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Brian's fundraiser was awesome and very thoughtful, and I know storyboardist is doing one on his site as well. It's inspiring and refreshing to see people care so much, so I wanted to see if we could do something as a larger community as well.

Here is the basic idea, we come up with a name for the group, build some pedals (DIY style) with artwork inspired by Ukraine, and find a way to auction them off and donate the proceeds to charity to help refugees.

Haven't worked out details yet, but I have ideas for a decent amount of it. But, and I know war sucks, I want to keep a positive bend here. Support for those in need, not disdain for the war. This is all terrible but I want to focus this effort on doing good where we can.

- first and foremost, the pedals.

• I say anything anyone wants to do circuit wise is cool as long as they are built well enough to go out into the world and handle use by other players.
• As far as artwork I think it would be cool if we could use themes from Ukrainian culture. Their flag (as I'm sure many have seen lately) is Blue and Yellow, so if you are working in color that is a good place to start. Their national symbol is a very cool trident design that looks great as pedal artwork. The sunflower is their national flower and has taken on some significance in the war their so it could be cool to use, and if you want to get super fancy their national bird is the nightingale. Here is a link to some of their cultural symbolism. Vyshyvanka are a traditional shirt, that has fine embroidery that could look cool as artwork as well.
  
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_symbols_of_Ukraine
• What I really want to avoid with artwork is anything like F-ck P-tin or anything with violence or negative imagery. (Caroline Guitar Co already did a pretty amazing Fck PTN pedal anyway)

-Name: If there is some interest in doing this I'd like to come up with a name we could all vote one a maybe include in the artwork for each pedal. All suggestions are welcome. Pedals for (something) , DIY Stomps Out (something) I don't know, so ideas are super welcome.

-Fundraising: I am open to suggestions on is a platform to do the auction. Somewhere with high visibility would be good. I was thinking either way of starting an instagram page for this and putting the pedals there to see if it can get some attention so we can raise more money, but then it occurred to me that maybe we could auction through there as well somehow. I have seen raffles where people provide proof of donation for entry, I wonder if we could do a silent auction on there in a similar fashion. I kind of like the idea because then the money doesn't have to change hands, it goes directly to the charity and no extra fees are involved. It seems simple, and I like simple, but I'd like to hear what others think of the idea. Once again, it is something I've seen in the past, but I don't know a ton about it or if it is the best solution, so suggestions are welcome.

I'm thinking it would be good to stagger the auctions a little, maybe start one every day or two and have them go for 4-5 days each, but it is dependent on how much interest there is in doing this.

Shipping: The easiest thing here is to have each builder ship their pedal instead of trying to get them all in one place and then shipping from there. It will save on the shipping cost and make delivery quicker. Depending on the size of this thing and the builder's needs I may offer to cover shipping, but that is something I need to sort out a bit. Again though, suggestions welcome.

-I'd like to maybe make it so each pedal auction listing (where ever they happen) has a picture of the pedal, a picture of the builder working on it (proof of DIYness), and maybe a pic of the builder holding the pedal. Audio demos would be cool and probably help boost the price, but they certainly won't be a make it or break it thing.

As far as the charities I am open to ideas as well, The World Kitchen seems to be doing a lot of good work there at the moment, Red Cross is another that may be good, but if anyone else has ideas then please let me know.

It also occurred to me that if we go with the proof of donation model where donations are directly from the winning bidder to the charity we could have a list of charities and let them select from that list.

There is probably many other details to consider, so if anyone has suggestions or ideas that I haven't thought about please let me know.

Because this is such a developing situation I'd like to get this moving, I've got one pedal built that I'll include and I'm going to try and do at least one more this week if I can find time. If there is interest then I want to start getting something up on instagram within a week or so if I can.

If you want to help and know others that might as well then feel free to share this post. Just remember let's keep it positive, I'd like to do this as a group under one name so we can maximize the possible funds we raise. I feel like if we do it in one place and have a couple things going at a time we might be able to build a little steam and raise a little more money.

Let me know what you think guys, I've never tried anything remotely like this before, so I am flying by the seat of my pants here.


At some point Brian very generously gave me a Sacred Cow board that had "DIY does it best" printed on it. He's absolutely correct  :) so let's see if we can do some good together.

That's a lot of words man. I have just a bout a million pedals, none with Ukrainian art work. I was looking for a good way to get rid of some of them.


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Both points taken Jimi, thanks.

I hadn't considered opening it up to other stuff like that, I'm not opposed to it, but it would be cool to get at least some stuff built specifically for it if people are willing. There still may have to be some guidelines as far as artwork and things.


I'll go back and edit the first post later, when I get a chance.

Short version

- I'd like to get people to donate/auction pedals to raise money for refugees. If that is something you'd be willing to do reach out.

- I could also use help to figure out how to do some of this, a lot of that is in the first post, so if you think you could help with that let me know.

I'll jump in and help.  Once we figure out the guidelines on artwork or whatever else needs to be done, I'll be there with a pedal!

Yup, I'm in for the cause. Already know what I'm gonna do.

I'll throw in a Dizzy Elk for the cause. I knew I bought those yellow knobs for a reason!

I'm in as well. I've had a couple fledgling ideas I need to flesh out a bit more, but I'm in for a pedal or 3. And if anyone wants to build something off my site for this PM me.

I would contribute, I think it's a great idea.  I was thinking, however, that since the likely participants in the auction are going to be from the US, political concepts might raise more dollars.  Maybe graphics can be submitted for approval, to verify taste level? ::)

Jimi, maybe do a few re-houses?  Clears the shelf and only costs $5 for a new box.

