DVM's Zonkin Yellow Screamer pedal

**Mark** · April 14th, 2007, 07:27 PM

Yesterday I recieved my ZYS from Duhvoodooman if your not aware these pedals are of his design based loosely on the TS 808 but taken to a new level and the height of perfection. The workmanship of this pedal and the internal circuit board is very clean and professional in it's layout and execution. Having built amps and servicing my own vintage amps, pedals like these are quite labor intensive as it is all on a very small tight layout.

How does it sound..well I wont bore you with nor is it my style to go on about the various sonic colors of the tonal timbre's and how the notes bloom into a warm smooth sweet sustain. I will tell you I love this pedal! I have a TS-9 I modified to original 808 spec and a Tonebone classic. (the Tonebone is on its way to Canada for warranty repair..bummer) The ZYS is the most versatile OD pedal I have used. The touted Landgraff pedal (which I have used) while nice doesnt have the versatility of the ZYS. The ZYS plays really well with my other pedals and sounds great with my all my amps and guitars. With an adjustable tone knob plus the rotary Gain/boost switch on top of the normal level and drive knobs then throw in a three position mode switch for the different clipping diodes you have and unreal choice of tone. From clean boost to full on cranked this little sucker does it all and goose it with another pedal and you have even more versatility. All I can say is Im very pleased with this pedal. DVH thank you very much, I know these were a lot of work but you can sure be proud of the end result!

**Tone2TheBone** · April 14th, 2007, 08:09 PM

I don't think I could top Mark's comments as he explained the pedal's magic very well. I too am very pleased with the high fidelity sounds it produces. This pedal is very transparent and doesn't at all color the original tone of your amph...for this I am truly grateful! As Mark implied you can produce just about any tone and drive you can imagine. It's like having several of this planet's best overdrive pedals all in one...only this Zonkin' Screamer makes the best of the best sound better! Thank you Voodooman, you're brilliant!!!

duhvoodooman*** · April 15th, 2007, 11:32 AM

Geez, fellas, you're embarassing me with all that effusive praise!

Thanks very much for your kind comments and I'm glad to hear that your new Zonkin' Yellow Screamers have met your expectations!

Robert**** · April 19th, 2007, 11:26 AM

I just received mine! I will report back as soon as I can.

It smells like good ol' paint too - I love handmade stuff!

**Mark** · April 19th, 2007, 12:06 PM

Well folks say goodbye to Robert for a while. That little yeller box is addictive!

**Tone2TheBone** · April 19th, 2007, 01:58 PM

Rob - That was the very first thing that I noticed too when I opened the package was that wonderful scent of fresh pedal...I mean finish! Ahhhhhhhh Wait till you're on it, you won't eat....you won't go to the bathroom....you'll shut everyone out for hours. Have fun.

Robert**** · April 19th, 2007, 03:28 PM

I played it for a few minutes at lunch. It'a Zonkin' good! Wow, so many options! I used my '51 through my Hellhound, very nice, very nice... I almost got fuzz tones out of this babe.

I think I am in love all over again...

**Tone2TheBone** · April 19th, 2007, 03:42 PM

Dude go ahead and cry man we understand. LOL Told you!

Robert**** · April 20th, 2007, 11:19 PM

Hey VDM - the only complaint I have is the lack of a battery holder of some sort. I guess I'll stuff some foam around the battery just so it doesn't fly around too much and hurt dem thingy majjigas in thar.

Thanks A LOT for making such an insanely cool pedal! It so flexible, it's like having a whole bunch of pedals in one. Keeps a guy busy, ya know?

You rock, DVM!

Now, next thing we want is a Zonkin' vibe pedal!

duhvoodooman*** · April 21st, 2007, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by Robert

Hey VDM - the only complaint I have is the lack of a battery holder of some sort. I guess I'll stuff some foam around the battery just so it doesn't fly around too much and hurt dem thingy majjigas in thar.

Thanks A LOT for making such an insanely cool pedal! It so flexible, it's like having a whole bunch of pedals in one. Keeps a guy busy, ya know?

You rock, DVM!

Now, next thing we want is a Zonkin' vibe pedal!

What a coincidence! I'm looking at a souped-up version of BYOC's phaser kit which includes a switchable Univibe mod!

Good input on the battery thing. I never think twice about it because I never use batteries, but a lot of the world does. Will address that in future versions. Yeah, a little foam rubber packing material trimmed to shape would be what I'd use.

Glad to hear you're enjoying the ZYS's guys!!!

Robert**** · April 23rd, 2007, 04:57 PM

I want one of those vibe babies if they sound good, DVM! Then how about an Octave Fuzz pedal? Haha - we can find ways to keep you busy!!

I have to tell you, shhh, it's a secret... the ZYS is da bomb! I love the sounds I can squeeze out of it. I love my Bad Monkey, but I think I may have spanked this monkey for the last time! I have a jam night on Wed, and poor monkey will have to stay home. I'm bringing my new yellow friend.

It's a screamer, DVM - thanks again for a fantastic pedal.

duhvoodooman*** · April 25th, 2007, 05:07 AM

Originally Posted by Robert

Then how about an Octave Fuzz pedal? Haha - we can find ways to keep you busy!!

Well, what a coincidence! Check out one of BYOC's newest kits!

Robert**** · April 25th, 2007, 07:52 AM

Hmm, not sure I like the sound of that one that much.

**Tone2TheBone** · April 25th, 2007, 09:04 AM

I would like a Voodoo'ized Phaser.

**SuperSwede** · April 25th, 2007, 10:44 AM

The mighty mouse (a k a RAT) seems like a nice kit!

Robert**** · June 2nd, 2007, 05:19 PM

Which opamp do you guys prefer the most?

duhvoodooman*** · June 2nd, 2007, 05:35 PM

Of the four I included with the ZYS, I like the RP4558P and the LM833N. The latter is particularly good for single note stuff, and I like the former for chord work. Your mileage may vary!

My overall favorite TS opamp is one I came across after the initial bunch I tested--the TI TLC2272ACP. Better fidelity and note articulation than most, but still a nice smooth distortion sound that doesn't sound as sterile as some of the more expensive "high fidelity" opamps. I've had one of these in my personal ZYS for the better part of two months now. They go for $1.55 apiece at Mouser.com.

Spudman*** · June 2nd, 2007, 11:05 PM

Robert
I haven't even started switching mine around yet so I'm afraid I'm not able to say yet which I prefer.

**sunvalleylaw** · June 2nd, 2007, 11:31 PM

I got to see one today! I stopped by Spud's for a short visit between games while we were in his town for the kids' soccer tourney. Didn't get a chance to hear it in person though. Will have to make a follow up trip. It looked SO cool there in person. Nice job on the cosmetics DVM!

Saw some really cool guitars too! So many different tones just playing around with them acoustically. I picked out one or two I especially liked in the short time we had for playing around. Steve, thanks for letting us drop over!

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