GuitarPCB | Site-Wide Activity https://guitarpcb.com/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:17:44 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ccd23c70871acf3f4298fed0234f61b1 JasonWickersham replied to the topic Build Your Own Triple Combo - Wiring Guide in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/build-your-own-triple-combo-wiring-guide/#post-40795 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:06:49 -0400 Great suggestion, Barry.

]]> 0 f31d70422a7c38ee8ca122dfa04c0325 Barry started the topic Build Your Own Triple Combo - Wiring Guide in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/build-your-own-triple-combo-wiring-guide/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:29:29 -0400 Build Your Own Triple Combo – Wiring Guide

Hey everyone,

I put together a wiring guide for building your own triple combo out of any three NostalgiTone singles. Instead of being locked into a fixed triple PCB, you pick the three circuits you want, wire them in series with one set of in/out jacks, and power the whole thing from a single supply…Read more

]]> 0 06b8648774d363b052d5b981be3a1c38 Barry replied to the topic Brand New NostalgiTone Releases + ROCK-Q Tone Module Updates in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/two-brand-new-nostalgitone-releases-for-9-10-26/page/2/#post-40792 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:22:40 -0400

(*Brand New) NostalgiTone MAGNETAR: Powerful SUNN Tone

]]> 0 83006a84a1e6b0e205f708c4a4a166ad Trin became a registered member https://guitarpcb.com/activity/p/23707/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:46:06 -0400 0 7b85fb60e8c1c88198f38d1b72d1baed Barry replied to the topic Brand New NostalgiTone Releases + ROCK-Q Tone Module Updates in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/two-brand-new-nostalgitone-releases-for-9-10-26/page/2/#post-40768 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:20:40 -0400 NostalgiTone Tower Power is here! Inspired by the signal-boosting capabilities of the Schaffer-Vega system used by Angus Young, Van Halen, KISS, and David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, Tower Power brings a piece of guitar history to your own rig.
That’s the spirit behind NostalgiTone: revisiting the circuits and sounds that helped define memorable eras…Read more

]]> 0 110da8119a30c7473eb4e38ed8b6bc8b Barry replied to the topic Popular Clipping Options in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/popular-clipping-options/page/2/#post-40763 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:41:48 -0400 I am surprised that there is more conversation going on here because there is potentially a lot to talk about.

]]> 0 93554aa9f3d3a02a343653ddb09e9aab panos.par replied to the topic Bass OD - Too much drive. in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/bass-od-too-much-drive/#post-40761 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:10:59 -0400 Hello again

@Barry Thanks again for your suggestions. I finally made it useable and in certain cases it can actually sound good (not the whol rage though).

What I did (always between steps bias again)

I put back the 1K resistors like you mentioned and removed  C1 and C2 . At that point is sounded kind of dead since with both knobs all the way,…Read more

]]> 0 7dfcccc8e2a29bc9ddcb613c3240a0bb Barry replied to the topic Bass OD - Too much drive. in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/bass-od-too-much-drive/#post-40760 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:48:49 -0400 My previous suggestion was based on what I was seeing in the earlier comments and thread title.

My other modification suggestion for you specifically is to remove R11 completely. No jumper.

]]> 0 a179a4c81bd5606fd93b2f653292ac8d panos.par replied to the topic Bass OD - Too much drive. in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/bass-od-too-much-drive/#post-40758 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:51:29 -0400 Hello Barry

 

thank you for the reply. The problem is not too much, the problem is that it does not work as expected since the pots do not do what they supposed to do in this state. also the sound is kind of bad, not just distorted. The videos sound good and that’s why I ordered it.

Anyway I will try your recommendation tomorrow and I will post…Read more

]]> 0 538f4656fd8dff2ccab4210624768b2e Barry replied to the topic Bass OD - Too much drive. in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/bass-od-too-much-drive/#post-40755 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:50:46 -0400 @panos.par

Put R3, R6 and R9 back to their original 1k values. Then remove C1 and C3 (22µF). No jumpers are needed. Removing C1 and C3 will reduce the gain of the first two JFET stages, giving you a cleaner, less aggressive response. Leave C5 in place for now. After the modification, rebias the stages to approximately 5V at the drains.