Quote from: Bio77 on March 08, 2022, 07:40:44 PM
I would contribute, I think it's a great idea.  I was thinking, however, that since the likely participants in the auction are going to be from the US, political concepts might raise more dollars.  Maybe graphics can be submitted for approval, to verify taste level? ::)

Jimi, maybe do a few re-houses?  Clears the shelf and only costs $5 for a new box.

I don't think you understand how many pedals I need to get rid of....


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Excellent! This is awesome guys.

So I think the first thing we really need is some kind of name do use for this we can put on artwork or just use for the instagram page. Any and all suggestions are welcome and we can go from there.

I already have one pedal built to use for this and think I will start another this week if I can. I'm spread kind of thin this week.

Quote from: Bio77 on March 08, 2022, 07:40:44 PM
I would contribute, I think it's a great idea.  I was thinking, however, that since the likely participants in the auction are going to be from the US, political concepts might raise more dollars.  Maybe graphics can be submitted for approval, to verify taste level? ::)

I know exactly where you are coming from and I can relate to the temptation, but I really want to keep this all positive and I think it could be a slippery slope.

I am in!

Скільки and Де are my only questions.

You guys are all awesome!

So we need a name, something like "DIY Pedals For Peace" or "DIY Stomps Out Hunger", Brian suggested "Sovereignty Stomps" which really hits at the current situation.

Once we have a name I will put up an Instagram page. I'm leaning toward the model where the winner of the auction makes a donation directly then show us proof of that but I want to make sure that is a good, accountable way to do this.

To get things going I already have one pedal and I was thinking of doing a raffle for it to get started. Maybe email proof of a $5 donation and you get entered. Let it run for a 5-7 days then announce the winner. I'm hoping that by then (~2 weeks from now) We might have some more stuff to start auctioning.

This all sound okay?

Quote from: fig on March 09, 2022, 01:36:40 PM
Скільки and Де are my only questions.

How many, I don't know, I'm making this up as I go. (I mean this is DIY, right?)

Where, I think what I'll do is have builders send pictures I'll put on the listings. Then have the builder's ship to the winners directly.


Really though, I'd say start building when you can and we'll work out the rest as quick as possible.

As far as artwork the Ukrainian colors are always good, The Trident is a freaking cool logo so it would be great to use. Sunflowers aren't a bad idea. Feel free to reach out if you need a hand with that.

Quote from: fig on March 09, 2022, 01:36:40 PM
Скільки and Де are my only questions.

Language!!!!     


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Im in for a freedom preamp

Freedom Pedals?

Pedals for Freedom?

Stomps for Freedom?

Freedom Pedalworks or Stompworks?

Decent Noise

Human Pedals

I dig Freedom Pedalworks, but wonder if it should be more humanitarian/peace or Ukraine specific? Freedom can lend itself to 'Merica memes pretty quick. Maybe we use the Ukrainian word for freedom, свобода/svoboda? I whipped this up real quick...

(https://i.postimg.cc/13VCTt45/svoboda.jpg)

The subscript is (according to my friend who speaks Ukrainian) "All nations are Ukraine". An alternative could be "DIY Does It Better"

Quote from: matmosphere on March 09, 2022, 04:44:23 PM
Freedom Pedalworks or Stompworks?

Hey! I'm @storyboardist friend. I lived all over Eastern Europe for various reasons and just wanted to thank you all for doing this. My sons are half-Ukrainian (ex-wife's from Moldova, but ethnically Ukrainian). If I can be of help with the whole cultural thing, I'd be honored. I've said time and again, the only nation I'd die for is Ukraine (despite my US citizenship). Also, in that Music, Music section, I'll start a thread of Ukrainian music, if that's cool.

Quote from: CossackAudio on March 09, 2022, 06:19:45 PM
Hey! I'm @storyboardist friend. I lived all over Eastern Europe for various reasons and just wanted to thank you all for doing this. My sons are half-Ukrainian (ex-wife's from Moldova, but ethnically Ukrainian). If I can be of help with the whole cultural thing, I'd be honored. I've said time and again, the only nation I'd die for is Ukraine (despite my US citizenship). Also, in that Music, Music section, I'll start a thread of Ukrainian music, if that's cool.

I went to Chisinau in grad school and always wanted to go back but never made it there

Quote from: harryklippton on March 09, 2022, 06:30:38 PM
I went to Chisinau in grad school and always wanted to go back but never made it there

I lived there for about 2.5 years total. It was such an odd but amazing city. My heart is still there in many ways!

I'm going to try to contribute a couple hand-painted one knob fuzzes (blue boxes with sunflower designs). I definitely agree that the messaging should be for support of the Ukrainian people and pro-peace, rather than being anti-war.

Quote from: storyboardist on March 09, 2022, 06:04:19 PM
I dig Freedom Pedalworks, but wonder if it should be more humanitarian/peace or Ukraine specific? Freedom can lend itself to 'Merica memes pretty quick.

I agree. "Freedom" has become a very loaded term in our politics in the US. It's mis-used around ideas or ideologies that are almost its antithesis. I'll suggest what I sent in my PM, but I'm not attached to it either.

Sovereign Stompboxes  or Sovereignty Stompworks.

Sovereign box


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I've been itching for years now to start a company called Cossack Audio and I think I'll probably use that, but contribute toward this end. Also, I've got a couple guys on the ground in Moldova who are helping me procure Soviet era NOS components. Let me know if you want something. I'll see what they can find. That said, who knows how long the post is going to take now.

Point taken on the use of the word freedom, how it applies to the Ukrainian situation and how it would come across are vastly different, and I'd like to attract as few trolls as possible.

