Johnny Wishbone Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) NE_04 PCB is €3.50, all others are €10 + shipping. Not too bad, I guess. Aaaaaaand no plans to do the Duality B3K (sorry, "Guma Drive") is tempting though. Nice that he provides the label template with the instructions as well! Edited September 9, 2016 by Johnny Wishbone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Yeah the Guma Antique is very tempting, just not doing much soldering at the moment due to the 5month boy lol. Might just purchase for a rainy day lol Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1473451853' post='3130437'] Yeah the Guma Antique is very tempting, just not doing much soldering at the moment due to the 5month boy lol. Might just purchase for a rainy day lol Si [/quote] I know all about it Si! I'm only really getting my head above water now and my boys are 3 and 4... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I'm certainly not complaining as I'm still gigging a lot, but because I would solder in the house, can't really do it at the mo Still, might pick up an Antique Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Guma Antique with blank drilled enclosure on order! Think I'll have someone paint the enclosure for me, will have loads of time before I'm able to build it anyway haha. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I'll order one after pay day I think. Might get the B3K kit too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Wishbone Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1473678793' post='3132133'] Guma Antique with blank drilled enclosure on order! [/quote] Superb - keep us posted! How much was the shipping? Edited September 12, 2016 by Johnny Wishbone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 [quote name='Johnny Wishbone' timestamp='1473684526' post='3132220'] Superb - keep us posted! How much was the shipping? [/quote] 6.20 euros for registered mail, or 11.00 euros for DHL, I went for the former. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Arrived yesterday (pretty quick!) Enclosure sent straight off for its design. Soldered the single SMD IC at work as have better gear there. Will try and find the time to do the rest soon Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 I'm starting to think both drive kits in one 1590xx enclosure... With a Deadpool coloured etch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1474020969' post='3134977'] I'm starting to think both drive kits in one 1590xx enclosure... With a Deadpool coloured etch... [/quote] Less talk more action Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1474043778' post='3135276'] Less talk more action Si [/quote] Still waiting for payday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Wishbone Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 (edited) Finished this fuzz off today. Some of my drilling's a bit wayward but I think the allover graphic came out quite well! [URL=http://s36.photobucket.com/user/JohnnyWishbone035/media/B8E71C4C-15D3-4CA5-880E-6E2B06CC7A61.jpg.html][IMG]http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e39/JohnnyWishbone035/B8E71C4C-15D3-4CA5-880E-6E2B06CC7A61.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s36.photobucket.com/user/JohnnyWishbone035/media/7C4EC737-82E2-4FDA-9CAC-9ECC2AA8AF0F.jpg.html][IMG]http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e39/JohnnyWishbone035/7C4EC737-82E2-4FDA-9CAC-9ECC2AA8AF0F.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Edited September 17, 2016 by Johnny Wishbone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FretNoMore Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 About to assemble an Into The Unknown kit fom Musikding ... should be fun to build and even more fun to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 [quote name='Johnny Wishbone' timestamp='1474146818' post='3135959'] Finished this fuzz off today. Some of my drilling's a bit wayward but I think the allover graphic came out quite well! [url="http://s36.photobucket.com/user/JohnnyWishbone035/media/B8E71C4C-15D3-4CA5-880E-6E2B06CC7A61.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] That's one Phar Out Phuzz, baby ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanEly Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Totally new to this thread and building pedals! (Why isn't there a different section for this!?) So I've ordered myself a Klone clone kit for a bit of fun when I haven't got much going on just to test the waters but I'm now eyeing up the Guma Drive kit. where do you guys find these kits online? I've had a look round fuzz dog. Also do you guys have any recommendation for solder and flux when working on PCBs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 [quote name='DanEly' timestamp='1474495716' post='3138465'] Where do you guys find these kits online? [/quote] I like the kits at [url="http://www.musikding.de/guitar-effect-kits"]Musikding[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) Just a word of caution. The Guma drive is NOT a good kit for a beginner. There are a few surface mount components involved - I wouldn't attempt that at home and I'm an electronic engineer with years of experience dealing with SMT! I have all the right tools at work so I'll be doing that portion there. Personally I'm not a huge fan of the darkglass sound, but I'm going to build both the Guma and Antique anyway (still waiting for payday Si! Not long left now...) as I could see me using them on occasion, just not enough to warrant owning either of the real thing! I'd highly recommend any of fuzz dog's bass kits. All the ones I've built have been great quality. Personal favourites of mine are the blueberry (mine's heavily modified and I'm planning to modify it more!) and musket fuzz clones. I'm reserving judgement on the Ezekiel as I installed the switch on the wrong side of the board and destroyed it taking it off the pcb! I found the RC booster wasn't for me - too subtle. I'd like to build the BB preamp at some point. I've a meatball clone (on a Risole PCB from oshpark, into a ready etched enclosure from Dan Minner in the states) and [color=#006621][font=arial, sans-serif]parasit studio arcadiator from Musikding waiting to be built, but time is against me these days...[/font][/color] Edited September 22, 2016 by Bigwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Wishbone Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 [quote name='Kirky' timestamp='1474528208' post='3138530'] I like the kits at [url="http://www.musikding.de/guitar-effect-kits"]Musikding[/url]. [/quote] I have no idea why I've not seen these before! I'm ordering a couple come payday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 [quote name='Johnny Wishbone' timestamp='1474541240' post='3138651'] I have no idea why I've not seen these before! I'm ordering a couple come payday. [/quote] I use their ZenDrive as an always on low gain drive... added a clean blend to it too. It's a pretty nice pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) Yes, I've built their Zen drive which is great (I use if for guitar). Also built their Reverb which is also great, and (IIRC) their Red Llama. So far they've all been immaculate kits and very good value. Edited September 22, 2016 by Kirky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanEly Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1474529776' post='3138540'] Just a word of caution. The Guma drive is NOT a good kit for a beginner. There are a few surface mount components involved - I wouldn't attempt that at home and I'm an electronic engineer with years of experience dealing with SMT! I have all the right tools at work so I'll be doing that portion there. Personally I'm not a huge fan of the darkglass sound, but I'm going to build both the Guma and Antique anyway (still waiting for payday Si! Not long left now...) as I could see me using them on occasion, just not enough to warrant owning either of the real thing![/quote] Interesting, what is stopping you from attempting the SMD soldering at home? I'm a huge Darkglass fan so I'm very attracted to this kit because I'd actually use the pedal a lot. Do you really think it's no wise to have a bash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 [quote name='DanEly' timestamp='1474557593' post='3138809'] Interesting, what is stopping you from attempting the SMD soldering at home? I'm a huge Darkglass fan so I'm very attracted to this kit because I'd actually use the pedal a lot. Do you really think it's no wise to have a bash? [/quote] ESD for one, no microscope for another. And my soldering iron tip is a little too chunky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbass4k Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 It's interesting, you get a range of opinions on working with smd from hobbyists, some won't touch it with a 50ft clown pole, others don't see the fuss. Of course the latter group usually don't see the problem with burning pads off too... I wouldn't make a habit of it, but it's a good skill to have. Looking at the guma board it's not too bad, an soic-10 and 2 sot-23s. If you've never done it before though, practice first. You can get smt adapter boards and sacrificial parts for cheap enough, they should make good practice. Get some smd tweezers too (esd safe and heat resistant) - tool wise that's the bare minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Agreed it's a good skill to have as a DIYer, and if I was better set up at home I would tackle it no problem. I just don't see the point of risking it myself when I have the correct equipment at work is all. I think with the loss of a lot of FETs, etc. as through hole devices it's likely that there will be a lot more SMD required for DIYers in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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