duhvoodooman
April 28th, 2009, 08:51 AM
The long awaited/delayed Stereo Analog Flanger (http://buildyourownclone.com/flanger) and the beginning builder-friendly British Blues Overdrive (http://buildyourownclone.com/bbod) go on sale tomorrow, Wed. April 29.
I know not everybody is a flanger fan, but for those of you who like the effect, this is one OUTSTANDING design, incorporating two different flanger circuit configurations in a switchable arrangement. So you can get those MXR/BF-2/Pearl type sounds as well as the lusher, more exotic tones that the A/DA and EH Electric Mistress flangers are known for. I built this kit as a beta (http://www.thefret.net/showthread.php?t=11027), and I can vouch for it personally. With 4 separate controls and a 2-way mode switch, there are about a bazillion interesting sounds in this box. And at $120, it's significantly cheaper than I thought it might be, given the breadth of features. If you like flangers, trust me--this is the one to have.
The new British Blues Overdrive is based upon the popular Marshall Bluesbreaker design, and offers a more transparent, less mid-rangey alternative to their TS-808 based Overdrive 2 kit. Though not nearly as flexible as the new OD2 design, it is a much simpler build, so it's a great kit for new DIY'ers to try. I built one of these also (http://www.thefret.net/showthread.php?t=11305), using a prototype PCB Keith Vonderhulls sent me, and it sounds very good. Not as much gain on tap as the OD2 offers, but that's really not the point of this particular design. It's strength is modest to mid-level overdrive with minimal tone coloration, and it does that very well. An excellent value at only $70.
Both kits will also incorporate a new stompswitch connection method that eliminates all the wiring that formerly had to be soldered in between the switch, PCB and jacks. So it makes the assembly even quicker & easier.
And, as always, if you want one of these and don't want to build it yourself.....well, you know who to contact! ;) :D :rockon:
I know not everybody is a flanger fan, but for those of you who like the effect, this is one OUTSTANDING design, incorporating two different flanger circuit configurations in a switchable arrangement. So you can get those MXR/BF-2/Pearl type sounds as well as the lusher, more exotic tones that the A/DA and EH Electric Mistress flangers are known for. I built this kit as a beta (http://www.thefret.net/showthread.php?t=11027), and I can vouch for it personally. With 4 separate controls and a 2-way mode switch, there are about a bazillion interesting sounds in this box. And at $120, it's significantly cheaper than I thought it might be, given the breadth of features. If you like flangers, trust me--this is the one to have.
The new British Blues Overdrive is based upon the popular Marshall Bluesbreaker design, and offers a more transparent, less mid-rangey alternative to their TS-808 based Overdrive 2 kit. Though not nearly as flexible as the new OD2 design, it is a much simpler build, so it's a great kit for new DIY'ers to try. I built one of these also (http://www.thefret.net/showthread.php?t=11305), using a prototype PCB Keith Vonderhulls sent me, and it sounds very good. Not as much gain on tap as the OD2 offers, but that's really not the point of this particular design. It's strength is modest to mid-level overdrive with minimal tone coloration, and it does that very well. An excellent value at only $70.
Both kits will also incorporate a new stompswitch connection method that eliminates all the wiring that formerly had to be soldered in between the switch, PCB and jacks. So it makes the assembly even quicker & easier.
And, as always, if you want one of these and don't want to build it yourself.....well, you know who to contact! ;) :D :rockon: