Bit by the bug - so, what to build next?

[graylensman]

I successfully completed (and troubleshot) a fuzzbox kit from GGG... and I think I'm bit by the DIY stompbox bug.

So what would other members recommend for a second box to build?

thanks!

[LucifersTrip]

another fuzz, but different topology...this is an easy one with common values that's hard not to get to sound good...only suggestion is to keep hfe's under 200 and make Q2 the smaller of the two....basically, the opposite of a Fuzz Face, ie, Q1 120, Q2 80

[rousejeremy]

Breadboard from schematics. Fuzz Face, LPB-1, Tubescreamer etc. You'll learn a bunch.

[EATyourGuitar]

you might want to open a book on transistors so you can learn how an LPB1 actually works. this helped me tremendously to understand a lot of transistor based designs. the LPB1 is just a simple transistor amplifier with some resistors added for stability and mass production.

[deadastronaut]

delay...

rebote 2.5 tonepad..

[midwayfair]

Any of these are good early builds: an IC-based overdrive that you can tinker with (tube screamer, or son of the screamer), a Nurse Quacky envelope filter, a simple compressor (Orange Squeezer, Flatline, etc.), or a simple tremolo like the EA Tremolo or the Tremulus Lune. The Nurse Quacky and a compressor would teach you about envelopes, which are a very open design space in DIY right now; a tremolo would give you the basics of an LFO, which is the root of all modulation pedals, which are most of the "interesting" things (besides delays) once you get sick of dirt. An IC based overdrive would give you the basics of lots and lots of circuits (even non-dirt), plus they're fun and easy to socket parts in.

[LucifersTrip]

those modulation & delay effects are very cool, but I'd honestly get a few under my belt before trying those, unless you buy a pcb....then, it's just paint-by-numbers. 

I just thought of a great, easy modulation effect, especially since you just built the Jordan Bosstone

[graylensman]

Thanks to everyone for these suggestions! I think I'll try another fuzz, and the Vico Vibe. Then we'll see where that takes me...   

[Kipper4]

I did a bunch of boosters, Treble boosters, Fuzz's. Then dod 250 (ic based) more ic based dirt, compressors, buff and blend the list goes on.
Good luck with your new addiction and welcomes aboard the good ship pcb.