I like Brian's suggestion, I also like Storyboardist suggestion to lean on the humanitarian side. Someone suggested just using " "Ukraine Rocks" as the name, someone else suggested "Pedals for Peace" which rolls off the tongue nicely, but is a little saccharin to me, but I'm not against it because it does kinda fit.

And Storyboardist, that artwork is great and I actually kind of like the idea of using the Ukrainian word for freedom. I get the potential pitfall, but I also wonder if we could address it right off the bat and talk about using the Ukrainian word because, in contrast to how it gets used these days the Ukrainian people of literally fighting for their sovereignty. At any rate if we use a design like that it would be awesome to get some stickers made or something.

Quote from: CossackAudio on March 09, 2022, 06:19:45 PM
Hey! I'm @storyboardist friend. I lived all over Eastern Europe for various reasons and just wanted to thank you all for doing this. My sons are half-Ukrainian (ex-wife's from Moldova, but ethnically Ukrainian). If I can be of help with the whole cultural thing, I'd be honored. I've said time and again, the only nation I'd die for is Ukraine (despite my US citizenship). Also, in that Music, Music section, I'll start a thread of Ukrainian music, if that's cool.

Amazing, thank you so much for offering to get involved and offering to help with the cultural side of things. I lived in Kyiv for a couple of years. It's a great city, and I miss it. This is all so hard to watch.

Do you have any suggestions for organizations we could donate to, currently I'm thinking the World Kitchen would be good, as well as the Red Cross, but I am sure there are many other organizations to consider.


So the pedal I am planning to kick this off with, if it's good with everyone, is the one from this build report.

https://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=33547.0

Quote from: matmosphere on March 09, 2022, 09:40:59 PM
Point taken on the use of the word freedom, how it applies to the Ukrainian situation and how it would come across are vastly different, and I'd like to attract as few trolls as possible.

I like Brian's suggestion, I also like Storyboardist suggestion to lean on the humanitarian side. Someone suggested just using " "Ukraine Rocks" as the name, someone else suggested "Pedals for Peace" which rolls off the tongue nicely, but is a little saccharin to me, but I'm not against it because it does kinda fit.

And Storyboardist, that artwork is great and I actually kind of like the idea of using the Ukrainian word for freedom. I get the potential pitfall, but I also wonder if we could address it right off the bat and talk about using the Ukrainian word because, in contrast to how it gets used these days the Ukrainian people of literally fighting for their sovereignty. At any rate if we use a design like that it would be awesome to get some stickers made or something.

I actually googled "pedals for peace" and it's a cycling group (maybe a couple different ones?). lol

I think if we use the Ukrainian word it differentiates enough. Also the color scheme being blue and gold helps, but not married to it either. Still thinking about other options and spending far too much time on google translate lol

Oh and I'm always for getting stickers made  ;D

Here's where I'm starting for my build. This is a protoype I got a few weeks ago which is just the sample and hold side of the Maestro S&H (since I already did just the filter side as a project).

The name I picked for it turns out to be a bit serendipitous! If this prototype works I might be able to build a few for the auction.

Is there a time frame on this? I don't wanna commit to something and not make the deadline. To order everything and have it done to the standard I want and then build it could be weeks before I have everything on my bench. Once it's here it's a couple hours but we all know how shipping is lol.

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Quote from: Thewintersoldier on March 10, 2022, 02:28:18 AM
Is there a time frame on this? I don't wanna commit to something and not make the deadline. To order everything and have it done to the standard I want and then build it could be weeks before I have everything on my bench. Once it's here it's a couple hours but we all know how shipping is lol.

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I'd say whatever you feel like you could do would be greatly appreciated.

With all the interest and looking at 10 plus pedals I think the best thing to do might be to stagger things and do maybe two or three pedals a week. I think this might be bigger than I was originally thinking so my original timeline of getting something up early next week might be a little ambitious.

Once we have 3 or 4 ready to go we can get started raising the money. I'm thinking we could do a couple a week and other builds will start trickling in to keep it going for a while.

Personally I plan on focusing on what I have on hand. I have enough stuff on hand to build at least one or two more, need to find the time though. Someone made the suggestion of new artwork for old builds, which is cool idea. I might run with that a little too, I have a couple I might just sand down and make new artwork for.

Over the next couple of day could you guys let me know a realistic timeline for getting a pedal done, be it next week, or next month, just so I have an idea and start planning a launch. I'm thinking once three or four are done we can get something started online.

"Pedals for People"  ......spitballing.....


Perhaps as an alternative folks could also make cash donations ? 

What about something like "Stomps for Aid"? Might be confusing if we come up with something that sounds more like an actual pedal company and not a collective DIY effort to raise funds for aid groups.

Riffing off of the above 'Pedal Aid' ?

Madbeaners for Ukrain

Beaners for Ukrain


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Magic Beans, DIY support for those that stand up to giants

I'd rather the name not be attached to me since this is matmosphere's project. It shouldn't promote madbeanpedals in any way.

Let's keep it simple and not try to over think it. Pedals for Ukraine says what we are trying to do.

Quote from: jimilee on March 10, 2022, 11:29:28 PM
Let's keep it simple and not try to over think it. Pedals for Ukraine says what we are trying to do.

Sweet, simple and very to the point I like this. I was going to do a poll but I'm just gonna ask what do you guys think.

Quote from: madbean on March 10, 2022, 09:45:12 PM
I'd rather the name not be attached to me since this is matmosphere's project. It shouldn't promote madbeanpedals in any way.

Thanks Brian, you are awesome. I don't want it to be about you, or me for that mater, I will do as much work as needed on this but I really want it to be a group thing. I also wouldn't want to tie the name to it so others feel welcome to get involved as well.

