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Projects => Build Reports => Topic started by: juansolo on September 11, 2014, 08:45:18 PM

Title: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: juansolo on September 11, 2014, 08:45:18 PM
Small Clone clone
My other favourite chorus, this is an EHX Small Clone clone, this time on a Stomptown Penny Royal Chorus PCB.

Same decal as ever, just rejigged a bit for this slightly bigger enclosure.

(http://juansolo.co.uk/stompage/images/medclone-o.jpg)

(http://juansolo.co.uk/stompage/images/medclone-i.jpg)

SuperJudge
Even easier to build yourself our Superjudge now, Rullywow Industries has done a PCB for it. Hopefully this means we'll see more Judges out in the world.

So very wee considering how big and tight it sounds. Marshall? Oh yes indeed, and then some sir.

(http://juansolo.co.uk/stompage/images/anderson-o.jpg)

(http://juansolo.co.uk/stompage/images/anderson-i.jpg)

Hydra
An IDA board for the testing and it's another cracker. This is a modded ZenDrive and GOAT in one. I liked Cleggy's so much I had to have one.

(http://juansolo.co.uk/stompage/images/hydra2-o.jpg)

(http://juansolo.co.uk/stompage/images/hydra2-i.jpg)

Brazen Bull
Jason's (Jubal81) Brazen Bull multi distortion sent to us for evaluation, so I had to box it up.

A really rather unique and excellent creation this one. It's a switchable distortion with a boost, JFET OD, 4049 distortion and muff all running into a James tonestack.

What I really like about it is that you can set the controls then just switch in what flavour of dirt you want on there. Not to mention that the 4049 and muff are two of the nicest and quietest ones I've heard.

(http://juansolo.co.uk/stompage/images/brazen-o.jpg)

(http://juansolo.co.uk/stompage/images/brazen-i.jpg)

Multilayer PCBs! Freaky and very cool. For those that like top mounted jacks, plenty of space. Jason did the boards on this one, I just dropped it in a box.
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: jimilee on September 11, 2014, 08:51:31 PM
Glamourous as always
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: jubal81 on September 11, 2014, 09:13:36 PM
Brilliant stuff! Especially now that you've fully implemented invisible wire technology ...  ;)
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: playpunk on September 11, 2014, 09:25:35 PM
Perfect as usual


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Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: selfdestroyer on September 11, 2014, 09:30:18 PM
Very very clean.. all of em. I really like the Hydra. Love the artwork and the layout looks so cool.

Cody
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: cooder on September 11, 2014, 09:31:21 PM
Fabulantastico mucho as always.... and I mean the always in the best possible amazing way (cos' you mentioned in another post that some people might find your work and style would get boring. NOPE. I don't think so!)
Also would be keen to build one of the Brazen Bulls as well, what a cool concept and project (mine won't look as perfect though...). 8)
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: muddyfox on September 11, 2014, 09:32:15 PM
That's it, now I really need to try this board stacking sorcery!  ;D

Great builds, J.!
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: micromegas on September 11, 2014, 09:39:03 PM
This batch is a perfect representation of the qualified designers and builders this forum hosts.

I have to try your Superjudge Juan, I hope Rully will add it to his current line. Saw the new Dredd film this weekend and  enjoyed it by the way
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: blearyeyes on September 11, 2014, 10:45:17 PM
Great stuff..
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: juansolo on September 11, 2014, 10:48:34 PM
Quote from: micromegas on September 11, 2014, 09:39:03 PM
I have to try your Superjudge Juan, I hope Rully will add it to his current line. Saw the new Dredd film this weekend and  enjoyed it by the way

Good man, really hoping they get the trilogy they're after on those. Unlikely it seems, but it'd be cool to see more.

I suspect Rully has some Judges, fire him a PM.
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: diablochris6 on September 12, 2014, 01:11:43 AM
On par with the course, these are excellent builds! Is the artwork on the Brazen Bull Mike Mignola? It looks similar; love his stuff. What font is that?
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: alanp on September 12, 2014, 05:39:27 AM
The Bull's gutshot looks creepy, kinda ;)

I'm guessing you used a 125B for the Small Clone, you're smarter than me!
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: muddyfox on September 12, 2014, 05:45:42 AM

OK John, I know I'm very far removed from the sharpest tool in the shed  ::) but I just realized....