]]> 0 f23a3d8486f2ccffae5235825ffede7f panos.par replied to the topic Bass OD - Too much drive. in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/bass-od-too-much-drive/#post-40754 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:46:33 -0400 Hello,

I bought the kit from Musikding as well and it is exactly what is described above and maybe a bit worse. I have tried it with 3 basses both active passive, EMG.

Going to Ec electronic BQ500 and tehn 2×10 cab, OR a small Ibanez practice amp.

5V on all J113 and 4V but still the same issues. Also I put in serial another set of resistors on…Read more

]]> 0 ec24d47efea92763900978e3b6ee34b0 kenjancef replied to the topic Metal Godz is complete! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/metal-godz-is-complete/#post-40738 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:06:00 -0400 Honestly, it didn’t really make a difference, so I removed the Tube Screamer and put the Noise Killer back where it was. I think I’m done with the board for now. I was messing with the Zoso last night, got a REALLY sweet tone with it. I really like these 2 pedals, and I’ve been talking them up when I can. Now if only I were a better player… lol…

]]> 0 3d7da8d7af17608b978e9db3264dfca2 Barry replied to the topic Metal Godz is complete! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/metal-godz-is-complete/#post-40737 Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:16:53 -0400 Looks great!

How does the Noise Killer work out in the effects loop?

It is wonderful having something you built, is useful, and sounds great on your board.

]]> 0 7ed6c71a7a620b9f2d72efa5fd9c8d0f kenjancef replied to the topic Metal Godz is complete! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/metal-godz-is-complete/#post-40733 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:34:33 -0400 Redid my board, haven’t had time to test it all out. I got rid of the Crunch Red… I wasn’t using it much anyway. I may get rid of the Tube Screamer as well.

]]> 0 330b192113574372e7d5642885247ac2 Big O replied to the topic Too Many?? in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/too-many/#post-40728 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:38:36 -0400 The key to doing the artwork for me is using MS paint and Paint.net and no other fancy graphics software.  Once you know how to use these programs you can construct your graphics using a layering technique and pictures/graphics found on the internet.  Also I used some of the Word Art features of MS Word.  My first attempt at graphics is the fi…Read more

]]> 0 d424c0c25d328b902ff212ffa28bc1d4 Barry replied to the topic Metal Godz is complete! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/metal-godz-is-complete/#post-40726 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:38:54 -0400 I have never used a Noise Suppression device on a permanent basis, but I would try putting the Noise Killer first in that row, right after the FX Send and before the EQ. That way the gate is getting the signal coming out of the amp’s preamp, where a lot of the hiss/noise from your amp and pedal gain setup can originate. Then you can run the EQ,…Read more

]]> 0 d74d28fb0882af23d02af1b6c5003e75 Matt replied to the topic Popular Clipping Options in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/popular-clipping-options/page/2/#post-40725 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:47:37 -0400

]]> 0 fd76645dfef1b091e87a42abfdf16d72 kenjancef replied to the topic Metal Godz is complete! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/metal-godz-is-complete/#post-40724 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:33:32 -0400 Agree with all of that. I was trying to keep the wah on the board, but it would be better to move it. I don’t really think I need the Crunch Red anymore either, since the Zoso and Godz pretty much do what that does.

