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"How to build your own effect pedals...a step by step guide...for BEGINNERS"

Note: 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.

Up until last year I had a ton of questions with customers asking how they could get started and learn how to build their own effect pedals. In response, I wrote this book - "How to build your own Effect Pedals...a step by step beginner's guide". I've been asked many times where to get a book like this and the truth is that there isn't one! After searching for one to recommend to my customers I decided that I would just write one in a easy-to-understand and extremely user-friendly way!

"How do you build effect pedals? Can anyone do it?"
I hear this so often...and there didn't use to be an easy way to learn to build effect pedals. Several different authors have written several books on learning to build effects which are great if you want to learn but unfortunately after reading their books, many folks felt like they just got done reading an algebra book.

In fact, I use to feel the same way! I just wanted to pick up a book and build a pedal that same day- and have it work!!...IMPOSSIBLE with the other books out there.

I remember when I was first learning all about electronics and effects and I had read many books out there. None of them explained it in an easy to understand language that we use in day to day conversations. All of them went deep into the theory, but didn't hold the reader by the hand and walk them through building effects successfully. None of them will explain to you how to experiment with "mini-circuits" and develop your own pedals tailored to your ideal sound.

Even worse, NONE of them provide any technical support! What happens if you can't get a project working with any other book? You have to junk it.

I ended up having to learn alot by trial and error. A good but expensive teacher. All of that can be avoided though! My personal email address is provided in the book, you will be able to contact me with your problems and questions...oh YES! I provide one huge benefit that the other books can't even dare to do.

Have a problem with one of the circuits? Can't get it to work? Have a question? Simply email me at my private email address in the book and we'll work it out together. Phone consultations can be scheduled as well. Who else does this?! That's easy: NO one!

Some of the topics discussed are:
*Introduction
*Tools and Items needed
*The Basics explained
*Let's get started
*Basic Definitions and Concepts
*Understanding Schematics
*How To Solder/desolder
*All about Components
*Component chart
*Breadboards
*Using Pre-made circuit boards and where to get them
*Catalog Part Numbers
*Installing pots and switches
*How to use a multimeter

Now includes a video download showing how to solder and desolder!

Projects:
*A/B/Y box
*Feedback Looper
*True Bypass Box
*Using a breadboard to build circuits quickly
*How to build:
*Basic clean boost
*Advanced clean boost
*Smooth overdrive
*Aggressive Distortion
*Sputtery, nasty fuzz

Advanced Modifications:
*Turn a tubescreamer into a distortion
*Tubescreamer modification - new tone circuit
*Add a tone/eq circuit to MXR Distortion Plus / DOD OD250 Overdrive

Seymour Duncan Tweak Fuzz Advanced modifications including:
*Adding a tone/eq control circuit
*Adding a totally new circuit to create a milky smooth fuzz or jagged and rough fuzz/distortion
*Troubleshooting

Click HERE to learn about me and my history with guitar effects and electronics.

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What our customers are saying

From: "tweaker" 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.

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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