I'm looking for a nice sounding tremolo or vibrato (what's the real difference really?), with as small as possible parts count. I have NO experience with these effects, but love how they are used on some songs, specially on Steppenwolfs music.. Give me a bone to chase here! :D
Magnus Nordbye
If you don't mind working with tubes, have a look at Frequencycentral's Vibracaster.
http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=70160.0
negistrem http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=66950.0
Tremolo is amplitude modulation.
Vibrato is pitch modulation.
The 'Vibracaster' is actually a tremolo - Tremocaster just didn't sound right!
Have a look at the Improved EA Tremolo kit here:
http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=7&Itemid=45
Not sure how low is low though. You really want to have a volume control as amplitude modulation effectively lowers your overall volume.
I just built one of these and it sounds great! I added a switch to defeat the trem effect so I can use it as a clean boost as well.
GGG puts together excellent kits. After a dozen or so builds, I can honestly say that I haven't been disappointed by a single one. The ITS8 with "expensive boutique mods" and the PT80 delay were the MOST impressive. Including an on-board charge pump in the PT80 was an outstanding addition for those unable to provide 18'ish volts from their power systems.
Cheers,
Dave O.
Thanks for all the suggestions! If i had any tubes, i would certainly try out the vibracaster.. I've been following the thread about converting the valvecaster to a tremolo lately..
I'll try the EA tremolo then.. sounds like a good start.
Magnus Nordbye