Quote from: Bio77 on March 10, 2022, 08:36:39 PM
Magic Beans, DIY support for those that stand up to giants

Thought I really like the sentiment of this!



Alright so we need to decide on some charities to donate to. I have already mentioned the world Kitchen, and the Red Cross (thought I have to figure out exactly which one) but I'd also like to find some organization that is specifically helping kids. One of the things that was pointed out to me is that of the Two Million that have fled Ukraine they are disproportionately women and children. The Ukrainian government has said men between the ages of 18 and 60 can't leave. I want to do a little research, but if anyone has a suggestion for a good organization please let me know.

I've have talked to a few people who have done it and it seems like the model where donations are made directly to the organizations and proof is show worked well for them, so I suggest that is what we use, unless there is an objection or someone has a concern with that model.

I'll put up a poll for the name soon, once that happens I plan on starting a gmail account and an instagram account.

Added the poll, it would only let me do five so I went with the ones I liked best.

Pedals For Ukraine. Hmmm. PFUKR.

I know how I'm voting.
;D

Here's a list of possible charities with a focus on medical and food aid and refugee assistance:
+ International Medical Corps
+ Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders)
+ ICRC / Ukrainian Red Cross Society
+ UN
   + UNICEF (USA)
   + World Food Programme
   + UNHCR
+ Heart to Heart International
+ International Rescue Committee
+ Save the Children

https://www.dec.org.uk/ - Disasters Emergency Committee has some UK-based charities active in Ukraine.

I avoided listing faith-based organizations to keep the list inclusive of everyone. However, there are some that have good reach within Ukraine. Organizations include Catholic Relief Services and World Vision.

Anything chosen should be vetted (e.g., charity watch or charity navigator) and it should be confirmed they're actually working in the Ukrainian context.

I dig PFUKR as well. Here's a couple quick logo ideas for stickers or if anyone wants to incorporate it into artwork.

(https://i.postimg.cc/VsWm8Y3c/PFUKR.jpg)

I'm partial to the middle one personally

Those look fantastic. I was drawn to the second one as well, but also really like the third.

Quote from: madbean on March 11, 2022, 01:21:07 PM
Pedals For Ukraine. Hmmm. PFUKR.

I know how I'm voting.
;D

;D ;D

That is pretty excellent! Good catch

Quote from: storyboardist on March 11, 2022, 07:15:47 PM
I dig PFUKR as well. Here's a couple quick logo ideas for stickers or if anyone wants to incorporate it into artwork.

(https://i.postimg.cc/VsWm8Y3c/PFUKR.jpg)

I'm partial to the middle one personally

I really like all of these but the second one stands out the most to me.

It's looking like there is a clear winner for the name at this point. Still leave the voting open for a bit though and see if it changes.

Since Decent Noise isn't getting any votes, I may reclaim it for a pedal name.   ;)
Not sure if I'll get something new done for the auction, but I'd like to try.

How about:

RUSSIAN WARSHIP, GO FUCK YOURSELF

Quote from: culturejam on March 12, 2022, 07:21:39 PM
How about:

RUSSIAN WARSHIP, GO FUCK YOURSELF

Absolutely! But somebody already made a pedal with that on it.

I kind of like the third logo but any of them do the job!

Also, matmo - I think you should feel comfortable in making executive decisions about things. I'm sure we all have confidence in you making them (so we can move this along to the fun part, the pedals!)

One idea I thought of - domains and hosting are cheap so maybe there's someone who could throw up a simple WordPress site with a brief mission statement, logo, intended charities etc. Then that could become the picture showcase for the pedals. It might help enlist/recruit people outside this forum too. A separate but simple site could also become the public record of donations made and to whom. I'm talking kinda bare bones here.

I like the simplicity of the second one.
Simply for contrast sake, maybe the text on blue should be white? it's probably an extra layer depending on the final application, but black on that blue is not high enough contrast ratio. But feel free to ignore the graphic dewhiner in me :P
(https://i.imgur.com/74jvk4p.jpg)

Quote from: madbean on March 12, 2022, 09:37:52 PM
Also, matmo - I think you should feel comfortable in making executive decisions about things. I'm sure we all have confidence in you making them (so we can move this along to the fun part, the pedals!)

100% agree with Brian. We wouldn't be talking about this if Matt didn't have the idea. Call the shots, bud.

Quote from: jessenator on March 12, 2022, 09:51:01 PM
I like the simplicity of the second one.
Simply for contrast sake, maybe the text on blue should be white? it's probably an extra layer depending on the final application, but black on that blue is not high enough contrast ratio. But feel free to ignore the graphic dewhiner in me :P

I agree, that looks better. But now it's my turn to be a graphic dewhiner and get rid of the pixel white text! gah! lol

Waaaah

M sorry, I'm still getting used to affinity photo because Adobe can eat it...
I'm much better with more than a minute, I promise.  :'(

Quote from: madbean on March 12, 2022, 09:37:52 PM
I kind of like the third logo but any of them do the job!

Also, matmo - I think you should feel comfortable in making executive decisions about things. I'm sure we all have confidence in you making them (so we can move this along to the fun part, the pedals!)

One idea I thought of - domains and hosting are cheap so maybe there's someone who could throw up a simple WordPress site with a brief mission statement, logo, intended charities etc. Then that could become the picture showcase for the pedals. It might help enlist/recruit people outside this forum too. A separate but simple site could also become the public record of donations made and to whom. I'm talking kinda bare bones here.

Thank you Brian, I appreciate the words of confidence. I'm definitely going to try my best to make this as successful as possible.

