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Title: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: pickdropper on February 26, 2014, 01:52:28 PM
This is a modified version of the EA tremolo.  I've always really liked this trem, so I wanted one for my mini board.  The audio section of this sounds great, so I added an LFO bypass switch so it can be used as a boost instead of a trem.  I'm really happy with the artwork on this one; it's one of my favorites so far.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/pickdropper/Guitar%20Pedals/DeliriumTremolo1_zps31bdda71.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pickdropper/media/Guitar%20Pedals/DeliriumTremolo1_zps31bdda71.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/pickdropper/Guitar%20Pedals/DeliriumTremolo2_zpsfe751690.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pickdropper/media/Guitar%20Pedals/DeliriumTremolo2_zpsfe751690.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/pickdropper/Guitar%20Pedals/DeliriumTremolo3_zps04c9b073.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pickdropper/media/Guitar%20Pedals/DeliriumTremolo3_zps04c9b073.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/pickdropper/Guitar%20Pedals/DeliriumTremolo4_zps4926d178.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pickdropper/media/Guitar%20Pedals/DeliriumTremolo4_zps4926d178.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/pickdropper/Guitar%20Pedals/DeliriumTremolo5_zpsee38795f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pickdropper/media/Guitar%20Pedals/DeliriumTremolo5_zpsee38795f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: flanagan0718 on February 26, 2014, 01:59:09 PM
Every time there is a build posted I look, and every time I scroll down and say "God DAMN that is a beautiful build". Then I scroll up and see the Swedish chef and laugh. Good work man, love the graphics and the fact that you can cram anything into a 1590A and make it look perfect!
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: Tremster on February 26, 2014, 02:17:02 PM
Fantastic! As always.
Is there a chance you make this PCB available? Or does anyone know of another 1590A tremolo? That's what's missing with my minis.
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: flanagan0718 on February 26, 2014, 02:22:41 PM
Quote from: Tremster on February 26, 2014, 02:17:02 PM
Fantastic! As always.
Is there a chance you make this PCB available? Or does anyone know of another 1590A tremolo? That's what's missing with my minis.

+1 I would like one as well! I would also like one of the pi phase 90 boards you did a while back too!
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: pickdropper on February 26, 2014, 02:23:17 PM
Sure, I can get some PCBs made.  I used this batch to verify and it's good to go.
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: Tremster on February 26, 2014, 02:25:45 PM
Hooray!
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: flanagan0718 on February 26, 2014, 02:28:42 PM
Quote from: pickdropper on February 26, 2014, 02:23:17 PM
Sure, I can get some PCBs made.  I used this batch to verify and it's good to go.

Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: flanagan0718 on February 26, 2014, 02:29:56 PM
also where do you get those wonderful caps?
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: jimilee on February 26, 2014, 02:35:18 PM
Sure you're happy with the art, if we mere mortals had access to a laser engraver, we would love our artwork too, instead we have to use rattle cans and waterslide, and dream of being you!  :P Awesome build man! So now the question is, do you have a tiny guitar to go along with your tiny pedals and tiny pedalboard?
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: jimmybjj on February 26, 2014, 02:45:11 PM
Really nice! I like how you created a depth effect using only a limited monochrome palette. The layout isn't today bad either :)
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: pickdropper on February 26, 2014, 02:48:54 PM

Quote from: flanagan0718 on February 26, 2014, 02:29:56 PM
also where do you get those wonderful caps?

I get nearly all of my caps from Mouser.  Which caps are you asking about in particular?
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: pickdropper on February 26, 2014, 02:51:15 PM

Quote from: jimilee on February 26, 2014, 02:35:18 PM
Sure you're happy with the art, if we mere mortals had access to a laser engraver, we would love our artwork too, instead we have to use rattle cans and waterslide, and dream of being you!  :P Awesome build man! So now the question is, do you have a tiny guitar to go along with your tiny pedals and tiny pedalboard?

Well, even amongst the laser engraved builds this is one of my favorites.  :-)

No tiny guitar yet.  I guess that comes next.  Considering how poorly I play my mandolin, I don't have a lot of hope for it.   ;-p
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: flanagan0718 on February 26, 2014, 03:03:57 PM
Quote from: pickdropper on February 26, 2014, 02:48:54 PM

Quote from: flanagan0718 on February 26, 2014, 02:29:56 PM
also where do you get those wonderful caps?

I get nearly all of my caps from Mouser.  Which caps are you asking about in particular?

They look like 1uf film caps...maybe Panasonic or poly film. They are the maroon square ones.
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: mattlee0037 on February 26, 2014, 03:25:59 PM
King of the 1590a builds. So much into so little I love it.


