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Man, what an awesome effect. 89.00 isn't bad for the DIY version. I might need to have one.

I just picked up an HP laser Jet pro, happy so far.


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Like benny said the proper VGS of Q2 is critical to make the effect work. But, I don't think using one out of spec for the build will throw off voltages for the 2n3904 at all.

Worse comes to worst, I might be able to dig up a proper spec'd 2n5457 for you if your new batch doesn't pan out.

Can I buy a couple of those trannies from you?

I'm doing a bunch of the VFE builds all at once right now too, including the BB and tractor beam. I'm gonna try to solve some of these jfet woes by getting 100 J113's from Mouser for $13
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/ON-Semiconductor-Fairchild/J113?qs=ljbEvF4DwONIvgQL%2FiOeMA%3D%3D

Will j113s work?


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Do you have access to a reliable instrument to measure JFET characteristics or a test circuit? I had no issue finding an in-spec 2n5457 from the SBE devices. I also used the trim pot rather than the fixed resistor.

Yes I do. I ordered some, but they were all crap. I have a bounced off matches ones, but they're around 3.0.  What are sbe devices?


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Like benny said the proper VGS of Q2 is critical to make the effect work. But, I don't think using one out of spec for the build will throw off voltages for the 2n3904 at all.

Worse comes to worst, I might be able to dig up a proper spec'd 2n5457 for you if your new batch doesn't pan out.

Can I buy a couple of those trannies from you?

Better than my first etch.
The etching part is easy.
Drilling the holes, HUGE PITA.

I get my drill bits here https://drillcity.stores.yahoo.net/newtuncardri.html
The Carbide bits last a long time, fiberglass tends to dull other drill bit materials rather quickly.
BUT, Carbide bits are fragile. Really easy to break, until you get the hang of it.
And they cost about $2 US each.

You're not even kidding! I bought some carbide tips at Harbor Freight just to see if I was gonna do more. Thanks for the link, I'm gonna do some more.


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Hi All,

Wondering if anyone could kindly just point me in the right direction. I have a fritter build all but ready to box up but I can't seem to find a C50k pot anywhere on the planet besides Smallbear who obviously aren't trading at the minute. Mouser and Tayda both only seem to stock the 16mm version and I did happen to find some from Banzai music only to have them get lost in the mail! Any leads would be much appreciated. A follow up question though - would it be a terrible idea to wire the 1 pin to the 3 hole and the 3 pin to the 1 hole on an A50k pot? Does that have the same effect or am I hugely oversimplifying?

Thanks!

I'm not going to say it's exactly the same, but I just did the same thing on the phaser I built and it feels the same.


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So what did I make? Why, a phaser of course. I have several of these MXR Phase 90s, now I have one that I etched. Sounds great, and compares very closely to my MXR phasers. The enclosure is all piratey and what not.






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The cases here in TN are steadily on the rise and were opening up more and more, I don't get it. The governor seemingly doesn't care.


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^^^^awesome boards. I'd course, I had to build one!


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I saw that, great news. Every time I cough or sneeze, I'm all, "oh no".


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Isn't the total recall a remake of the dirt bag deluxe?


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This was a fun quick build. After playing with it for a little bit, I really like, its different from other chorus pedals. The enclosure is in the vein of the Great Grind Customs. Turned out looking like a charcoal drawing.



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Afterlife is great. For me, as a bass player, it feels like running in quicksand. The bear hug is fantastic, but after building an easy dozen compressors, I settled in the EHX soul preacher. This is all ironic because I got into building because I was looking for a good impression. I started with the opticomp at BYOC. I built several incarnation of the Ross compressor. Aion has a couple I am working on (well, need to start) now.


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So much win! I would recognize Dave's anywhere.


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