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Title: One big pedal, three big effects. Od/Distortion/Fuzz multi
Post by: Guybrush on January 20, 2016, 09:00:35 PM
Hey all

Just finished boxing up this beast. It's a Klon into a Crunchbox into a Fat Fuzz Factory. All boards from Fuzzdog in the UK (including the lovely Lumen boards from Grindcustoms). I cant recommend Fuzzdog enough to other UK builders.

I wanted a multi dirt pedal that I can use with my practice amp so I don't have to wheel my main board out every time I want to play at home.

The Klon board has a small switch that lets you switch between buffered bypass and TBP. I tried both and found the buffer had a massive effect on the Fuzz Factory. I didn't like how it affected the sound of the fuzz so went with TBP in the end.

Pics

(http://i.imgur.com/YPniZ3Q.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/KqK0EIW.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/oVnqSCi.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/9ofiKOk.jpg)

Cheers

Title: Re: One big pedal, three big effects. Od/Distortion/Fuzz multi
Post by: jimilee on January 20, 2016, 10:13:26 PM
Daaammnnn!!! That's an awesome box of hate right there.
Title: Re: One big pedal, three big effects. Od/Distortion/Fuzz multi
Post by: mrclean77 on January 20, 2016, 10:32:35 PM
Yowzers - that etch!!! I love the layout as much as the etch, for the folks who love top-mounted everything, bump em all next to each other, that's gotta be their wet dream come to life

Definitely a grab-n-go you could "get by" on if it was your only dirt box, IMO
Title: Re: One big pedal, three big effects. Od/Distortion/Fuzz multi
Post by: selfdestroyer on January 20, 2016, 11:02:55 PM
By The Power of Greyskull! That is awesome.

Another one for the inspiration folder!

Cody
Title: Re: One big pedal, three big effects. Od/Distortion/Fuzz multi
Post by: Cortexturizer on January 20, 2016, 11:05:42 PM
love it man. just love it. some great circuits in there as well. fantastic pedal
Title: Re: One big pedal, three big effects. Od/Distortion/Fuzz multi
Post by: alanp on January 21, 2016, 04:22:13 AM
I like that. "This pedal that pleases so many is of your making."

I also like the build itself :)
Title: Re: One big pedal, three big effects. Od/Distortion/Fuzz multi
Post by: lincolnic on January 21, 2016, 05:24:49 AM
Flawless victory!
Title: Re: One big pedal, three big effects. Od/Distortion/Fuzz multi
Post by: Jebus on January 21, 2016, 09:56:14 AM
Awesome, great job! :) Love the graphics.
Title: Re: One big pedal, three big effects. Od/Distortion/Fuzz multi
Post by: Leevibe on January 21, 2016, 02:00:02 PM
 :o!!!

Not just beautiful, but beautifully designed. This sounds like such a great combination.
Title: Re: One big pedal, three big effects. Od/Distortion/Fuzz multi
Post by: Hexjibber on January 21, 2016, 02:13:01 PM
Absolutely wicked on all fronts dude, great work, definitely my favourite build of yours so far!

Out of interest how does the Klon stack into the Crunchbox? I need something for my heavy distortion sound that will be stacked with a Klon and can't decide between a Rat or Crunchbox, would be interested to hear your findings! :)
Title: Re: One big pedal, three big effects. Od/Distortion/Fuzz multi
Post by: AntKnee on January 22, 2016, 05:25:22 AM
This build is awesome. Really dig the etch.
I always had trouble with fuzz after my klone, too. I never thought about it being the buffer. Hmmm
Title: Re: One big pedal, three big effects. Od/Distortion/Fuzz multi
Post by: juansolo on January 22, 2016, 10:19:24 AM
Loving the layout of that. Bravo.
Title: Re: One big pedal, three big effects. Od/Distortion/Fuzz multi
Post by: Guybrush on January 22, 2016, 05:19:43 PM
Cheers guys. All appreciated.

Quote from: AntKnee on January 22, 2016, 05:25:22 AM
This build is awesome. Really dig the etch.
I always had trouble with fuzz after my klone, too. I never thought about it being the buffer. Hmmm

It's not actually an etch. Just a print on a clear label placed over white spray paint. I grunged up the design a bit in Photoshop to give it that rough around the edges, well used look.

Switching between TBP and buffered bypass on the Klon affects the Fuzz Factory enormously. I'd put money on it that's the issue with your fuzz.

Quote from: Hexjibber on January 21, 2016, 02:13:01 PM
Absolutely wicked on all fronts dude, great work, definitely my favourite build of yours so far!

Out of interest how does the Klon stack into the Crunchbox? I need something for my heavy distortion sound that will be stacked with a Klon and can't decide between a Rat or Crunchbox, would be interested to hear your findings! :)

Cheers pal, it's probably my favourite too.

I'll have a play with running the Klon into the CB and then into my Rat this weekend and let you know what I find. How have you got your Klon set? I'm guessing mild volume boost with a touch of dirt?


On a different note, I've built 2 Klones and they both get a bit of background fizz towards the last quarter turn of the gain pot. Does anyone else experience this?

Thanks