OVD LAYOUT
Modified VDL Overdrive using MosFETs in the Clipper section. Very FULL Amp-Like Tone!
Date: 09/09/2007
BluesBreaker
Classic circuit from '92 by Marshall and a favorite among many players. Nice alternative to the Tube-Screamer.
Date: 09/08/2007
DOD 280a Compressor
The infamous Optical Compressor from DOD. Alters output volume via a VTL5C2 Vactrol.
Date: 09/06/2007
Gretsch ControFuzz
Classic Fuzz circuit from the Fred Gretsch Company, Brooklyn N.Y. -- U.S.A.!
Date: 09/03/2007
Highway 89
Doug Hammond's infamous overdrive circuit that's more like a distortion to me. Loved by millions!
Date: 09/03/2007
OhKay Tremolo
MY Version of the KAY Tremolo with a Depth Control and the Volume Issues addressed. Still choppy but can smooth out as well with the Depth Control!
Date: 09/01/2007
OhKay Tremolo
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Date: 09/01/2007
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Kay Tremolo
Very Choppy Trem. Some say this sounds like the famous VOX Repeat Percussion. Same idea!
Date: 09/01/2007
Kay Tremolo LAYOUT
NEW Clipper
From the ROG Team, a modern version of the Blue Clipper!
Date: 08/30/2007
From the ROG Team, a modern version of the Blue Clipper!
Mr.Bachsauraques
This circuit combines bit and pieces from various parts of different circuits. Quite interesting!
Date: 08/27/2007
This circuit combines bit and pieces from
various parts of different circuits.
Quite interesting!
various parts of different circuits.
Quite interesting!
Sili-Face II
Updated version of ROG's circuit. More useful and not as obnoxious!
Date: 08/26/2007
Updated version of ROG's circuit. More useful and not as obnoxious!
EA Booster
The Booster circuit from the ROG EA Trem. Very Clean!
Date: 08/12/2007
The Booster circuit from the ROG EA Trem. Very Clean!
KLONBoost
Better than a KLON for clean boost! Cheaper too!! Unbeleivable!
Date: 08/11/2007
Better than a KLON for clean boost!
EL-Pistolero
MosFET OD that sounds quite Amp-Like. Another "circuit-hack" but, pretty useful and easy to build!
Date: 08/11/2007
MosFET OD that sounds quite Amp-Like. Another "circuit-hack" but, pretty useful and easy to build!
Temple Of Tone II
Interesting little "Rangemaster-ish "OD/Booster type with switchable Diodes.
Date: 08/05/2007
Interesting little "Rangemaster-ish "OD/Booster type with switchable Diodes.
CrankTone
Simple really, The Crank with a Tone Control. Gets rid of some of the "harshness" produced by this circuit.
Date: 08/04/2007
Simple really, The Crank with a Tone Control. Gets rid of some of the "harshness" produced by this circuit.
1976 Distortion+
Here's an interesting version of this classic circuit. Very midrangey in tone. Hard to beleive it's related to the OD250!
Date: 08/04/2007
Here's an interesting version of this classic circuit. Very midrangey in tone. Hard to beleive it's related to the OD250!
The Crank
Blendable Boost/OD From Mark Hammer.
Date: 08/03/2007
Blendable Boost/OD From Mark Hammer.
Fooltone FATboost
A re-working of the National Semi-Conducter Application Handbook circuit from long ago.
Date: 08/03/2007
A re-working of the National Semi-Conducter Application Handbook circuit from long ago.
Ross Distortion
This is an extremely versatile circuit from the people who brought you the ROSS Compressor. Mild to Wild is all right here!
Date: 07/31/2007
This is an extremely versatile circuit from the people who brought you the ROSS Compressor. Mild to Wild is all right here!
Gainesville Drive
Gobs of Gain lurk within this circuit. ALOT of Gain.
Date: 07/22/2007
Gobs of Gain lurk within this circuit. ALOT of Gain.
Stratoblaster
Here's a booster that packs a Punch! Volume control could benefit from using a reverse taper pot.
