Where to get an enclosure like this?

Started by Drewmeyer, August 16, 2013, 06:36:52 PM

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Drewmeyer

So I've got some ideas for wah/rocker based pedals, but really want to be able to build them in an enclosure like the colorsound fuzz wahs:

So that I can put the stomp and knobs off to the side of the rocker so they are easier to access. Anyone know where to get enclosures like this, or if they can even be had? Thanks!

armdnrdy

I just did some looking around for the Mutron Flanger that Dino, me, and other valued forum members are working on.

Best bet is to get used enclosures that will work and gut them or find a chassis bottom of the correct dimensions and customize a crybaby type foot pedal onto the top.
I just designed a new fuzz circuit! It almost sounds a little different than the last fifty fuzz circuits I designed! ;)

candidate

In the picture it looks like the rocker moves an arm connected to a 'fader', or a slide potentiometer.  I'm guessing that a lot of them broke, and those that didn't probably feel like poo.  It would take substantial effort to get a Hot Potz in there.

Drewmeyer

Quote from: candidate on August 17, 2013, 01:05:31 AM
In the picture it looks like the rocker moves an arm connected to a 'fader', or a slide potentiometer.  I'm guessing that a lot of them broke, and those that didn't probably feel like poo.  It would take substantial effort to get a Hot Potz in there.
Well I don't need one like that colorsound exactly, I'm just looking for a rocker type pedal with a similar design rather than the standard wah enclosure with the footswitch at the toe of the rocker.

Drewmeyer

Quote from: armdnrdy on August 16, 2013, 06:46:15 PM
I just did some looking around for the Mutron Flanger that Dino, me, and other valued forum members are working on.

Best bet is to get used enclosures that will work and gut them or find a chassis bottom of the correct dimensions and customize a crybaby type foot pedal onto the top.
I would probably buy and re-purpose old fuzz wahs like that colorsound, except the only pedals I've seen with a similar design are vintage and fetch pretty high prices. I'll keep on the lookout for some that are non-functioning or else:
Quotefind a chassis bottom of the correct dimensions and customize a crybaby type foot pedal onto the top.
That's a pretty good idea. I'll see what I can do with this. Thanks for the help!

armdnrdy

I just designed a new fuzz circuit! It almost sounds a little different than the last fifty fuzz circuits I designed! ;)

Drewmeyer

Quote from: armdnrdy on August 17, 2013, 07:40:05 PM
Here's a 10X6X2 chassis that would work.
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Hammond-Manufacturing/1444-16/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMumryolnogYRqlXOZ2tOWbO

Mouser sells a 10X6X1 if you don't need 2" height.
Oh that's fantastic. Thanks again, this was just what I needed!