This is my take on the Runoffgroove "Grace" overdrive.
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The JFET input buffer of the original is replaced here with a BJT buffer for an input impedance of around 1M ohm (depending on the transistors gain). Bias voltage is taken from pin 7 of the LM386 which saves a couple resistors and a little bit of space. A tilt EQ sits at the end. Unlike a BMP, this offers a mid bump. The switch bypasses the tonestack.
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This has the characteristic crackly decay of every other LM386 overdrive I've heard. I wouldn't want to use this into a clean amp, but it does sound very good pushing a dirty amp or another overdrive. You get that percussive attack and the mid boost in the tone control keeps everything tight.
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That looks really sleek!
Quote from: harryklippton on September 11, 2021, 08:32:54 PM
That looks really sleek!
Thanks! I had originally planned to do a graphic, but I found I liked the look of the raw aluminum.
Yeah it's a good look and the grey knobs complement it nicely