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Finally built a Triangle Big Muff
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2024 6:47 pm
by i love sharin foo
Re: Finally built a Triangle Big Muff
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2024 6:52 pm
by HNB
Nice! I am a fan of each variation of muff.
it cracks me up how small the pcbs are compared to the enclosure.
Re: Finally built a Triangle Big Muff
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:20 pm
by i love sharin foo
HNB wrote: ↑Sun Mar 03, 2024 6:52 pm
Nice! I am a fan of each variation of muff.
it cracks me up how small the pcbs are compared to the enclosure.
I know! You could fit at least a couple of them in there! I still enjoy putting proper circuits back in these gutted enclosures. I’ve done a few by now. I also have a later model black Sovtek enclosure that I put a bubble font circuit in a good while ago. It’s a nice change from Hammond boxes (which I also like, but variation is good).
Re: Finally built a Triangle Big Muff
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2024 10:47 pm
by mynameisjonas
Nice work! I should do something similar to my NYC BMP. The innards are in a pretty bad shape after having gone through tons of mods over the years, and I don't think the PCB can take much more de/resoldering, the traces have already lifted in a couple of spots.
Re: Finally built a Triangle Big Muff
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:12 pm
by OffYourFace
Nice! I have one of Jay's BMP PCBs in the same enclosure.
Re: Finally built a Triangle Big Muff
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:34 am
by zhivago
Very cool!! God I wish could build effects, I'd be making so many of these classics!!
Re: Finally built a Triangle Big Muff
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 8:42 am
by HNB
i love sharin foo wrote: ↑Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:20 pm
HNB wrote: ↑Sun Mar 03, 2024 6:52 pm
Nice! I am a fan of each variation of muff.
it cracks me up how small the pcbs are compared to the enclosure.
I know! You could fit at least a couple of them in there! I still enjoy putting proper circuits back in these gutted enclosures. I’ve done a few by now. I also have a later model black Sovtek enclosure that I put a bubble font circuit in a good while ago. It’s a nice change from Hammond boxes (which I also like, but variation is good).
Wouldn't it be cool to build a Muff that had like four styles of big muffs in one box and a switch to select with pcb is in use?
Re: Finally built a Triangle Big Muff
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:04 am
by i love sharin foo
zhivago wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:34 am
Very cool!! God I wish could build effects, I'd be making so many of these classics!!
You should give it a try! The entry cost isn’t too high and there’s a bunch of people here that could help you with all the basics. A complete kit from any of the big places is always a great way to start. A lot of them even have predrilled enclosures.
Re: Finally built a Triangle Big Muff
Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:42 am
by zhivago
i love sharin foo wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:04 am
zhivago wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:34 am
Very cool!! God I wish could build effects, I'd be making so many of these classics!!
You should give it a try! The entry cost isn’t too high and there’s a bunch of people here that could help you with all the basics. A complete kit from any of the big places is always a great way to start. A lot of them even have predrilled enclosures.
That is a good call...there's been a couple of times where I bought some parts but never got started.. l
I'll have a look online and see what kits are around.
Re: Finally built a Triangle Big Muff
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:18 am
by F15hface
zhivago wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:42 am
i love sharin foo wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:04 am
zhivago wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:34 am
Very cool!! God I wish could build effects, I'd be making so many of these classics!!
You should give it a try! The entry cost isn’t too high and there’s a bunch of people here that could help you with all the basics. A complete kit from any of the big places is always a great way to start. A lot of them even have predrilled enclosures.
That is a good call...there's been a couple of times where I bought some parts but never got started.. l
I'll have a look online and see what kits are around.
I’ve built pedals from Jed’s Peds and Fuzzdog. I preferred Fuzzdog but really both are good. If you can solder at all they’re pretty easy.
Re: Finally built a Triangle Big Muff
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:37 am
by zhivago
F15hface wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:18 am
zhivago wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:42 am
i love sharin foo wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:04 am
You should give it a try! The entry cost isn’t too high and there’s a bunch of people here that could help you with all the basics. A complete kit from any of the big places is always a great way to start. A lot of them even have predrilled enclosures.
That is a good call...there's been a couple of times where I bought some parts but never got started.. l
I'll have a look online and see what kits are around.
I’ve built pedals from Jed’s Peds and Fuzzdog. I preferred Fuzzdog but really both are good. If you can solder at all they’re pretty easy.
Hey thanks for this, I was only aware of BYOC...I'll investigate further...I've been getting more and more confident with my soldering lately after several guitar re-wires, so I guess putting some effects together is the next logical step.
Re: Finally built a Triangle Big Muff
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:13 pm
by i love sharin foo
General guitar gadgets has a ton of projects, many with complete kits available. I use their PCBs here and there. I reference schematics very often. Check them out too.
Re: Finally built a Triangle Big Muff
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:19 pm
by zhivago
Will do, thanks Justin!
Re: Finally built a Triangle Big Muff
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:16 am
by Steadyriot.
F15hface wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:18 am
zhivago wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:42 am
i love sharin foo wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:04 am
You should give it a try! The entry cost isn’t too high and there’s a bunch of people here that could help you with all the basics. A complete kit from any of the big places is always a great way to start. A lot of them even have predrilled enclosures.
That is a good call...there's been a couple of times where I bought some parts but never got started.. l
I'll have a look online and see what kits are around.
I’ve built pedals from Jed’s Peds and Fuzzdog. I preferred Fuzzdog but really both are good. If you can solder at all they’re pretty easy.
And don't forget Musikding.de! Built quite a few Musikding projects over the years. They also sell loads of different designers' kits.
EU based too!
Re: Finally built a Triangle Big Muff
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:25 pm
by fuzzjunkie
zhivago wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:19 pm
Will do, thanks Justin!
Do it before your eyes start going bad!
I had a supply of parts and schematics along with a stash of cases, switches and knobs, with plans to build 4-5 pedals. One day I had the soldering iron out and realized I couldn’t see well enough to do the work.
That was 6 years ago and my eyesight is worse now. I would need one of those jewelers magnifying lenses or something. My hands aren’t shaking yet, but that runs in the family too.