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Any way you might be able to post a sound clip? I've been looking around and haven't seen one for this build.

One of the main reasons I got into pedal building was I was looking for interesting ways to use the stereo out on my Rickenbacker.

I've done some neat things that make it sound as if it's multi tracking several guitars when I play. It can be a very thick sound. I'm still working out my ideal pedalboard, which would have two totally discrete channels.

Ideally, I'd love to find a way to get a 12-string sound out of one side and a mild overdrive 6-string sound out of the other. I hate digital effects, though, and right now the best option I have is to use the EH micro POG.

If you want to wire your guitar up like a Ric, with separate outputs for each pickup, you can take a look at the wiring schematic here:
http://www.rickenbacker.com/pdfs/19502.pdf

EDIT: The Ric design has 5 knobs. Four are like the standard Les Paul with separate volume/tone knobs. The fifth is a blend knob, which works like an on board panner between the two. Pretty cool stuff.

2nd Edit: Fixed the link.

After watching your video, I went on to watch some HAO Rust Driver demos. Of course I haven't heard them in person, but in videoland I gotta say yours flat out dogs the real deal. It's much more focused and clear. The HAO sounds like it can get dull and mushy in places.

Thanks for the greats comments, I really appreciate that There are a couple of parts substitutions, and I used a different ic. If there is interest I can open it back up and see what I did. I'm really digging the sound.

I had a pretty good feeling there was an IC swap going on. I've got some OP275s on the way and I'm anxious to see how they compare to the TLEs, especially since they are about half the price.

If you have the space for it, what would be wrong with using something like those Sure DC power supplies for Class D stereos?

12 volt output and, get this, 8.5 amps of power! I'd love to see an effects set up that could use all that.
You can get them on eBay for $36 including shipping.



http://goo.gl/bsTsF

After watching your video, I went on to watch some HAO Rust Driver demos. Of course I haven't heard them in person, but in videoland I gotta say yours flat out dogs the real deal. It's much more focused and clear. The HAO sounds like it can get dull and mushy in places.

Goooodgooogamoooga! Wow.
After that I don't think I'd have time to build because I'd spending all my free time playing.

OK, you gotta spill a couple things for us.
1. Which 18 watt design did you go with, because it sounded so smooth.
And 2. Did you put the status light for the Rust Driver on the side of the box? If so, I think that's a really cool idea.

I know you're (Brian) slaving away over a dozen or more projects right now, but I was wondering if you'd thought anymore about the project you mentioned in April about a small circuit board for attaching the stomp switches to.

I've used something similar in the past that worked pretty well, but had some faults. It did, however, make the box wiring a ton simpler and faster.

I also think it would be great for beginners since, if silkscreened fabbed board, it gives them a clear way to get everything connected to the right spot. I'm glad to see the community growing and I think something like this would give an extra confidence boost to someone new to pedal building.

Found another DIY solution that looks really simple and CHeap!

(raises hand to manually close jaw)
The song is fantastic the video is amazing and they go together beautifully. This is ready for primetime.
For our sakes, I hope so one notices so you keep supplying us with our electronic crack. JK

This is just the kind of music I'm into these days. I'd buy the album.

Great stuff. Thanks, Jake!
I never really realized how much you could do with digital components to control analog circuits while keeping all that digital nonsense out of the signal path. Now my mind is going nuts thinking of all the crazy possibilities.
I spent about half a day watching arduino and other digital hocus pocus on Youtube with my mouth hanging open.
In college all I wanted to do was play guitar and drink beer. It's only now that I have a career in the way that I have all this stuff I want to learn ....
... so it goes. (sigh)

JakeFuzz, you are really on top of things!
I looked up the AVR chips and controllers to program them and this looks like something I really want to learn about.
Got any educational links?

I think I found a cheap way to try out the octocoupler idea.
I found these lots of 20 for $2 each - untested grab bag kind of thing.


http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G17898

I also got a pile of cheap transistors and trim pots. I think the total came to $12 or so.

I'll play with them and see what I can make. If nothing else it's a pretty cheap toy to experiment with and learn a bit since I don't have much experience using optos.

And if it doesn't work, I'll probably try some cmos switching.

Well I found these modular pots, but they're $10 each and I don't know how many gangs come with them.

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Vishay-Sfernice/P11S1V0FLSY00504KA/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMuarXojuOTsc%2f2bhTU8JDi5GY%252bgZkyQdqk%3d

Just been looking up digital pot chips and ... 

Looks like a great solution, but I have no idea how to control them or program them.
Got any links to educate myself?

It doesn't have the taps that the Weber has, but I just found this for $4.95.
http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G18236