In all your overlapping builds (well, all that I can remember right now) your boards are upside down. Do you wrangle the pots' pins and support the board that way or do you wire the pots offboard and use doublesided tape and such?

Also, what about the classic pain in the bottom, the electros? Low profile or laid down?
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: juansolo on September 12, 2014, 07:38:17 AM
Quote from: diablochris6 on September 12, 2014, 01:11:43 AM
On par with the course, these are excellent builds! Is the artwork on the Brazen Bull Mike Mignola? It looks similar; love his stuff. What font is that?

It's some Hellboy art. I was really struggling for something to fit on that one, so went with the chaos of that one ;)

Font is Feast of Flesh BB.  Which has become my default font for just about all builds now. http://www.1001fonts.com/feast-of-flesh-bb-font.html

Quote from: alanp on September 12, 2014, 05:39:27 AM
I'm guessing you used a 125B for the Small Clone, you're smarter than me!

It is indeed.

Quote from: muddyfox on September 12, 2014, 05:45:42 AM

OK John, I know I'm very far removed from the sharpest tool in the shed  ::) but I just realized....

In all your overlapping builds (well, all that I can remember right now) your boards are upside down. Do you wrangle the pots' pins and support the board that way or do you wire the pots offboard and use doublesided tape and such?

Also, what about the classic pain in the bottom, the electros? Low profile or laid down?

This is Jason's creation. The second board is on risers and unplugs. The bottom board has those 9mm board mounted pots on it. Electros are either laid down or low pro.

I have a lot more space when I do it in multis and usually do it using the pot mounts. I use solid core and if I need it particularly high I might throw in some bus wire and/or some foam pad spacing.
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: micromegas on September 12, 2014, 08:29:38 AM
Quote from: juansolo on September 11, 2014, 10:48:34 PM
I suspect Rully has some Judges, fire him a PM.

I know, I know... but I have a limit of boards I can buy per month (student's life) and Madbean's sale left me a little broke.

I'll add it to the next batch for sure.
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: alanp on September 12, 2014, 09:03:36 AM
Stupid question, but where does the graphic for the Hydra come from? It makes me think Imperial Legion...
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: LaceSensor on September 12, 2014, 11:11:38 AM
The cleggtronix gets me every time
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: wgc on September 12, 2014, 12:18:46 PM
Lordy!

It warms my little heart to see this kind of collaboration, across continents no less.

Love the stacked pcbs too, genius!
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: juansolo on September 12, 2014, 06:44:11 PM
Quote from: alanp on September 12, 2014, 09:03:36 AM
Stupid question, but where does the graphic for the Hydra come from? It makes me think Imperial Legion...

Within Temptation album cover:

(http://www.within-temptation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Hydra-Within-Temptation.jpg)
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: juansolo on September 12, 2014, 06:44:58 PM
Quote from: LaceSensor on September 12, 2014, 11:11:38 AM
The cleggtronix gets me every time

If we ever 'go pro' it'd have to be that. Along with the 'Made In Yorkshire' tag ;)
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: Leevibe on September 12, 2014, 07:26:03 PM
Unreal workmanship on these. I love the wireless Brazen Bull. Insane!

Quote from: juansolo on September 12, 2014, 06:44:58 PM
Quote from: LaceSensor on September 12, 2014, 11:11:38 AM
The cleggtronix gets me every time

If we ever 'go pro' it'd have to be that. Along with the 'Made In Yorkshire' tag ;)

Yes!
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: chuckbuick on September 12, 2014, 11:05:57 PM
I dig all of them.  Well done!
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: GrindCustoms on September 12, 2014, 11:16:57 PM
Jesus Fry!!! You're cranking them out in a beastly manner!

Hails to the Hydra! ;D
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: lars on September 13, 2014, 03:19:30 AM
That small clone is great! I've been trying for a long time to get a zombie chorus to work; I wish I had just used that pcb and circuit to begin with. Anyway, these are all great builds. You're graphics always stand out.
Great job hiding that LED on the Brazen Bull, I didn't even notice where it was when I first looked.
Title: Re: Small Clone/Hydra/SuperJudge/Brazen Bull
Post by: Stomptown on September 13, 2014, 03:31:00 AM
Very nice John! I especially like the Brazen Bull graphics.  I have to agree with Alan: you made a good choice going with the 125B for the small clone. It looks at home in there!