Title: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: Hexjibber on April 07, 2020, 06:26:07 PM
Post by: Hexjibber on April 07, 2020, 06:26:07 PM
Hey all, hope you're staying well!
This one is a DBA Fuzz War, v1. It's the infamous 7 transistor version and one I've always been curious about. I've built a couple of the Big Muff based newer ones but this one has until now eluded me! There's a lot of opinions on the circuit design out there, personally for me I like the sound of it and I'll just leave it at that!
Took a bit of fine tuning to get the best out of it but really happy with the end result, it's brutal!
Etched with NaOH and painted then treated to a coat of glitter spray because space!
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/eaf9f7c0aec760f480bf4707a2e6eb26/1370b77a44c4b76e-da/s1280x1920/4ab82d51705287023aac493dbc6e649eb84469fb.jpg)
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/3ec987831c2fc9c6fce2d404a21d7b7f/1370b77a44c4b76e-88/s1280x1920/7b15964f283e7b7be375b21ea4fef188bfc83ac7.jpg)
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/5323c4deeb6849a9faa58637e1262d99/1370b77a44c4b76e-73/s1280x1920/c17125b76bf7c7881926c5e5ec1014d9432b3ce6.jpg)
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/2c9e974485b994cfa0aeed7cd488059e/1370b77a44c4b76e-51/s1280x1920/6bd0a670b14703978b841595be2a3cbe4efd901c.jpg)
I did a video too if you're curious about the noise it makes!
https://youtu.be/Az7fB5dV0tE (https://youtu.be/Az7fB5dV0tE)
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This one is a DBA Fuzz War, v1. It's the infamous 7 transistor version and one I've always been curious about. I've built a couple of the Big Muff based newer ones but this one has until now eluded me! There's a lot of opinions on the circuit design out there, personally for me I like the sound of it and I'll just leave it at that!
Took a bit of fine tuning to get the best out of it but really happy with the end result, it's brutal!
Etched with NaOH and painted then treated to a coat of glitter spray because space!
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/eaf9f7c0aec760f480bf4707a2e6eb26/1370b77a44c4b76e-da/s1280x1920/4ab82d51705287023aac493dbc6e649eb84469fb.jpg)
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/3ec987831c2fc9c6fce2d404a21d7b7f/1370b77a44c4b76e-88/s1280x1920/7b15964f283e7b7be375b21ea4fef188bfc83ac7.jpg)
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/5323c4deeb6849a9faa58637e1262d99/1370b77a44c4b76e-73/s1280x1920/c17125b76bf7c7881926c5e5ec1014d9432b3ce6.jpg)
(https://66.media.tumblr.com/2c9e974485b994cfa0aeed7cd488059e/1370b77a44c4b76e-51/s1280x1920/6bd0a670b14703978b841595be2a3cbe4efd901c.jpg)
I did a video too if you're curious about the noise it makes!
https://youtu.be/Az7fB5dV0tE (https://youtu.be/Az7fB5dV0tE)
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Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: harryklippton on April 07, 2020, 07:23:04 PM
Post by: harryklippton on April 07, 2020, 07:23:04 PM
Good lord that looks incredible!
I acquired a DBA apocalypse a few months ago from a friend because it "didn't work." I was shocked when I opened it up to find that A. It had the worst soldering I have ever seen in my life and B. Was mostly SMD, which makes me question "handmade in Brooklyn." Their pedals sound great though.
I acquired a DBA apocalypse a few months ago from a friend because it "didn't work." I was shocked when I opened it up to find that A. It had the worst soldering I have ever seen in my life and B. Was mostly SMD, which makes me question "handmade in Brooklyn." Their pedals sound great though.
Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: Betty Wont on April 07, 2020, 07:43:46 PM
Post by: Betty Wont on April 07, 2020, 07:43:46 PM
Quote from: harryklippton on April 07, 2020, 07:23:04 PMYeah, the DBA stuff is atrocious and cheap inside, isn't it?!
Good lord that looks incredible!
