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General => Open Discussion => Topic started by: Guybrush on February 22, 2016, 11:02:36 AM

Title: Recommend me a 1590a fuzz build
Post by: Guybrush on February 22, 2016, 11:02:36 AM
Hey all

I'm looking to fill a small hole on my board with a fuzz. Can anyone recommend a fuzz project that will fit a 1950a enclosure? I've got the Madbean Hipster on my shortlist but wondered if you guys knew of any others that I could have a look at?

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Recommend me a 1590a fuzz build
Post by: Tremster on February 22, 2016, 11:12:26 AM
Pickdropper has a PCB for a 4-knob Germanium Fuzz Face

Rullywow's Bosstone fits 1590a, too
http://www.rullywow.com/product/bossman-2/ (http://www.rullywow.com/product/bossman-2/)

Astrotone on vero
http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.de/2012/10/astro-tone-fuzz.html (http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.de/2012/10/astro-tone-fuzz.html)

Culturejam's tiny Fuzzrite PCB on Osh Park
https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/P75lpFv7 (https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/P75lpFv7)

JMK Muff Fuzz
http://jmkpcbs.com/product/fuzz-muff/ (http://jmkpcbs.com/product/fuzz-muff/)

Parasit Eagle Claw Octave Fuzz
http://www.parasitstudio.se/store/p3/Eagle_Claw_Octave_Fuzz_PCB.html (http://www.parasitstudio.se/store/p3/Eagle_Claw_Octave_Fuzz_PCB.html)
Title: Re: Recommend me a 1590a fuzz build
Post by: matmosphere on February 22, 2016, 12:39:56 PM
Bazz fuzz! I love that thing, and if you spend a little time with it on a breadboard it's pretty easy to get to sounding great on your rig.
Title: Re: Recommend me a 1590a fuzz build
Post by: nimm on February 22, 2016, 01:32:30 PM
I just put a Devi Ever Ruby into a 1590a and used two MPSA12's for the transistors for a heavier fuzz. It's fun socketing different combinations of transistors on this board to get just the fuzz you want.
Title: Re: Recommend me a 1590a fuzz build
Post by: midwayfair on February 22, 2016, 01:51:44 PM
ALL OF THEM.

Seriously, what kind of sound do you want? You can fit almost any classic fuzz in a 1590A. :)
Title: Re: Recommend me a 1590a fuzz build
Post by: flanagan0718 on February 22, 2016, 01:53:15 PM
Pretty sure there's a Woolly Mammoth fitted for a 1590a. Either that or the Eagle Claw by Freppo is a good choice. He just redesigned it to fit in a 1590a.
Title: Re: Recommend me a 1590a fuzz build
Post by: Guybrush on February 22, 2016, 09:01:19 PM
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will check each of them out.

Quote from: midwayfair on February 22, 2016, 01:51:44 PM
ALL OF THEM.

Seriously, what kind of sound do you want? You can fit almost any classic fuzz in a 1590A. :)

Hmmm... good question. Probably something quite full on and snarly. I really like the sound of the Red Witch Ruby. Anyone care to  speculate at what the circuit is based on? I'm useless at that kind of thing. Video demo below:



Thanks again
Title: Re: Recommend me a 1590a fuzz build
Post by: MacHeath on February 22, 2016, 09:44:43 PM
Sounds like an octave fuzz to me. So you could try the Eagle Claw Fuzz or an Octavia-like circuit.
Title: Re: Recommend me a 1590a fuzz build
Post by: Jabulani Jonny on February 22, 2016, 10:17:32 PM
How have I never heard of the Seven Sisters line from Red Witch?  Those things are freakin' cool!
Title: Re: Recommend me a 1590a fuzz build
Post by: alanp on February 23, 2016, 12:55:11 AM
Even better, Red Witch are kiwi!
Title: Re: Recommend me a 1590a fuzz build
Post by: pickdropper on February 24, 2016, 05:05:50 AM
There are lots of good ones.  I've done a bunch of different fuzzes in 1590a enclosures.

I enjoyed doing the Buzzaround in that form factor.  Tonebender was fun, too.  It depends what you are looking for.
Title: Re: Recommend me a 1590a fuzz build
Post by: alanp on February 24, 2016, 06:01:01 AM
For a simple fuzz, grab Rej's Temple of Giants. I put a LED/Silicon/Germanium switch on mine.

It will teach you what your guitar's volume knob is for.