GuitarPCB | Barry | Activity https://guitarpcb.com/members/barry/activity/ Activity feed for Barry. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:06:58 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 25805d0ab69374d023958975561b7d26 Barry replied to the topic Brand New NostalgiTone Release + Stadium Rock and Boston Tone Module Update in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/two-brand-new-nostalgitone-releases-for-9-10-26/page/2/#post-40619 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:22:18 -0400 @JasonWickersham
100% Ziggy takes me right back to my teen years of guitar. 😁
My thoughts there are toward some kind of Dual Combo using a Tonebender with either a Cock-It-Wah or a ROCK-Q Artist Profile, although I’m now leaning toward the Artist Profile for the instant accuracy and the ability to offer slightly more diverse tonal variation.
The o…Read more

]]> 0 131594ad24148a797205f4024cbd4781 Barry replied to the topic Brand New NostalgiTone Release + Stadium Rock and Boston Tone Module Update in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/two-brand-new-nostalgitone-releases-for-9-10-26/page/2/#post-40615 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:53:28 -0400 @ jmgrabowski

Yes, the ROCK-Q will definitely feature a Kirk Hammet Q.

 
Regarding The Burner: Aside from its obvious potential for adding to the Boston tone, has anyone considered what it might do for the Queen tone when paired with the Diamond 30 and, eventually, the ROCK-Q May Edition?
And what about some other likely candidates? There could…Read more

]]> 0 d66e27350528ab6e471aa37fe1603e31 Barry replied to the topic Brand New NostalgiTone Release + Stadium Rock and Boston Tone Module Update in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/two-brand-new-nostalgitone-releases-for-9-10-26/page/2/#post-40599 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:48:08 -0400 Yes, but it is so much more than a Boost!

(*Brand New) NostalgiTone The Burner: Saturation Generator

]]> 0 9eb376496af8c6bd4da39c9de80b32ef Barry replied to the topic The start of my Zoso Tone, and a couple of questions... in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/the-start-of-my-zoso-tone-and-a-couple-of-questions/#post-40592 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:51:16 -0400 If you are interested here is a link to purchase a copy of my Staff Shirt from an iconic 1980 gig at the Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh. What a show and a ton of stories and memories.

]]> 0 dc8f6196a4988ea0716974cfbccd783f Barry replied to the topic The start of my Zoso Tone, and a couple of questions... in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/the-start-of-my-zoso-tone-and-a-couple-of-questions/#post-40586 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:13:42 -0400 Metal Godz definitely fills the NWOBHM need.

]]> 0 f4f317d04ee40eeb8b94d6d095b78ec6 Barry replied to the topic The start of my Zoso Tone, and a couple of questions... in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/the-start-of-my-zoso-tone-and-a-couple-of-questions/?view=all#post-40576 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:41:19 -0400 Looks fantastic, and thanks for sharing!

The first one is always the hardest. While there is still plenty of great stuff to learn it will all come much easier now.

]]> 0 712f189517d00d3c508e192b82d407f2 Barry replied to the topic Brand New NostalgiTone Release + Stadium Rock and Boston Tone Module Update in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/two-brand-new-nostalgitone-releases-for-9-10-26/#post-40564 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:49:36 -0400 Another project I’ve been working on is the NostalgiTone Compression Engine.

This one has turned out to be a pretty interesting compressor. It uses an LM13700, which you’ll also find in classic compressors like the Dyna Comp, but the way it is used in the circuit is quite different. The overall topology is closer to what you would find in a more…Read more

]]> 0 1257da4a5bbab3fb31502ac8f8bd4513 Barry replied to the topic Brand New NostalgiTone Release + Stadium Rock and Boston Tone Module Update in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/two-brand-new-nostalgitone-releases-for-9-10-26/#post-40552 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:34:13 -0400 A little more detail on the ROCK-Q:The idea behind the Artist Profiles is not simply to create different EQ settings, but to shape each profile around the frequency relationships that define a particular player’s sound. The chart below shows the reasoning behind the current profiles and how the individual filter choices were used.

