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DIY Effect Pedals by Brian Wampler
Description: "How
to Design, Customize, and Build Effect Pedals,
Advanced version"
The Indyguitarist "How to
Modify Effect Pedals" book showed you how to make
your pedals sound better by performing easy
modifications. The "How to Build Effect
Pedals...for beginners" book showed you how to
get started building basic circuits that sounded
great.
This new book, "How to
Design, Customize, and Build Effect Pedals,
Intermediate and Advanced Level" will walk you
through designing custom circuits for effect pedals
that YOU plan, design, and build from the ground up.
This book will teach you
everything you need to know to get to the level that
most "boutique" pedal builders are at and in
MUCH LESS time...most builders and DIY'ers have
struggled for years to learn this information, now
it's at your fingertips and in a easy to understand
language like all IndyGuitarist books.
If you want the tone of the
pro's, you need a boutique type pedal to do it. Buying
them can get expensive quickly (some boutique pedals
sell for over $500 each!) What's a guitarist to do
without robbing a bank? BUILD YOUR OWN!!
Written for those who have
purchased a previous Indyguitarist 'DIY' book or have
electronics experience. Hard copy (book) only, no
downloads available.
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Disclaimers
Who is Indyguitarist?
Introduction
* Circuit Breakdowns- explanation of most
distortion, fuzz, and overdrive circuits
including ones the 'boutique builders are
using.
* Power Supply Filtering for quiet pedals
*JFET explanations
* Smooth Overdrive with JFETS
* Mu-amp explanations
* Mu-amp overdrive/distortion
* Transistor Overdrive/Boost circuit
* Transistor used as a buffer
* JFET clean boost
* JFET AC-30 emulation
* Fuzz Face type Transistor Fuzz
* “Big Muff Pi” type fuzz
* Circuits using the' 386' IC chip
* 386 FUZZ
About opamps
Technical stuff
Operational amplifier (opamp) applications
*Inductance gyrator - build your own EQ
circuit into any pedal, or build your own EQ
pedal
* Opamps in laymen's terms
* Single opamps
* Single opamp circuit examples |
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Dual Opamps
* Soft clipping explained
* Full and Thick Distortion circuit
* Advanced Modification for “Tube
Reamer” pedal
* The “Wamp-o-drive” circuit
* Using JFETs on the input and output for
tube-tone
* Metal Distortion circuit
* Very 'open' sounding distortion
* Thick distortion circuit
* Smooth Overdrive and/or Distortion circuit
* “Liquid” distortion circuit
* Warm 741 Overdrive
* Muff Fuzz using opamps
* Overdrive/Distortion similar to Boss OD-3
Tone stacks and tone controls
* High Pass filter to control low
frequencies
* A low pass filter to control mid and high
frequencies
* Frequency table for low and high pass
filters
Free software for designing tonestacks
* Typical 3 band EQ tonestack, similar to
“Marshall” type tonestack
* Graphic EQ tonestack using NPN transistors
* Adding additional bands to an Active EQ
circuit
In Closing... |

This book is written for
musicians, not technicians. This book will help you
get your personal sonic signature, and give you the
knowledge to change it when your tastes change.
Book Details:

· Paperback: 73 pages
· Binding: Wire-O
· Publisher: IndyGuitarist.com (July 2006)
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What
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From: "Bradley
Trombley" To: "Brian Wampler"
Subject: Read your new effects book
Brian,
Finished reading through your book and I have to say,
way to go! I think
anyone just getting started in building effects would
find this easy to
read, understand and very helpful. I found the first
part of the book to
be a good refresher. The last section was interesting
for me as I have
never used the Vero board before. I also liked the
part of modifying /
adding to pedals as I am getting ready to do just
that. The guys who have
been doing this for some time may not find anything
new here, but for the
beginner I think it is worth giving it a look at. Once
again just my
opinion ;)
Just wanted to pass on my thoughts / impression. Have
a good one Brian and
talk with you later.
Sincerely,
Bradley 'tweaker' Trombley
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...I would like to end
by saying a big thanks to you and your team. Your work
has really help me to find tones that wouldn't be
possible without changing my entire rig.
Thanks,
Tim Scott
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...Keep up the good work I am a big fan of this mod
stuff I gain more confidence
when I do a new project ...every step of each mod that
is successful makes
me more confident I know I can build pedals with your
book. I just
know I can learn from this experience THANKS SO
MUCH!!!!
Yours Truly ,
Tim
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...I bought both books recently and I must say "THEY ARE GREAT"- "PERFECT", fantastic work, bravo and hats off. I Can't hardly wait to put some of your tricks into play. I'd like to do the Boss MT-2 first, for a friends son that is 16 and an Awesome Player and starting a band.. I look forward to hearing from you and the Best to You and Yours through this Holiday Season. May God Bless..
Sincerely
Capt. D. Keyser
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"...I did the mod to my SD-1 and it's still my #1
overdrive. I have a ton of overdrive/distortion pedals and I have used that
one in the 5 rigs that I've gone through in the two years I have had it. It
sounds like God..."
Travis
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Disclaimer: These modifications and projects are
recommended for persons over the age of 18. If you are under 18,
you should have adult supervision before attempting
modifications. Please use safety precautions when doing any of
these types of projects, painting, using tools and soldering. We
are not to be held responsible if you get hurt in any way, hurt
someone else or destroy property. By reading this book beyond
this page you hereby agree and you comply with the above
statement and fully realize any risks that may be involved with
performing any of the modifications listed. Always wear safety
protection and follow safety guidelines and directions on
products. Solder can pop in your eyes, burn skin, etc. Some
materials used in guitar pedals can be harmful if inhaled. Paint
fumes can kill you, and/or damage your lungs and cause other
health problems. Batteries can explode acid on your skin and
clothing. Never use any sort of drug while doing this type of
work, including alcohol and/or prescription drugs which may
inhibit your ability to do any of this type of projects. USE
PRECAUTIONS, READ DIRECTIONS AND ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY PROTECTION.
By
purchasing and reading this book, you agree to not hold any
person, party, or company associated with this book including,
but not limited to Brian Wampler, Guitartone.net,
Indyguitarist.com, or any person, party, or company associated
with them. You also agree that you are over age 18, of a sound
mind, and take full and complete responsibility for your
actions.
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