They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used to

Guitar_Ninja · June 24th, 2008, 03:43 PM

I've been working on modding my Small Clone Reissue recently and went to put it back together on Sunday. I obviously don't know my own strength.

I'd been thinking about replacing the jacks for Switchcraft ones and getting rid of the PCB-mounted pot. Guess I have my reason now.

11 Gauge · June 24th, 2008, 06:09 PM

Don't feel bad. Even the original EH's were flimsy, IMO.

I have a ram's head Big Muff that's in an aftermarket box because the original was deformed beyond repair. It has the original pots, but they're garbage, too. The main power supply cap is "welded" on the edge of the board with solder...

I've also got a Russian Muff that has the most bulletproof enclosure, but flimsiest PCB on the planet. Recently while backdating it to "triangle" specs, I ripped just about every track on the board. When I rehouse the ram's head, I'm going to dupe the board about 5-6 times (I clone this pedal A LOT).

The EH pedals really belong in Hammond style boxes, but I have a newfound hatred for them.

What I'd like to do is put one in a Boss enclosure, but that will require buffered bypass, unless I want to go to a submini 9V relay setup.

ramseybella · June 25th, 2008, 08:28 AM

Great circuit designs at the cheapest cost in parts!
Jim West at www.bonepickerguitaramps.com rebuilt my vintage Electric Mistress upgraded caps and such, no more noise and the best flanging I have ever heard.
They use cheap parts they always have.

June 24th, 2008, 03:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Guitar_Ninja Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 1,492 6 Photos	They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used to I've been working on modding my Small Clone Reissue recently and went to put it back together on Sunday. I obviously don't know my own strength. I'd been thinking about replacing the jacks for Switchcraft ones and getting rid of the PCB-mounted pot. Guess I have my reason now. __________________

June 24th, 2008, 06:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
11 Gauge Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The East Coast Posts: 3,015 10 Photos	Don't feel bad. Even the original EH's were flimsy, IMO. I have a ram's head Big Muff that's in an aftermarket box because the original was deformed beyond repair. It has the original pots, but they're garbage, too. The main power supply cap is "welded" on the edge of the board with solder... I've also got a Russian Muff that has the most bulletproof enclosure, but flimsiest PCB on the planet. Recently while backdating it to "triangle" specs, I ripped just about every track on the board. When I rehouse the ram's head, I'm going to dupe the board about 5-6 times (I clone this pedal A LOT). The EH pedals really belong in Hammond style boxes, but I have a newfound hatred for them. What I'd like to do is put one in a Boss enclosure, but that will require buffered bypass, unless I want to go to a submini 9V relay setup. __________________

June 25th, 2008, 08:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
ramseybella Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Santa Fe New Mexico Posts: 1,044 48 Photos	Great circuit designs at the cheapest cost in parts! Jim West at www.bonepickerguitaramps.com rebuilt my vintage Electric Mistress upgraded caps and such, no more noise and the best flanging I have ever heard. They use cheap parts they always have.