3 knobs 2 switches suggestion

[Marbles]

Hey Guys,

Weird question maybe, but.. I was building a friend an OCD with switchable diode (cause he wanted v4, yes, but I opted to have the diode switched in and out at least and make some other changes)

Anyways... The guy could get a good deal on an original, and stupidly enough I said; Yeah man, go for the original one, no biggie.

What i forgot is that I already drilled the enclosure haha. Too late to go back now, plus I'm making him something else.. So..

I have a drilled 3 knob enclosure, with room for 2 small switches. I can use that for another pedal ofcourse, but trying to decide which. I have already built the distortron (and love it!) so that's no option anymore.

So far I have found the Barber Gain Charger and the Wampler Paisley drive that have the same layout.


Anyone know some others? Just looking to expand my options!

[nocentelli]

Wampler Velvet fuzz - mine has two switches, the original big/tight fuzz switch and a second one that bypasses the first stage altogether for a Plexidrive OD. I really like it.

[Marbles]

Thats sounds awesome. I think I found a layout, but that's with 2 footswitches?
I have only got room for 2 spdt switches. Or did I not found the right one?

[nocentelli]

Both switches on the diagram can be toggle switches.

[Marbles]

Thanks!
I tried fitting, but unfortunately not enough room for switches this big. Too bad.. But add this to my list. Totally forgot about this one.

[Emil]

I was working on the MXR Envelope Filter in another thread and realized that the modded version includes three knobs and two switches. I haven't done a vero layout for the modded one, but there's a tonepad pcb which might be a better option anyway if your tight for space: http://tonepad.com/project.asp?id=4. It might be too big for you anyway though.

[Highsmith]

Put a Crowther Prunes and Custard in there!

[Emil]

Oh man, sorry to go slightly off-topic but that's going on my build list now! :).

[Marbles]

Both interesting options. Though I prefer not to order a PCB..

The Prunes and Custard is interesting.. Have you built it? I have thought about it before, but was not super convinced by the demo's. I love weird sounds, but wonder if it's not too quirky to actually get used.

So demanding for a guy with a predrilled enlosure huh? BUt seriously though, how great is it?

[Mulekicker]

How about the Sidescroller Fuzz by Freppo. Vero may be too big though.

[Highsmith]

I did build the Prunes and Custard.

I even splurged on a sparkle enclosure to put it in.

It is very cool.

You can totally use it as a normal overdrive, mine only goes batshit at the more extreme settings.

Out of the 75 or so pedals I've built, it's definitely in the top 10.

[Marbles]

Alright, you convinced me, thanks! :)
Prunes and Custard it is, thanks guys!

[Highsmith]

Right on, let me know how you like it.

[gul]

Another vote for P&C. Especially if you are a bass player. It's cool on guitar, too IMO but it's really special on bass.

[MAO]

Check out the Barber Compact Direct Drive too...