It looks like the Bat41 has some fans.

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

I’m curious what color LED’s you used, and if  they were anything special like super-brite or ultra-brite.

If you used a socket for the op-amps, I would suggest trying another TL072 if you have one handy, just because it’s easy.

Very nice collection and your artwork looks to great. You have more fuzz than granny’s closet. I think the Ornery Shrews is the best name. Do you have a favorite pedal?

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Keep up the good work! Barry is doing his best to continue releasing new boards to keep you busy.

Barry has a NostalgiTone Dual Combo Creator PCB just for people who what to make their own combos. It can be used to combine any of the NT singles. * Note: check for enclosure size limits.

The NostalgiTone PreAmp boost should work well if you like the Micro Amp.

You can do a search on the GuitarPCB store page or select “Boost” from the…Read more

I really like the WattAmp, I play direct into a PA sometimes and it is one of my favorite amp-sim pedals. It’s great for Gilmore tones too. Enjoy it, you earned it.

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<strong data-start=”44″ data-end=”79″>I like to use an early and late stage compressor in my rig. I have an old build of a Dyna Comp  style circuit with the original CA3080 chip that I have used for my late chain comp. The LM13700 is a working equivalent of…Read more

Hey the great news is the pedals worked. here are some tips.

de-soldering takes some finesse. I does help to add just a little more solder first, the extra flux helps the old solder flow. Also try to find a good solder suck, Soldapult brand work well.

Always try to preserve the main board  and do your de-soldering on the less…Read more

The level control is a great addition, that is one advantage of a Boss EQ.

Hopefully it won’t be too hard to figure out the relation of the sliders to the component values in case you want to use 3 of these on…Read more

I  recommend using some sockets. Your rig will determine what sounds good. I also added an option to switch to 3 BAT41’s for asynchronous clipping on that same pedal but never liked it in the mix.

I took a quick look at the rectifier bridge diodes you asked about. They have some extra leads to take 2 AC signals and make them DC. I may…Read more

I used a set of BAT41’s in one of Barry’s older Blues Buster boards which is very similar to the new NT 60’s Overdrive. I did an extensive diode shootout before deciding the BAT41’s sounded better with my rig that the usual 1N914’s or 1N4148″s. Thanks for mentioning those.

The Ge Si combo should work well, it could be very amp like, Have…Read more

Another take away that I wasn’t aware of is the stated e…Read more

My short answer is, yes, I would expect there to be a difference that would be noticeable. With that said, it’s worth noting that 1N34A’s can have considerably different curve traces. You can find some graphs do…Read more

After reading Barry’s new guide: How Gain, Headroom & Clipping Shape Your Tone, I thought it might be interesting to post a few clipping recipes used in some popular pedals for a reference and as an invite for others to share their favorites. These schematics are all used in feedback (soft) clipping stages but can also be used for signal p…Read more

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First check is at the DC pad. expect a little over 9v. We don’t want to see…Read more

An audio probe is still highly recommended.

I’m not Barry,…Read more

You will need an enclosure for the PD to keep it insulated. You don’t want it shorting to the enclosure (or anything). no worries about heat.

The blue and purple wire would be interchangeable for…Read more

As I mentioned, the forward voltage is what effects the signal. An average red LED has a forward voltage around 1.6 to 2.0 volts so any signal above the 1.6 to 2.0 volts will be clipped. The 1N4148 diodes called for D3-D6 have a Vf around 1V. They will…Read more

D3, D4, D5, D6 are not in series they are two sets of 2 diodes i…Read more

I don’t know of any way to test the IC’s until it’s finished.

I think I would wait and see There is a chance they have been damaged by the heat already, but de-soldering them will just increase that chance plus you risk damaging the pads on the board. The only difficult point I can see is the pads…Read more

Welcome to the exciting journey that is pedal building. I’m not one of the gurus here but I try to help where I can. As for your question about the diodes. the build doc has a picture of the board that I’m using for reference. there are only 2 diodes in the build. D1 is an LED, D2 is a 1N5817. The printing on the board sometimes has a…Read more

C10 3n3

C11 10n

R18 39K

R20 39K

Then you can use a DPDT on-off-on switch with 2 caps as  shown below to get a mid scoop, flat response or mid boost.

This is borrowed from tagboardeffects for a Hizumitas…Read more

It’s handy to have a component tester to identify component leads.  ( I use an Atlas DCA55 ) it can save time instead of searching for datasheets. Hope that helps.

The box looks awesome BTW. I have one of my paramix’s…Read more

My first check whenever a pedal doesn’t make any noise, is the input and output cables, go direct guitar to amp through both cables. That verifies the guitar and cables and amp.

Try plugging the guitar into the returns then, If you get sound, then your problem is in the front half of the circuit.

Then check voltage (DC) on the…Read more

Swapping IC’s is a very easy mod, I highly recommend trying it. The hardest part is not bending the legs prying them out of a socket. ( no I don’t have the tool )

I used all OPA-2134’s in my last Mule Kicker build, IMO…Read more

I have been around this forum for a while, long enough to know you are one of the most prolific build posters here. Your graphics and finish are second to none. I can make them work but I can’t make them pretty. I built my “Omega” petal a while ago, but there is a breadboard on my desk now with some half baked idea that just might make it…Read more

I would say the first version might work. I have the equivalent of Barry’s Tone TwEQ circuit installed in my semi-hollow guitar as a pre-amp for the piezo, although I’m using 2 jacks and a modified Paramix board to mix the signals on the floor. Note, my piezo pickup just doesn’t play well with some effects, so try it before you modify the…Read more