Author Topic: BYOC Mighty Mouse Build- a newbs journey with pictures/vid! (Read 17177 times)

Ted · « **Reply #15 on:** April 27, 2008, 10:26:19 PM »

BYOC rock. Everyone should try one.

AngusYoung01 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 27, 2008, 10:45:50 PM »

So the Mighty Mouse is essentially the various Rat models?

Does it sound authentic?

sgmypod · « **Reply #17 on:** April 28, 2008, 01:53:07 PM »

yup but with less unwanted noise

Kilby · « **Reply #18 on:** April 28, 2008, 03:55:01 PM »

I have to apologise for being pedantic here.

Basically you are getting something close to the original Rat (my favourite) this mod for the original pedal http://www.beavisaudio.com/Projects/FKR/images/MightierMouse.gif

The reason the sound of the Rat changed is because ProCo kept on (amongst other things) changing the op amp used in the Rat (and the switching also changed the sound when they added the ON/OFF led).

The original Rat sounded so good because the original opamp wasn't really supposed to be used for audio purposes (apparently) but it was just right for that pedal. Thats why they mention the chip on the info page.

The metal canned version (used in the originals) of the chip sound slightly different again but are hard to obtain ATM but to me sound better

Rob... (the pedantic)

Kilby · « **Reply #19 on:** April 28, 2008, 04:01:00 PM »

Oops sorry, cos I can't edit postings from work (proxy issues)

I recomend those in the UK to buy the BYOC version as the ProCo versions are a really stupid price for some reason (and have been for years)

Rob...

sgmypod · « **Reply #20 on:** April 28, 2008, 04:18:51 PM »

have tried the recent..last 5 years pro co rats and the BYOC blows them away...also sounds like the original one I had...but stupidly sold..many moons ago

Kilby · « **Reply #21 on:** April 28, 2008, 04:33:54 PM »

Quote from: sgmypod

have tried the recent..last 5 years pro co rats and the BYOC blows them away...also sounds like the original one I had...but stupidly sold..many moons ago

I remember in the early 80s seeing Rats queued up in 2nd hand shops for next to nothing, and I never even bought one of them :(

I just noticed that Keeley don't supply modded Rats any more because the build quality is so poor, and they have once again changed the IC that they use.

Happily I have a stock of the metal cased chips and 2 unpopulated PCBs in the house. If I ever get around to building a UV exposure unit I will have to knock together some updated boards.

Doctor X · « **Reply #22 on:** April 30, 2008, 04:04:31 PM »

I received my BYOC Tone Bender kit on Saturday and finished putting it to gether this morning. I'm really pleased with it! It was pretty easy to put together (I've got no previous experience) and there's loads of info on the BYOC forum on how to paint the cases.

stuh84 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 30, 2008, 04:29:53 PM »

That pedal rules, if only for the Bender picture.

Have you thought of calling the Fuzz control Bite (My Shiny Metal Ass)? :D

Doctor X · « **Reply #24 on:** April 30, 2008, 04:41:59 PM »

That's a great idea! I might just have to do it! :D

WezV · « **Reply #25 on:** April 30, 2008, 04:44:54 PM »

thats fantastic!!

badgermark · « **Reply #26 on:** April 30, 2008, 04:56:13 PM »

Damn you! I need to paint mine properly, but since i have 4 knobs on the front graphic space is limited.

Clips to come soon, I'm back at school and super swamped. Got a day off on monday so should be able to knock something up.

AngusYoung01 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 30, 2008, 11:09:30 PM »

Quote from: Kilby

I have to apologise for being pedantic here.

Basically you are getting something close to the original Rat (my favourite) this mod for the original pedal http://www.beavisaudio.com/Projects/FKR/images/MightierMouse.gif

The reason the sound of the Rat changed is because ProCo kept on (amongst other things) changing the op amp used in the Rat (and the switching also changed the sound when they added the ON/OFF led).

The original Rat sounded so good because the original opamp wasn't really supposed to be used for audio purposes (apparently) but it was just right for that pedal. Thats why they mention the chip on the info page.

The metal canned version (used in the originals) of the chip sound slightly different again but are hard to obtain ATM but to me sound better

Rob... (the pedantic)

http://cgi.ebay.com/1984-86-Pro-Co-Rat-White-Face-Box-Proco-Near-Mint_W0QQitemZ110247667928QQihZ001QQcategoryZ41416QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Is this one of the originals? What should I look for, because I'm very interested in one now.... I hate this board.

EDIT - My wallet hates this board.

Kilby · « **Reply #28 on:** April 30, 2008, 11:21:35 PM »

Quote from: AngusYoung01

http://cgi.ebay.com/1984-86-Pro-Co-Rat-White-Face-Box-Proco-Near-Mint_W0QQitemZ110247667928QQihZ001QQcategoryZ41416QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Is this one of the originals? What should I look for, because I'm very interested in one now.... I hate this board.

EDIT - My wallet hates this board.

It's sad that I have this link but here it is http://webpages.charter.net/daosmun/ but it's the most well known (and popular) version.

It should give the classic Rat sound though I prefer the sound of slightly earlier versions (but to be honest I'm only being an arse :roll: ).

AngusYoung01 · « **Reply #29 on:** May 01, 2008, 05:33:06 PM »

Thats really helpful, thank you! Is it sad that I added it to my favourites? :P :lol:

So the White logo Rat I found looks like it'll fit the bill perfectly :D