How do pedals work?

[cboisits]

Hi guys. I find it fascinating that you plug into a pedal and all these wonderful sounds come out. How does a little green circuit board create this magic? Does anyone have a resource for me to learn how they work? I'd really appreciate it. I would love to build my own pedal one day.

 

[toothace]

https://buildyourownclone.com

Follow JHS pedals on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfbkA4jJkJY5g0wbjuoZWA

Josh also recommends a book, but it's more on circuitry than pedals per-say...He mentions it in a few of his videos.

Also search "guitar pedal books" on Amazon. The one by Brian Wampler is pretty popular

 

[cboisits]

Thanks toothace. I'll check it all out. Much appreciated.

 

[Bill SAS 513]

I'm a fan of Brain Wampler's stuff...and he seems like an ok-kinda guy...
(Occasionally joining the Greg Koch "Too-much-Coffee" kinda guy, though)

 

[shimmilou]

Pinky Wampler is nicer

 

[Bill SAS 513]

How about Pinky Tuscadero...!!?? (Old guys will get it!!)

 

[Dirty_Boogie]

I build pedals. I build way too many pedals. I got rid of my fancy tube amps and am 100% pedal-based into a Quilter pedal amp. Don't start building pedals - you will never stop. There's a great Facebook group called "Guitar Pedal Builders" - a great way to learn. Here's some of my creations:

 

[bodia]

How about Pinky Tuscadero...!!?? (Old guys will get it!!)

Hot!

 

[bodia]

I build pedals. I build way too many pedals. I got rid of my fancy tube amps and am 100% pedal-based into a Quilter pedal amp. Don't start building pedals - you will never stop. There's a great Facebook group called "Guitar Pedal Builders" - a great way to learn. Here's some of my creations:

Way cool!

 

[toothace]

I build pedals. I build way too many pedals. I got rid of my fancy tube amps and am 100% pedal-based into a Quilter pedal amp. Don't start building pedals - you will never stop. There's a great Facebook group called "Guitar Pedal Builders" - a great way to learn. Here's some of my creations:

Dude! I forgot you did this!! You should do a pedal rundown post!

 

[bodia]

Dude! I forgot you did this!! You should do a pedal rundown post!

Totally should!

 

[jak3af3r]

I'm a fan of Brain Wampler's stuff...and he seems like an ok-kinda guy...
(Occasionally joining the Greg Koch "Too-much-Coffee" kinda guy, though)

I have a bunch of Wampler's stuff. I really like his drives more than anyone else's out there.

 

[Dirty_Boogie]

I have a bunch of Wampler's stuff. I really like his drives more than anyone else's out there.

Agree. I've built his Pinnacle (hot-rodded Plexi) and Ecstacy/Euphoria (Dumble-style) and they're fantastic - so tube-like. I feel the magic is due to the transistors he designs round. The J201 JFET transistor is as close to a tube as you're going to get with discrete components. I've just completed the Wampler Tweed '57 (Bassman-style circuit) - waiting for an enclosure and knobs to be delivered, but I have it staged and tested (I mount everything first on an enclosure-sized piece of cardboard) and it also sounds fantastic.

 

[RickP]

How about Pinky Tuscadero...!!?? (Old guys will get it!!)

I remember very well…. Pretty impressive to a 16 year old me.

 

[jak3af3r]

Agree. I've built his Pinnacle (hot-rodded Plexi) and Ecstacy/Euphoria (Dumble-style) and they're fantastic - so tube-like. I feel the magic is due to the transistors he designs round. The J201 JFET transistor is as close to a tube as you're going to get with discrete components. I've just completed the Wampler Tweed '57 (Bassman-style circuit) - waiting for an enclosure and knobs to be delivered, but I have it staged and tested (I mount everything first on an enclosure-sized piece of cardboard) and it also sounds fantastic.

I have a pinnacle deluxe and two euphorias. Never got the chance to play a 57 before they were discontinued. That looks like a fun build maybe I'll have to try one eventually.

 

[Deleted member 5962]

Agree. I've built his Pinnacle (hot-rodded Plexi) and Ecstacy/Euphoria (Dumble-style) and they're fantastic - so tube-like. I feel the magic is due to the transistors he designs round. The J201 JFET transistor is as close to a tube as you're going to get with discrete components. I've just completed the Wampler Tweed '57 (Bassman-style circuit) - waiting for an enclosure and knobs to be delivered, but I have it staged and tested (I mount everything first on an enclosure-sized piece of cardboard) and it also sounds fantastic.

The demo’s I heard of the Tweed 57 sounded GREAT! I couldn’t believe he discontinued it because it seemed like it would sell like crazy.

Also, I don’t know where you’re located, but I may have some unused pedal parts to get rid of cheap. Some are even populated circuit boards. Hit me on the side if you’re interested. I have lots of stuff.

 

[Deleted member 5962]

I remember very well…. Pretty impressive to a 16 year old me.

I remember how hot I thought she was at the time. This isn’t a great pic, but she was pretty hot. I am partial to redheads though.

 

[Moondog Wily]

Don't forget about her sister Leather Tuscadero! She was only in one 7 episodes during seasons 5 and 6! Easy on the eyes as well IMO!! Played by musician Suzi Quatro!

 

[Wakester]

Don't forget about her sister Leather Tuscadero! She was only in one 7 episodes during seasons 5 and 6! Easy on the eyes as well IMO!! Played by musician Suzi Quatro!

Suzi Quatro IRL. Still plays bass and sings.

 

[Moondog Wily]

Suzi Quatro IRL. Still plays bass and sings.

And has apparently sold 50 million albums according to happydays.fandom.com! Whood A Thunk It?