Author Topic: Painting effects pedals?! (Read 9952 times)

Catalyst77 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 21, 2007, 12:29:19 AM »

I bought a load of stuff from BYOC a couple of years ago, the phaser is awesome, the digital delay is pretty good too. You do need to be a bit careful with these effects thought, they are are True bypass, and if you dont have a buffer in the chain they can be really tempremental.

I painted mine glow in the dark green, and lacquered over a print I got off ebay. Even if you do a great job 6 months of giging Will have it looking battle scarred in no time.

You should also try out generalguitargadgets.com, ive built at least ten of their pedals and they are great too.

Mr Ed · « **Reply #16 on:** October 21, 2007, 03:34:21 AM »

First Foo Fighters record was recorded using an original vintage Rat. It's a great pedal for mixing between overdrive, distortion and harsh fuzz - the Keeley mods make a massive difference.

gingataff · « **Reply #17 on:** October 21, 2007, 03:53:12 AM »

I think Nuno used a Rat on most of the early Extreme recordings.

Dreichlift · « **Reply #18 on:** October 21, 2007, 12:37:45 PM »

has anyone tried screen printing text onto their boxes or is there a better way?

Ted · « **Reply #19 on:** October 21, 2007, 01:07:34 PM »

Quote from: Dreichlift

has anyone tried screen printing text onto their boxes or is there a better way?

Screen printing is expensive and only worth it if you're a pedal builder aiming to sell your wares.

Most DIYers use waterslide decals.

Ted · « **Reply #20 on:** October 21, 2007, 01:11:55 PM »

Quote from: Mr Ed

The prices for the kits are ridiculous when you look at the potential quality! It's just... WOW!!

:D

If this goes well, I'm after a Mighty Mouse and a Flanger too when they're released.

I'll definately take Twinfans advise on board and treat it properly, I dont want it to look too cr@ppy.

Thanks again guys, appreciated!

I quite like how nerdy the printed labels look! Although I am still debating just applying the various coats of paint and then, before sealing, writing stuff on with a sharpie. GHETTO!!

Depends on how ghetto you want it to look... I like this post by a BYOC user. Some hints in there too...

http://board.buildyourownclone.com/viewtopic.php?t=6253

AngusYoung01 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 21, 2007, 01:50:54 PM »

Holy shite! That seems liek the best way to get a Phase 90, and some Pedal education :o :D

They deliver to the UK?

Mr Ed · « **Reply #22 on:** October 21, 2007, 05:54:17 PM »

Quote from: Ted

Quote from: Mr Ed
The prices for the kits are ridiculous when you look at the potential quality! It's just... WOW!!

:D

If this goes well, I'm after a Mighty Mouse and a Flanger too when they're released.

I'll definately take Twinfans advise on board and treat it properly, I dont want it to look too cr@ppy.

Thanks again guys, appreciated!

I quite like how nerdy the printed labels look! Although I am still debating just applying the various coats of paint and then, before sealing, writing stuff on with a sharpie. GHETTO!!

Depends on how ghetto you want it to look... I like this post by a BYOC user. Some hints in there too...

http://board.buildyourownclone.com/viewtopic.php?t=6253

$%&#! That looks amazing!!

Depends on how ghetto you want it to look... I like this post by a BYOC user. Some hints in there too...

http://board.buildyourownclone.com/viewtopic.php?t=6253

Quote from: AngusYoung01

Holy shitee! That seems liek the best way to get a Phase 90, and some Pedal education :o :D

They deliver to the UK?

Yeah mate, you can buy the kits themselves from here:

http://www.vibe-o-tronic.siliq.net/

and you can order pre-built from the US from here:

http://www.axeandyoushallreceive.com/biglist.htm#BYOC

AngusYoung01 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 21, 2007, 08:12:57 PM »

Sweet!

Gona have to get me one of them :D

Kilby · « **Reply #24 on:** October 22, 2007, 11:08:29 AM »

One method easier than screen printing and water slides

Iron on Tshirt transfers, use the version designed for dark material so you can get a white background. A lot of the diy folks use them

I would post some links but I have just switched jobs (moved 400 miles closer to home in the process) and I havn't had time to get my work machine setup as I want it.

Couple of hints,

for metallic use black primer
For pearlescent finishes, white primer gives a pastel shade, black primer a deeper finish.
For binary (flip) colours use no more than 2 thin coats.

Createx make a gloss black acrylic that you can bake onto the pedal, this gives an excellent base for spray and airbrush work

samoth2 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 22, 2007, 04:28:48 PM »

How bout some acid etching? :P

http://board.buildyourownclone.com/viewtopic.php?t=6670
http://board.buildyourownclone.com/viewtopic.php?t=4640

AngusYoung01 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 22, 2007, 05:52:43 PM »

They look awesome!!!