Sorry guys I couldn't resist! Any ways here is a build report for the Madbeans Kracken. This was a very fun, easy, and rewarding build. I am a lover of, well, all effects pedals but I do love me some envelope filters! This build is a straight up version of Brian's design. I didn't do any mods to it mainly because he already did the mods for me. I love the effect and it will certainly fit the need. This is the first time I am using the 1776 Opto-Tron. So far so good. I honestly haven't tried the pedal with the switch board yet. But, I will be sure to do so tomorrow.
As for the art, I sto...borrowed it from the inter-tubes and did a little editing to fit the pedal I used the camp green color on the sides and back plate but decided to leave the top bare for whatever reason. I think it looks cool. Some thing weird happened to the decal when I clear coated the enclosure. I kind of distorted or ate away at the image in a couple spots. I though it actually looked kind of cool so I left it. This isn't a customer build or anything...I just wanted one. Well enough blabbing, I know what you guys want...the centerfold spread!!! Here ya go, Ya filthy animals!
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IT'S SO ANGRY!!!
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Thanks a ton for checking it out. I wil be sure to post a video when I get a chance to record one.
-Mike-
Looks great man! Nice execution
Well done! Cool looking pedal!
Sweet, love that led!
Woah that's angry all right! Nice build dude :)
Very nice pedal inside out, I agree! Nice one 8)
Digging it, looking great man! 8)
And great envellope filter for sure, in my top 3!
That's really cool
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Thanks for the kind words guys. Honestly it feels good to be back at the bench. It's been a while Since I completed a build and to get these 2 done in a week...it feels good. Thanks again. Can't wait to get my hands on that fluff gir...wait that sounds wrong:-/
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Love the graphics Mike, looks like a picture from a H P Lovecraft Novel! Tidy build, good work!
QuoteLove the graphics Mike, looks like a picture from a H P Lovecraft Novel!
+1 :)
I really like the LED on the kracken eye too !
Bitchin' build Mike. Tight and clean. Love the LED as well. I personally think the half melted cap on the switch pad gives it some character. lol
Quote from: bigdaddymrx on February 23, 2015, 12:08:47 AM
Bitchin' build Mike. Tight and clean. Love the LED as well. I personally think the half melted cap on the switch pad gives it some character. lol
I didn't realize that until I posted the pictures. HAHAHA I pulled it and put a new one in this afternoon. Thanks for the kind words guys!