tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post5804221641175823705..comments2024-03-27T15:26:01.893+00:00Comments on Guitar FX Layouts: Red Witch Fuzz God IIIvIarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08416945174853142251noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-4482114553878630242023-03-20T16:46:10.155+00:002023-03-20T16:46:10.155+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.NOChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04777017979825354934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-38377820655560954852023-03-20T15:28:45.416+00:002023-03-20T15:28:45.416+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.NOChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04777017979825354934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-33006464164880616002020-01-15T00:37:57.717+00:002020-01-15T00:37:57.717+00:00Just finished this build, sounds great, but I get ...Just finished this build, sounds great, but I get a volume drop when the volume pot is at 100%. I get max volume at about 85%, but then the volume goes down as I turn up to 100%. If I plugin a buffered pedal in after it the volume pot works as expected, 100% is loudest. I get the same results with different guitar / amp combos, tested with single coils, p90s, and humbuckers. Any ideas what could be causing this issue?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00952719505251214647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-13679625035014809452017-08-11T21:35:53.568+01:002017-08-11T21:35:53.568+01:00Also worth note is I used bc109s as specified and ...Also worth note is I used bc109s as specified and I changed the bias pot to a b10k. It sounds all around smoother. I also went with a bigger resistor in R1, making the difference between the gain boost on/off more dramatic. You can get some really nice fat sounds with the bias up and the gain boost off, or straight up shred with the bias down, gain boost on, and treble boost on. Kind of reminds me of the Eq cut selection on the Big Cheese.. anyway pretty great pedal. I put the wrath knob on the side with a big knob so I can 'tune' it with my foot. Love itBetterOffShredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14915216721556964789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-42517233078018098022017-08-11T20:42:03.269+01:002017-08-11T20:42:03.269+01:00So I used the layout as it appears now, put a 560p...So I used the layout as it appears now, put a 560p in instead of the 58p, took the 10k off board as an A10k, and used the 12k as suggested R1. It's pretty juicy. The treble boost is very noticeable with the gain boost off, and mine doesn't squeal at all. This is a fun pedal. Too much God damn fuzz!! I love it. <br />-BrettBetterOffShredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14915216721556964789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-11640159596002658792016-07-25T04:05:33.948+01:002016-07-25T04:05:33.948+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13696907100496885972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-77789233995574180202016-06-09T10:08:51.668+01:002016-06-09T10:08:51.668+01:00Thanks for your feedback.Thanks for your feedback.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07031604654196314248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-67458575650305266792016-06-09T10:06:17.918+01:002016-06-09T10:06:17.918+01:00Oh, and didn't bother adding that GF1A diode I...Oh, and didn't bother adding that GF1A diode I was talking about. "If it works, don't ask,why. Celebrate !" is my motto ^^JiBéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670476218629887273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-53684894010465149332016-06-09T10:04:39.324+01:002016-06-09T10:04:39.324+01:00Hi all ! Finally got some time to debug it all.
C...Hi all ! Finally got some time to debug it all. <br />Concerning the treble boost, I put a 2,2 nf instead of a 56 pf and it works like a charm ! Really noticeable.<br />And concerning the general sound problems I had with that pedal : I "just" had completely forgotten to set the bias !! For all the n00bs like me who are not very comfortable with that, it's quite simple : complete your schematics and plug the whole thing on your guitar & amp. Set the pots (specially the "sputter") to a setting where you don't hear a thing. Take a screwdriver (if possible with a non-conductive handle :D) an start turning your bias all the way clockwise (or CCW, whitchever) until you get some sound. And "voilà", you're set !<br />I really discovered that awesome fuzz pedal. Really wicked when every switches are on !!JiBéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670476218629887273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-54381964952633137892016-04-13T10:30:45.465+01:002016-04-13T10:30:45.465+01:00Ok give us a feedback ;)Ok give us a feedback ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07031604654196314248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-70699423646839049212016-04-13T10:25:36.777+01:002016-04-13T10:25:36.777+01:00Thanks for that ! I will try all the different opt...Thanks for that ! I will try all the different options and comme back to you guys !JiBéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670476218629887273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-18666433092530966412016-04-11T13:27:02.966+01:002016-04-11T13:27:02.966+01:00Same situation as you.
I don't think the diod...Same situation as you.<br /><br />I don't think the diode help for this problem. As you said the diode is for protect against polarity invertion. I discover that the first schematic (unlike the second version) put the 56p cap always on audio way for on the treble Boost and it's the 1nF cap that is switched or not. For me i have squealing when i use the second version (And when i use the first version the treble boost isn't audible) <br />So for me the solution is to use the first version of the shematic and change the 56p cap to a 1nF. (No squealing and noticable treble boost)<br />Hope this will help you too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07031604654196314248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-75585669188621918812016-04-11T13:12:40.505+01:002016-04-11T13:12:40.505+01:00Hi all !