 

]]> 0 2a4e074789129870d22debd93bece050 Barry replied to the topic Brand New NostalgiTone Release + Stadium Rock and Boston Tone Module Update in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/two-brand-new-nostalgitone-releases-for-9-10-26/#post-40549 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:23:32 -0400 @ Everyone
We’ve all spent countless hours chasing the exact tone of our favorite players, buying overdrive pedals and amp heads. But often, we try to get there using the limited tone controls built right into our guitar pedals. Most standard pedals limit you to a simple Tone knob, or perhaps a Bass and Treble control. Often these controls are c…Read more

]]> 0 e7681942b53e015bc6e1cada47485f89 Barry started the topic Help Support the Next Chapter of GuitarPCB in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/help-support-the-next-chapter-of-guitarpcb/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:43:56 -0400 After more than 17 years of GuitarPCB, I’m still developing new ideas and I’m more excited than ever about what’s ahead.
I have many new NostalgiTone projects in development that I’m eager to bring to reality, but taking a project from an idea to a finished production PCB requires a considerable investment. Increased costs while continuing to keep…Read more

]]> 0 56744e5cc0e121ec562eef821065e6c4 Barry replied to the topic Brand New NostalgiTone Release + Stadium Rock and Boston Tone Module Update in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/two-brand-new-nostalgitone-releases-for-9-10-26/#post-40542 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:16:23 -0400 @ brd

I’ll have a chart that makes it pretty easy to translate the slider positions into resistor values, along with the preset combinations for specific artist EQ settings available in the BOM. The resistor positions can also be socketed, so anyone who wants to experiment can easily customize the settings and come up with their own. I think t…Read more

]]> 0 0622a05db0b501235954ceb5fd626271 Barry replied to the topic Brand New NostalgiTone Release + Stadium Rock and Boston Tone Module Update in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/two-brand-new-nostalgitone-releases-for-9-10-26/#post-40539 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:56:34 -0400 Has anyone said the name of this new circuit out loud several times?

]]> 0 0a4ccf9ee83202e9ea6cbda8b977d452 Barry replied to the topic Brand New NostalgiTone Release + Stadium Rock and Boston Tone Module Update in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/two-brand-new-nostalgitone-releases-for-9-10-26/#post-40538 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:48:26 -0400 @ Byrdhouse Compressor
Yes, where the information can be verified, I have precisely recreated the artist’s EQ voicing as they used it. The Level control allows you to cut the output if it becomes too much when running pedals in tandem. That’s why I thought it was useful to have available. With the Level full-up, the ROCK-Q will be at the same vol…Read more

]]> 0 c19a61fb6813989678186e2adc80daed Barry replied to the topic The start of my Zoso Tone, and a couple of questions... in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/the-start-of-my-zoso-tone-and-a-couple-of-questions/#post-40536 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:18:14 -0400 The switches only fit one of two orientations as you see and it doesn’t matter which one.

If you ordered a pre-drilled enclosure from Tayda then the LEDs are mounted on the wiring board so you will need to short the Main Board LED pads and I would use a trimmed component lead to do that and not just a blob of solder.

 

]]> 0 2a22644f1d13031fd902f28d47a4c8d7 Barry replied to the topic Too Many?? in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/too-many/#post-40531 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:34:26 -0400 Too many??

Nah. As far as telling your wife something I am pretty certain there are far worse things husbands could be doing in their spare time than being at home building pedals.

]]> 0 9c5ca19fc90cec389953b9fe2aaa7a75 Barry replied to the topic Brand New NostalgiTone Release + Stadium Rock and Boston Tone Module Update in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/two-brand-new-nostalgitone-releases-for-9-10-26/#post-40528 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:14:28 -0400 I was kind of hoping to continue the conversation here so if you all have any comments or questions go ahead.

 
So, regarding my previous post about one of the most crucial tone elements for Boston’s first album guitar tone, I’ve been working on an idea where I create my own modules. I may expand on that concept at some point.
For now, I’ve…Read more

]]> 0 eedca0702b887fd3d3036ccd5843aead Barry replied to the topic Brand New NostalgiTone Release + Stadium Rock and Boston Tone Module Update in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/two-brand-new-nostalgitone-releases-for-9-10-26/#post-40524 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:25:43 -0400 And this is where the Boston rabbit hole gets ridiculous—and also where you discover that some of the details really do matter. 😂
Take the MXR 6-Band Graphic EQ. Scholz used the EQ as part of his setup, including using it to recreate the frequency response of his studio cocked-wah sound for live performance. So naturally you might think, “Fine, I’l…Read more

]]> 0 4b0de2fe4c22b590b5189b3932d1a1dc Barry replied to the topic Brand New NostalgiTone Release + Stadium Rock and Boston Tone Module Update in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/two-brand-new-nostalgitone-releases-for-9-10-26/?view=all#post-40519 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:55:50 -0400 Recreating the Boston sound is a giant can of worms that I will be exploring at a future time. 😁
Does STADIUM ROCK have the saturation? Yes.Does it have the 800 Hz mid focus, which is boostable with an active EQ? Yes.
There is much more to the Boston sound than that, though.
If we’re talking specifically about the first Boston album, you have to c…Read more

]]> 0 0d55c86679a7c9c04313ffb7c07d163c Barry started the topic Brand New NostalgiTone Release + Stadium Rock and Boston Tone Module Update in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/two-brand-new-nostalgitone-releases-for-9-10-26/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:49:17 -0400 Thanks again to everyone who continues to support GuitarPCB and NostalgiTone. Every new project, build, order, and bit of feedback helps keep this whole thing moving forward.
So, here are two brand new NostalgiTone releases!

