A few new pedal builds

LWatford · 08-08-2008, 07:42 AM

Only one new picture, but I built the General Guitar Gadgets OSQ, ITS8, and WHRL kits.

This is the WHRL, which is a clone of the Way Huge Red Llama. I like it a bunch, though I did feel the need to add a tone control to tame the high end some. Still experimenting with paint, not very happy with it.

The OSQ is an Orange Squeezer clone, my new favorite compressor. I've had trouble finding a compressor I like, this one is great.

I'm still trying to decide on the ITS8, which is a tube screamer clone. I've been through lots of tube screamers, and I'm thinking maybe I'm just not a tube screamer guy.

Learning lots the more I do this.

Almost Enough · 08-08-2008, 11:50 AM

How is the OSQ compared to a Boss CS-3?

LWatford · 08-22-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Almost Enough

How is the OSQ compared to a Boss CS-3?

I really like it, it's been a long time since I had my CS3, so I can't really compare too well. It's simple, seems to have just the right amount of compression and attack, and it just works for me.

pink freud · 09-01-2008, 05:39 PM

Hi I've been debating on whether to try this build or the dynocomp. Where you able to find an 1N100 germanium?

S.B.Nichols · 09-01-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pink freud

Hi I've been debating on whether to try this build or the dynocomp. Where you able to find an 1N100 germanium?

the diode is just polarity protection, right? If so, you could use 1n914, 1n60, 1n34a, 1n4001, etc.

pink freud · 09-02-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by S.B.Nichols

the diode is just polarity protection, right? If so, you could use 1n914, 1n60, 1n34a, 1n4001, etc.

I'm sorry I'm not as knowledgeble as I'd like to be eventually the tonepad site says you can use 1N100 or 1N34A, and I believe GGG says it must be germanium. I have some 1N914's do you think that would be fine?

S.B.Nichols · 09-02-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pink freud

I'm sorry I'm not as knowledgeble as I'd like to be eventually the tonepad site says you can use 1N100 or 1N34A, and I believe GGG says it must be germanium. I have some 1N914's do you think that would be fine?

Hmm...well, I'm not 100% familiar with the circuit. If GGG says it must be germanium, then you can find a 1n34a pretty easy.

LWatford · 09-02-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pink freud

Hi I've been debating on whether to try this build or the dynocomp. Where you able to find an 1N100 germanium?

I built them from the kits, I'm sure if you email JD, he'll get back to you. He's really helpful and open with info on where he sources his parts.