I don’t mind moving the Noise Killer to the loop. The way I set up the board is the top row goes to the loop, and the bottom goes…Read more

]]> 0 65a2ca73ee66311f8abdc720763c7d1f Barry replied to the topic Metal Godz is complete! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/metal-godz-is-complete/#post-40723 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:24:18 -0400 That is a nice setup. I love my DSL40. I also have a Peavey lunchbox that is fantastic, and I often use that when making demos. The Strobostomp is also the best. And the EQ is a vastly underrated item. I love the Echoplex delay as well.
You may need a slightly larger pedal board, agreed. If I wanted to try to make everything fit, though, I would…Read more

]]> 0 47fb4b186b3929d2177ba2059b65bc64 JasonWickersham replied to the topic Too Many?? in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/too-many/#post-40722 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:56:16 -0400 @jd6string i use a desktop P-touch printer for most of my labels.  Amazon has a silly variety of TZ format tape.  Use white/black text on clear tape, cut close to your lettering, and a small burnish tool to flatten it out.

 

if I had even a semblance of visual artistic gifts, I’d likely do some Inkscape work and gladly allow Tayda to UV print it!

]]> 0 68e0f782e21c7b035c16bb5ac12d4c54 jd6string replied to the topic Too Many?? in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/too-many/#post-40721 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:41:10 -0400 Great looking pedals Big O! I wish I was that good with art work. Just some rattle cans for me and using the pc for printing shipping labels (hey, it works). Great job on your pedals!

]]> 0 a0ed3f357901283d045957040b04631c JasonWickersham replied to the topic Too Many?? in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/too-many/#post-40718 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:28:17 -0400 My turn now, I suppose:

Drilling enclosures this weekend, and placing semiconductor orders to Mouser and Cabintech tomorrow.
GPCB Cock It, ModBender  MadBean Current Lover and Oracle. LectricFX Downtown and Countdown  Phaser.

@Barry , I have not soldered in the CockIt trimpot yet, and am considering either mounting on the solder side and d…Read more

]]> 0 cdc3ad125b8dd84998330823a81fef69 kenjancef replied to the topic Metal Godz is complete! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/metal-godz-is-complete/#post-40716 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:59:02 -0400 I did a total upgrade to my gear over the summer, even though my gigging days are WAY past me now. But I jam with my son, so it’s all worth it. I’ll attach a picture of my amp/cabinet, and my existing pedal board (I may need a bigger one… lol….)

]]> 0 d5281a137e0225b57730f35567db9c5d brd replied to the topic Popular Clipping Options in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/popular-clipping-options/#post-40715 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:50:19 -0400 @Matt

It looks like the Bat41 has some fans.

Is there any chance you have some 1N5817’s in the MegaRat?

]]> 0 1f17e1e66672760e790f0a513ad3cbed brd replied to the topic Metal Godz is complete! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/metal-godz-is-complete/#post-40714 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:44:55 -0400 Nice work! The best part of this hobby for me is plugging in a new build and playing with the pedal. I have to try every combination I can think of with other pedals. The same with settings, it’s true most pedals don’t sound great all dimed out, but there is some magic in gain stacking. I’m always looking for another formula, please add in by…Read more

]]> 0 16d84c9bf3938cee4a2c3d551c91a335 Barry replied to the topic Metal Godz is complete! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/metal-godz-is-complete/#post-40712 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:48:29 -0400 The order switch is very important.

When you flip the switch toward the Rangemaster side that allows the Rangemaster to push the Marshall preamp.

If you flip the switch toward the Marshall side then it can function more as a Volume Boost than a Saturator.

 

Also there are many “Singles” I can immediately think of to fill out your tone in a…Read more

]]> 0 c36ae8e39b9847cae28844b46196cab3 kenjancef replied to the topic Metal Godz is complete! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/metal-godz-is-complete/#post-40705 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:59:54 -0400 Great explanation! Thanks!!!! I did notice it had a Marshall-ly tone to it, and the Boost really opened it up. I have 3 guitars to test… one with super hot Guitar Madness pickups, a Slash clone with an actual Seymour Duncan Slash set, and a Les Paul copy with a T-Top from Brandonwound.

]]> 0 03de53a8e9e63ba6d7279b5437c287aa Barry replied to the topic Metal Godz is complete! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/metal-godz-is-complete/#post-40701 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:58:25 -0400 Excellent job! Thanks for sharing.
Be sure to let Small Bear know about the holes being too small for the jacks.

