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Projects => Build Reports => Topic started by: eldanko on November 08, 2011, 07:39:16 PM

Title: BOBRACHA! - Sabertooth Build - Oatmeal Series...
Post by: eldanko on November 08, 2011, 07:39:16 PM
This is my latest addition to my Oatmeal-inspired series of pedals (visible here:http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=2523.0 (http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=2523.0)).  My bassist's favorite comics were the Bobcats and the Sriracha Rooster Sauce ones... and in the latest episode of the Bobcats (www.theoatmeal.com (http://www.theoatmeal.com)), those were gloriously married into the image used for the pedal.

This is my second Sabertooth, and I freaking love these things.  One of my favorite fuzzes ever.  I hope MB is planning on releasing some tweaked form of this pedal in the future, because it rocks.


Other random details:
- The sexy oversized caps are back again.  I'm actually enjoying finding ways to make them fit into things.
- The eyes are not LEDs; they're what Mammoth now refers to as "sub-miniature incandescent bulbs".  I was under the impression that I was ordering 3mm LEDs... this has now been corrected on their website.  These are not polarized, do not require a current limiting resistor, and they're bright as hell.


(http://www.danekinser.com/gear/Bobracha%20Front.jpg)

(http://www.danekinser.com/gear/Bobracha%20Guts.jpg)

(http://www.danekinser.com/gear/Bobracha%20Lit.jpg)
Title: Re: BOBRACHA! - Sabertooth Build - Oatmeal Series...
Post by: LaceSensor on November 08, 2011, 08:02:05 PM
some nice mods are switchable output cap to change subs, and to add an input impedance knob (for a 5 knob mammoth).
Title: Re: BOBRACHA! - Sabertooth Build - Oatmeal Series...
Post by: eldanko on November 08, 2011, 08:09:19 PM
Quote from: LaceSensor on November 08, 2011, 08:02:05 PM
some nice mods are switchable output cap to change subs, and to add an input impedance knob (for a 5 knob mammoth).

Ooo I like mods.  Educate me... what would each of those accomplish?
Title: Re: BOBRACHA! - Sabertooth Build - Oatmeal Series...
Post by: eldanko on November 08, 2011, 08:10:01 PM
Sonically speaking, that is...
Title: Re: BOBRACHA! - Sabertooth Build - Oatmeal Series...
Post by: stecykmi on November 09, 2011, 12:25:21 AM
Very cool. I also like those knobs a lot.
Title: Re: BOBRACHA! - Sabertooth Build - Oatmeal Series...
Post by: LaceSensor on November 09, 2011, 02:39:15 AM
Quote from: eldanko on November 08, 2011, 08:09:19 PM
Quote from: LaceSensor on November 08, 2011, 08:02:05 PM
some nice mods are switchable output cap to change subs, and to add an input impedance knob (for a 5 knob mammoth).

Ooo I like mods.  Educate me... what would each of those accomplish?

Well switching the caps would change the amount of bass.
See here for an example http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.com/2010/02/zvex-mastotron.html

The input impedance thing is also shown here.
The mastotron is essentially a wooly mammoth with switchable bass and an input inpedance control.
It can make the fuzz more gated or open, and means you can get better results with it in a chain of effects , or with an active instrument.

Title: Re: BOBRACHA! - Sabertooth Build - Oatmeal Series...
Post by: eldanko on November 09, 2011, 04:13:56 PM
Ahhh... very cool... thanks for the tips.  Great blog by the way!!  You've inspired me to try that filter box...
Title: Re: BOBRACHA! - Sabertooth Build - Oatmeal Series...
Post by: nzCdog on November 09, 2011, 08:47:45 PM
You do the coolest graphics man... nice job! :)
Title: Re: BOBRACHA! - Sabertooth Build - Oatmeal Series...
Post by: LaceSensor on November 10, 2011, 01:18:36 AM
Quote from: eldanko on November 09, 2011, 04:13:56 PM
Ahhh... very cool... thanks for the tips.  Great blog by the way!!  You've inspired me to try that filter box...

Good to know someone reads it :)
Title: Re: BOBRACHA! - Sabertooth Build - Oatmeal Series...
Post by: jcuempire on November 10, 2011, 04:01:37 AM
Quote from: LaceSensor on November 10, 2011, 01:18:36 AM
Good to know someone reads it :)

He's not the only one. 

And gorgeous work on the BOBRACHA!  It's easier to write than to say
Title: Re: BOBRACHA! - Sabertooth Build - Oatmeal Series...
Post by: TNblueshawk on November 10, 2011, 05:59:35 PM
Awesome build man. Great execution on the eyes.

Didn't know Mammoth has these new thingamajiggy's. I'll check it out next order.
Title: Re: BOBRACHA! - Sabertooth Build - Oatmeal Series...
Post by: eldanko on November 10, 2011, 06:48:17 PM
I believe the knobs also came from Mammoth.  They're killer - much beefier feel than usual plastic knobs, a good set screw, etc...  Going to be using them a lot.
Title: Re: BOBRACHA! - Sabertooth Build - Oatmeal Series...
Post by: glops on November 12, 2011, 07:13:11 AM
(http://www.danekinser.com/gear/Bobracha%20Lit.jpg)

Awesome graphics!!!