NT Crazy Train Finished!

[Steve]

Another winner from GuitarPCB!! If you are looking for that Randy Rhoads tone, look no further! The “British” circuit is a Marshall style preamp with a much enjoyed 3 band EQ. The Plexamp side of things, I believe, is a Distortion+ circuit with a 2 band EQ that easily pushes the amp into that sweet distortion zone. I did learn a valuable lessen with this build… Just because the LED’s are new, doesn’t mean that they will all work. On my work mat, now resides a CR2032 battery for testing LED’s before installing them. In the grand scheme of things it was a only about a 20 minute setback, but I don’t like having to remove the guts of a newly finished build. 😉

Thanks for looking!

[mybud]

Great build, looking sharp.

[Brent]

nice!  I am really loving all the NostalgiaTone stuff.  They are such clean builds and look awesome when it’s all cased up.  Nice touch with the Plexi knobs on the British!

 

Im in the middle of soldering up my last two foot switches on the NostolgiaTone 70s triple right now and REALLY want to jam out on the “British” circuit.

[HeavyMetalfx]

Looks great!  I agree with Brent, the NostalgiaTone line is really awesome!  I have 4 builds going on right now.

[Zelix]

Looks awesome. I’m really digging see the Nostalgia Tone line builds. I’m working up the courage to tackle one. Great job as usual.

[Steve]

Thanks gents for all the kind words!

-=SteveO

 

[Steve]

@Zelix,
Nothing on any of Barry’s PCB’s is scary or daunting. Sometimes, the high part count PCB’s can look a little overwhelming, but just take it slow and easy, and you will be okay. Just an FYI: On any builds that I do, I print out the bill of materials (BOM) and use that as a checklist as I pull the parts from the bins. Then, when I am ready to assemble the PCB, I use that same list to check off the components as I install them. I always start with the smallest components first, e.g., resistors, diodes, etc., followed by capacitors, IC sockets, and transistors.

Hope this helps…

-=Steve

[Zelix]

@Steve,

Thanks. I will follow what you said. I will start  as soon as some parts arrive.

[Bradley]

@Steve
Great advice! I follow the same steps you outlined and have had great success and fun in building pedals. A few more pointers, I have the PCB enlarged on the computer screen to help place parts. I’ll use bits of masking tape to hold sockets and small caps in place while soldering. And while the soldering iron is getting hot I’ll check my components with a meter to make sure their good. Most of all I need to be in the right frame of mind which is probably why I didn’t do anything for a month or so, just too wiped out from work.

And great job as always on this build.  I like the matching yellow power adapter to go along with the decal. The 3D looking graphics on your DOOM pedal is my favorite.

 

[Steve]

@Bradly, thank you for the kind words. For holding small parts in place while soldering I use Blu Tack. $7.00 on Amazon.
I have had my ‘wad’ of it for a couple of years now and as you can see it is no longer blue. Great stuff really!!

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