As far as the controls, the ones on the left are pretty self-explanatory since that is the Marshall amplifier preamp. Find a Gain setting that works for you both on its own and in tandem with the Rangemaster.
The Rangemaster isn’t just…Read more

]]> 0 24cbc53ab5dace8b900000a555406bfc kenjancef started the topic Metal Godz is complete! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/metal-godz-is-complete/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:21:31 -0400 My second GuitarPCB pedal, Metal Godz, is complete!! This was a full kit from SmallBear Electronics. No major mistakes on my part this time, just a few quirks… the holes for the input/output jacks were too low, and a Schottky diode was missing, so I just ordered one (well, 100) from Amazon. Anyone need one?? lol…

I played with it for a little…Read more

]]> 0 967333dc5aadf48c2c1f87d9e2d7d76a John Kallas replied to the topic Bass Overthruster problem (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/bass-overthruster-problem-2/page/2/#post-40699 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:19:57 -0400 thanks.

]]> 0 db7f5df539673f68bd95fd9eaa143ae4 John Kallas replied to the topic Bass Overthruster problem (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/bass-overthruster-problem-2/page/2/#post-40698 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:19:10 -0400 no problem. i knew it could be solved with a little tweaking.

]]> 0 caca9718441993f79407afe3b8e407b3 James Johnson became a registered member https://guitarpcb.com/activity/p/23672/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:52:19 -0400 0 bfb151972dc1025eb471d9feda2939c6 brd replied to the topic Bass Overthruster problem (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/bass-overthruster-problem-2/page/2/#post-40697 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:23:12 -0400 And the pedal looks awesome too.

]]> 0 480b98ce1a5ec8883302307ff20b74e3 Barry replied to the topic Bass Overthruster problem (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/bass-overthruster-problem-2/page/2/#post-40696 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:28:38 -0400 Glad to hear it.
I knew something was up because you had me literally beating the shit out of my pedal with both my Allan Woody and Ibanez, and I just could not make it happen no matter what, and I have a ton of dirt.
Hitting the op amp hard is the point of the design to get that filthy drive, but apparently the TL072 has less margin with some…Read more

]]> 0 5abc9a504f04f53e1670779bf3ad3047 John Kallas replied to the topic Bass Overthruster problem (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/bass-overthruster-problem-2/page/2/#post-40695 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:14:34 -0400 just for the heck of it, i just tried replacing the TL072 with an OPA2134 and it’s no longer cutting in and out on any setting (YAY!). and that’s with an 8K2 resistor for R6, so I’m much happier with it now.

]]> 0 bc3ba2a7defc1b1139fd127f8f314bbb Soozay replied to the topic Heritage pots sweep in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/heritage-pots-sweep/#post-40694 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:13:13 -0400 Ha! Whoosh right over my head!

I’ll see myself out.

]]> 0 dcd869120a013411a9009a09253fd77e Barry replied to the topic Heritage pots sweep in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/heritage-pots-sweep/#post-40693 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:01:17 -0400 So I guess you hate Star Wars then.

]]> 0 0faccbccabbe61c018c3b6049cd9fb32 Soozay replied to the topic Heritage pots sweep in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/heritage-pots-sweep/#post-40692 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:51:06 -0400 If only I had the capacity to fight the resistance!

]]> 0 25081eb108973c0447d4d6c44bf92cf0 kenjancef replied to the topic Metal Godz plate in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/metal-godz-plate/#post-40691 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:45:55 -0400 No worries… just wasn’t sure what was out there. I have a label maker at work so I’ll do that for now.

]]> 0 8fc80e976a90a07604e2db88c8733a08 Barry replied to the topic Bass Overthruster problem (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/bass-overthruster-problem-2/page/2/?view=all#post-40690 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:59:20 -0400 No offense taken, John. I’m glad you’ve found some sounds you like and that you’ve got it working well enough for your purposes. I wasn’t able to reproduce the signal-cutting issue on my own build, so without being able to isolate where it’s occurring in yours, I don’t want to speculate about the cause. Thanks for documenting what you found and…Read more

]]> 0 0650f083de7322d9ea102047e7b452f1 Barry replied to the topic Heritage pots sweep in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/heritage-pots-sweep/?view=all#post-40689 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:19:38 -0400 Resistance is Futile!

