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What Happens When A Pro Pedal Builder Builds a DIY Pedal Kit?
What Happens When a Pro Pedal Builder Builds a DIY Pedal Kit? If you ever wanted to know what a professional pedal builder would do differently with a DIY pedal kit compared to most others, or if you're into DIY pedal building yourself, you’ll love this. I’ll be using the StewMac Screamer kit and showing you just what I personally do if I buy a DIY “build your own pedal” type kit, how I approach the circuit, and just why I rarely, if ever, follow the exact instructions and instead I completely change it into something personalized, unique, and inspiring to play.
First, I’m going to get the schematic from the kit documents and decide just what I want to do differently. I’ll use a breadboard for circuit experimentation to do this.
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We’ll discuss how to recognize circuit blocks in order to do these types of changes. We'll look at examples like the Tube Screamer, Boss SD-1, LovePedal Eternity, and Earthquaker Devices Plumes for examples of 4 pedals with similar topologies that all sound completely different. We’ll also compare not only the circuitry of these pedals but also play them side by side for a sound comparison.
Then, it’s time to make the magic happen! I’ll start building the pedal and get to the end, but guess what? IT DOESN’T WORK! 🤦‍♂️That’s ok though - it’s a great chance to walk through troubleshooting the pedal and get it working.
Lastly, the play test! How does it sound compared to the breadboarded Prototype version?
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LINKS:
Stew mac link: www.stewmac.com/kits-and-projects/electronic-kits/pedals-and-mod-kits/stewmac-screamer-pedal-kit/
Pedalpcb link for the circuitboard only: www.pedalpcb.com/product/lgsm/
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Circuitlab schematic links
Tubescreamer: www.circuitlab.com/circuit/n5zc9t2dchda/ts808-schematic/
My Version in this video:: www.circuitlab.com/circuit/5kw2na5q5ds5/stew-mac-tubescreamer-video/
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Stew mac schematic: drive.google.com/file/d/1-69piEgAMVR14Slz4sQ7Z-3OnbMmAsY0/view?usp=sharing
Screamer PCB layout:
drive.google.com/file/d/1KYif4Qfk_5LnhSCQoFiZ_Qh20fAvjLNH/view?usp=sharing
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Overview of the Beginner's Guide Course, this will help!
02:45 Tubescreamer circuit walkthrough
03:17 Comparing Tube Screamer and Boss SD-1
03:57 Comparing Tube Screamer and LovePedal Eternity
04:39 Comparing Tube Screamer and Earthquaker Devices Plumes
05:34 Tubescreamer, Plumes, SD-1, Eternity sound comparison
06:39 My custom version of a Tube Screamer circuit
07:08 Stock TS9 compared to my version sound comparison
08:15 Stew Mac Screamer circuit walkthrough
09:26 How are we going to do this?
11:40 Why buy a more expensive pedal kit?
12:19 How to modify a DIY pedal kit?
20:45 Other mods we can do to this type of circuit
22:22 Circuit Analysis Graphs of these circuits
23:42 Building our circuit with the kit, tips and tricks
27:27 It doesn’t work. How to fix it?
29:40 It works! Let’s put it all together
30:48 Naming it: The Not-A-Screamer ;)
31:17 Built Pedal Comparison with Breadboard
34:08 Contest/Giveaway Details and coupon code
35:24 Why would anyone do this?
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Video