Date: 07/22/2007
Here's a booster that packs a Punch! Volume control could benefit from using a reverse taper pot.
RangePig
Courtesy of Pete Moore, This circuit Piggy-Backs a Ge Tranny with a Silicon tranny and the results are Fabulous!
Date: 07/15/2007
Courtesy of Pete Moore, This circuit Piggy-Backs a Ge Tranny with a Silicon tranny and the results are Fabulous!
GreenRinger
Classic "color" circuit from Dan Armstrong.
Date: 07/21/2007
Classic "color" circuit from Dan Armstrong.
Blue Clipper
Dan Armstrong's Distortion circuit and a "relative" of the Distortion +. I'm sure this thing was radical in it's day!
Date: 07/15/2007
Dan Armstrong's Distortion circuit and a "relative" of the Distortion +. I'm sure this thing was radical in it's day!
Q-Tripper
Very Cool Envelope Filter from K&R in Japan. This thing's FUN!
Date: 07/14/2007
Very Cool Envelope Filter from K&R in Japan. This thing's FUN!
1977 OD-250
The classic DOD ODin it's ORIGINAL form! A bit different than the one we're all used to!
Date: 08/02/2007
OD-250 Overdrive
Truly a ClassicOverdrive Circuit! This is one of my All-Time Favorites! Very natural sound.
Date: 07/10/2007
Phozer LAYOUT
The OriginalPhozer circuit from ROG. Nice and "wobbley" sounding. Replaced by an updated version this one is the Original!
Date: 07/07/2007
Red Llama LAYOUT
A cousin to the Tube-Sound Fuzz from the heyday of WAY HUGE! Great Sounding Distortion/Overdrive!
Date: 07/11/2007
The Brick LAYOUT
Great Sounding Harmonic Perculator-type circuit from Doug Hammond.
Date: 07/05/2007
SyRuPP LAYOUT
Here is a GREAT sounding MiniBoost type circuit from Tim Escobedo. I like this one ALOT too! Great Twangy Tone!
Date: 07/05/2007
Fat Bastard LAYOUT
The original by Paul C. Mine is used ALOT! Fantastic Build! Thank you Paul!!
Date: 07/04/2007
Tubesound Overdrive LAYOUT
Very interesting OverDrive circuit. Sounds like a MEAN TS-808 type to me. Aggressive!
Date: 07/03/2007
Bandito! LAYOUT
A slightly different approach to the AMZ Mini-Booster. Great Sounding with a bit of sparkle....NICE!
Date: 07/02/2007
WALCO Sustainer LAYOUT
Here's an interesting Compressor circuit just begging to be modded! Kinda noisey but, interesting just the same.
Date: 06/29/2007
Buckaroo Booster LAYOUT
My entry for the June '07 FX-X. "it's just a booster" But it sounds REAL GOOD!!
Date: 06/28/2007
VibraTone LAYOUT
Here is the Fender Brownface Vibrato in Stompbox form. A Blast from the Past! Once you've played through it, there's no going back!
Date: 06/27/2007
Bildger-Ohnklon Tremolo LAYOUT
This is by far my Favorite version of this circuit! Thanks to JD Sleep. (please excuse the Horse!)
Date: 06/16/2007
CMOS Boost LAYOUT
I was VERY surprised just how GOOD this circuit sounds. From clean to a sweet Mild OD sound. Great Tone!
Date: 06/14/2007
Phuncgnosis LAYOUT
What the FUNK?! This circuit by Tim Escobedo sounds pretty FUNKIN' Cool!
Date: 06/14/2007
AMZ MiniBooster LAYOUT
Small and compact layout for this Classic Booster. Special Thanks to Jack Orman & National Semi for this fine circuit!
Date: 06/17/2007
AMZ MosfetBooster LAYOUT
The added the 100K trim makes it easier to bias the Mosfet. Really, Really good CLEAN boost!
Date: 06/09/2007
ZoomDistortion LAYOUT
A "Long-Lost-Classic"! Not real versatile and it gets VERY Nasty when the Gain is dimed. Still cool though!
