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Projects => Build Reports => Topic started by: Stomptown on May 13, 2013, 05:23:02 AM

Title: Another Soul Stomper
Post by: Stomptown on May 13, 2013, 05:23:02 AM
Here is another Plimsoul clone that I had fabbed. For this one I decided to remove the ground/9V planes in hopes that I could eliminate some noise issues I had with the last one. I also used a 10KB pot for gain and a 50kA for volume to help mitigate the issues. I'm not having any issues with it other than a high pitched squeal when the pedals output is plugged into the amp and guitar is not plugged into the input. Anyone know what would cause this?

I also chose a bolder font for this one and used a brushed copper enclosure from PPP. This is the first enclosure I've bought from them and I am extremely happy with it. These "brushed" finish enclosures are great for laser etching. From what I can tell, the brushed finish is actually achieved by sanding the enclosure prior to powder coating. It eliminates the possibility of blemishes beneath the surface and would be perfect for etching large areas.

I have to say I love this pedal right now. It is a very smooth/creamy OD and it does clean up nicely when I reduce the volume on my guitar. If I could just get rid of that noise I would be satisfied!

(http://imageshack.us/a/img208/3599/photo2jl.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/208/photo2jl.jpg/)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img442/9075/photo3gt.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/442/photo3gt.jpg/)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img542/803/photo4gk.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/542/photo4gk.jpg/)
Title: Re: Another Soul Stomper
Post by: jubal81 on May 13, 2013, 05:27:08 AM
That is freaking out of sight. I hope you enter this in the contest. The color, knobs, guts - it's just beautiful.
Title: Re: Another Soul Stomper
Post by: pickdropper on May 13, 2013, 12:20:55 PM
Yeah, it really is a great looking build.  Inside and out.
Title: Re: Another Soul Stomper
Post by: gingataff on May 13, 2013, 12:23:13 PM
Very tidy!

The brushed case adds a bit of class too.
Title: Re: Another Soul Stomper
Post by: Parra on May 13, 2013, 12:44:06 PM
awesome! everything..
Title: Re: Another Soul Stomper
Post by: Cortexturizer on May 13, 2013, 12:50:57 PM
fantastic looking thing, i really love the color.
Title: Re: Another Soul Stomper
Post by: midwayfair on May 13, 2013, 01:06:00 PM
Man, THAT's what a brushed finish looks like?

Adding to my next order ..................

Great work as always.
Title: Re: Another Soul Stomper
Post by: raulduke on May 13, 2013, 01:47:14 PM
Lovely Stuff dude.

Clean as a whistle!
Title: Re: Another Soul Stomper
Post by: Stomptown on May 13, 2013, 09:16:54 PM
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Another Soul Stomper
Post by: pryde on May 13, 2013, 09:58:41 PM
Dang.

Spot on gorgeous, upper echelon build. Congrats!



Title: Re: Another Soul Stomper
Post by: jkokura on May 13, 2013, 10:14:21 PM
I love how the brushed finish stays on the lasered out parts.

Jacob
Title: Re: Another Soul Stomper
Post by: Roctopus on May 13, 2013, 11:40:36 PM
clean build man...love it!
Title: Re: Another Soul Stomper
Post by: nzCdog on May 14, 2013, 12:31:43 AM
Slick!  Very clean build :)
Title: Re: Another Soul Stomper
Post by: pickdropper on May 14, 2013, 01:05:45 AM
Quote from: jkokura on May 13, 2013, 10:14:21 PM
I love how the brushed finish stays on the lasered out parts.

Jacob

No kidding.  I may have to give that a shot in the future.
Title: Re: Another Soul Stomper
Post by: hoodoo on May 14, 2013, 02:13:56 AM
Classy looking pedal, the whole package is spot on, still very envious of you lucky lads with lasers ;)
Title: Re: Another Soul Stomper
Post by: Stomptown on May 14, 2013, 09:12:38 PM
Quote from: pickdropper on May 14, 2013, 01:05:45 AM
Quote from: jkokura on May 13, 2013, 10:14:21 PM
I love how the brushed finish stays on the lasered out parts.

Jacob

No kidding.  I may have to give that a shot in the future.

They definitely look great for laser etching! My jaw dropped when I fist saw the results. It would be especially good for etching large areas so you can avoid possible blemishes beneath the surface...
Title: Re: Another Soul Stomper
Post by: juansolo on May 15, 2013, 07:50:48 AM
Nice!  8)