Wampler Mofetta: A Modern Twist on the Mostortion MT10 Pedal Circuitry
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🎛️ www.wamplerpedals.com/products/distortion-overdrive/mofetta/ In this video, we’re excited to introduce the newest release from Wampler Pedals: the Mofetta Overdrive/Distortion pedal. The Mofetta is built around the classic circuit topology of the Vintage Ibanez Mostortion, MT-10, but with a modern twist that brings new life to this vintage design. The Ibanez Mostortion is known for its use o...
My new take on FET studio style compression... the EGO 76 guitar compressor pedal
zhlédnutí 37KPřed 3 měsíci
Compression pedals can stir up strong opinions among guitar players. While essential in studios for polishing tracks and adding punch, some worry they hide a guitar's natural sound. The Universal Audio 1176 Peak Limiter, a legendary studio compressor, has been a critical tool in music production, known for enhancing track cohesion and dynamics. The 1176, created by Bill Putnam in 1967, revoluti...
Are these pedals all the same? The TubeScreamer Test
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Can you hear a difference? In this video, I've invited my friend Blake Miller to join us in taking the TubeScreamer Test. We want to find out if he can hear the differences between various Tube Screamers, including the TS9 and TS808, in a blind test. But equally important, we challenge you to test your own ears right alongside us. Today, we're going deep into the world of Tube Screamers and clo...
Can a guitar pedal REALLY sound like a TUBE AMP?
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In today's episode, I'm taking you on a unique journey - a challenge I set for myself to see if I can emulate the warm, rich tones of a tube amp using nothing but solid state circuitry just like we use in analog guitar pedals. We start off with a nostalgic piece - the Crate V50, 5212, a budget tube amp that's been a trusty companion for many guitarists over the years. My mission? To replicate i...
Breathing new life into this old tube amp, the Palomino V16 from Crate
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In this video, I'll do a bit of work on my Crate V16 Palomino. Released in the early 2000s, this amp holds a special place in my heart for its unique blend of chiming cleans and gainy response, sort of reminding me of the classic Vox amps, but with a tighter bottom end. But even the best of gear can face the test of time. That's exactly what happened with my V16 - the potentiometers started cra...
The Germanium TUMNUS from Wampler - Limited Edition
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In this video, we talk about our newest pedal - the Limited Edition Germanium Tumnus. If you're a fan of our standard tumnus or other "klone" based circuits, you'll love it! www.wamplerpedals.com/products/distortion-overdrive/germanium-tumnus/ The Germanium Tumnus is our tribute to classic pedal designs, but with a unique twist. We're diving into the world of germanium diodes, which has often b...
Can this $50 Mini Amp be MODIFIED into a BEAST?
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Join me in this journey where I take an inexpensive $50 portable guitar amplifier and modify it into a stage-worthy powerhouse! In this video, I’ll take this challenge - can I turn it into a powerful tool for an “amp-less” rig? Can we take this little toy guitar amp and turn it into a powerful guitar amp full of tone? Imagine pulling up to a gig with this tiny little “toy” amp, only to the asto...
What makes this pedal great? The Aquatone Overdrive/Distortion
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Sometimes life throws curveballs that force us to dig deep and find our true calling. That's what happened with Ben Carlin. In a small workshop in Ballston Lake, he channeled the adversity his family faced-his wife Mary's fight against breast cancer and his young daughter Charlotte's struggle with a brain tumor-into something profoundly positive: Electric Love FX. This isn't just about dialing ...
What if Alice In Chains were a country band instead?
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If Alice in Chains decided to go to Nashville instead in the 90s, they might have sounded a bit more like this! (No disrespect meant, I'm a huge fan!)
Wampler's Two Most Misunderstood and Misused Pedals
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In this video, we take a closer look at two of the most misunderstood and misused pedals in the history of Wampler Pedals. The complexity of these pedals starts with their backstories. Created from the necessity of having a tonal Swiss Army knife while playing in bands, these pedals have been misunderstood as mere overdrive or distortion units, and often confused users when the pedals were avai...
How to Design a Distortion Pedal Circuit
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How to Design a Distortion Pedal Circuit
What Makes This Pedal Great? Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
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What Makes This Pedal Great? Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
Can AI create a better overdrive pedal than a human?
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Can AI create a better overdrive pedal than a human?
What makes this pedal great? Boss OD-1
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What makes this pedal great? Boss OD-1
Is this the secret to Cory Wong's sound?
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Is this the secret to Cory Wong's sound?
Is this the future of amp modeling?
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Is this the future of amp modeling?
What Makes This Pedal Great? Boss DS-1
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What Makes This Pedal Great? Boss DS-1
Stock Klon circuit vs 9V Klon circuits: How Does the Tone Compare?"
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Stock Klon circuit vs 9V Klon circuits: How Does the Tone Compare?"
Are you making this mistake with OD250 or Distortion + pedals?
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Are you making this mistake with OD250 or Distortion pedals?
11 ways to improve your guitar tone for FREE - No new gear needed!
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11 ways to improve your guitar tone for FREE - No new gear needed!
Wampler makes $99 pedals now?!
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Wampler makes $99 pedals now?!
Soldano pedal vs Wampler Slostortion pedals, what’s the difference?
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Soldano pedal vs Wampler Slostortion pedals, what’s the difference?
How many guitars do you REALLY need?
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How many guitars do you REALLY need?
Mostortion circuit "redesigned"
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Mostortion circuit "redesigned"
The Rat Pedal Circuit Reimagined
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The Rat Pedal Circuit Reimagined
Reimagining the TS10 Tubescreamer circuit
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Reimagining the TS10 Tubescreamer circuit
The Transparent/Neutral Overdrive Fallacy
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The Transparent/Neutral Overdrive Fallacy
You asked for it-The perfect delay pedal (I may be biased…)
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You asked for it-The perfect delay pedal (I may be biased…)
Is EQ confusing to you? This may help
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Is EQ confusing to you? This may help