I think it's a great idea to enlist the help of people from outside the forum. I know a few people that I will reach out to on instagram and other places once I get the page up, which should be tomorrow or Tuesday.

The Wordpress thing is a great idea, but a little outside my know how. I am sure I could figure it out if needed but if someone has experience with such things and could donate a little time to help make it happen it would be greatly appreciated.

Lastly, I'm sorry I have been slow to respond to emails and PM's over the past couple of days. I had a busy week with some family stuff (kid's b-day) but if I haven't said it enough, you guys are awesome. Thank you so much for offering to help out. I'm really hoping we can do some good here.

Okay, I got a couple calm minutes to set up email and instagram accounts.

Just search for pedalsforukraine on instagram and it will pop up. You can also email that name @gmail.com and it will get to me there. So far I just have the logo on there.

Will start posting the good stuff soon. From what I have been seeing in my email there is going to be some really cool stuff very soon!

Is there going to be a logo associated with this project? The one above? If there is one, I'd like to put it some where on my pedal.

I'm not in a position to reliably commit to this but I think it's great. Thanks for getting this started Matt. I'd like to contribute when I can pull it off

Quote from: Bio77 on March 14, 2022, 09:58:05 PM
Is there going to be a logo associated with this project? The one above? If there is one, I'd like to put it some where on my pedal.

I think that we all should just to differentiate it from pedals that are not part of it. Maybe the purchaser can show other musicians, kind of like those I voted stickers, except on a pedal.

Quote from: jimilee on March 14, 2022, 11:01:28 PM

Quote from: Bio77 on March 14, 2022, 09:58:05 PM
Is there going to be a logo associated with this project? The one above? If there is one, I'd like to put it some where on my pedal.

I think that we all should just to differentiate it from pedals that are not part of it. Maybe the purchaser can show other musicians, kind of like those I voted stickers, except on a pedal.

I like the idea of putting them on the pedal as well if it works.

Here's a two color version if anyone wants to use it: https://imgur.com/a/8TRLCEH

Quote from: Bio77 on March 14, 2022, 09:58:05 PM
Is there going to be a logo associated with this project? The one above? If there is one, I'd like to put it some where on my pedal.

Yeah, I am going to use the second logo in storyboardist post as the primary logo and use the third one some places as well, so if anyone can work that into their artwork that would be great.

I am also not at all opposed to putting up pedals that don't have the logo, or cause related artwork at all. Every little bit will help.

I had a couple people ask if they could put there companies logo on as well, which I think is perfectly fine.

I really like the idea of stickers as well. They would be an easy fix for any builds people want to donate. Has anyone done stickers like that in the past and have an idea of what the timeline would be to have them made?

To be clear, this one?

(https://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=33599.0;attach=26044;image)

I think a little branding would add some value.  IMO, it should probably be just one logo and consistent, when/if it is used. 

I'd like to put this either on the bottom of the pedal or on the side panel below the stomp switch.  What do you think?

Quote from: Bio77 on March 14, 2022, 11:58:37 PM
To be clear, this one?

(https://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=33599.0;attach=26044;image)

I think a little branding would add some value.  IMO, it should probably be just one logo and consistent, when/if it is used. 

I'd like to put this either on the bottom of the pedal or on the side panel below the stomp switch.  What do you think?

On the side below the stomp switch is fine idea.


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Quote from: Bio77 on March 14, 2022, 11:58:37 PM
I'd like to put this either on the bottom of the pedal or on the side panel below the stomp switch.  What do you think?

A sticker is real easy to slap on the heel of a pedal (i.e., the face perpendicular to the stomp switch). I have two enclosures with hand-painted sunflower artwork and some Ukrainian script drying now. Hopefully get them finished up by midweek.

What's the process going to look like? Is this a raffle situation where people submit proofs of donation as entries? Or do the pedals have a donation amount tied to it? Do we send pictures to Matt and he puts them on the IG page?

If the consensus agrees, maybe let's have an .ai or .psd of the pfukr logos so anyone who wants can utilize it in their artwork? I'll defer to Matt for the decision on that. My plan is to utilize Chris's tutorial on Tayda UV printing for the small run of pedals I'm going to create for this effort. I am genuinely excited about this and starting to think of more long term efforts I could be involved in.

Here's the AI file, plus a png and svg (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X0rRfBHyGzPlO4XreesnOUohShVaDXXf?usp=sharing). Matt especially, but if anyone needs it exported in a different format let me know. I'll be doing some Tayda UV printed enclosures too. Might do some spray paint graphics too if the inspiration comes along, so I think a small sticker's a great idea. Wouldn't mind a larger one for like case (box?) candy for the end buyer/winner too.

Alright, So the second one is the logo so please run with it everyone. I like it because it gives the project some cohesion and free up people to do whatever they like with the artwork.

Stickers that would go on the face of the pedal under the stomp would be great, Bio77 you're a genius. Maybe to fit a 125b by default, what do you guys think? Once again it will add a lot of cohesion to the project, and make it easy to 'rebrand' any old builds you guys might want to donate. I'm going to need a volunteer to help get the stickers done and mailed out though, I'm in Europe, so logistically it doesn't make sense for me to do it. I can definitely chip in to cover the cost though.

I assume stickers will take a couple of weeks, so I'd also like to get some other stuff going in the meantime. Then we can start including them as much as possible once they're ready. I have a few people who have told me they would have stuff by the end of the week, which is great! If you guys could start emailing me some idea of what you are currently planning it would be cool. I'm trying to piece together an idea of how to operate. I will probably have 2-3 auctions going at a time staggered maybe by a day or two each and just keep it going that way as long as we have stuff. If there is more stuff I'll do more.

