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Title: Icky Muff
Post by: Stomptown on November 09, 2014, 01:54:59 PM
I got another project boxed up and verified this weekend! This one is an MXR micro Amp in front of a violet ram's head Muff multi one one PCB. The idea to pair the two is based off Jack White's setup and it's definitely balls-to-the-wall fuzzy goodness in a box!

I've been in an etching slump lately (more pitting than I'd like), but I'm pretty stoked on the layout/graphic for this one. I used a 1590XX enclosure which was a first for me.

I'm working on adding these and a couple other projects to my web store for anyone who is interested in one. I'll throw up an announcement in the buy/sell/trade forum later today.

Cheers,
Jon

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/09/1595f505d59e9594140450667d05af56.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/09/2452b92bdf38ae0d3c15210cbe30eb86.jpg)
Title: Re: Icky Muff
Post by: chuckbuick on November 09, 2014, 02:19:42 PM
Killer build.  I dig that knob/switch layout.

I've been wanting to try that combo but just haven't built a Micro Amp yet.
Title: Re: Icky Muff
Post by: Leevibe on November 09, 2014, 03:05:45 PM
This looks so good! I love that you made it look like an old school TV set. You could use the extra space in there as a carrying case for a couple 1590a builds!
Title: Re: Icky Muff
Post by: selfdestroyer on November 09, 2014, 04:14:52 PM
Another great one Jon. You are really busting out the new layouts left and right. Can't wait to get my hands on a few of them. I check your site daily. lol

Cody
Title: Re: Icky Muff
Post by: Stomptown on November 09, 2014, 04:36:07 PM
Quote from: Leevibe on November 09, 2014, 03:05:45 PM
You could use the extra space in there as a carrying case for a couple 1590a builds!

Haha! I was thinking about a battery but cramming a couple twinkies in there never occured to me!

Quote from: selfdestroyer on November 09, 2014, 04:14:52 PM
Another great one Jon. You are really busting out the new layouts left and right. Can't wait to get my hands on a few of them. I check your site daily. lol

Cody

Thanks Cody!  I've been working on the site for the last few hours and I finally added the new stuff! 
Title: Re: Icky Muff
Post by: jubal81 on November 09, 2014, 06:17:26 PM
Really creative and great looking! Dig it!
Title: Re: Icky Muff
Post by: lincolnic on November 09, 2014, 10:20:25 PM
Damned if that isn't some elegant wiring. Great build!
Title: Re: Icky Muff
Post by: m-Kresol on November 10, 2014, 12:03:09 AM
Superb inside and out.
Title: Re: Icky Muff
Post by: luks999 on November 10, 2014, 01:15:01 AM
Great idea :) fantastic looking pedal inside & out
would love to hear a demo ;)
Title: Re: Icky Muff
Post by: Bret608 on November 10, 2014, 06:51:23 AM
Hey yeah, that's his Raconteurs setup if I remember right! The Micro Amp is built into that custom Gretsch Triple-Jet type thing...anyway, really cool idea!
Title: Re: Icky Muff
Post by: cooder on November 10, 2014, 09:09:47 AM
Very cool, very stylish box, inside out! Dig it! 8)
Title: Re: Icky Muff
Post by: hylandren on November 10, 2014, 10:25:32 AM
Great looking build and yes, the graphics layout looks very pro!

Quote from: Stomptown on November 09, 2014, 01:54:59 PM
I've been in an etching slump lately (more pitting than I'd like), but I'm pretty stoked on the layout/graphic for this one. I used a 1590XX enclosure which was a first for me.

I used to have the same issue, and it seems like I am more fanatical than most about pits. I'm not sure what you use for etchant, but I use Ferric Chloride, and after ironing on the printed resist, I started going over the areas i don't want etched with nail enamel.  I haven't had a single pit since. After I etch, the nail enamel also comes off fairly easily with acetone. IF you're using Ferric chloride, you might give it a try.
Title: Re: Icky Muff
Post by: Stomptown on November 10, 2014, 12:31:35 PM
Quote from: hylandren on November 10, 2014, 10:25:32 AM
Great looking build and yes, the graphics layout looks very pro!

Quote from: Stomptown on November 09, 2014, 01:54:59 PM
I've been in an etching slump lately (more pitting than I'd like), but I'm pretty stoked on the layout/graphic for this one. I used a 1590XX enclosure which was a first for me.

I used to have the same issue, and it seems like I am more fanatical than most about pits. I'm not sure what you use for etchant, but I use Ferric Chloride, and after ironing on the printed resist, I started going over the areas i don't want etched with nail enamel.  I haven't had a single pit since. After I etch, the nail enamel also comes off fairly easily with acetone. IF you're using Ferric chloride, you might give it a try.

Thanks for the tip!

I use ferric chloride as well but I think my issue has more to do with the transfer process than anything else.  In the past I used model paint to coat the printed resist but I do prefer a little pitting so I stopped doing that.  I just can't figure out what I'm doing different that is affecting the transfer!Oh well, I'll just keep spinning away and hopefully turn some straw into gold!  ;D
Title: Re: Icky Muff
Post by: GazMX5 on November 11, 2014, 04:29:54 AM
I love this. Red and white wire with black solder mask is a nice White Stripes touch. Any sound clips?
Title: Re: Icky Muff
Post by: Stomptown on November 11, 2014, 07:34:48 PM
Quote from: GazMX5 on November 11, 2014, 04:29:54 AM
I love this. Red and white wire with black solder mask is a nice White Stripes touch. Any sound clips?

Thanks! I will try to put a sound clip together soon...
Title: Re: Icky Muff
Post by: mcasemo on November 11, 2014, 08:21:50 PM
I'm in awe of anyone who can get an etch done successfully.  Nice work!