Komentáře

  • @VeryNaughtyBoy42
    @VeryNaughtyBoy42 Před 3 hodinami

    I want an overdrive to go into the front of my ultra-clean Roland JC-22. Do you think this would fit the bill?

  • @jimantonino4394
    @jimantonino4394 Před dnem

    Radios, rifles, and guitars. No limits.

  • @johnbarber3499
    @johnbarber3499 Před dnem

    Can the SLO-30 be played at bedroom levels without the Cops coming over.

  • @adolforodriguez3254

    Tomemos en cuenta que usa Single Coil. Con HH es distinto

  • @stratodan2745
    @stratodan2745 Před dnem

    Thank you Brian! I almost gave up on my BJ. Your EQ trick works great! It’s now gig worthy for small gigs. Nice to put my eq pedal on my board too. I never really had a use for it until now. Thank you!

  • @szabowabo91
    @szabowabo91 Před dnem

    The non-Ge Tumnus was my favorite drive pedal I’ve ever used. This one is even better!! It’s never leaving my board. And an unexpected bonus…the two Tumnuses (Tumni?) pair/stack surprisingly well! 🤘🏻

  • @alexandersmith6140

    That JFET drive is pure AC/DC.

  • @Pedalheadshow
    @Pedalheadshow Před dnem

    WHERES THE OD-2! I crave knowledge for the od2 please supply the knowledge lord wampler

  • @grahamhart721
    @grahamhart721 Před 2 dny

    Please keep doing stuff like this. You and Josh are easily my favorite CZcams channels right now. I watch everyday 😁👍thanks Brian!

  • @goodknight37
    @goodknight37 Před 3 dny

    #2 was my favorite ,then #5 then #4

  • @johnnyhourigan1857
    @johnnyhourigan1857 Před 3 dny

    Problem I have now is solved. Thank you

  • @anthonydevito1298
    @anthonydevito1298 Před 3 dny

    PedalPCB and the individual/all who run it are exceptional. Their forums are an absolutely priceless resource!

  • @andrewcannon205
    @andrewcannon205 Před 3 dny

    All sound the same,

  • @randym3982
    @randym3982 Před 3 dny

    Just bought one Zero distortion returning

  • @user-cp9ml3tr1w
    @user-cp9ml3tr1w Před 3 dny

    Ive always liked the Tumnus 😊

  • @canart1999
    @canart1999 Před 3 dny

    It'd be really really cool if there was a student discount option for your courses, I would love to learn everything but I can't come near the full price of the course I'm afraid

  • @PooNinja
    @PooNinja Před 3 dny

    A lil bit snug, don’t over tighten and warp the basket or surround!

  • @guatemala3d
    @guatemala3d Před 3 dny

    I bought a Boss IR2, does it make sense to add a BD2 into the chain?

  • @chuckmiller2741
    @chuckmiller2741 Před 3 dny

    I really think that’s an incredibly useful amp, it responds well to both single coils and humbuckers. Of course it should. It’s a Soldano. You’re paying a premium for it.