]]> 0 04de108aac2eefd45d47df386f9c3ac8 Soozay replied to the topic Heritage pots sweep in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/heritage-pots-sweep/#post-40688 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:18:03 -0400 Awesome; that makes total sense re: my results. Thanks for saving me from a futile troubleshooting exercise.

]]> 0 e167a2d76bf34dbf9bcdc988ee4a6811 John Kallas replied to the topic Bass Overthruster problem (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/bass-overthruster-problem-2/page/2/#post-40687 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:01:01 -0400 just finished mounting it in an enclosure with a relayed true bypass. the strange thing is, on some extreme settings it’s still pulsing in & out (and that’s with a 10K for R6!) but i’m done with it. I’m going to chalk it up to being a somewhat poor design (no offense!) but i do really like some of the sounds that I’m getting out of it,so I’m…Read more

]]> 0 2fd7cb0c23c62c81acefc06ec6c66a3d Barry replied to the topic Heritage pots sweep in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/heritage-pots-sweep/?view=all#post-40686 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:41:34 -0400 With a Distortion+ it is very notable that you need to turn the Level and Distortion knobs up.

]]> 0 91fae9ff676eaa0b3b6633c32f1388ed Soozay started the topic Heritage pots sweep in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/heritage-pots-sweep/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:37:04 -0400 Hey all – just finished building the Heritage. I’ve noticed on my build that the volume and gain don’t really start to engage until the pots are at around noon; after that the sweep is pretty quick. I just want to ensure that this is standard (I’m not familiar with the MXR circuit) and not an issue with my build.

Works totally fine otherwise, so…Read more

]]> 0 f46ea3eeccab3ec5f821e1e07ced8e1c Barry replied to the topic Bass Overthruster problem (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/bass-overthruster-problem-2/?view=all#post-40684 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:05:01 -0400 I honestly cannot explain that.

The other option to increase distortion with the Red LEDs back in place (verify they are working first) is to increase increase R5.

You can try 470k.

]]> 0 7b28032c13ed2f7841f640ea44dc0691 John Kallas replied to the topic Bass Overthruster problem (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/bass-overthruster-problem-2/#post-40682 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:17:47 -0400 just tried it with 4148’s and the dirt cutting in & out (pulsing) is back and that’s with the 8K2 resistor, so i’m going to reinstall the red leds.

]]> 0 26adfa47a46a9af1d685965f359cbc5e John Kallas replied to the topic Bass Overthruster problem (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/bass-overthruster-problem-2/#post-40681 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:56:28 -0400 yeah, i was thinking about changing the leds with 4148’s for more dirt. thanks for replying!

]]> 0 634bc986e6f8adf07891d4ee17e7d3fa Barry replied to the topic Bass Overthruster problem (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/bass-overthruster-problem-2/page/2/#post-40675 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:44:07 -0400 I do not have an issue with either circuit with any of my instruments.
It sounds like you’ve now got the original problem sorted out. Increasing R6 to 8.2K stopped the signal from cutting out, but the trade-off is that you now have less available distortion through the rotation of the Gain control.
If you want the pedal to break up earlier while…Read more

]]> 0 4d63adad7e64216ac931b0573e1821ef John Kallas replied to the topic Bass Overthruster problem (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/bass-overthruster-problem-2/#post-40673 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:58:31 -0400 ok. socketed R6 and tried a few different value resistors in it. a 4.7k still did the pulsing as well as a 6.8K. the 8.2K did cure the led pulsing but it needs to have the gain control up to 70% of it’s rotation to have a fair amount of distortion and at 100% it’s there’s not all that much more (at 50% the pedal is louder but still is clean. i was…Read more

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