Date: 06/09/2007
FUZZFace LAYOUT
You're basic NPN Silicon FUZZ but, with a surprisingly good tone! FUZZy but, the original tone of the guitar still shines through!
Date: 06/09/2007
Colorsound OverDriver LAYOUT
I happen to like this circuit and consider it to be a fairly versatile OD!
Date: 06/05/2007
May Queen LAYOUT
Infamous ROG circuit with a usable Gain Control. Unique tone and powerful! Sounds like a stack of AC-30s.....
Date: 06/01/2007
Serious-Hard-On LAYOUT
A one-transistor Ge Booster designed around the CV7112 that Aron used to sell. Great Germ full-boost Tone right here! Seriously!!
Date: 05/28/2007
ViagraTone II LAYOUT
Great Sounding and VERY Powerful booster with a bit of grit. Hard edged tone, easily described with just one word...Super!!
Date: 05/20/2007
Gus' Boost LAYOUT
The "Beginner Project" ONLY because it's an easy build, the sound however is quite advanced! Great little Booster here, Do not be misled by the name!
Date: 05/28/2007
Mu-Doubler LAYOUT
Octave effect from R.G. Keen. This thing is Lots of Fun! Blendable Octave from just a touch to all out! Schematic at GEOFEX.com
Date: 07/02/2007
Gus'DriverBoost LAYOUT
Clipping Diodes and a Transistor change makes an interetsing OD from this simple little circuit! Another MarkM circuit-hack!!
Date: 05/28/2007
ToneRanger! LAYOUT
My attempt at a single transistor dirty booster circuit ala the CreamPie. Loads of Germ Tone & Boost!
Date: 05/25/2007
RangeMaster LAYOUT
The Classic Treble Booster from the '60s. This one is set up for an NPN Transistor.
Date: 05/24/2007
RangeMaestro LAYOUT
The famed Rangemaster circuit set up as a Negative Ground Full Booster. Nice tone!
Date: 05/23/2007
CheeseCake LAYOUT
Op-Amp Distortion. Kind of Big-Muff-ish when OD is maxxed. If IC Clipping is your "thing", here ya go!
Date: 05/11/2007
Peppermill Jalapeno LAYOUT
A real Hot version of the famed ROG Overdrive that steps into distortion territory. Fairly unique.
Date: 05/06/2007
1977BigMuff LAYOUT
The Op-Amp version of the Big-Muff. Some prefer the tone of this version over the Transistor Versions.
Date: 04/28/2007
HOT Peppermill LAYOUT
This Layout will help to "juice-up" the Peppermill circuit. A little bit "grittier" than the original.
Date: 04/28/2007
Peppermill LAYOUT
The ever popular PepperMill from runoffgroove.com This is a great sounding mild OD and a "must-build" for the average DIY'r!
Date: 04/28/2007
BlackCat Overdrive LAYOUT
A unique approach to an OD circuit...some love it some hate it, it is interesting none-the-less! FAT sounding tone.
Date: 04/28/2007
TS808 TubeScreamer LAYOUT
Many players LOVE this circuit....The classic TS-808 Overdrive. Compact layout will fit quite easily into a B enclosure.
Date: 05/03/2007
Crunch'd Box LAYOUT
Built and verified by DiamondDog. It's crunchy!! Thanks for the hand DD....much appreciated!
Date: 04/22/2007
Orange Squeezer LAYOUT
One of the all time Favorites of the DIY BB! The Orange Squeezer is a DIY "Must-Build" and a FANTASTIC sounding Compressor!
Date: 04/21/2007
Maxon OD808 LAYOUT
A charter member of the "Tube Screamer family". A bit more aggressive, tight open sounding OD that steps into Distortion territory.
Date: 04/21/2007
Dreamey Creamer LAYOUT
The Big-Muff variant modded and produced by Sustain-Punch. Thank You YUN for the Schematic!
Date: 04/20/2007
SparkleDrive LAYOUT
The ever-popular VDL TS type OD with a Blend control. ALL of the "typical" TS mods can be applied to this circuit with pleasing results.
Date: 04/13/2007
booster + LAYOUT
This circuit rides the fence between Dirty Booster and Mild Overdrive. Looking for a "Natural" sounding OD/Booster? the Search is OVER!
