Introducing Pedal Builder: From “What’s This Chip?” to “It’s Done.”
If you’ve been around here a while, you know I keep reference tables of build docs — the PedalPCB, Madbean, and PCB Guitar Mania posts. I maintained those by...
PedalPCB - Product and Build Doc Reference
This table grew up. Every PedalPCB board below — plus AION FX and Madbean — is now part of Pedal Builder, a free, live, searchable database. Search any compo...
PCB Guitar Mania - Product and Build Doc Reference
Looking for more boards? Pedal Builder is my free, searchable database of DIY pedal PCBs — search any component to see every board that uses it, with full bi...
DIY Acoustic Panels
I was finally able to move into my own house for the first time in a decade. This has allowed me to have my own music room. It was a hobby rooom that is abou...
Madbean Pedals - Product and Build Doc Reference
This table grew up. The Madbean projects below — plus PedalPCB and AION FX — are now part of Pedal Builder, a free, live, searchable database. Search any com...
Useful Equipment
I’ve seen this come up a few times from beginners about where to start. Since I have only been at this a couple of month’s I thought I would put together a l...
Amplifiers
I just wanted a place to put the amplifiers that I currently have to use. This may actually become an equipment page. Ideally I would like to start doing liv...
Blinking Eye for the Johnny 5 Storm Pedal
So I have been working on my Johnny 5 pedal for a few months. Mostly aesthetics. It is a clone of the Solo Dallas Storm. The PCB is from PedalPCB and is call...
Tayda Electronics Common Potentiometers
Inspired by FF’s fine site here. Check out his stuff as well.
Guitar FX Layouts Reference
List of Layouts available ofrom Guitar FX Layouts
Wampler Ratsbane OpAmp Comparison
I picked up one of Wampler’s Ratsbane pedals after seeing his youtube video about it. In the video he talks about the fact that he socketed the opamp so that...
Useful Parts
Over the last year I have collecting links that I have found useful. Hopefully you will too.
Pedal Building Information
Here is a collection of links to resources for all phases of pedal building, from circuit design to finishing the enclosure.
DIY PCB & Part Suppliers
Where to get PCBs, effect layouts and parts for your build.
Pedal Companies
These are the makers of the effects we all know and love. This is not an exhaustive list. Feel free to let me know about other companies that should be on th...
The Creation of Clyde
Clyde is a mascot on my site and in my photos. You will see him often. He is special to me because I made him while spending time with my mother in a retirem...