I acquired a DBA apocalypse a few months ago from a friend because it "didn't work." I was shocked when I opened it up to find that A. It had the worst soldering I have ever seen in my life and B. Was mostly SMD, which makes me question "handmade in Brooklyn." Their pedals sound great though.
Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: thomasha on April 07, 2020, 07:44:48 PM
Post by: thomasha on April 07, 2020, 07:44:48 PM
Nice etch, the space effect looks really good.
Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: Thewintersoldier on April 07, 2020, 11:24:51 PM
Post by: Thewintersoldier on April 07, 2020, 11:24:51 PM
awesome etch love the purple sparkle. It sounds brutal, I love it!
Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: jimilee on April 07, 2020, 11:51:40 PM
Post by: jimilee on April 07, 2020, 11:51:40 PM
That's badass, and that inside! That'll take care of your OCD wont it?!
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Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: gordo on April 08, 2020, 01:43:28 AM
Post by: gordo on April 08, 2020, 01:43:28 AM
Damn fine etch. Those sparkles/stars look insane.
Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: cooder on April 08, 2020, 02:13:05 AM
Post by: cooder on April 08, 2020, 02:13:05 AM
Brutaaaal sounds and sweetest looks! Excellent etch, toothfairy sparkles and then the doooomest of soundz. Quite a mixture!
Those red (Wima?) caps and the rest of pcb are surely tidy as can be!
Those red (Wima?) caps and the rest of pcb are surely tidy as can be!
Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: benny_profane on April 08, 2020, 04:13:24 AM
Post by: benny_profane on April 08, 2020, 04:13:24 AM
That's absolutely incredible. Beautiful work inside and out! Thanks for the well-made video, too.
Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: Hexjibber on April 08, 2020, 05:33:37 AM
Post by: Hexjibber on April 08, 2020, 05:33:37 AM
Thanks everyone! Really enjoying this one, if only I could have a band practice to really let rip! 
I have to say the layout was pretty satisfying, it seemed well thought out and made it an easy build. Any quirks were more to do with the random circuit design I think! Kind of built it on a whim but glad I did!
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I have to say the layout was pretty satisfying, it seemed well thought out and made it an easy build. Any quirks were more to do with the random circuit design I think! Kind of built it on a whim but glad I did!
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Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: m-Kresol on April 08, 2020, 06:22:18 AM
Post by: m-Kresol on April 08, 2020, 06:22:18 AM
Wow that etch and painting looks amazing together. well done
Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: Hexjibber on April 08, 2020, 07:07:51 AM
Post by: Hexjibber on April 08, 2020, 07:07:51 AM
Quote from: m-Kresol on April 08, 2020, 06:22:18 AMThanks!
Wow that etch and painting looks amazing together. well done
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Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: MTK on April 08, 2020, 12:44:45 PM
Post by: MTK on April 08, 2020, 12:44:45 PM
With a title like that, how could I not check it out? Great work on that build, man. Looks great.
Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: Hexjibber on April 08, 2020, 01:58:34 PM
Post by: Hexjibber on April 08, 2020, 01:58:34 PM
Quote from: MTK on April 08, 2020, 12:44:45 PM
With a title like that, how could I not check it out? Great work on that build, man. Looks great.
Cheers! :D
Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: Dminner on April 29, 2020, 02:51:11 AM
Post by: Dminner on April 29, 2020, 02:51:11 AM
Wow, beautiful paint and etch
Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: Stomptown on April 29, 2020, 05:52:21 AM
Post by: Stomptown on April 29, 2020, 05:52:21 AM
Amazing work!
Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: TheDude on April 29, 2020, 02:24:32 PM
Post by: TheDude on April 29, 2020, 02:24:32 PM
That enclosure is bitchin! Fantastic demo as well! I may need to go and buy one of these boards now
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Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: Hexjibber on April 29, 2020, 03:35:04 PM
Post by: Hexjibber on April 29, 2020, 03:35:04 PM
Thanks you guys! 8)
Title: Re: Death by Fuzz (Fuzz War)
Post by: selfdestroyer on May 04, 2020, 11:32:38 PM
Post by: selfdestroyer on May 04, 2020, 11:32:38 PM
Just now seeing this! Awesome build. Your etch looks great and that sparkle also!