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Curious.  The part I'm having a hard time understanding is why he insists upon an XLR out.  Wouldn't it be easier to just use a 1/4"?  It's going to be unbalanced out and it's hitting the mixer either way, so what's the point of taking that last step?  Just go 1/4" and bring the level up in the mixer.  Or is it not going to a mixer and he needs a balanced level signal from the XLR for some other reason?

On the other hand, I seem to remember reading about how to wire an unbalanced to balanced 3 conductor connector for better noise rejection, but I've never actually tried the thing myself.

Note: I looked it up, it's fig. 2 on this page:
https://www.prosoundweb.com/topics/audio/connecting_unbalanced_outputs_to_balanced_inputs_and_vice_versa/2/

Nice one, neets.  I like your design.  And if your pics are reasonably accurate I don't think you need to worry about your label problem.  I didn't see anything obvious when I gave it a lookover, so whatever the tear was it can't be that bad.

Who do you think you're fooling?  That last picture is a forgery.  There is no hookup anywhere your builds.  Wire is just too sloppy for you.

Seriously, though, it's just amazing to me (and I'm sure to most everyone else) that you would design everything with the gutshots in mind.  Keeping the wires concealed like that, only soldering from the bottom of the boards...that's just another level of pedal OCD and it's kind of awesome to see.

I'm almost certain that the bit on the left in your picture is an Irwin unibit #1.  Looks exactly like mine.

Your gutshots kill and they kill every single time. 

Also: I don't know what hookup wire did to you--maybe it wronged you in a past life?--but you're definitely paying it back.  Never a wire in sight.

How did you do the graphics, anyway?  At first I thought laser etch, but after looking again now I'm not so sure.  Looks fantastic however you did it.

Are you using ink stamps for that finish?

That is my question too.  Ink stamps?  Or stencils?  If they are stamps, which ones are they?  (i.e. can you post a link?  I am looking to buy stamps and I like that font)

Nice builds all around!

I've been using the Irwin Unibit (#1 I think) for years and I have absolutely no complaints.  My first one lasted for several years before it finally gave out, but as for as durability is concerned they've been excellent.  Unless things have changed, Small Bear sells them.  That's how I got my first Unibit.

Welcome mozz.  Keep us updated on how the great Pocono Transistor Sort goes!

I think you did a fine job on the enclosures.  I like the pictures.  What is that on the first pedal anyway?

First time I attempted etching an enclosure, wasn't so hard after all! I was going for a "bad" look.. 

I like the way your etch turned out.  Looks like a really ratty old stamp.  And the font looks like the box or poster of an old horror movie.  I dig that.

That's such a cool look that you've got going there. 

+1 to that.  Great overall look from those etches and the stamps.

I always thought it was odd that they look exactly like Antique Electronic Supply. Website is identical.

I figured Amplified Parts and Antique Electronic Supply are the same company for the reason you mentioned.  Is that not correct?

Sorry you had such a bad time with them.  Guess I should find another source for tube sockets and such.

Gutsy first build.  Definitely a big step above a buffer or a simple boost.  Then again, there's something to be said for just jumping in at the deep end like this.  Glad it turned out so well!

Knowing that you re-drew the image on the label from scratch just makes it that much more impressive.  That's the kind of work that makes me want to try harder.

Definite gold star for the image.  That's genius.