I keep following this threat on the forum...Hi all !<br />I keep following this threat on the forum for a few month now, built mine but had the same problems as you guys... will work on the solutions you brought.<br />But I just realized something while browsing all the schematics proposed in the 4 pages of the forum subject : on the first ones, there's a GF1A diode right after the +9V input. A few schematics after, diode gone ! I'm a total n00b in electricity, but even though people on the forum say this diode serves more as a current filtering, would it also prevent the squealing from getting outta hand ? JiBéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670476218629887273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-87776085794636531112016-03-28T16:31:27.797+01:002016-03-28T16:31:27.797+01:00Hi Jim,
Same problem, squealing when i swap the 2...Hi Jim,<br /><br />Same problem, squealing when i swap the 2 caps. With the 2.2n always used no squealing. But Indeed no sound difference with the treble switch on...<br /><br />So Old version no squealing no no sound difference and new version squealing. Gong to play with bias value to se what append.<br /><br />Do you have resolve this issue?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07031604654196314248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-50181413928426864222016-03-28T08:32:27.638+01:002016-03-28T08:32:27.638+01:00Hi guys.
Put this on bredboard really good tones. ...Hi guys.<br />Put this on bredboard really good tones. My sputter and fuzz pots crackles is this a normal behavior? Sputter on all of his course and fuzz just on start.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07031604654196314248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-48772428599713199582016-02-24T06:57:48.086+00:002016-02-24T06:57:48.086+00:00First pedal I've ever built on a vero, and fir...First pedal I've ever built on a vero, and first pedal I ever built on this site. Man, this thing is fun. I giggle every time I play it. Not really a band friendly pedal as it gets a bit nutty when you turn on the Wrath... but when is wrath ever friendly. Love it, super easy and no problems building it. I'm really impressed with the work you guys are doing. Keep it up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04417766575083905828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-79432289245962671632016-01-07T09:53:58.277+00:002016-01-07T09:53:58.277+00:00tnx man...tnx man...Captain Jack Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17552882923049023614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-47196804953304101432016-01-06T22:02:12.281+00:002016-01-06T22:02:12.281+00:00hey man. no reason why not. the letter designation...hey man. no reason why not. the letter designation at the end give you an idea about their hfe when they were sorted. bc109a has lower hfe then bc109b, which has lower hfe then bc109c, and if you see ones labeled as bc109 that means they weren't sorted, so you could get high or low hfe. this is the same for all the bc*** transistors.Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00044917566185720896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-69002493382093108362016-01-06T16:52:41.816+00:002016-01-06T16:52:41.816+00:00Hi...
Can I use BC109a instead of both transistors...Hi...<br />Can I use BC109a instead of both transistors?<br />I couldn't find BC109b & BC109c in my area & don't want to order online...Captain Jack Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17552882923049023614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-31751783414886545292016-01-05T13:00:10.104+00:002016-01-05T13:00:10.104+00:00Guys you think it will fit in a Hammond 1590B or i...Guys you think it will fit in a Hammond 1590B or i must directly buy a Hammond 1590BB??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07031604654196314248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-42576843431604429932015-12-23T17:23:33.118+00:002015-12-23T17:23:33.118+00:00When I switch on the wrath switch all I get is a s...When I switch on the wrath switch all I get is a squeel and no notes. Does anyone have the same experience?Arnold Dikstaalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00591790612241477571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-52203199119143895922015-10-29T11:40:15.628+00:002015-10-29T11:40:15.628+00:00If you want to email it to me....pseudoinvisible@y...If you want to email it to me....pseudoinvisible@yahoo.com<br />thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09219517753820304169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-1393411143893630142015-10-29T11:20:42.134+00:002015-10-29T11:20:42.134+00:00Hey thanks so much for putting up this vero.
Does ...Hey thanks so much for putting up this vero.<br />Does anyone have a good schematic for this - I just wanna see how this circuit looks and how they achieved the sound for my own interest.<br />Thanks so much!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09219517753820304169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-8012685289272192012015-10-21T17:19:12.494+01:002015-10-21T17:19:12.494+01:00I wound up switching mine back to the original lay...I wound up switching mine back to the original layout. The sound with the switch on is the same in both layout, right? The only difference is no squealing. The treble switch makes a noticeable difference with the wrath switched engaged, that's pretty much it using the original layout. I also replaced the 56p with a 560p with no real difference. Since all I did was swap the two caps in the first place I was wondering if anyone using the updated layout had any squealing problems.<br /><br /><br />Neil, I interrupted the Wrath 3 wire (might have been 2, feeling too lazy to look) with the extra lugs on the 4PDT switch and it works much better. I realized that it would have a charge up delay when the Sputter knob was turned down, no more though. Much more effective than putting the 9v on the switch. Thanks for the tip.Squirrelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01544144281667424943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847048658257278783.post-40639255821761615672015-10-19T19:11:36.319+01:002015-10-19T19:11:36.319+01:00Just a heads up, Make sure you catch that cut unde...Just a heads up, Make sure you catch that cut under the 470r resistor.. I didn't, much head scratching followed by a loud DUH. adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11780931250389148859noreply@blogger.com