NostalgiTone STADIUM ROCK
STADIUM ROCK is all about those big, saturated 1980s arena-rock tones. It’s a multi-stage…Read more

]]> 0 a7e11431c26b72eedd90661898b561dd Barry replied to the topic NT Bass Combo Gift Ideas? in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/nt-bass-combo-gift-ideas/#post-40505 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:52:08 -0400 The Bass OverThruster is ready!

(Brand New) NostalgiTone Bass OverThruster: Powerful Overdrive and EQ

]]> 0 36681a34d39ea91fb6bb93fc3694857f Barry replied to the topic NT Bass Combo Gift Ideas? in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/nt-bass-combo-gift-ideas/#post-40494 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:07:59 -0400 I have already developed (2) unique PCBs that are perfect for a Dual Bass combo but I have not published them yet though they are verified,

The first one is called the Bass OverThruster which contains Volume, Gain, and a 3 Band Baxandall perfectly dialed in for Bass and has a lot of Headroom.

The other is called The Behemoth and is based on the…Read more

]]> 0 f301d5a4bc18c77fe36515ad3386b5af Barry replied to the topic NostalgiTone Harbinger Fuzz Completed! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/nostalgitone-harbinger-fuzz-completed/#post-40484 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:47:58 -0400 @Barry. 7-28-2018, I had a similar view from RRA helluva show: Marcus King, Drive By Truckers, and Tedeschi-Trucks Band.

What a coincidence, just a few weeks apart. I really had a great time there and checked a bucket list item.

I was at the Umphrey McGee show and that video was the opening act The Record Company which was a pleasant surprise.

]]> 0 846ab9e1497ca2d7ef08226718f2eb26 Barry replied to the topic NostalgiTone Harbinger Fuzz Completed! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/nostalgitone-harbinger-fuzz-completed/#post-40478 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:23:54 -0400 Yeah, and he said Red Rocks.

Visiting with Wilkie in Colorado July 7 2018.

]]> 0 714c9ab4bd489d8f8cfeb03aa8224956 Barry started the topic AmpEQ Build Document Update in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/ampeq-build-document-update/ Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:52:18 -0400 AmpEQ Build Document Update

Regarding the AmpEQ PCB, please note that there was a typo in the original build document at R14.

R14 should be 560Ω (560R), NOT 560KΩ.

Download the Updated AmpEQ Build Document by clicking the red hyperlink or from the Guides Page

]]> 0 b6bc2f347acdb4ba609598c3394293ae Barry replied to the topic Build help needed... in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/build-help-needed/#post-40467 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:24:21 -0400 That is a very good idea to get your feet wet.

That said, take your time and digest everything while you wait. Study text and build photos etc..

]]> 0 854b6f41842e94e554b6f9dacbe72381 Barry replied to the topic Build help needed... in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/build-help-needed/#post-40463 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:06:38 -0400 “After all of the components my biggest question is what side of the PCB is the top and/or bottom.”
I answered that in the first paragraph above and covered several important details you’re going to need to know before starting.
The photos in the Beginners Pedal Building Guide, along with the accompanying text on Page 2, also show which side the…Read more

]]> 0 492402f9641f94d7122d69a45c7992cf Barry replied to the topic Popular Clipping Options in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/popular-clipping-options/#post-40444 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:46:06 -0400 @ Jason: I have never considered GBI40M. I will look into that.

With regards to Bat41 my personal favorite application for those was in the DumbleTone. I was pleasantly surprised by the result.

I will wait for some people to try 1N5817 in place a Germanium like 1N34A before adding anything because I don’t want to spoil the party with my interpretation.

]]> 0 f77e43c1ec9dd9717c432e6e221ad9a7 Barry replied to the topic Build help needed... in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/build-help-needed/#post-40435 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:30:28 -0400 Hi and welcome,
I see you are a beginner. It is definitely better to ask questions than to just go for it and hope for the best.
As previously pointed out, it will require some reading. Fortunately, everything you need to know is here. Once you understand the basics, you will discover that the BOM in every build document, along with the silkscreen…Read more

]]> 0 35a2c719b8de0f3327594483c3a0da8c Barry replied to the topic Boogie '57 Biasing in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/boogie-57-biasing/#post-40418 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:43:16 -0400 The standard biasing for any non-fuzz would be half the supply, so 4.5v to 5v is what you want for proper operation.

