Which Switches are needed for GGG TubeScreamer Mods?

[Hav]

Hi,

having a bit of a problem working out which switches I need for the mods over at General Guitar Gadgets 'Clipper' and 'AMZ Fat' mods...

just about to order batch parts want to make sure its correct...

this is where i am ordering from:

http://www.rapidonline.com/electronic-components/miniature-toggle-switches-sci-30254

thanks :-)

[duck_arse]

well, the fat mod is just shorting a cap, no? so any single pole, single or double throw will do (spst or spdt).

as for the clipping diodes switch, with a spdt-centre-off switch, you get the centre position connecting nothing. in this position, your highest Vf diodes do the clipping. in the 2 outer positions, you can connect lower Vf diodes, or short across one of series diodes.

any of that make sense? how many clipp options are you thinking of?

[Hav]

thanks for the reply! :-)

yes it kind of makes sense. so for the fat mod its just a On-off switch, thats fine and makes sense..

the clipping switch, is an on-off-on switch?

whats confusing me is the way they are written = 'on-off-(on)' i just want to make sure that the bracket means its momentary which really means its NOT what im looking for. I need an 'On-off-on' switch right?

Im planning of just having the 2 diodes to switch between, which should give me 3 different variations if im not mistaken..

[nate77]

Yep, that's correct. A basic spst on-off-on for the diode switch and an on-off for the fat switch. Pretty strait forward. Those 2 mods are very common in OD/distortion circuits. Mods on kits from places like GGG and some of the other well reputed kit suppliers are how I cut my teeth in this "hobby". Good luck my man. Luckily, this is a very straight forward set of mods.

[duck_arse]

mmmm, I've confused myself again.

I was thinking you had the north/south led combo as default, and then switched other diode combos across them. if you just want [one north/one-two south] type without the leds, you only need another spst, to short your second diode.

an complete circuit diagram including suggested mods saves lots of confusions.