Title: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: pickdropper on February 26, 2014, 03:29:41 PM
Quote from: flanagan0718 on February 26, 2014, 03:03:57 PM
Quote from: pickdropper on February 26, 2014, 02:48:54 PM

Quote from: flanagan0718 on February 26, 2014, 02:29:56 PM
also where do you get those wonderful caps?

I get nearly all of my caps from Mouser.  Which caps are you asking about in particular?

They look like 1uf film caps...maybe Panasonic or poly film. They are the maroon square ones.

Yep, I get those from Mouser.  If you want, I can get you a part number later, but you can find them if you sort by:

Passive Components
Capacitors
Film Caps
Panasonic
5mm lead spacing.
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: flanagan0718 on February 26, 2014, 03:33:32 PM
Quote from: pickdropper on February 26, 2014, 03:29:41 PM
Quote from: flanagan0718 on February 26, 2014, 03:03:57 PM
Quote from: pickdropper on February 26, 2014, 02:48:54 PM

Quote from: flanagan0718 on February 26, 2014, 02:29:56 PM
also where do you get those wonderful caps?

I get nearly all of my caps from Mouser.  Which caps are you asking about in particular?

They look like 1uf film caps...maybe Panasonic or poly film. They are the maroon square ones.

Yep, I get those from Mouser.  If you want, I can get you a part number later, but you can find them if you sort by:

Passive Components
Capacitors
Film Caps
Panasonic
5mm lead spacing.

cool man, I'll look for them! Thanks!
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: televisiondown on February 26, 2014, 03:50:55 PM
 :o

I'm happy when I fit everything in a 1590B.
This is so good in and out.
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: midwayfair on February 26, 2014, 03:51:33 PM
Beautiful build as always.

Quote from: pickdropper on February 26, 2014, 02:51:15 PM
No tiny guitar yet.  I guess that comes next.  Considering how poorly I play my mandolin, I don't have a lot of hope for it.   ;-p

I humbly submit this as the solution to your problem:

http://eastwoodguitars.com/index.php/eastwood-guitars/all-eastwood-guitars/solid-body-guitars/item/warren-ellis-signature-tenor
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: culturejam on February 26, 2014, 04:36:26 PM
Looks great, Dave.  :)
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: Thomas_H on February 26, 2014, 05:34:14 PM
Perfect as everything you have built and published here so far.
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: Mich P on February 26, 2014, 06:12:20 PM
Super build !
Well done .
Mich P.
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: pedalhealer on February 26, 2014, 08:02:03 PM
Professional.... the desing...the pcb...all. Great respect! (http://www.hangmester.hu/smileys/worship.gif)
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: Guybrush on February 27, 2014, 08:08:48 PM
Stunning in every respect. Great work.

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Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: billstein on February 27, 2014, 09:19:24 PM
Man Dave, one gorgeous build after another. Nice one.
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: m-Kresol on February 27, 2014, 09:28:18 PM
Wow, if you have one left, I'll take it. You just gotta love 1590A builds. I'm always looking forward to your next 1590A post. Keep them coming!
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: Gledison on February 27, 2014, 09:50:17 PM
Woow! I loved the graphics too! Great great build!!!
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: Hexjibber on February 27, 2014, 10:12:54 PM
Love the design on this one, great Art Deco styling and font!
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: Vice/President on March 03, 2014, 09:08:46 PM
Damn that artwork is good.  Great looking pedal!
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: pickdropper on March 03, 2014, 10:39:36 PM
Quote from: midwayfair on February 26, 2014, 03:51:33 PM
Beautiful build as always.

Quote from: pickdropper on February 26, 2014, 02:51:15 PM
No tiny guitar yet.  I guess that comes next.  Considering how poorly I play my mandolin, I don't have a lot of hope for it.   ;-p

I humbly submit this as the solution to your problem:

http://eastwoodguitars.com/index.php/eastwood-guitars/all-eastwood-guitars/solid-body-guitars/item/warren-ellis-signature-tenor

Those are kind of cool, although I might have issues with the size.

Have you ever played one?
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: pickdropper on March 03, 2014, 10:40:24 PM
Thanks for the kind words everybody.

As I continue to play this, I really dig this circuit.  Nice as a boost, too.
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: peAk on March 04, 2014, 03:28:34 AM
That is fine looking
Title: Re: Delirium Tremolo
Post by: raulduke on March 04, 2014, 11:44:13 AM
Awesome work as usual dude.

You notice any clipping with the EA Trem when using high output p'ups?

I never noticed this before, but one of my guitars now has higher output pickups, and some clipping is noticeable when I play hard on my couple of EA Trems I have.

Just wondering if anyone else has encountered this with the EA?