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Title: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: rullywowr on May 05, 2014, 12:32:00 AM
Finally got around to boxing this one up.  Great sounding pedal.  Wish I could coax a little more "lushness" out of it...maybe change the LDRs down the line or try 18V adapter...but it works great.  Copious amounts of ribbon cable, 1uF caps, and transistors are essential to this build.   ;D 

Shooting for a 1960's psychedelic poster look with a little homage to Jimi at the top.  Powdercoated myself in Neon green with a self-adhesive inkjet white decal on top.  A little envirotex, the biggest ass knob I have ever used, and call it a day.

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73135424/Harbinger%20One/IMG_1734%20(Medium).JPG)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73135424/Harbinger%20One/IMG_1733%20(Medium).JPG)

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/73135424/Harbinger%20One/IMG_1737%20(Medium).JPG)
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: selfdestroyer on May 05, 2014, 12:34:27 AM
I bow before your knob.. I LOVE huge knobs. (Its ok to say that here in the states but I am sure I will get a comment from Juansolo or AlanP for that one) lol

Awesome build. I have yet to own or play a Univibe. Am I missing out?

Cody
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: wgc on May 05, 2014, 12:46:15 AM
You can never miss with jimi involved, but it looks pretty awesome regardless!
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: alanp on May 05, 2014, 12:50:54 AM
Cody, that's between you and your better half :P

Rully, that is a SERIOUSLY nice vibe!
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: Leevibe on May 05, 2014, 01:50:48 AM
That's fantastic Rully! I think you nailed the look. This makes me want to build one.
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: jubal81 on May 05, 2014, 02:11:53 AM
Now that's just awesome. That's one of those when someone sees your board, it's the first they point at and say, "whoa, what's that?"
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: nzCdog on May 05, 2014, 04:08:39 AM
nice job... love the phsychedely.  cool pedal for the board 8)
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: lincolnic on May 05, 2014, 04:59:11 AM
That knob...I just want to turn it...
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: mmlee on May 05, 2014, 09:52:15 AM
This makes me giggle. Love the colour scheme. I feel I should try this envirotex stuff,I like the shine and slight curve it seems to give.
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: bcalla on May 05, 2014, 12:11:18 PM
Fantastic graphic!  Looks like a poster for JH playing at the Fillmore.
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: rullywowr on May 05, 2014, 12:57:29 PM
Thanks for the good "vibes" guys!  :)
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: Droogie on May 05, 2014, 02:26:27 PM
Nailed. It.
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: Bret608 on May 05, 2014, 05:43:46 PM
I really like that '60s concert poster look! I could see using that on a fuzz sometime as well.
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: pryde on May 05, 2014, 08:25:54 PM
Great job Ben!

Not sure but my Harbinger is very lush and deep sounding, at least I think so  :-\
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: mah62 on May 05, 2014, 08:32:38 PM
Surely, you are begging for "big knob" gags! Well, not from me. I just love the retro vibe. Nice one!

Mark
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: mmlee on May 05, 2014, 08:40:00 PM
Quote from: mah62 on May 05, 2014, 08:32:38 PM
...begging for "big knob" gags...

I think I've seen that one..........
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: peAk on May 13, 2014, 03:45:29 PM
I am late to the game on this one......but it definitely kicks @ss!!!
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: rullywowr on May 13, 2014, 04:05:11 PM
Thanks for the kind words! 

It really is one of those pedals where a buddy looks at it and goes...what the *$% is that?
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: GammaFlex on May 13, 2014, 04:13:43 PM
Awesome build! I'm curious how you executed the artwork, silkscreen?
Title: Re: Univibe (Harbinger One!)
Post by: rullywowr on May 13, 2014, 04:57:08 PM
Quote from: SalvageAudio on May 13, 2014, 04:13:43 PM
Awesome build! I'm curious how you executed the artwork, silkscreen?

Thanks man.  Not silkscreen, just a standard self-adhesive inkjet decal topped with Envirotex.