It's funny, I'm a pretty private guy so I have done a lot of research in the past to lock down my instagram as much as possible, and keep my personal data as private as possible. I realized last night that I'm trying to do the exact opposite  for this ??? I'd like to see if we can get some traction before starting the auctions so I would like anyone willing to send me a 'Builder Profile' that I could post to start getting pedals on the page for people to look at, even if they aren't the pedals going on the block.

The idea would be:
- Write a brief profile about yourself. You could include info about how long you've been doing this, why you want to help out, maybe any interesting facts, favorite kind of effect, favorite pedal, music you like, just whatever you would like to say about yourself. Real names are optional but welcome, maybe use either your first name or instagram names if you have them (I'll be using Matmosphere). They don't have to be long, just a little something to introduce yourself. Let me know if you have a social media profile you would like to link with the profile as well.
- Pictures of pedals you have made, maybe your workspace, maybe your parts drawers,  maybe just a picture of yourself. Whatever you are cool with.
- Pics or teasers for anything you are working on for the project (if you are willing to share) I've gotten a few things in email that look great so I'd love to start getting teasers up with your guys permission.

Email me stuff to pedalsforukraine@gmail.com and I'll start getting it up ASAP.

My personal goal for the next 48 hours is to work up language about how the auctions will be handled and make final decisions about charities. I will post the language for the auctions here first. I'd like to get some other eyes on it and see what you guys think. I'd like to keep it as simple and straightforward as possible.

World Food Kitchen, Doctors Without Borders and The Red Cross are probably going to be the primary three charities. As I mentioned before I'd like to find an organization that specifically helps kids as well.

Because everyone is donating to the cause I also want to open up the charities to ones you guys choose. If you donate a pedal and you would like to donate a specific humanitarian charity and you are willing to vet them and make sure that we would be able to get proof of a donation, then contact me and we will do it!


Lastly for now, I need to take a second to thank all of you. I thought this would probably be a pretty quick small project, but because of everyones generosity it's really starting to look like this is going to be bigger and more sustained for a while. You guys all kick ass, thanks!

I also want to come up with some very simple, brief tagline for the insta page. Maybe something like:

"Make noise, do good, get gear"

Suggestions? Thoughts?

Alright I think I have the charities worked out:

-The World Central Kitchen

https://donate.wck.org/give/236738/#!/donation/checkout

-The USA for UN Relief Agency

https://give.unrefugees.org/220224ukr_emer_d_4983/

-The Ukrainian Red Cross

https://donate.redcrossredcrescent.org/ua/donate/~my-donation

-Doctor's Without Borders

https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/monthly?_ga=2.41390690.197048791.1647382644-2041342848.1647382644

I just made small donations to each to make sure everything is verifiable.

Each organization emails either a pdf receipt or just a receipt in the text of the email. In either case I will have the auction winner forward the email with the receipt to me for verification. I'll pass it along to whoever builds the pedal if they want as well.

Next job, work up the text for terms of the auctions. I'll try to share that with you guys tomorrow.

Right now the thing that is taking up my headspace is how to get people following the instagram page. Have about twenty so far but I'd like to get that a lot higher before auctions start. I realized this isn't going to work unless I can get people seeing the post.

If anyone has experience or ideas on that end let me know. A couple of you have offered to give me a builder profile kind of thing which I think will go a long way at starting to get people interested.

I have some friends with a small business who have said it's really effective advertising to boost a post on Facebook or whatever for like $5. I'm guessing the same would be true on Instagram but I don't know if you can do that without having a business account or something. If there's an easy way, I'd be happy to throw $5 or whatever at it. Otherwise, can you get other pages with more visibility to promote the page? Storyboardist, can you give it a share? Can we get stompbox parts to share it? LMS?

@thewintersoldier talks to somebody at stompbox parts. Anybody friendly with Lawrence at LMS? other pedal pages?

I'm promoting and plugging the shit out of it on IG. I sent lots of DMs just asking for a shout out to gain traction. I wasn't initially sure if I would be able to do this in a specific time frame. I decided to rehouse an existing pedal doing a new design and do a no film decal to help get it out there sooner rather than later. I decided to ditch my logo in favor of the pedals for Ukraine logo. I'm gonna spam it on Instagram to get more attention. Hoping to have this done by early next week.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220316/ce8d86615fb66fa0afa20287c24dcd16.jpg)

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I came up with a couple questions for doing a "Builder's Profile"

If you guys could take just a sec to fill this out and email it to me with 2-3 pictures of either your work, your pedalboard, your rig, your mug (if you want) it would be great. That way I can start getting a little more content up so I can get followers so there are people to bid on stuff.

If have a design you want to tease then include some kind of pic or hint in the text as well.



Thanks

I will be plugging this to death too on my IG as well. Here's a sneak peak at what I'm putting together. Boards are fab'd, just waiting for them to ship to me, and the enclosure is in Tayda's queue.

Board mockup:
(https://i.postimg.cc/t4jghsXW/KO3-AK-mockup.png)

Enclosure mockup:
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXnPrJgh/KO3-AK-mokcup.jpg)

It's a klone with relay bypass I'm calling the Cossack. I'd like to do another pedal with simpler graphics, either 3D printed faceplate or some spray paint art, but I'm waiting on inspiration to strike.

David, that looks great! Are you planning on listing that board in the store as well as a way to raise funds?

Quote from: benny_profane on March 16, 2022, 03:27:16 PM
David, that looks great! Are you planning on listing that board in the store as well as a way to raise funds?

Yes! The plan is to have a percentage of it's sales go to refugee relief for as long as it's in the store.

