NoirBass

[quote name='TG Flatline' timestamp='1366352524' post='2051273'] That switching scheme won't work for this application. From your bypass switch, you need to run to the clean-blend PCB. The additional switch to turn on and off the clean blend isn't a bypass switch, you use it only to switch the output - either fuzz or fuzz and blend. Assuming you're using a 3PDT blue switch, you'll probably use one pole for LED indication, one to switch between lug 2 on the blend pot and the BM output (for blended fuzz or just fuzz, respectively), and the final one to disconnect lug 3 of the blend pot from the output of the BM when not wanting clean blend. I'll draw it out when I get chance today or over the weekend! [/quote] That would be great many thanks.

Cheers for the advice TG, I'll jumper the trim pot. This is starting to fry my head a bit. I'm trying to use this diagram as a starting point: http://www.sabrotone.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Layout_circuit_w_addon.gif but I can't figure out how to get the clean signal to the blender.

Anyone know where to get this done in the UK?

[quote name='jonthebass' timestamp='1366064758' post='2048057'] Just to resurrect this one a bit - I put a set of Nordstrand P/J pickups in my bass (with the split coil jazz) and had the out of phase thing going on with both volumes up full. I reversed the wiring on the Jazz pickup and Robert is my Father's Brother! Thanks Guys for the indirect help. Cheers, Jon [/quote] No Problem, glad to be of indirect service. [quote name='NoirBass' timestamp='1349969997' post='1832926'] Cheers again for your respective input. On closer inspection it seems that with either pot set to maximum, turning the other only really kicks in the pickup at about 90 - 95%. I'm using two 250k CTS pots and a .047 Orange drop cap. [/quote] And for the sake of completeness, having double checked my above observations it seems everything is working as it should not as I described above. Incidentally there was quite a lot of earth hum with this setup so I eventually got a split single coil for the bridge pickup and that sorted it. Good luck with your P/J's

[quote name='TG Flatline' timestamp='1366137496' post='2048878'] Cheers! Aye I use enamel spray paint. At the minute, budget limits me to spray cans, a compressor is on my Christmas list, though my Christmas list is pretty long... NoirBass - what are the fuzz and blend circuits you'll be using? Switching may depend on the type of fuzz to get the best out of it is all. [/quote] I'm trying to blend a Big Muff circuit with this blender: http://pedalparts.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Blender.pdf Many thanks for your help.

Actually, whilst I'm here: I'm looking at adding a blend to a fuzz. I have both circuits built my question is on switching. I'd like to have one footswitch to turn the whole effect on and off and another to turn the blend function on and off. Can anyone offer me a good diagram for wiring the switches. I've hunted high and low and cannot seem to find one.

Nice one TG, Thats a great help. Yeah, in 3/ I'm exactly on about ZVEX type artwork I'll check out the Uni Posca's. And it looks like an oven might be a good idea, even just for the dust free aspect. Who'd of thought I'd need an oven to make pedals! Still unsure about priming the pedals and what to use, is etch primer purely used pre etching? So therefore if I'm just painting them a stock aluminium primer is what I'd want. Cheers again I'm off to source a cheap toaster oven.

[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1365954171' post='2046428'] Decided to build a prototyping rig, based on the Beavis Audio Beavisboard. Need to get another breadboard, or two, and finish wiring it all up. But it's a start: [/quote] Excellent work sir. I have just built my first few effects pedals (including a bass fuss!) and am about to embark on a Beavis style proto rig too. And I am also instantly addicted! Can anyone offer me some advice on painting the enclosures? 1/ I have read loads of walkthroughs on the process, but they all suggest baking them in an oven. Is that really necessary? Can I just leave them to dry? 2/ Also how do I prime them, do I use an etch primer? or can I just use a standard car type primer? 3/ if I want to paint artwork on them can I use acrylic paint and then clear coat them? So many questions, I'd be really grateful for some advice.

Just bought a Boss ODB-3 from Rich. Easy deal, would definitely do business with him again. Cheers Rich you're a top man!

I would keep both thumbs if possible, the addition of an extra digit is however an interesting thought. The lengths people will go to for their art. Sorry couldnt resist. That topic title was too good an opportunity to miss!

My F1 through my Berg 12's is a thing of immense beauty. That is all.

Bought a DBX 266XL compressor from James. Couldn't have been easier. Thanks again.

[attachment=130738:quite-firm-bass-guitar.pdf] Not mine but here you go, good luck! Don't know why but you need to rename the file and use .pdf extension

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1363774341' post='2017246'] [Pedant mode ON] CITV = ITV (yuk) Zingzillas is on CBeebies. [Pedant mode OFF] [/quote] My bad, you are quite correct. I should know better. Good knowledge though sir.

My son watches CBeebies (Not CITV - Thanks WOT) 24/7 and usually I just tune out whilst doing other things, but my ears pricked up when I heard some cool bass playing. Check out Zender slapping like a goodun 3:10 and on a tune about a Banana! 18:20 [url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00vn2dn/ZingZillas_Series_2_Banana_Blues/"]http://www.bbc.co.uk...2_Banana_Blues/[/url]

Bought a Noiseless J bridge pickup from Derek. Arrived quick, came with everything (including screws) and was just as described. Easy purchase, wouldn't hesitate to deal with again. I now have a PJ bass without the inherent single coil hum, Hurrah!