]]> 0 08f16ebbc3d79a2a6942cbeef4f759d4 Barry replied to the topic NostalgiTone Harbinger Fuzz Completed! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/nostalgitone-harbinger-fuzz-completed/#post-40412 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:20:20 -0400 Very nice, and it is always excellent IMO to get the kids involved.

 

]]> 0 3a969a88984a38c9d0b071554fdd1673 Barry replied to the topic Popular Clipping Options in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/popular-clipping-options/#post-40406 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:00:21 -0400 I’ve been thinking a little more about the 1N34A vs. 1N5817 comparison. The forward voltage difference between the two really isn’t all that great which the chart or datasheets confirm.
What I find more interesting is the actual shape of their I/V curves and the difference in the “knee” where they transition into conduction.
The reason I am curio…Read more

]]> 0 249c2a1f2797baf25c6bf8e51cb91a12 Barry replied to the topic Popular Clipping Options in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/popular-clipping-options/#post-40392 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:26:51 -0400 “I didn’t expect to break the internet with my post”

That said, as the owner of the site, I have access to information that shows me exactly how many people are stopping by and reading these posts, and I bet you would be surprised by the numbers. The biggest difference between today and ten years ago is that people used to take the time to c…Read more

]]> 0 2972d8d176a579532bc83c6f8c1bc7b7 Barry replied to the topic Popular Clipping Options in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/popular-clipping-options/#post-40385 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:32:22 -0400 This is excellent, BRD, but I was hoping this wouldn’t just be a conversation between you and I. 😄
This is one of the most advantageous areas for DIYers to explore and typically an easy modification. More importantly, when you understand what is actually going on, you can get exactly what you want instead of randomly guessing at different clipping…Read more

]]> 0 5effc62d7d2a866868b94d1086ed6f9c Barry replied to the topic New Guide: How Gain, Headroom & Clipping Shape Your Tone in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/new-guide-how-gain-headroom-clipping-shape-your-tone/#post-40333 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:01:05 -0400 Thanks, @brd. I spent a good deal of time on this and had to make some decisions about what to include and what to leave out. My goal was to keep it easy to understand for anyone, while still providing enough information to help take them to the next level.

]]> 0 b17d1223252062761cca5dadc68b145f Barry replied to the topic New Guide: How Gain, Headroom & Clipping Shape Your Tone in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/new-guide-how-gain-headroom-clipping-shape-your-tone/?view=all#post-40287 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:57:17 -0400 I hope people are finding this new guide useful.

]]> 0 8c054d305c39a0805d2dc4191e1454ce Barry replied to the topic NT Preamp Boost: correct IC? in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/nt-preamp-boost-correct-ic/?view=all#post-40275 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:41:28 -0400 Wow, OK. That was a typo.

Several conflicting reports and I should have looked closer at the symbol and not the text.

I got it sorted now and thanks for pointing it out. It is a TL071 and not TL072.

]]> 0 8feaa4e8bdf2302dd16fe4d6d0cc0aea Barry replied to the topic NostalgiTone Rock Hard Finished!! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/nastalgitone-rock-hard-finished/?view=all#post-40272 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:11:40 -0400 For clarity the Preamp Boost section requires a TL072 not a TL071.

If you happen to need support post a separate Support thread.

]]> 0 40834745db450b0e5ac0655edd130ef1 Barry replied to the topic New NostalgiTone AmpEQ in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/new-nostalgitone-ampeq/#post-40237 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:18:08 -0400 In that clip, the AmpEQ sits in front of the main amplifier preamp (guitar -> AmpEQ -> guitar amp input), creating a subtle overdrive perfect for a classic Stones, Faces, or Black Crowes tone. For your suggested “Sculptor” setup, I encourage builders to create a dual pedal combining the Sonic Bloom and AmpEQ, then run this dual pedal directly in…Read more

]]> 0 e557368e2971909ba2e3053e09f18605 Barry started the topic New NostalgiTone AmpEQ in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/new-nostalgitone-ampeq/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:34:52 -0400 Active EQ Preamp. Amplifier-Style Control.

AmpEQ is an active EQ preamp designed to shape your tone without sacrificing clarity. Featuring up to +26 dB of adjustable gain and active Bass and Treble controls, AmpEQ delivers both boost and precise tonal shaping while preserving the natural character of your guitar, pedals, and amplifier.