  • @GrizATX
    @GrizATX Před 4 dny

    I'm a freak of nature 🤣

  • @Brittnoelle2
    @Brittnoelle2 Před 4 dny

    I’ll never be able to afford one of these pedals😂 I adore the interview! I’m 6 months into my guitar journey. Love the wamplers

    • @wampler_pedals
      @wampler_pedals Před 3 dny

      Thanks so much!! We do have two budget pedals- the phenom and the triumph. Probably well under $100 on the used market, like reverb.com 😊

  • @hereonmars
    @hereonmars Před 4 dny

    I have been playing over 30 years, and I learned something new here not even related to the electronics part. I had no idea people dime the gain then bring the volume up. I have always tried to use a combination of level and gain hitting the front end of my amp to achieve the distortion, but I'm wondering if I might rediscover something using this other approach. Maybe it's ridiculous of me, I guess I just get set in my ways?

    • @wampler_pedals
      @wampler_pedals Před 3 dny

      There’s no “wrong way” to use them, but yes both of those approaches will give two different tones. Definitely worth a try 😊

  • @onemintjulep
    @onemintjulep Před 4 dny

    Not close at all . the only way to replicate tube sound is with tubes . the op amps sounded bad in contrast .

  • @TheTwangKings
    @TheTwangKings Před 4 dny

    Instead of buying another amp, I buy another OD pedal. 😄😄😄

  • @spacewolf9585
    @spacewolf9585 Před 5 dny

    Long time fan of your work, I think we met in Asheville at some point in time, I was involved with a few different gear designers and manufacturers in that area before I struck out on my own. Love the style and no-nonsense approach to guitar gear and the fact you talk about the lineage of your designs as well as others.

  • @Scooby743
    @Scooby743 Před 5 dny

    The "Texture" setting would be my always on!

  • @sov33
    @sov33 Před 5 dny

    very cool!

  • @EDDIE.EDDISON
    @EDDIE.EDDISON Před 5 dny

    That particular type of dc socket is notoriously sketchy. Ive found a high percentage that short out internally.

  • @cdhastings4537
    @cdhastings4537 Před 5 dny

    I'm a retired 67 year old computer programmer who also does some guitar pickin'. Since I now have the time, I decided to start teaching myself some electronics with a focus understanding amplifiers and pedals. You provide a wonderful source of information on this stuff. It is very much appreciated!

  • @user-hc8cl2ez9m
    @user-hc8cl2ez9m Před 5 dny

    Just bought a BD-2 after so many years of playing.. Along with the OD-3 they are excellent boss overdrive pedals. I’m not a huge fan of boss distortion pedals. Too bright. But those two overdrives are excellent. Kind of a good balance to my 808.

  • @MentalFrizbee
    @MentalFrizbee Před 5 dny

    Great video. But MAN is that the ugliest looking string tree ever on that guitar!

  • @shader26
    @shader26 Před 5 dny

    Im trying to remember, either WAMP,er or another well known pedal builder was selling a breadboard circuit board which handled true bypass, input, output, power, and much other so one could use it and connect to a breadboard and just concentrate on the breadboard signal circuit. Was sort of an ideal upgrade from this. I tried to buy one but they were sold out and the builder replied that they should be making more soon. This was many months ago and now I can’t find it again. Any ideas?

    • @wampler_pedals
      @wampler_pedals Před 5 dny

      We do but others do as well. Mine is here: wamplerdiy.com/products/breadboard-module-bb-1-for-prototyping-guitar-pedals And I think Coppersound pedals does something similar Arcadia effects has something similar as well. All of them have their own unique uses and features, just depends what one is looking for

    • @shader26
      @shader26 Před 5 dny

      @@wampler_pedals thanks, in the meantime I already found yours (it wasn’t easy as far as googling “wampler breadboard rig” or variations, but found the utilities section under your web page with it. I might check out the others but yours seems really well thought out and convenient. Looking forward to getting it.

  • @trevorarthurson6815

    Can this pedal be used for rhythm? Based on all the demos it seems like it’s for soloing only.

    • @wampler_pedals
      @wampler_pedals Před 5 dny

      Yes it can, I think most CZcamsrs just focus on lead stuff in general.

