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anyone happen to have a drill template for a Small Bear "B" "z vex" sized box? Thanks.

I'm ordering parts for my boneyard build and wanted to know what sized caps to get - that fill fit the board without being too big. Any recommendations? And can something link the proper Alpha pots to order? - 16mm. I got some from Mouser before that I thought were the right ones but they weren't - they were by Alpha but were some weird configuration... I prefer using Smallbear but I needed other parts for other projects that SB didn't have. I get confused when navigating mouser's site 

For those that asked about the rig used with said hypothetical OD, its: 79' Les Paul Custom (stock p'ups) into a non master volume Ampeg V4>Marshall 4x12 w/ v30s or a Amgeg Gemini I

Thanks for the info everyone.  I've been looking for a Hakko fx888 here in the uk.  The only place I can find them on sale over here is at this place http://www.dancap.co.uk/soldering/fx888pricelist.htm  They're selling for £88 ($137).  Is that a reasonable price?

I got a Hakko FX-888 off craigslist near me for $70, was only used a few times. Works really well, heats up quick, precise tips. Better than the Weller station I had.

Huh----I don't even remember writing that. Must have been a while back! For the most part, it's still true for me, although more and more I appreciate a simple treble cut as a tone control. IMO, if an overdrive is well designed you should not end up with either an excess or deficiency in treble content in its nominal setting. When that is the case, you really only need a very limited amount of treble cut or boost as a control. A lot of tone controls go way overboard in this area!

Tone controls are also overused in effects sometimes, I think. It's as if people include them more out of habit than necessity. Personally, I almost always prefer fiddling with the tone control on the guitar. The exception is in certain active controls, where you can get some nice boost in mid-range.

In general, I prefer discrete based overdrives over op-amp ones. Of my own projects, the FatPants is a good example of what I like. I don't really have a favorite necessarily and the only non-DIY OD I own is a TS-10. I'm actually still digging the natural overdrive I get out of my Vox amps---the overdrives and boosts just give it a bit more icing.

Thanks, I'm eying the fat pants PDF right now. Might be my weekend etching project.

I was browsing FS.org and saw your (Madbean) post in the Paul C Timmy thread. You said about the timmy/tim

like the pedals, but they are not the "go-to"ones for me anymore. I've used both on some studio recordings and the TIM has a really nice presence about it with both channels engaged. However, I think I prefer a traditional tone control (or none at all) to his bass-treble cut designs. It's just too tempting to fiddle with them, when what I really want is just one great, identifiable sound out of each pedal I own (hey, versatility is over-rated, right?)

I just wanted to know what OD you preferred these days? Since you've built/played probably many.

Question extends for all you folks here too.

I'm looking for something "transparent" like the Timmy but with the nice decay of the Klon. I've built both and liked the timmy's sound but felt the decay wasn't very amp like and smooth, whereas the Klon, I love the decay but the gain sound gets mid rangy when the gain is past like 8-9 o'clock. I use the Klone for a boost.

I use an ampeg v4>marshall 4x12 and a ampeg gemini one. I'm looking for something as "amp like" in terms of dynamics and response as possible with a nice gain decay - not splaty of fuzzy.

Thanks!

[Chunk Chunk]

Just so you're aware, you're probably talking about the Chunk Chunk, just in case it becomes confusing. Likely everyone here knows what you mean, but I wanted to help you out some.

Also, I would say that the three circuits you're talking about are DRASTICALLY different. It's really a big discussion, but to sum it up, all three are so different it's like comparing Apples, Oranges and Bananas.

All three are good though, in their own ways.

Jacob

ya I always get it mixed up, but yes; the Chunk Chunk.

And yes, I know they are all different beasts.

As to Pryde's comment; is the Boneyard more Marshally than the Riot?

nzCdog - my amp was mentioned: Ampeg V4>Marshall 4x12 (v30s) and I also use a Ampeg Gemini I - didn't mention that amp.

I built a Chuck Chuck some time ago but sold it to my room mate due to hard times. I'm ready to build another higher gain pedal again and I'm kinda weighing my options. I thought the Chuck Chuck sounded good but I also had a OCD V1 a few years ago that was also really nice. While the CC is good, it was Mesa like - which is what its supposed to do   but I want something not amp modeled. I use an Ampeg V4>Marshall 4x12, and I felt the OCD was more of a general gain addition and not a brown sound.

How is the Uproar? from what I read - its not based on an amp right? Anyone prefer the Uproar to these circuits, or another circuit to all these mentioned? Thanks

The BSIAB is also a candidate.

Jacob

not looking for a brown sound, though now come to think of it; is the Riot

I built Slow loris, and though it's an awesome circuit, I want something a little tighter. What would you suggest? I was looking into the Riot or Dr. Boogie..

I built the Dr. Boogie or "Chunk Chunk" it has tons of gain and can be very tight (great for metal) depending on the settings... Excellent all around disto box! I actually use it direct into the PC usb interface with some cab impulses and "holy mother of metal" it sounds good! You wouldn't guest that it wasn't a real boogie... I wouldn't say it has the tone of a Mark IIC+ but it does all the rest.. I am having some trouble with the Uproar but if I get it going I will probably have to go with that since that is more my kinda tone... If I can only work the bugs outa mine I will be all set! The Chunk Chunk is a harder build but for some reason it was easier to get up and running than the Uproar..? Can't go wrong with the Dr. Boogie in my opinion...

How is the low end on the Boogie; tight? Have you used the circuit through a loud, clean amp?

Thanks y'all!

I built Slow loris, and though it's an awesome circuit, I want something a little tighter. What would you suggest? I was looking into the Riot or Dr. Boogie..