Its…Read more

]]> 0 235d3a64575e71b1766171c05a53afa2 Barry started the topic New NostalgiTone Sonic Bloom in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/new-nostalgitone-sonic-bloom/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:51:45 -0400 First let me start with saying this for me is a must have, always on pedal. No matter what style of music I am playing.
Bring Greater Clarity, Definition & Depth to Your Entire Rig
By improving note definition, tightening the low end, and increasing overall articulation, Sonic Bloom delivers a more open, balanced, and three-dimensional response…Read more

]]> 0 b257392c6de8c66519e5be81b9c34b10 Barry replied to the topic New Guide: How Gain, Headroom & Clipping Shape Your Tone in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/new-guide-how-gain-headroom-clipping-shape-your-tone/#post-40198 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:34:30 -0400 Thanks Big O.

It’s available on the Guides Page but I will place it here for convenience.

 

]]> 0 a265facc357fe400d1ed1474d8f2495b Barry replied to the topic NostalgiTone ModBender Now Available in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/nostalgitone-modbender-now-available/#post-40193 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:56:19 -0400 anything from 130 to 160 should be fine.Probably 135 is what I would shoot for but no need to cork sniff it.

It’s nearly impossible to get that low with 2N3904 so that is why the suggested 2N3903. Otherwise they are identical.

]]> 0 b36a0194f371f885bfbd29d0389bae91 Barry started the topic NostalgiTone ModBender Now Available in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/nostalgitone-modbender-now-available/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:17:36 -0400 Classic Tone Bender-inspired fuzz with a Modern approach.

ModBender takes the legendary three-transistor fuzz architecture that defined some of rock’s most iconic tones and refines it for today’s builders. Using three 2N3903 silicon transistors selected for their lower gain characteristics, ModBender delivers the aggressive harmonic character,…Read more

]]> 0 2d350b0be239ade664246058d4d84d03 Barry started the topic Introducing NostalgiTone CitrusAmp in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/introducing-nostalgitone-citrusamp/?view=all Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:44:31 -0400 Classic British rock character with the bold voice of vintage Orange-inspired amplification.
CitrusAmp captures the unmistakable voice of the legendary British Orange amplifiers that powered the stages of the 1970s rock era. Delivering a massive low-end foundation, rich harmonic texture, and the unmistakable wall-of-sound character that defined…Read more

]]> 0 364927818b16d651a9adee2c4e248afc Barry started the topic Brand New DumbleTone Deluxe in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/brand-new-dumbletone-deluxe/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:22:20 -0400 This is one of those that I think everyone should have.

It is that good and is brilliant for just about any genre.

The DumbleTone Deluxe combines two carefully selected circuits inspired by the original reverse engineered John Mayer Dumble units: the smooth, expressive overdrive character of a Dumble drive section and the dynamic enhancement…Read more

]]> 0 94a2b161b74abbfc16985ba982701ae8 Barry replied to the topic SWAH build in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/swah-build/#post-39500 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:05:57 -0400 Very Nice! Thanks for sharing.

]]> 0 c4f0bca37013bfbb6c0bb10f2483444b Barry replied to the topic Slice in PCB in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/slice-in-pcb/page/2/#post-39465 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:07:22 -0400 In the meantime I would take some time and carefully clean up the bottom 6-pin connector pads on the reverb side of the board.
I’d use a good Soldapullt-style solder sucker first, then follow up with some copper desoldering braid to remove as much solder from the holes as possible. Just be careful not to apply too much heat or linger too long, as…Read more

]]> 0 8875ffee703855409170a835fe9a8001 Barry replied to the topic Slice in PCB in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/slice-in-pcb/#post-39456 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:57:31 -0400

Also I was going to say that you need to make sure you have a power supply providing at least 100mA of current or it won’t work.

]]> 0 ab3f3ea5849df7eb547cddaca563d7cf Barry replied to the topic Slice in PCB in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/slice-in-pcb/#post-39452 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:08:14 -0400 At a glance I cannot make out IC6 well enough to confirm the correct orientation. The other thing I would check is that all voltage regulators are firmly seated since sockets can create intermittent contact. You can make a few minor back and forth bends in the leads to assure they are secure in the sockets. Also tell us what brand of L78L05 that…Read more

]]> 0 9df438adfb9f3ed36cd15e1bec498293 Barry replied to the topic Slice in PCB in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/slice-in-pcb/#post-39450 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:12:30 -0400 Yes, I am aware of what you are talking about. I was just pointing out that your scratch is very unlikely the problem.

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