  • @champagneolivier
    @champagneolivier Před 5 dny

    Hello i have a tumnus Deluxe but is a overdrive or a distorsion ? If i want more distorsion i must change for eras for example

    • @wampler_pedals
      @wampler_pedals Před 5 dny

      The Tumnus circuit is more of an overdrive circuit than it is distortion

  • @codelicious6590
    @codelicious6590 Před 5 dny

    So when you talk of, "blocks" what exactly is a block or blocks?

    • @wampler_pedals
      @wampler_pedals Před 5 dny

      A circuit “block”, here is an example: www.electrosmash.com/images/tech/tube-screamer/tube-screamer-block-diagram.png But if you’re watching the video I explain each of the circuit blocks, where they are, and what they do.

    • @codelicious6590
      @codelicious6590 Před 4 dny

      @@wampler_pedals Thank you yes I see now I just thought I may have been missing something.

  • @spacewolf9585
    @spacewolf9585 Před 6 dny

    I halfway expected Bubbles from the TPB make a guest appearance at 12:30 or so when Brian was using “Closer to the Heart” as his demo tune.😂

  • @zachmiller4575
    @zachmiller4575 Před 6 dny

    Just got my Mofetta a few days ago and I absolutely love it you did such a great job with this! Im absolutely in love with the way it stacks with my prince of tone it’s much fuller and thicker than a klon of a tube screamer.

  • @RobertJene
    @RobertJene Před 6 dny

    But but imagine this exact circuit you just built but with carbon film resisters instead of metal film ones

  • @EDWINPIERCE168
    @EDWINPIERCE168 Před 6 dny

    OD1 Kenobi

  • @lookingjust987654321

    VOX has that "hi fi" touch due to the class A. Fun to play

  • @dcstar7994
    @dcstar7994 Před 6 dny

    One of the best videos I’ve seen in a long time. I’ve messed with pedal and amp electronics through the years. Wish this was presented a long time ago. Thank you so much.

  • @-jank-willson
    @-jank-willson Před 6 dny

    I have a crazy idea for a pedal, but i don't know if it will work, but i think it should: its like an octave fuzz but instead of an octave up, it makes your guitar sound minor. I'll explain: the pedal would have 2 'octave fuzz' circuits. your signal would be split so some of it would go through the one, and some through the other, then rejoin at the end. However, instead of being an octave up, one would be a minor third (down, 3 half steps), and the other a perfect 5th up. So, whatever you play, this 'minor fuzz' would add minor third and a perfect 5th overtones/harmonics in order to make whatever you play sound minor.

  • @SnIpErX07
    @SnIpErX07 Před 6 dny

    Managed to pick one up today from Andertons. Till today this is one of the best distortion.

  • @philroselle1514
    @philroselle1514 Před 6 dny

    This pedal is absolutely the best OD-Dist pedal ever!! It makes everyone of my guitars sound better. It's incredibly versatile, built like a tank and has tons of volume. Highly recommended!!

  • @mindfield9832
    @mindfield9832 Před 6 dny

    Some great tips. I have a Klone I’m modding and it only has part values printed on the board.

  • @j.h.leonard587
    @j.h.leonard587 Před 6 dny

    I am sorry dude. For many of us, a project like this is a wonderful escapist 'off switch'. For you, it bumps the on switch up to a higher wattage. Love your vids, love your pedals. As a high school teacher I feel qualified to say, you're a great teacher.

  • @DanielDavis730
    @DanielDavis730 Před 6 dny

    2024 and there still making valve amp that way a tone whats going on

  • @oscarm4154
    @oscarm4154 Před 6 dny

    How can someone have 4 knobs on a pedal and not try to turn one of them if he doesent like the sound. 😅😅😅😂😂😂

  • @dylancroft2423
    @dylancroft2423 Před 7 dny

    Wampler is the best. Love your attitude and videos. I also love your style of delivery. That is why I will continue to buy your products. Peace. (oops! I watched your video twice and commented on it twice without remembering it had already done so). 🙂

  • @CarolMatzPiano
    @CarolMatzPiano Před 7 dny

    I have no idea what's going on here