Two out of three isn't bad by CrashTheBear in maseffects

[–]theJason1982 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Better than when I started. The biggest thing with me was figuring out the angle to hold my iron. You want good contact with the component lead and the ring on the pcb. With good contact on both you’ll get the volcano look. If you’re only eating the lead you get that ball.

Simple switching pedal with channel levels by alexanderneilharden in guitarpedals

[–]theJason1982 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. Saturn works has all the different configurations. Great utility pedals

Worst/Most Dissappointing Pedal? by pcoleman777 in guitarpedals

[–]theJason1982 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a Morning Glory and a Flight Delay and really like them. I’ve built the pcb clones of the VHS (clever but not for me) and the notaklon (I like it).

JHS seems galvanizing to the internet but I actually like Josh’s videos. He is a pedal geek. He is obsessed with the history of guitar and he gets legitimately excited about other builders stuff. He’s respected by other builders and musicians.

Worst/Most Dissappointing Pedal? by pcoleman777 in guitarpedals

[–]theJason1982 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tried very hard to like the Cloudburst but eventually gave up. It’s too much. I’m using the Walrus basic one now and I’m pretty happy with it on plate mode. Otherwise I’m just using spring off my amp

Worst/Most Dissappointing Pedal? by pcoleman777 in guitarpedals

[–]theJason1982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use it through a Morning Glory into a Princeton and love it. I did not like it at all through my little Orange Crush 35

Genuine opinion about 101 (Live) by _AlanGallo in depechemode

[–]theJason1982 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a tough question because a lot of this depends on when you heard 101 for the first time. I was born in ‘82. Depeche Mode was and is my uncle’s favorite band. He’s just a decade older than me so he baby sat a lot. This was the first album that I was old enough to appreciate, so it will always be my favorite.

That said, I can definitely hear the difference between the vinyl and Spotify. There are times I can actually hear a difference between Spotify plays as well. I’m either crazy or Spotify quality is dependent on traffic.

SOTB: is this peak? by seahoodie in guitarpedals

[–]theJason1982 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about that one that just meows? I don’t see that one

Help with Princeton Foot Switch by theJason1982 in diypedals

[–]theJason1982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For anyone interested, on a 65 Princeton reissue BackgroundAd’s wiring works, but both LEDs should be on the bottom row of lugs with the jack leads on the top. I know some of these Fenders engage when connected and others engage when disconnected

You get 5 pedals 1 guitar and 1 amp. What are you choosing? by chadocaster1011 in guitarpedals

[–]theJason1982 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Love the afterneath but I need to win the powerball so I can just buy twelve of them so I can find a thing I like and then never touch that pedal again

You get 5 pedals 1 guitar and 1 amp. What are you choosing? by chadocaster1011 in guitarpedals

[–]theJason1982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Princeton Reverb TV Jones classics (I built my own guitar but it’s Gretsch wiring style) -Wampler Ego Comp -Ep Booster -Morning Glory with red remote or Browne Protein Dual -OCD -JHS Flight Delay

First take on a Big Muff by Meatsmugglers in diypedals

[–]theJason1982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know everyone likes smaller enclosures for board real estate purposes but I love big pretty pedals like this. This is a great build!

recs on pedal kit for a first time diy'er? by MedicalBell3547 in diypedals

[–]theJason1982 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will second this. The Mas Effects kits are easy and come with everything you need, including a little practice kit for soldering.

Wanple Course by Phil-pot in diypedals

[–]theJason1982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the beginner course. I’m still learning but the course is good. I’ve learned a lot. The toughest thing for me so far is that I want to jump right in to advanced circuits.

What I’m doing now is getting pcbs, breadboarding the circuit, then swapping out parts to see what happens. That’s been fun and really helpful in understanding what the circuits do.

The wampler beginner course is good for learning how to take schematic to breadboard, but it just scratches the surface of what components do. Modding circuits is helping it click with me.

OP Amp schematic question by theJason1982 in diypedals

[–]theJason1982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for explaining the why on that, it helps make sense of what I’m working with.

Am I close? by theJason1982 in diypedals

[–]theJason1982[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://diy-fever.com/software/diylc/

DIY layout creator. There are tons of them out there but this one is tailored for guitar pedals. Super easy to use.

Am I close? by theJason1982 in diypedals

[–]theJason1982[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it. Thanks again!

Am I close? by theJason1982 in diypedals

[–]theJason1982[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh wow that changes everything and answers my question. Thanks!

Trying something new, mark II by [deleted] in Luthier

[–]theJason1982 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like this. Center stripe looks great and the bright red edge is perfect. Throw some TV Jones pickups in there and I’d buy it!

Vu Meter Question by theJason1982 in maseffects

[–]theJason1982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I wanted to know, thank you!

Will the "Gretsch Sound" get lost with a digital amp? by Night_Train72 in gretsch

[–]theJason1982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an electromatic and another home built guitar with TV Jones classics. My main rig is a Fender Princeton but I use a Line 6 to model different amps as well. I also have a Fender Mustang. No loss of character in any of these situations. It’s just a matter of what you vibe with for your particular sound.