[k-lub242]

What's the buffer do?

[S.B.Nichols]

If you have a lot of truebypass pedals or a long signal chain, a buffer can help your signal retain it's highs and some clarity.

You don't need the buffer if you're always playing with the boost on, or if you have a BOSS or Digitech or something like that immediately before or after this pedal. On this unit, it's true bypassed, so if you want it, it's there. If you don't, it's not there. In the circuit, it's located after the boost and before the OD.

[BrianG_SOBand]

any pics of this pedal..

[AudioAUnderdog]

It hasn't been built yet.

[S.B.Nichols]

I posted a basic layout a page ago.

Originally Posted by S.B.Nichols

OK, the enclosure measures 5.7 X 3.7 X 1.7

Here's a pic of the intended artwork. This is sort of a rough draft, things aren't lined up properly and may need to be moved around some, but it'll give you an idea of what the final product will look like. The top is the decal version. The bottom is the etched version. Unless you tell me you want the etched version, you're getting the decal. I know Bill wants his etched. You'll notice the etched version has less labeling. It's simply because I can't get items that small to come out decent in the etch.



Note that I'm including a buffer if you need it.

The plan is to do these all on an unpainted enclosure, BUT, if you'd like one powder coated I can get one for you for an extra $10 and probably an extra week of lead time. Let me know what color you're wanting and I'll let you know what we can do. I can't etch a powdercoated enclosure.


Some of you were asking about replacing the OD on this unit with my Lil Eagle OD. After working up the enclosure, and the pcb, I'm just not going to be able to fit the extra circuitry on there. Sorry guys. But, rest assured, the new OD (I'm calling it the twenty-two) is awesome. Transistor based instead of IC based, and more full range. I think the breakup is more natural and organic sounding.

So, if you're still interested, I'm going to start making a list. Several of you on here have stated that you want in, but please send me a PM to get signed up and I'll give you the paypal address for you to send payment to when you can. Include in your PM which enclosure you want (etched or decal). I'm still going to have the cut off date on the 15th (this Friday).

Note: I don't know if I mentioned this before, but I meant to. The cost is actually going to be $155 (five dollars extra) to help cover shipping. I mentioned it to Bill and then forgot about it. If you live outside the US, please contact me as shipping will be slightly more. I am sorry I forgot to mention it.

[snizzle]

I REALLY like the layout of this pedal. Now I just have to decide if I want to go decal or etch. Both definitely have perks. The etch is going to look incredible, but I'm a little afraid to not have any controls labeled. I'm pretty retarded that way.

*EDIT* Not to make your job any harder than it is, but have you thought about maybe including the first letter of each of the controls in the etch? V for volume, G for Gain, etc. Maybe the same for each of the 3 switches? I'm really digging the etch, but it looks a little naked to my eye.
-shane

[S.B.Nichols]

Originally Posted by snizzle

I REALLY like the layout of this pedal. Now I just have to decide if I want to go decal or etch. Both definitely have perks. The etch is going to look incredible, but I'm a little afraid to not have any controls labeled. I'm pretty retarded that way.

*EDIT* Not to make your job any harder than it is, but have you thought about maybe including the first letter of each of the controls in the etch? V for volume, G for Gain, etc. Maybe the same for each of the 3 switches? I'm really digging the etch, but it looks a little naked to my eye.
-shane

I've been thinking about it all night and will probably go that route. Just a large V or G or something. Personally, I'd still go with the decal, but Bill really, really likes the etched look. I don't think you can go wrong with the decal.

[snizzle]

Originally Posted by S.B.Nichols

I've been thinking about it all night and will probably go that route. Just a large V or G or something. Personally, I'd still go with the decal, but Bill really, really likes the etched look. I don't think you can go wrong with the decal.

I'm a big fan of the etch and the name and symbol are perfect. I really appreciate you putting these together and the incredible price. I really think you would have a good market for these at an increased price. An all-in-one boost/OD/Distortion (that isn't digital) has been noticeably lacking in today's market. Especially in the modern worship docket. Great idea and great looking pedal.
-shane

[BillSPrestonEsq]

Originally Posted by snizzle

I'm a big fan of the etch and the name and symbol are perfect. I really appreciate you putting these together and the incredible price. I really think you would have a good market for these at an increased price. An all-in-one boost/OD/Distortion (that isn't digital) has been noticeably lacking in today's market. Especially in the modern worship docket. Great idea and great looking pedal.
-shane

I absolutely agree. The closest thing I could think of was a J & H. It has no boost, and I detest tube screamers. To me this looks like the ultimate all in one pedal to put in front of an amp for modern worship.

