F/S: Another Klone....

[duhvoodooman]

SOLD!! Thanks for looking....

As mentioned in THIS POST (http://www.thefret.net/showthread.php/20123-F-S-Klon-Centaur-clone-pedal), I bought a couple of PCB's from a forum member over at the BYOC forums who had designed his own layout for the Klon Centaur circuit. He ended up selling about 100 of them, and now has a second "group buy" in progress for a similar quantity. They're selling well not only because of the almost mythical reputation of this boost/overdrive circuit, but also because the PCB's are very high quality double-sided, thru-hole boards. I didn't think I was going to have all the parts and time to finish the first of my two builds for a while, but it all came together late last week and I finished the first one on Saturday. Haven't started the second one yet, but that will be the one I keep for myself, and I have some modification in mind.

Circuit-wise, this pedal is identical to the Sunking I sold here last week in the above linked thread, and a direct, true-to-the-original clone of the Klon. However, it's a step or two up aesthetically from that very plain metal box. This one uses the slightly larger 1590BB enclosure that I bought from Mammoth Electronics, with a really nice metallic gold powdercoat paint job. The layout and color scheme were selected as a nod to the original gold Klons that now command astronomical prices on eBay and elsewhere. (If you want to see what the original looks like, look HERE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Klon-Centaur-overdrive-/230766114322).) See photos below. The pedal is available for purchase just as you see it for $135 plus shipping--one-tenth of what that one on eBay is going for, but same circuit and same great tone. PayPal only. Contact me by PM if interested. For an additional $15, I will decal and clearcoat the pedal, as well. Again, it will stick to the Klon theme--I can provide a mockup graphic by e-mail, if you'd like to see what I have in mind.

Photos:

http://www.buildyourownclone.com/board/download/file.php?id=1603

http://www.buildyourownclone.com/board/download/file.php?id=1602

[duhvoodooman]

** BUMP **

Would rather sell it here than FeeBay. Willing to drop price to $120 to sell to a fellow Fretter....

[Eric]

That's some mighty fine work on the guts of that, DVM. I must say though...something is missing. Perhaps some black epoxy over everything would really take it to the next level.

[markb]

Very fine guts indeed but shouldn't they be encased in a big glob of epoxy ;)

[duhvoodooman]

I must say though...something is missing. Perhaps some black epoxy over everything would really take it to the next level.Obviously, I have "nothing to hide!" ;)

[Eric]

Obviously, I have "nothing to hide!" ;)
I always assumed that the coward goop is what held in the mojo.

[duhvoodooman]

The goop isn't to keep the mojo in, just to keep prying eyes out. Besides, to quote music electronics guru R. G. Keen: "There is no such thing as "mojo"....in the physical universe"--a sentiment that I fiercely embrace. Tough to lock in something that doesn't exist to begin with....

[Eric]

The goop isn't to keep the mojo in, just to keep prying eyes out. Besides, to quote music electronics guru R. G. Keen: "There is no such thing as "mojo"....in the physical universe"--a sentiment that I fiercely embrace. Tough to lock in something that doesn't exist to begin with....
I guess I should have used the sarcasm tags to make it clear that it was a joke. Such are the limitations of the internet.

[duhvoodooman]

And I should have used the winkie emoticon to signal that I understood it was a joke! Forgive me--I always like to get on the soapbox about the term "mojo", whose primary purpose seems to be the justification of exorbitant pricing....

[Eric]

Forgive me--I always like to get on the soapbox about the term "mojo", whose primary purpose seems to be the justification of exorbitant pricing....
I know. That's part of why I was baiting you!

It's sort of funny to realize the power of nuances when it comes to conveying subtleties like sarcasm. Had I used anything other than a period (e.g. ellipsis, exclamation mark, etc.) at the end of the sentences where I was being sarcastic, I imagine the sarcasm/joke would have been more obvious. As you mention, I think that's the role emoticons frequently play in forum-land.

Anyway, the point is that you have a mighty-fine looking pedal there, DVM. I'm quite tempted, but I'm resisting fairly well so far. Must...stay...strong...

[guitartango]

Nice pedal duhvoodooman***, i have enough pedals at the moment so count me out at the moment, there is nothing like a good handbuilt pedal compared to the mass produced sh*** that must people buy....

[duhvoodooman]

Anyway, the point is that you have a mighty-fine looking pedal there, DVM. I'm quite tempted, but I'm resisting fairly well so far. Must...stay...strong...
Resistance is futile! Submit and be assimilated into the Klon collective!

[duhvoodooman]

** BUMP **

Still available. C'mon guys--chance to pick up a neo-classic pedal at a fraction of what the "real thing" goes for!

[kidsmoke]

DVM, as we've discussed in the past, I'm not one for lots of pedals, and this has all been a pretty recent journey for me. Your 'verb pedal has been great BTW.

With the purchase of my '65 Ampeg Jet, I've been wanting a pedal to get the breakup earlier, or simply add some breakup artificially, aka, OD pedal. I find all the descriptions a bit bewildering.

I'd pretty much settled on a Full Drive 2, because, from what I've read, it's got a great clean boost, and a great OD, and it's reasonably priced. Would the Klon Clone do the same sort of things? that's the impression I get. I know you're not just out to move a pedal, but to see dudes enjoying their rigs, so I feel safe asking for the comparison.

[duhvoodooman]

SOLD!!

Thanks for looking....

[kidsmoke]

SOLD!!

Thanks for looking....

dayam. hoping that would collect dust for another week....

if you build another, PLEASE let me know.