GuitarPCB | Barry | Activity https://guitarpcb.com/members/barry/activity/ Activity feed for Barry. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:04:07 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 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.

]]> 0 78f0a2ee708e8014ecc2ccc1c0fe4265 Barry replied to the topic Slice in PCB in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/slice-in-pcb/#post-39447 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:43:48 -0400 The white line at the top is just a decorative silkscreen border.

]]> 0 8e0bd36543e0338f88e0494cfe171c61 Barry replied to the topic Gypsy Fuzz! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/gypsy-fuzz/#post-39441 Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:34:38 -0400 Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

]]> 0 51e3840cbe1262547403bd6abdeae9f1 Barry replied to the topic Nostalgitone pcb plates in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/nostalgitone-pcb-plates/#post-39428 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:50:17 -0400 I have not personally tested any clear coats on the panels, so I can’t recommend one over the other.
I would suggest testing on a small area first, as acetone can potentially affect the printed silkscreen ink or finish.
I would like to hear your results though.

]]> 0 a277273e401c42697ec0c070a0cb8624 Barry replied to the topic Whats New with NostalgiTone: Message from Barry in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/whats-new-with-nostalgitone-message-from-barry/#post-39413 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:26:20 -0400 I wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at something I’m especially excited about. This is FrontStage, a new NostalgiTone project currently taking shape. While it’s designed to stand on its own, the real magic happens when it’s paired with DumbleTone in a future Dual Combo. With onboard order switching, you’ll be able to place either stage…Read more

]]> 0 d2fef15c8297fc0d0cc6097494d03db4 Barry replied to the topic Dooooooom! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/dooooooom/#post-39408 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:00:17 -0400 Very Nice Indeed! This is a fantastic sounding Distortion.

Thanks for sharing.

]]> 0 70c8d78a1816f332c165f26bfa552264 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/#post-39403 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:27:52 -0400 That turned out fantastic! Thanks for sharing the build and the great feedback.

I’m really glad to hear everything went together so smoothly. Enjoy the ROCK⚡HARD!

]]> 0 f8511f564f9fc63def717a3752083c3d Barry started the topic Whats New with NostalgiTone: Message from Barry in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/whats-new-with-nostalgitone-message-from-barry/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:23:08 -0400 I’ve been spending a lot of time behind the scenes over the past few months designing and testing a whole new lineup of NostalgiTone projects. I’m excited to finally share a preview of what’s been keeping me busy.

These are just some of the projects currently in development. Several are already complete, others are in final testing, and I still…Read more

]]> 0 9f63f1b76bc4123a3afd28fa50e2faa0 Barry replied to the topic Plexamp single goes to 11! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/plexamp-single-goes-to-11/#post-39382 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:28:16 -0400 Thanks Steve.

And another I just finished today.

I hope that helps with the request of “keep em coming” from OP jmgrabowski

]]> 0 dbf70166d5b94f91c64fa80729966d52 Barry replied to the topic Plexamp single goes to 11! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/plexamp-single-goes-to-11/#post-39380 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:22:57 -0400 Looks great and thanks for posting!

The PLexAmp is such a great piece in the NostalgiTone line that fills the need for any situation requiring a Marshall Plexi tone.

Here are just a few notable examples over the decades.

 

A perfect fit for the NostalgiTone line.

as for “keep them coming” here are just a couple of the many I am working…Read more

]]> 0 e092ba25fbbc68e941f32a09da8cfa2b Barry replied to the topic NostalgiTone PCB Plates - New Catalog in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/nostalgitone-pcb-plates-includes-feedback-poll/#post-39292 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:59:18 -0400 These new Plates will be available soon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> 0 1c64e49fb52d4b881807a29dde7ad2aa Barry replied to the topic Completed Builds. Some with Skins. Others with UV print and Labels. in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/completed-builds-some-with-skins-others-with-uv-print-and-labels/#post-39251 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:54:32 -0400 Very nice, and thanks for sharing!

I’d be interested to hear more about some of the tones available, particularly when the combo builds are used in tandem with the order switching. It would be great to hear which combinations have become your favorites.

]]> 0 ca1d4fdc08e294bb9ce3a72ceebb6b60 Barry replied to the topic Best Ever OD in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/best-ever-od/#post-39249 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:37:01 -0400 I agree! That said, D7 and D8 are easier to switch.

]]> 0 74c80f195c88f45103a636a12cef575a Barry replied to the topic Best Ever OD in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/best-ever-od/#post-39247 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:02:06 -0400 <p class=”isSelectedEnd”>Yah, I obviously had a brain cramp while trying to answer too quickly. :oops:</p>
D7 and D8 are the hard clipping diodes in this circuit. Also much easier to mod.

]]> 0 97eaeafe2744a8b1a483561e2e6ce306 Barry replied to the topic NostalgiTone Naga Boost with new face plate Finished! in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/nastaligitone-naga-boost-with-new-face-plate-finished/#post-39238 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:34:53 -0400 Very Nice and thanks for sharing.

