tube overdrive pedal kit?

[nag hammadi]

i am looking to build a decent tube overdrive pedal, but i am having a hard time finding much info on it.  does anyone know of a design or even better  A KIT?

emanual

[smashinator]

I don't know of any kits.  Many people like the "Real McTube."  Here's a link: http://www.dogstar.dantimax.dk/tubestuf/mctube.htm

If you prefer low-voltages, there are a couple of starved plate designs out there.  Search for "Shaka Tube" and check out www.diyguitarist.com (specifically the PJM Tube Overdrive).

[RollingElbow]

Anyone else think these McTube pedals and even pedals like the tone bone sound a little harsh? I mean I honestly feel the lack of output tubes and proper transformers kinda kill the "tube" tone. I think I'd rather stick with JFETS and transistors rather than do the whole tube preamp in a pedal thing. Besides, if you are playing screaming heavy metal then I have to say that there is nothing wrong with a solid state amp or a wall of Randalls now and again!


Please note I meant GOOD solid state amps.. my Marshall Valvestate has great crunch.

[Meanderthal]

 Years ago I bought a Blue Tube pedal. It was if anything not harsh enough! I personally never really liked it much and should have tried it out before buying it. An impulse buy.
But it was desirable enough for someone to STEAL it! I never really missed it, but losing the 'investment' irked me. It was kinda expensive. Oh well.
Tube guys like tubes! And I don't blame 'em.

[d95err]

http://www.olcircuits.com/

They have a tube pedal kit. More of a booster than an overdrive though.

[JimRayden]

http://www.olcircuits.com/

They have a tube pedal kit. More of a booster than an overdrive though.

You could buy 2 and cascade them. But that would sound pretty yukky I presume.

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Jimbo