Storyboardist, that's awesome!  I was actually planning a similar Klon riff build, but not nearly as nice.  I was just wondering if anybody else went that direction?

Here are two of what I am planning on donating, with another one or two to follow (I had these etched up and finished before everyone decided on the logo to use yesterday, oh well....).

So far its a Singularity Reverb (PT2399 Reverb) and Scorpion Overdrive (a take on the Honeybee OD).  I'm also finishing up an Onyx OD (similar to a Black '65), and probably one of my 1590A Klons
(https://schutone.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220315_200135.jpg)
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(https://schutone.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220314_164424.jpg)
(https://schutone.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220314_164432.jpg)

This stuff looks amazing guys!! Thanks so much for helping out.

I'm trying to figure out a way to attract more followers, I have been talking to various people and seeing what to do, and I think it comes down to needing more content. I put a profile of my builds and stuff up, but could really use a couple more.

So far I've got a lot of builders following the page but I want to start attracting more general guitar players a little before we start with the auctions.

You can see what I've done so far. If I can get a couple more guys to fill out the profile questions and send a couple of pictures then I'm going to start asking around for people with bigger followings to share. I've already found a couple of commercial companies willing to repost stuff in their stories once we have a little more content.

Thanks guys

https://www.instagram.com/pedalsforukraine/

I've been getting stuff up on the IG page, it's starting to come together a bit. Please take a look. And keep those profiles coming!

FYI google is doing 100% matching (up to $5M) for UNHCR, UNICEF, and World Food Programme through 30 April.

https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/

Quote from: benny_profane on March 18, 2022, 02:44:00 AM
FYI google is doing 100% matching (up to $5M) for UNHCR, UNICEF, and World Food Programme through 30 April.

https://www.google.org/ukraine-relief/

That's great. I'm going to o have to look into how we can utilize this.

So here is a draft of the language I plan on using for the auctions.

Do Good, Get Pedals, Play Loud!

We are a collective of effects pedal maker's who have come together to raise money for humanitarian causes.

Auctions will be starting soon for handmade pedals from some very talented builders.

Here is how it will work:

Bidding will be done in the comments each auction post.
Winning bidder will use the provided link to make a donation directly to one of the charities listed in the auction post.
Winning bidder will provide proof of donation to pedalsforukraine@gmail.com
We will mail you the pedal
Make some noise!

We have chosen to focus on the following charities at this time:

-The World Central Kitchen
-The USA for UN Relief Agency
-The Ukrainian Red Cross
-Doctor's Without Borders

Please follow us to see what auctions are coming.



I am also going back and forth on deciding about having minimum bids and minimum bid increments, what do you guys think?

What about "Do Good, Sound Great, Play loud!"?

Quote from: Bio77 on March 18, 2022, 09:56:11 PM
What about "Do Good, Sound Great, Play loud!"?

I like that.

Ultimately I'd like to have some sort of slogan that is simple and will catch people's eyes.

Hi everyone just a quick update. I have a couple people who've contacted me with pedals ready to go and I plan on starting auctions today or tomorrow. It depends when I have time to make a video clip of how something sounds.

A few people have ask what I need to get things posted. Here is what I'm thinking for how this will work and what I'll need you guys to do.

1. could you do a builder profile like I have up on the IG page for a few people now. Email it to pedalsforukraine@gmail.com brief answers to the questions I posted along with a few pictures is perfect. https://www.instagram.com/pedalsforukraine/

2. email pictures of the pedal and a shot description of it for the auction post. If you are willing please make a short video of the pedal being played to show how it sounds. I think videos will increase the bids quite a bit.

3. Once the auction is over I'll verify the donation and share the proof with you. Then you will just need to mail the pedal to the winner and send me the tracking number to pass it along to the winner.


Please go ahead and send Bios even if you pedals aren't done. They seem to be drawing a lot of attention as teasers.

We are getting close to 100 followers on instagram, and momentum has been slowly building and I am going to do my best to keep it going.

I'd also still like to do stickers, I might look into a place to order them, but I would need some help from someone in the states to split them up and send them to everyone. If somebody would be willing to do that I'll try to figure out a place to get them.

Please guys let me know if you have any questions. If anyone could give me timeline updates that would be cool too, just shoot a pm or email.

Thank you so much guys!!

Are we setting a minimum bid for each pedal?  I'd hate to see one go for less than its fair value.

I've been considering this. I think partly it's going to depend on the maker, but I'm leaning towards starting them at $50 and having people bid in $5 increments, but none of that is set in stone.

What do you guys think?

Just a quick update guys, we have a little over 100 follower's on instagram and I just started the first auction. Please go take a look and let me know what you think.

Next one is almost ready to get started as well. Third should be a couple days later.

Maybe just run one at a time?

Quote from: harryklippton on March 22, 2022, 12:32:05 PM
Maybe just run one at a time?

Yeah, I had been originally thinking of doing that, but I think having some overlap might help keep the momentum (if I can build some up) in motion.

I'm guessing there might be some gaps, but we'll see. I think I can cobble together a couple weeks with what I have from people so far, and other's have said they'll have stuff close to ready soon as well.

I'm thinking one auction at a time will concentrate bids to that listing but you're right about trying to keep momentum too

Okay, so when I checked yesterday we had about a hundred followers and the pedal was going for $60, this morning its $120 and we have 150 followers.

That escalated quickly.

I'm a little busy but I might try and start the next auction today if I can get to it.

Quote from: matmosphere on March 21, 2022, 09:16:03 AM
I'd also still like to do stickers, I might look into a place to order them, but I would need some help from someone in the states to split them up and send them to everyone. If somebody would be willing to do that I'll try to figure out a place to get them.

