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Where does one get those cool boxes?

Killer build by the way!!!

I posted on diystomp and didn't receive any replies. Even after I bumped it. Maybe somebody here can lend a hand.

A buddy gave me his boss DM3 to fix. It has a static noise buildup that goes away if you shake it or lift it it up and put it down. The delay sounds great and works well. The noise does not cut out the output. I checked the solder joints, jacks, and pots and do not see anything wrong yet. Everything is tight and not shorting out that I can see.

Is this common? I have an old DM2 and have not had this issue.

Could it be that the electrolytic caps are worn out?
I just wanted to get another opinion before I start replacing the electrolytics. There is like 25 of them......

Also, if I do do that, there are some super low polarized values I havent seen before. Like 0.1 uf electrolytic. Is it alright to use a "normal" film cap here?

Thanks team!

You got it right man. Beavis Audio has some good diagrams for ya:

http://www.beavisaudio.com/projects/StutterPedal/index.htm

Hey Folks,

Built a Pastyface to Sola Sound Specs
I used the Continental set from Small Bear for the Germaniums
Only substitution was adding in the bias trimpot

I am not sure what my voltages should be. The first two look normal for what I know about fuzz faces. Not sure about Q3

Q1
4.15
1.55
1.46

Q2
4.15
1.46
1.34

Q3 (trim at minimum)
0.14
0.1
0

Q3 (trim at maximum)
1.18
0.1
0

Any help and recommended readings appreciated!

Scott

Thanks Jacob and everybody! The mix knob was definetly a big factor. I am still finding a slight volume drop, but not like before.

I swapped R9 between 47k and 27k and it only makes the "vibe" mode louder. Is there any way I can increase the output of non-vibe mode so there is no volume drop at all when it is turned on?

Its tough man. I wish my writing was neater, I know how you feel. I just accepted that its going to look like I labelled it by hand. Think of it as the hand done touch or flair. A person did it. Not a machine.

But you can always sand her down and try it again. I did that a few times and it is a ton of work.

Those look great. I would buy the univibe. Mine is in a MASSIVE enclosure!

Here we have a Lavache that turned out sounding great. Sounds similiar to my 5E3 Deluxe but with a lot less volume  I still have to swap out the 2n5088 with a 2n3565 and hear the difference. I used gold hammertone for the finish.





Next up is my new Egodriver. Built it stock but chose to run it at 18v with a road rage board because of comments on here saying it sounds better. Don't have another to compare it to but it sounds awesome. The finish is gold hammertone on the sides with silver hammertone on top.

Here are my first baby builds.


I am really digging the afterlife. I find it doesn't squash my attack like other comps. A really great sounding compressor. Copper hammertone finish




The Hipster sounds really funky right now in a good way. I am going to have to recheck what transistors are in there. i swapped out about 20 pairs until I found a combo that sounded somewhat "different". I tried it with another amp and guitar, and the sound wasn't really happening for me. I still have to experiment some more. I also used a 1kC pot which is working great. The finish is silver hammertone on top of black.



This is a plain ol' loop switch based off of the general guitar gadgets wiring. She works. The finish is purple underneath with a topcoat of silver hammertone.

I did the enclosure and Jacob did the electronics. I used the Mod Podge white glue to attach the fabric (its available at any craft store and even Walmart). Then I label it and do another layer or two. After that I clear coat with Polyurethane to seal it. Its a water based glue so you have to clear it with something after.

Looks great dude! Awesome job. It only took me like a year to finish hahahaha.

Sweet Build!

Nice work Jacob!!

I followed the document on General Guitar Gadgets. I know Beavis audio has a layout as well.
http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/index.php/projects/15-boostersrouters/216-loop-switch-box?phpMyAdmin=78482479fd7e7fc3768044a841b3e85a

Can you show us a picture of your jack wiring?  Sound like you have the tip and ring lugs switched if its a stereo jack.

Josh

Bahhh I am on board with this. I thought I was trying to say this. Haven't had my coffee yet hahaha

Kick ass Bean!!!!

I would like to apologize in advance for the first person to say:
"when is $(*#@ available? you said October!"

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