March 10, 2014, 12:31:40 PM
Quote from: selfdestroyer on March 09, 2014, 11:36:23 PM
Thanks everyone. This is really a fun pedal, I have been messing with it all morning. Just for those who do not know, I have a tutorial I made on how I do my reversed etches.

http://music.codydeschenes.com/?page_id=2035 (http://music.codydeschenes.com/?page_id=2035)

If you have any questions, just ask.

Cody

Great job. Love the etch!

Your tutorial is very helpful. I'd love to see the rest of the process.
Title: Re: Pessimistic Fuzz (Vero)
Post by: Hexjibber on March 13, 2014, 04:41:32 PM
Another amazing etch! I'm always excited to see your new builds, the bar just keeps getting higher!
Title: Re: Pessimistic Fuzz (Vero)
Post by: peAk on March 13, 2014, 09:45:59 PM
dude!!! so good.

"Must learn to etch....must learn to etch...."
Title: Re: Pessimistic Fuzz (Vero)
Post by: jubal81 on March 13, 2014, 09:48:47 PM
Beyond cool. Huge Kudos on this one.  8)
Title: Re: Pessimistic Fuzz (Vero)
Post by: Guybrush on March 14, 2014, 07:48:56 AM
Just stunning.

Great tutorial too. How long do you  sand the enclosure for? Is it worth using a belt sander?
Title: Re: Pessimistic Fuzz (Vero)
Post by: selfdestroyer on March 14, 2014, 08:43:47 AM
Quote from: Guybrush on March 14, 2014, 07:48:56 AM
Just stunning.

Great tutorial too. How long do you  sand the enclosure for? Is it worth using a belt sander?

Thanks for the kind words. Do you mean before the etch or after the etch?

Before the etch, I just wet sand for a few minutes just to remove any impurities in the enclosure and to clean the surface you will be etching.

After the etch, Very light sanding with 1000 grit wet sandpaper.

A belt sander will most likely tear up the enclosure since aluminum is really soft metal. Just my thought.

Cody
Title: Re: Pessimistic Fuzz (Vero)
Post by: Guybrush on March 14, 2014, 08:50:25 AM
Ahh ok. Thanks. I meant before. Whenever I've etched enclosures in the past I sand and sand until my arms ache but I can never get all the imperfections out. There are always a few pits and scratches. I guess a belt sander would be overkill though.

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Post by: raulduke on March 14, 2014, 09:47:11 AM
That's one of my favourite etches I've seen.

Love the look and aesthetic on this one  8)
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Post by: flanagan0718 on March 14, 2014, 01:07:13 PM
This looks fantastic! How do you guys get the paint so perfect after you etch the enclosure?
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Post by: ch1naski on March 14, 2014, 03:15:32 PM
Awesome etch, Cody. i would love to hear how your build sounds, also.