Has there been any movement here? Folks that have made store stickers (e.g., Brian and David), what services have you used? I typically go with a local printshop. Does it make sense to have someone organize it, then have a distribution sheet made up?

Quote from: benny_profane on March 23, 2022, 06:53:15 PM

Quote from: matmosphere on March 21, 2022, 09:16:03 AM
I'd also still like to do stickers, I might look into a place to order them, but I would need some help from someone in the states to split them up and send them to everyone. If somebody would be willing to do that I'll try to figure out a place to get them.

Has there been any movement here? Folks that have made store stickers (e.g., Brian and David), what services have you used? I typically go with a local printshop. Does it make sense to have someone organize it, then have a distribution sheet made up?

No, I have been spending a decent amount of time corresponding with people and starting to get things moving on the instagram so I haven't been able to. I was hoping to get to it, but haven't been able to. I think I'm going to need someone else to take the lead on that if possible. I'll definitely chip in though.

Uh.. I accidentally missed an important detail of this project.  The pedal I had planned to contribute does not have Ukraine-inspired artwork.  :-[ Hopefully, I will have time to build something else.
I have a couple builds that need enclosures, so maybe one of them will become my contribution.

Quote from: EBK on March 23, 2022, 11:29:56 PM
Uh.. I accidentally missed an important detail of this project.  The pedal I had planned to contribute does not have Ukraine-inspired artwork.  :-[ Hopefully, I will have time to build something else.
I have a couple builds that need enclosures, so maybe one of them will become my contribution.

Nah, don't sweat it. The artwork theme is not a must by far. I have several that do not have themed artwork in the pipeline and every little bit helps

The project I had intended to use for this didn't work out (serious bugs). So, I need to pick out something else and STAT. Taking suggestions!

Quote from: madbean on March 23, 2022, 11:38:37 PM
The project I had intended to use for this didn't work out (serious bugs). So, I need to pick out something else and STAT. Taking suggestions!

Awesome new cave dweller.


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Quote from: madbean on March 23, 2022, 11:38:37 PM
The project I had intended to use for this didn't work out (serious bugs). So, I need to pick out something else and STAT. Taking suggestions!

Dirtbaby!!!!

Quote from: jimilee on March 23, 2022, 11:58:23 PM
Awesome new cave dweller.

That might be quite cool. Doing a hand made PCB  along with handmade/etched artwork would certainly make it unique.

Quote from: jjjimi84 on March 24, 2022, 12:07:20 AM
Dirtbaby!!!!

Tempting, but the Dirtbaby2 is not complete yet. Coming soon, but not ready for prime time.

Quote from: matmosphere on March 23, 2022, 09:18:57 PM

Quote from: benny_profane on March 23, 2022, 06:53:15 PM

Quote from: matmosphere on March 21, 2022, 09:16:03 AM
I'd also still like to do stickers, I might look into a place to order them, but I would need some help from someone in the states to split them up and send them to everyone. If somebody would be willing to do that I'll try to figure out a place to get them.

Has there been any movement here? Folks that have made store stickers (e.g., Brian and David), what services have you used? I typically go with a local printshop. Does it make sense to have someone organize it, then have a distribution sheet made up?

No, I have been spending a decent amount of time corresponding with people and starting to get things moving on the instagram so I haven't been able to. I was hoping to get to it, but haven't been able to. I think I'm going to need someone else to take the lead on that if possible. I'll definitely chip in though.

I could handle the stickers. I'd need to get a spreadsheet going to distribute them (names, addresses, etc.). I think the best bet in terms of time would be to have my local shop do them and I could send them out to everyone. What size are people thinking? How many would everyone want? Once I have that stuff I could get a quote.

Hey everyone, just a quick update, first three auctions are going. I think I've got 7-8 more pedals that are ready to go or close to ready.

If anyone wants to do a quick profile with the questions earlier in this thread and send a couple pics (workspace, pedals, guitars.. whatever) that would be cool. I'm trying to post a profile one day and an auction the next to keep a steady flow of content. Once I hear more about timelines from everyone I'll speed up posting auctions.

Quote from: madbean on March 24, 2022, 01:53:52 AM

Quote from: jimilee on March 23, 2022, 11:58:23 PM
Awesome new cave dweller.

That might be quite cool. Doing a hand made PCB  along with handmade/etched artwork would certainly make it unique.

That's a great idea!! I have it on good authority that the guy running this thing might need to find a proxy to bid for him if that happens.  ;)

I got no social media, so I'll reach out to someone when I have a pedal to contribute.


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I have no social media accounts either, but I'd like to contribute. I saw Brian was putting up some, so when one of his goes up, I bid $333.

Will that work?

I'm working on mine right now (literally, I'm standing here blow drying the decal as I type this). I'll send you a profile within a few days.

Thanks again for handling all of this.

Guys this response is awesome. We've already got more than $500 donated and two live auctions.

I started a new thread that condenses most of the info here, so please check it out. The info is all here but since it is spread out over several pages I'm trying to make it easier to find. I'll be making updates there periodically.

This has turned into a larger project than I thought it would, but if we can raise some money it is 100% worth it, you guys rule!!

https://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=33668.0

Quote from: fig on March 26, 2022, 06:56:49 PM
I have no social media accounts either, but I'd like to contribute. I saw Brian was putting up some, so when one of his goes up, I bid $333.

Will that work?

I don't know that I can compete with that but if Brian does the new Cave Dweller I would be tempted to try.

Quote from: jimilee on March 26, 2022, 05:42:15 PM
I got no social media, so I'll reach out to someone when I have a pedal to contribute.


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No problem, just shoot me an email. We don't have any phaser's yet.... (just kidding)