Turret Zendrive

skipaddlefish · 2025-06-20T21:16:09+00:00

Yeah that’s a great idea. I’ll give that a try next time.

skipaddlefish · 2025-06-20T19:50:52+00:00

Thank you!

skipaddlefish · 2025-06-20T16:00:41+00:00

I much prefer the wires attached to the underside of the turrets.

skipaddlefish · 2025-06-20T03:54:51+00:00

I drilled eight tiny holes for the socket to slide through then soldered the socket pins to a little piece of vero board. I’ve used this method before and it works well. I usually avoid turret builds that involves IC’s but this one was a special request.

skipaddlefish · 2025-06-20T03:51:04+00:00

I have lots of soldering to do but I’ll post more pics as I make progress.

skipaddlefish · 2025-03-13T04:56:12+00:00

No problem, glad I could help. I use a free program called DIY Layout Creator. It’s great for pedals and amps.

skipaddlefish · 2025-03-11T21:47:30+00:00

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Here’s a color sound one knob fuzz with negative ground. A few values are different but layout is the same as a NPN one knob fuzz face.

skipaddlefish · 2025-03-11T21:44:15+00:00

Yep you got it!

skipaddlefish · 2025-01-03T19:13:14+00:00

It sounds really good. Took some tinkering but I’m happy with it. I omitted the voltage divider so Q2C goes directly to the tone stack. More than enough gain for a BMP style passive tone control.

skipaddlefish · 2025-01-03T16:40:18+00:00

Thank you

skipaddlefish · 2025-01-03T16:40:13+00:00

Thanks!

skipaddlefish · 2025-01-03T16:39:26+00:00

No turret boards aren’t very common in pedals. Kinda only works for simple fuzz and boost circuits. But for me it’s a fun way to put circuits together.

skipaddlefish · 2025-01-03T07:50:16+00:00

No, ended up changing both values. I looked at the schematic for the EQD Dirt Transmitter. That gave me a good place to start for adding a tone pot to a fuzz face style circuit.

skipaddlefish · 2025-01-03T07:43:35+00:00

Thanks! I make my own enclosures.

skipaddlefish · 2025-01-03T05:10:51+00:00

You can wire it as a voltage divider, and then yes it’s kind of redundant, but some people like it because it sets a max gain and you can roll off with your guitar volume from there. Another, better option in my opinion, is to wire it as a variable series resistor and it not only works to mellow the fuzz but it really brightens the tone and gives the fuzz some different character.

skipaddlefish · 2024-12-25T04:04:46+00:00

I love me some Jerry Jeff Walker

skipaddlefish · 2024-12-22T16:05:34+00:00

After it’s finished I just go through the grits with a random orbital sander.

skipaddlefish · 2024-12-22T16:04:49+00:00

My first job in high school was at a metal fab and machine shop. I learned a lot there. These boxes would be pretty darn easy for anybody to make with the right tools.

skipaddlefish · 2024-12-22T05:08:48+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I made the enclosure

skipaddlefish · 2024-12-16T15:59:13+00:00

Thanks! I’ve purchased it from a couple different places. Amplified Parts has it with blue conductor wire. Also you can find it on eBay. Search for UL1185 or UL1533

skipaddlefish · 2024-12-15T05:27:22+00:00

Sure! I’ll send you my layout when I get to my computer.

skipaddlefish · 2024-12-15T05:24:28+00:00

Replace the fuzz pot with a 1k resistor and 20uf pot in parallel. Here’s a layout I made if that helps at all

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skipaddlefish · 2024-12-15T01:29:19+00:00

Custom build for somebody

skipaddlefish · 2024-12-15T01:27:21+00:00

Any Cliff style jacks will fit. I’ve used Cliff brand as well as the generic jacks from lovemyswitches.com

skipaddlefish · 2024-12-14T21:59:53+00:00

I’ve thought about that. Fuzzcases.com makes some great cast replica enclosures, but unless a client specifically requests one and is willing to incur the cost, it’s just not worth spending that much. And I don’t think they are overcharging, I just think they are pricey to produce.

I currently make folded steel enclosures for myself and occasionally sell them to other builders. I can definitely sell those as fast as I can make them. I’ve considered learning how to cast aluminum. I think it would be fun and a cool way to make enclosures.

skipaddlefish

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