NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive

Beerdog80 · 07-18-2010, 05:00 PM

A little something I cooked up for fellow forum member SludgeBurns since he got gyped on a GGG board a while back. He paid for a board that had no hopes of ever working so I decided to help him out with something that will.

A cross between a Klon and a Hermida ZenDrive (the gain section has more range so you can go from a hint of a clear boost to full on drive if needed). I painted it House of Kolor Lemon Yellow with Lime Gold Kandy to top it off. I've got about a pint of both just sitting here from my bike so I figured I would put it to good use.

I wanted to post this here to one, make Sludge even more anxious to get his hands on it

and two, to spur more folks here to dig into the DIY type stuff and jump on their own builds.

Initial box...

Yellow urethane primer applied then wet sanded...

After...

labeled and graphics applied for fun...

Finished product...minus the knobs...

A nice 5mm UV LED lets you know when it's on...looks kinda dull in the picture but it's actually quite bright.

4nd3h · 07-18-2010, 06:42 PM

It looks great. Any sound demos?

Beerdog80 · 07-18-2010, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4nd3h

It looks great. Any sound demos?

Unfortunately no. I don't have any at home recording stuff anymore. Amazing how when you have it, you don't need it but once you get rid of it, you need it.

4nd3h · 07-18-2010, 09:38 PM

Ah well, that's too bad. Does you computer have a built-in microphone? :P

The thing that really gets me is the colour. Yellow is my favourite, I'd love to have something that looks like that.

4nd3h · 07-18-2010, 09:38 PM

Ah well, that's too bad. Does you computer have a built-in microphone? :P

The thing that really gets me is the colour. Yellow is my favourite, I'd love to have something that looks like that.

Beerdog80 · 07-18-2010, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4nd3h

Ah well, that's too bad. Does you computer have a built-in microphone? :P

The thing that really gets me is the colour. Yellow is my favourite, I'd love to have something that looks like that.

No, don't have that either. Sorry. Nothing short of a cell phone/camera type recording on Youtube that always suck the life out of the tone. Maybe SludgeBurns has some type of recording capability.

The images don't really do the color much justice IMO. I've got a great camera but it still can't really get the Kandy pearl that well . It's really pops out in the sunlight.

I've also got House of Kolor Apple Red and a HOK white and black (forgot the exact names) sitting out in the garage from previous cars I've shot. I've even got some Kameleon but thats pretty high dollar stuff to be stepping on. A pint of it generally runs north of $300. I could put a gallon of clear on a pedal and still not want to use it. I had a hard enough time driving my car with that paint on there.

If you really want one, I'm willing to build it with a 7 day type policy. If you don't like it, return it for a full refund. PM me if you would like one.

Hector Arcadius · 07-19-2010, 02:53 AM

That is a very sweet looking pedal man! I'm sure it sounds as good as it looks!

V!N · 07-19-2010, 02:59 AM

Excellent work there, mister Dog !

If you implement bits of the Klon Centaur to the Tube Screamer-ish circuit of the Zendrive, then how close is your design to the Maxon OD-820 ?

Beerdog80 · 07-19-2010, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V!N

Excellent work there, mister Dog !

If you implement bits of the Klon Centaur to the Tube Screamer-ish circuit of the Zendrive, then how close is your design to the Maxon OD-820 ?

Thats actually a good question...and I don't have an answer to it.

I've never owned or even played though an 820 but from what I just pulled off Google, this has a lower component count. I couldn't find a schematic though. The 820 does sound like a pretty cool pedal though.

DoctorSkullington · 07-19-2010, 09:42 AM

-droool

kungpow! · 07-20-2010, 03:05 PM

This looks nice, good work

Hmmm... what kind of knob would look good? The small MXR type? Perhaps something metallic? hmmm...

Beerdog80 · 07-20-2010, 08:15 PM

I left that up to him. I would have gone with the cream white ones that PPP sells.

SludgeBurns · 07-22-2010, 07:47 PM

I don't know how I missed this thread until now but I just got the pedal in the mail today! I was only able to play with it for about ten minutes before I had to go to work though. It sounds killer so far though. EXTREMELY versatile.

I put some brown pointer knobs on it and I think it looks great with the yellow. Here are some cell phone photos. I'll take some better ones soon.

I'm working on getting together a system to record into my computer but at the moment I have no way to do it so I'll pop in sometime with samples.

Again Josh, I can't say thank you enough. You really went above and beyond what this started out as.

Here's the link if anyone is interested:

Any pedal builders or experts want to help me with a Tubescreamer clone?

Somehow that turned into the pedal we have in this thread being mine?

Thanks again!

SludgeBurns · 07-22-2010, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beerdog80

I wanted to post this here to one, make Sludge even more anxious to get his hands on it

and two, to spur more folks here to dig into the DIY type stuff and jump on their own builds.

I must say I feel much better knowing that the original board in my build was defective. It does give me some motivation to try again sometime because honestly I was really bummed when my hard work didn't pay off and I thought I must have screwed something up.

