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Title: Germanium and copper fuzz face
Post by: jimilee on February 05, 2017, 10:21:44 PM
Built this on a fuzz master pcb, sounds really good. Found this copper measuring cup and immediately grabbed it. It's obviously very old, which adds to the characteristics I think. Not sure how I feel about the knobs and I need to find something to fashion a bottom to it as well.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170205/5911f971b800b1db2579ff72c65666a1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170205/aab67a1b426e2a5a43b93adb632a63c1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170205/497ae29f1b5e2cbb3783e724f7aa7234.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170205/11b326513c65d6fdf0246647a2ad6ca3.jpg)


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Title: Re: Germanium and copper fuzz face
Post by: cajone5 on February 06, 2017, 12:52:21 AM
very nice -- pretty tight squeeze with all that in there too

Any chance you have a datasheet or image to tell what all those tabs on those jacks go to?  I have several and plan to eventually use a meter to sort it out but would love a diagram if you knew of one.
Title: Re: Germanium and copper fuzz face
Post by: chromesphere on February 06, 2017, 01:04:46 AM
Love the look and color of copper!  I really need to keep an eye out for stuff like this when im at markets etc, could pick up some unique enclosures!

Is that my fuzz master?  Hope you like it jimi?
Title: Re: Germanium and copper fuzz face
Post by: jimilee on February 06, 2017, 01:32:23 AM
Quote from: chromesphere on February 06, 2017, 01:04:46 AM
Love the look and color of copper!  I really need to keep an eye out for stuff like this when im at markets etc, could pick up some unique enclosures!

Is that my fuzz master?  Hope you like it jimi?
It is the fuzz master, and no, I never found a data sheet for the jacks. I use multimeter as well.


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Title: Re: Germanium and copper fuzz face
Post by: jimilee on February 06, 2017, 01:32:54 AM
Quote from: chromesphere on February 06, 2017, 01:04:46 AM
Love the look and color of copper!  I really need to keep an eye out for stuff like this when im at markets etc, could pick up some unique enclosures!

Is that my fuzz master?  Hope you like it jimi?
It is the fuzz master, and no, I never found a data sheet for the jacks. I use multimeter as well.


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Title: Re: Germanium and copper fuzz face
Post by: Aristatertotle on February 06, 2017, 01:43:19 AM
This is awesome!
Title: Re: Germanium and copper fuzz face
Post by: Stomptown on February 06, 2017, 02:08:51 AM
This is awesome Jimmy!   8)

Quote from: chromesphere on February 06, 2017, 01:04:46 AM
I really need to keep an eye out for stuff like this when im at markets etc, could pick up some unique enclosures!

Lately I been frequenting the local 2nd hand stores looking for cool enclosures and vintage throwaway amps. It's amazing what you can find. 
Title: Re: Germanium and copper fuzz face
Post by: devilsnight on February 06, 2017, 02:18:55 AM
Sweet! The first couple of pedals I made back in grade school I put in tuna fish cans (Not much else availible on no budget!). Cramped to say the least!
Title: Re: Germanium and copper fuzz face
Post by: mjg on February 06, 2017, 03:56:44 AM
Very nice!

Maybe you could spray some knobs with a hammered copper paint or something like that?  I reckon that might work?
Title: Re: Germanium and copper fuzz face
Post by: bcalla on February 06, 2017, 05:16:42 AM
Now that's cool!  What's it like drilling though that?
Title: Re: Germanium and copper fuzz face
Post by: jimilee on February 06, 2017, 05:21:02 PM
Quote from: bcalla on February 06, 2017, 05:16:42 AM
Now that's cool!  What's it like drilling though that?
Stepless bit makes it a breeze


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