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Title: MPB Charlatan Build
Post by: dawson on May 26, 2022, 05:47:13 AM

I finally finished building out a MBP Charlatan- it's super cool to have access to this circuit without the BIG box and the weird power requirement. As we all know, The Worm wasn't exactly a master of any of its' 4 effects, but it's got a lot of quirky sounds to play with and I'm especially fond of the auto-wah thing that it can do.

(https://i.imgur.com/IXotUN5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BmiAvo8.jpg)

I modeled this little light shield in Fusion 360 and 3D-printed it:

(https://i.imgur.com/y1b69TUl.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/pXIKRd1l.jpg)

It fired right up after I realized I'd mis-wired the IN/OUT leads..
I'm noting that the longer RATE times don't sound as smooth as the shorter times but, to be honest, that's how the DEMO's of the original pedal sound. Anyhow, to sum up, it's not like 4 solid new effects in 1 like EHX may've boasted, but I'm super happy with the weird wormy wiggles that it brings and it's a really great project and PCB.

If you're wondering WTF is wrong with this guy who thinks it's okay to build upside-down pedals with no pants on, this thread may answer a question or two:
https://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=32053.0

Title: Re: MPB Charlatan Build
Post by: cooder on May 26, 2022, 06:38:14 AM

Excellent and super tidy, great build and light shield brownie points to boot! 8)

Title: Re: MPB Charlatan Build
Post by: zombie_rock123 on May 26, 2022, 07:28:31 AM

Super clean reverse etch! Love the build and the 3d printing addition is boss

Title: Re: MPB Charlatan Build
Post by: Thewintersoldier on May 26, 2022, 01:12:24 PM

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Title: Re: MPB Charlatan Build
Post by: jimilee on May 26, 2022, 02:59:42 PM

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Title: Re: MPB Charlatan Build
Post by: benny_profane on May 26, 2022, 03:18:00 PM

Looks great! That light shield is killer. How does the auto wah compare to other circuits?

Title: Re: MPB Charlatan Build
Post by: blackhatboojum on May 26, 2022, 03:33:45 PM

Nice and clean looking build.

Title: Re: MPB Charlatan Build
Post by: Bio77 on May 26, 2022, 05:51:19 PM

Awesome build! 8)

The light shield is super pro. I also like how it is sitting on top of the MB logo. It looks like the Bean is wearing a fancy hat. ;D

Title: Re: MPB Charlatan Build
Post by: dawson on May 26, 2022, 07:32:08 PM

Thanks for looking!
I'm enjoying this build a ton.

Quote from: Bio77 on May 26, 2022, 05:51:19 PM
Awesome build! 8)

The light shield is super pro. I also like how it is sitting on top of the MB logo. It looks like the Bean is wearing a fancy hat. ;D

Great, now I can't imagine Bean without wearing a blinking yellow LED thinking cap.. and I don't even know what the man looks like!

Title: Re: MPB Charlatan Build
Post by: nzCdog on May 28, 2022, 06:49:38 AM

Spotted that light shield and thought... Yes 8)
Congrats, etch is hot too :)

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