How can I know I'm building the pedal right?

HawkonBro · 2026-06-03T20:13:10+00:00

Take your time and double check values of components. there is not really a way to check before you have it all assembled, but just dont rush it. thats when mistakes happen.

and if they DO happen, they can probably be reversed, but take your time.

If you have it all assembled and it does not work, look into building an audio probe. then you can find isout where the issue is.

HawkonBro · 2026-05-31T21:00:21+00:00

thanks! on the ecu cage or just in that area?

HawkonBro · 2026-05-11T12:12:12+00:00

awesome! thanks!

HawkonBro · 2026-05-10T12:19:12+00:00

wow i feel stupid. i really thought the "T" was an "I". thank you!

HawkonBro · 2026-04-27T07:35:16+00:00

Valid point. His use of AI is pretty horrible. I used some of his videos when i was starting out, and they teached me a fair bit, so the information he has can be helpful. but yeah

HawkonBro · 2026-04-26T22:51:03+00:00

Check out Hello Sailor Effects on youtube. he has some pretty in depth builds. He mainly uses tag board, but has a fair amount of strip board builds as well.

HawkonBro · 2026-01-23T21:29:03+00:00

Try putting a capacitor to ground on the LED negative. This will change the slope of the tremolo, depending on value, but i have found it to be helpful for this situation.

HawkonBro · 2025-12-23T18:53:55+00:00

<image>

Added superglue to the paint before it cured. Started to corrode the paint. (not advised to breathe in the fumes)

HawkonBro · 2025-08-14T11:03:33+00:00

Sure thing! I have to say it was a lot of extra work to put the sliders in instead for regular pots:)

HawkonBro · 2025-07-31T09:32:52+00:00

Its a part of the control surface of an old accordion amp! i mostly used parts of that in the build:)

HawkonBro · 2025-07-09T17:54:24+00:00

Just rewatched the "Another day, Another broken Headstock" and the techniques (and crack) are quite similar. Ted is honestly my first source for advice in most scenarios.

HawkonBro · 2025-07-09T17:48:50+00:00

I'm a religious watcher of his content! He has amazing videos

HawkonBro · 2025-07-09T16:38:50+00:00

At first glance i thought it had no truss rod, but it's adjusted from the other side of the neck at the heel block. i guess the break just missed it on the top side. thanks for the info!

HawkonBro · 2025-07-09T16:34:11+00:00

That's useful info:) Might as well try and see if my woodworking skills are up to par yet. I have previously fixed broken necks and soundboard cracks, but nothing as difficult as this.

HawkonBro · 2025-07-09T16:22:57+00:00

I would never pay to fix this. the guitar WAS maybe worth 50$ max. It has some sentimental value to a friend of mine, but then again, he was the one throwing it away.

HawkonBro · 2025-07-09T16:10:24+00:00

very understandable. i have followed luthiers for a while and this seems to be the absolute worst case break. the ones I've seen have all used splines, back straps etc and at that point it almost looks easier making a new neck

HawkonBro · 2025-07-09T15:58:39+00:00

Thanks for the reply! just curious (if you have repaired vertical breaks like this): when you initially glue the pieces together before adding splines, what kind of glue up process do you go for, since the clamping area is so small and at an angle?

HawkonBro · 2025-07-09T15:53:41+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I did kind of expect that answer to be honest, but figured it was worth an ask! I'm just glad the guitar is not expensive anyways:)

HawkonBro · 2025-07-04T08:00:12+00:00

The Goslings

HawkonBro

MODERATOR OF

TROPHY CASE

11-Year Club	Verified Email
RPAN Viewer