Date: 04/07/2007
HAO RustDriver LAYOUT
Interesting circuit here. Sounds pretty aggressive as is and, could really use a Drive Control.
Date: 04/08/2007
MuffFuzz LAYOUT
Interesting little Fuzz/Dist circuit with quite a variety of "Quacky" tones. I like this circuit ALOT!
Date: 04/07/2007
Modified MosFET Booster LAYOUT
Nice little mod that will make this circuit a bit more "user-friendly" to some. The MosFET running at higher Gain here adds some nice Twang to this circuit! Killer Tone!!
Date: 02/18/2007
MOD MicroAmp LAYOUT
MXR Microamp witha 100K Volume control tacked on the output. Seems to make it a bit more user-friendly and offers some Gain and Tonal choices. NICE!
Date: 07/11/2007
ROG EA Tremelo LAYOUT
Vintage sounding Tremelo from the guys at runoffgroove.com. This one is a FAVORITE of mine!
Date: 04/14/2007
MaxonOD880 LAYOUT
This circuit was released ONLY in the Japanese market to my knowledge. Interesting use of the 741 op-amp.
Date: 04/01/2007
Electra TUBE OverDrive LAYOUT
Interesting little circuit with lots of potential. As it sits, it's "Okay" but could use some good Mods!
Date: 03/24/2007
OmegaBooster LAYOUT
From the guys at runoffgroove.com - Great sounding Booster that to my ears functions as a natural sounding OD type as well. LOVED by millions!
Date: 03/23/2007
SprinkleDrive LAYOUT
This could be refferred to as "The Poor Man's SparkleDrive"! This circuit is VERY Cool and sounds better to me than the SparkleDrive or any other "Blend" OD build here!
Date: 03/05/2007
Homegrown Single-Mos LAYOUT
Very interesting variant of the "typical" MosFET Booster. This circuit uses a 2N7000 which offers a bit different tone than the usual BS170.
Date: 02/28/2007
Duende JFET LAYOUT
This little guy is quite small but packs one hell of a punch! LOUD!!
Date: 02/27/2007
BigMuff LAYOUT
The well-known Triangle BMP circuit. This circuit is not for the "faint-of-heart"! INCREDIBLE!
Date: 04/13/2007
Sekova Power Booster LAYOUT
Interesting "vintage" booster. VERY powerful and on the trebley side....kinda like a Silicon Rangemaster.
Date: 01/20/2007
VOX Distortion Booster LAYOUT
This little circuit goes from dirty to down right Hardcore FUZZ! Could use some xtra treble though.
Date: 02/06/2007
Improved JFET Matcher LAYOUT
Match JFETs for Phase45, the Phase90, The VibraTone or just for kicks!
Date: 01/30/2007
AustinGold LAYOUT
Fine sounding unit although, I beleive the schem may have an error somewhere in the volume control/output area.
Date: 04/01/2007
Saffron Squeeze LAYOUT
The Way Huge version of the ROSS Compressor. Smoother than a ROSS beleive it or not and provides Smooth Compression and Sustain! A MUCH overlooked build unfortunately.
Date: 01/29/2007
DynaComp LAYOUT
Here's my take on one of the ALL-TIME Classic stompbox Comps! This is a dedicated board for the DynaComp...
Date: 01/28/2007
ROSS Compressor LAYOUT
The "infamous" ROSS Compressor. The basis for many of the Boutique Comps out there today.
Date: 01/28/2007
ROSS Mixer LAYOUT
This amazing little circuit is an add-on Daughter Board for the Dyna/Ross Compressor. Blends clean signal with compressed signal for fine Studio Quality Sound!