[k-lub242]

Originally Posted by S.B.Nichols

I've been thinking about it all night and will probably go that route. Just a large V or G or something. Personally, I'd still go with the decal, but Bill really, really likes the etched look. I don't think you can go wrong with the decal.

I love the idea of putting the initials on it. Me being dyslexic and all, you have no idea how much I'm likely to get them all mixed up haha!

[Almost Enough]

Originally Posted by S.B.Nichols

OK, the enclosure measures 5.7 X 3.7 X 1.7

Here's a pic of the intended artwork. This is sort of a rough draft, things aren't lined up properly and may need to be moved around some, but it'll give you an idea of what the final product will look like. The top is the decal version. The bottom is the etched version. Unless you tell me you want the etched version, you're getting the decal. I know Bill wants his etched. You'll notice the etched version has less labeling. It's simply because I can't get items that small to come out decent in the etch.



Note that I'm including a buffer if you need it.

The plan is to do these all on an unpainted enclosure, BUT, if you'd like one powder coated I can get one for you for an extra $10 and probably an extra week of lead time. Let me know what color you're wanting and I'll let you know what we can do. I can't etch a powdercoated enclosure.


Some of you were asking about replacing the OD on this unit with my Lil Eagle OD. After working up the enclosure, and the pcb, I'm just not going to be able to fit the extra circuitry on there. Sorry guys. But, rest assured, the new OD (I'm calling it the twenty-two) is awesome. Transistor based instead of IC based, and more full range. I think the breakup is more natural and organic sounding.

So, if you're still interested, I'm going to start making a list. Several of you on here have stated that you want in, but please send me a PM to get signed up and I'll give you the paypal address for you to send payment to when you can. Include in your PM which enclosure you want (etched or decal). I'm still going to have the cut off date on the 15th (this Friday).

I'm digging it so far, and I LOVE the buffer switch. I'm lacking a good buffer in my line, and this is going immediately after my Muff, so it'll be just the bit of umph I'll need I'm hoping.

BTW, not sure if it's just because of the image, but are those footswitches HUGE or what!? I don't think they are, as the pedal's true bypass, but that'd be AWESOME if they were that big.

So I'm guessing since there's no tone knob, that it works pretty well with the guitar tone and volume?

Also, I kind of like it minimalistic, and personally don't care if it's got the full words, initials, or nothing for the knobs (I prefer it without). I'm pretty much a set it and forget it guy, though, and it looks intuitive enough to where I don't know how necessary it will be, but that's just me.

I'll PM you. I'm pretty excited.

[bread man]

PM'd you. So keen for this thing.

[S.B.Nichols]

Originally Posted by Almost Enough

I'm digging it so far, and I LOVE the buffer switch. I'm lacking a good buffer in my line, and this is going immediately after my Muff, so it'll be just the bit of umph I'll need I'm hoping.

BTW, not sure if it's just because of the image, but are those footswitches HUGE or what!? I don't think they are, as the pedal's true bypass, but that'd be AWESOME if they were that big.

So I'm guessing since there's no tone knob, that it works pretty well with the guitar tone and volume?

Also, I kind of like it minimalistic, and personally don't care if it's got the full words, initials, or nothing for the knobs (I prefer it without). I'm pretty much a set it and forget it guy, though, and it looks intuitive enough to where I don't know how necessary it will be, but that's just me.

I'll PM you. I'm pretty excited.

Those are normal 3pdt footswitches...the size and shape is approximate and includes the big white washer.

My philosophy with these new drives is that they be fairly transparent, minimalistic, and have the ability to work with you guitar and amp instead of trying to just blanket over the sound, hence no tone control. So, if you're not happy with the sound of your amp, you might not like these new drives. With a transparent full range OD, a tone control seems like cheating (I think it's necessary on a TS type pedal with a big mid-hump) ... If I had more room, I might have tried to add a three band EQ between the OD and Dist, but you really won't need it.

[BillSPrestonEsq]

Originally Posted by S.B.Nichols

Those are normal 3pdt footswitches...the size and shape is approximate and includes the big white washer.

My philosophy with these new drives is that they be fairly transparent, minimalistic, and have the ability to work with you guitar and amp instead of trying to just blanket over the sound, hence no tone control. So, if you're not happy with the sound of your amp, you might not like these new drives.

W00t! This is exactly what I want.

I really like the idea and the look. I absolutely love my amps, so this sounds perfect.

[SOTC1987]

I wouldn't know how to use this pedal yet, but I know in the future once I get better acquainted with effects I'm going to regret not getting this. I'll let you know for sure tomorrow.