BYOCs and amp building

[badgermark]

I built a phaser from BYOC over xmas, and it's pretty neat. Didn't take too long and was fun to do.

Fernando i have a few stripboard layouts for simple boosters (the zvex hard on and EH LPB-1) if you can work stripboard or vero board they are pretty simple, i done one myself recently as well.

[WezV]

the tri booster is really only a one knob booster... the other knob and switch just select flavours (actually 5 different boosts).  i like mine a lot!!

lost of schematics on line for simpler boosters!

Oh, thanks Wez, Ireally know nothing about booster... th BBE treble boster says it fattens up and drive the tone, so the treble booster isn't a booster for high frequencies?

those old germanium treble boosters (I guess thats what the bbe is based one) do exactly what they say, they boost the signal and in particular the treble frequencies but they also add a lot of there own tone.  Doesnt always suit newer amps  but the BYOC has an extra switch to change it to a mid or full boost that can work better with newer amps... still with that vintage germaniumy flavour

So you have 3 types of germanium booster and a silicon booster (more modern) and a Mosfet Booster (cleaner with more sparkle)

[sgmypod]

makes me want to make one now..will have to try someones first

[horsehead]

just you wait boy!

[sgmypod]

*L*

[FernandoDuarte]

those old germanium treble boosters (I guess thats what the bbe is based one) do exactly what they say, they boost the signal and in particular the treble frequencies but they also add a lot of there own tone.  Doesnt always suit newer amps  but the BYOC has an extra switch to change it to a mid or full boost that can work better with newer amps... still with that vintage germaniumy flavour

So you have 3 types of germanium booster and a silicon booster (more modern) and a Mosfet Booster (cleaner with more sparkle)

Thanks Wez, looks like this one is the way to go! :twisted:

EDIT: IF they sold outside US or had a dealer in South America :?

[WezV]

i can get one from the Uk dealer and send it on to you if you want... thats two lots of postage + Uk prices to pay though so i am not sure if there is a better option

[FernandoDuarte]

i can get one from the Uk dealer and send it on to you if you want... thats two lots of postage + Uk prices to pay though so i am not sure if there is a better option

For what I've look on the website of the UK dealer, it's a good option, the Canadian dealer (the one BYOC told me I should buy) ask US$135 for the triboost, in the UK is £55, about US$85 if I'm right... I've send a email to them asking if they can sell me it, if they say no, probably I'll ask this favor to you :lol:

Thanks very much Wez! :D

[Daniel G]

Personally, i've been thinking of getting a madamp A15Mk1 DIY kit : http://www.madamp.biz/
Now that will be an interesting project  :P

[sgmypod]

they look interesting

[WezV]

that G2 looks like a good way into it, even if they dont compete with amazing valave amps... they really dont have to at that price

[Daniel G]

That was exactly what i thought, they might not be the greatest amps ever, but at that price, it's a nice learning experience, and with some different tubes and a good cab, they can be really nice.

[FernandoDuarte]

Looks like the UK dealer of BYOC send it abroad! Thanks for the help Wez! :D

[goddamn electric]

Can anybody post an electronic copy of this build your own fuzz article?

cheers

[The Sorbz]

BYOC are great kits - If you follow the instructions carefully and take your time soldering, you'll have it working.  I was amazed when my Armstrong Twin worked first time!

I have now sold most of my other pedals and am going to start customising my BYOCs with different components.

I am hooked.

Jim