Date: 12/13/2006
Bazz Fuss
LAYOUT
Real simple little Fuzz circuit that sounds FABulous and is extremely Tweakable! Want the Beatle "Revol Date: 01/11/2007
LAYOUT
Real simple little Fuzz circuit that sounds FABulous and is extremely Tweakable! Want the Beatle "Revol Date: 01/11/2007
Soul Preacher
LAYOUT
Here's an interesting "relative" of the Orange Squeezer. This circuit is much cleaner and smoot Date: 12/24/2006
LAYOUT
Here's an interesting "relative" of the Orange Squeezer. This circuit is much cleaner and smoot Date: 12/24/2006
Flatline Compressor LAYOUT
Here's a scaled down layout for the infamous Flatline Compressor by John Hollis. This one will fit i Date: 11/23/2006
Here's a scaled down layout for the infamous Flatline Compressor by John Hollis. This one will fit i Date: 11/23/2006
Jordan Bosstone
LAYOUT
I've always liked this one a bit because it was made in Nashville Tennessee!!
Try leaving out the cli Date: 12/10/2006
LAYOUT
I've always liked this one a bit because it was made in Nashville Tennessee!!
Try leaving out the cli Date: 12/10/2006
Texas Cattledrive
LAYOUT
This circuit is very much a Rangemaster with a tone control on the input. Sounds real good and the t Date: 11/24/2006
LAYOUT
This circuit is very much a Rangemaster with a tone control on the input. Sounds real good and the t Date: 11/24/2006
Flatline Compressor (Condensed) LAYOUT.
Here's a small version of the Flatline Compressor designed for smaller enclosures. Comp Date: 12/17/2006
Here's a small version of the Flatline Compressor designed for smaller enclosures. Comp Date: 12/17/2006
So-Simple Comp V2 LAYOUT
Here is Version 2 of puzzle87's Compressor. This circuit is SUPERB to say the least! Even quieter than Date: 10/29/2006
Here is Version 2 of puzzle87's Compressor. This circuit is SUPERB to say the least! Even quieter than Date: 10/29/2006
So-Simple Comp V1 LAYOUT
Fantastic Sounding Transistor Compressor from puzzle87. Real nice, clean compression and Very Quiet!
Date: 10/28/2006
Fantastic Sounding Transistor Compressor from puzzle87. Real nice, clean compression and Very Quiet!
Date: 10/28/2006
FetzerValve LAYOUT
Don't let the parts count fool you on this one! FANTASTIC sounding circuit from the guys at ROG. VERY Fender Date: 10/08/2006
Don't let the parts count fool you on this one! FANTASTIC sounding circuit from the guys at ROG. VERY Fender Date: 10/08/2006
FetzerValve Deluxe LAYOUT
The Deluxe version with the additional Level Control and presence switch. Date: 10/12/2006
The Deluxe version with the additional Level Control and presence switch. Date: 10/12/2006
AussieMart Comp LAYOUT
The latest incarnation of the AussieComp with mods by MartyMart! Date: 10/08/2006
The latest incarnation of the AussieComp with mods by MartyMart! Date: 10/08/2006
sparkleboost 458 LAYOUT
The "Authentic" Sparkle Boost uses the NTE458 JFET. This is another Must Build circuit. Tons Date: 10/03/2006
The "Authentic" Sparkle Boost uses the NTE458 JFET. This is another Must Build circuit. Tons Date: 10/03/2006
sparkleboost J201 LAYOUT
Here is a layout to incorporate the pinout for a J201 -or- 2N5457 or other JFET. A special Thank You t Date: 09/30/2006
Here is a layout to incorporate the pinout for a J201 -or- 2N5457 or other JFET. A special Thank You t Date: 09/30/2006
AMZ Jfet Buffer LAYOUT Special Thanks to Jack Orman. This can be used as a stand-alone buffer or at the beginning of a circuit!
Date: 03/17/2007
Date: 03/17/2007
Diode-Compression Opamp LAYOUT
****UNVERIFIED****
Joe Davisson's Discreet Op-Amp substitute.
Date: 02/02/2007
****UNVERIFIED****
Joe Davisson's Discreet Op-Amp substitute.
Date: 02/02/2007
MiniDRIVER Layout
Here's what happens when somebody starts spending time at AMZ and GEO....you get "creative"!
This Date: 02/18/2007
Here's what happens when somebody starts spending time at AMZ and GEO....you get "creative"!
This Date: 02/18/2007