]]> 0 cb46c888ac91e978bba1c19bde0aa5bf Barry replied to the topic Best Ever OD in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/best-ever-od/#post-39237 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:01:39 -0400 D3 through D6.
I really have no specific suggestions other than perhaps trying LEDs, but clipping is very subjective. Experiment and have fun.

]]> 0 c6a061282dff34acd7b3a8ca8ebc6e28 Barry replied to the topic The GUIDES PAGE - Mandatory Reading for all! in the forum Forum Rules https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/pedal-building-guides-mandatory-reading/#post-39207 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:18:06 -0400 ElectroSmash is down so I am putting this here in case.

This is a list of PDF file links and not a complete backup. For that you need to try Archive.org

 

 
Electrosmash.com Articles
This is a PDF backup of the most popular articles from Electrosmash.com, which has been experiencing hosting problems and has been unavailable.

It is NOT a…Read more

]]> 0 4753ee8b8bc57b4f8c05ed6354cdd84a Barry replied to the topic NostalgiTone PCB Plates - New Catalog in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/nostalgitone-pcb-plates-includes-feedback-poll/#post-39205 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:48:57 -0400 Thanks Jay. I agree 100%. That is definitely in the works.

]]> 0 58b0abf133bc985297157c2ee7d9c23d Barry started the topic NostalgiTone PCB Plates - New Catalog in the forum General DIY Pedal Discussion https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/nostalgitone-pcb-plates-includes-feedback-poll/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:15:57 -0400

 
The initial response to the new NostalgiTone PCB Plates has been very encouraging, and I have been steadily expanding the lineup with new Singles, Dual Combos, and Triple Combo designs.
You can view the current catalog here:
[NostalgiTone PCB Plate Catalog]
Please note that some of the designs shown in the catalog are still under development…Read more

]]> 0 ba63152994f7051aeb11432b793f2564 Barry replied to the topic 60’s fuzz and 70’s brit in the forum Show Off Your Build https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/60s-fuzz-and-70s-brit/#post-39187 Sat, 30 May 2026 17:31:43 -0400 Those look fantastic and thanks for sharing.

The trim pot is a necessity for the Fuzz. You could even mount it as a pot for a quick change. I also like how the Bass pot can be used to adjust your tone between say a Strat and Les Paul guitar switch. I roll off Bass for the Les Paul and add some for the Strat.

]]> 0 c49ecd23dbecace11c216c8b4726ba5f Barry replied to the topic Marsha Tone PCB High Freq Noise (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/marsha-tone-pcb-with-high-frequency-noise/#post-39178 Wed, 27 May 2026 16:14:44 -0400 Here is a Marsha Tone finished build thread which may be helpful for comparison.

Heavy Metal Thunder – High Gain combo build feat. Marsha

]]> 0 66d901c2b91b5c4c10cccb10c4061be4 Barry replied to the topic Marsha Tone PCB High Freq Noise (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/marsha-tone-pcb-with-high-frequency-noise/#post-39177 Wed, 27 May 2026 16:05:52 -0400 The 4V readings throughout parts of the audio path are normal for this type of op amp circuit and do not indicate a short between power and audio.

Also, adding a cap across R14 would largely duplicate the filtering/stabilization already happening in the VB network via C12, which is standard. You are certainly welcome to try it since it is an easy…Read more

]]> 0 c18149bdab1b11b0d598ad7959bb8bb0 Barry replied to the topic Space Modulator chorus (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/space-modulator-chorus/#post-39148 Thu, 21 May 2026 18:21:22 -0400 Re-flow solder joints.

]]> 0 fdf45b51c865de05972eb76ff66ce244 Barry replied to the topic SWAH diode. D3 in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/swah-diode-d3/#post-39147 Thu, 21 May 2026 18:19:50 -0400 I left you this message when you wrote that your Angry Llama was working.

]]> 0 39fc17e47fdbe198e0ed441fc3b06537 Barry replied to the topic Angry llama squeal issue (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/angry-llama-squeal-issue/#post-39127 Sun, 17 May 2026 15:49:44 -0400 I am glad you got it sorted out. Thanks for reporting back.
A quick tip when building pedals is to remember that the pedal itself is only one part of the overall signal chain. Things like pickup output, guitar type, amp settings, and even playing style can all have a significant effect on how a circuit responds.
With regard to the SWAH, this is…Read more

]]> 0 d5a88d704b0fdc6e82becff0e553f2ed Barry replied to the topic Angry llama squeal issue (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/angry-llama-squeal-issue/#post-39122 Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:43 -0400 Also, just flip the switch and tell me if it goes away.

]]> 0 6b0681ba8b95c5a74b0e0c3b372da195 Barry replied to the topic Angry llama squeal issue (solved) in the forum GuitarPCB Build Support https://guitarpcb.com/community/topic/angry-llama-squeal-issue/#post-39121 Sat, 16 May 2026 14:44:44 -0400 The value prevents noise. Does not affect tone. Do not use tantalum.

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