Beerdog80 · 07-22-2010, 08:33 PM

Glad you like it. Always glad to help out.

Now go jam...a LOT.

Beerdog80 · 07-22-2010, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SludgeBurns

I must say I feel much better knowing that the original board in my build was defective. It does give me some motivation to try again sometime because honestly I was really bummed when my hard work didn't pay off and I thought I must have screwed something up.

No, it wasn't you. the board ground terminated at a 9v point. the traces were real close but when I pulled out the DMM, I kept getting voltage at every point on the board and I was scratching my head until I traced it all out compared to how it should have been.

firesgt911 · 07-23-2010, 12:34 AM

That is a damn good looking pedal!!!

SludgeBurns · 07-23-2010, 07:36 AM

Here are a couple photos I took last night with flash

DSC05957 (640x480).jpg

DSC05956 (640x480).jpg

Beerdog80 · 07-23-2010, 08:24 AM

Looks pretty good with the brown knobs.

DoctorSkullington · 07-25-2010, 11:07 AM

This is good enough for PGS!!

Beerdog80 · 07-25-2010, 08:51 PM

PGS? Not to sound like a moron but what is that?

Beerdog80 · 07-25-2010, 08:52 PM

I'm going to build another one for myself. I already miss this.

firesgt911 · 07-25-2010, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beerdog80

I'm going to build another one for myself. I already miss this.

Go ahead and fire one off for me too! LOL!

firesgt911 · 07-25-2010, 08:58 PM

PGS? Pedal GAS Syndrome?

Hector Arcadius · 07-26-2010, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beerdog80

PGS? Not to sound like a moron but what is that?

Pro Guitar Shop, man (don't worry, a man that can build such a cool pedal is far from a moron...

). They have great stock and great youtube videos.

FEARLESS9273 · 07-26-2010, 05:31 AM

They are "proguitarshopdemos" on YouTube.

Beerdog80 · 07-26-2010, 07:09 PM

I like Pedal Gas Syndrome the best...

It most accurately describes me.

I never use more than 3 at a time but I've got about 40 just hangin around here.

Beerdog80 · 07-26-2010, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firesgt911

Go ahead and fire one off for me too! LOL!

I'm actually going to make two...a black one and another yellow one. Have two enclosures...figured I would put them to good use.

4nd3h · 08-04-2010, 10:11 AM

Can I bump for soundclips?

rocknhorse1 · 08-08-2010, 03:13 PM

What would you sell a black with red lettering and red knobs for?

07-18-2010, 05:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Beerdog80 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 58 Thanked 73 Times in 13 Posts	NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive A little something I cooked up for fellow forum member SludgeBurns since he got gyped on a GGG board a while back. He paid for a board that had no hopes of ever working so I decided to help him out with something that will. A cross between a Klon and a Hermida ZenDrive (the gain section has more range so you can go from a hint of a clear boost to full on drive if needed). I painted it House of Kolor Lemon Yellow with Lime Gold Kandy to top it off. I've got about a pint of both just sitting here from my bike so I figured I would put it to good use. I wanted to post this here to one, make Sludge even more anxious to get his hands on it and two, to spur more folks here to dig into the DIY type stuff and jump on their own builds. Initial box... Yellow urethane primer applied then wet sanded... After... labeled and graphics applied for fun... Finished product...minus the knobs... A nice 5mm UV LED lets you know when it's on...looks kinda dull in the picture but it's actually quite bright. SludgeBurns likes this. __________________ Disclaimer: All of the above statements may/may not be based on true events. Your comprehension will vary, based upon literacy, basic understanding of the English language, and most recent bowel movement (or lack thereof). No resemblance to any persons living, dead, undead or co-existing in a parallel universe is intended.

07-18-2010, 06:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
4nd3h Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Near Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North Ameri- Posts: 1,604 Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive It looks great. Any sound demos? __________________ -Andy

07-18-2010, 09:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
4nd3h Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Near Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North Ameri- Posts: 1,604 Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive Ah well, that's too bad. Does you computer have a built-in microphone? :P The thing that really gets me is the colour. Yellow is my favourite, I'd love to have something that looks like that. __________________ -Andy

07-18-2010, 09:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
4nd3h Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Near Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North Ameri- Posts: 1,604 Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive Ah well, that's too bad. Does you computer have a built-in microphone? :P The thing that really gets me is the colour. Yellow is my favourite, I'd love to have something that looks like that. __________________ -Andy

07-19-2010, 02:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hector Arcadius Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Somewhere in the Mediterranean Posts: 5,010 Thanks: 702 Thanked 73 Times in 24 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive That is a very sweet looking pedal man! I'm sure it sounds as good as it looks!

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07-19-2010, 02:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
V!N Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Working on De-Railroad Posts: 4,084 Thanks: 79 Thanked 113 Times in 25 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive Excellent work there, mister Dog ! If you implement bits of the Klon Centaur to the Tube Screamer-ish circuit of the Zendrive, then how close is your design to the Maxon OD-820 ? __________________ I've been driving all night, my hands wet on the wheel.

07-19-2010, 09:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
DoctorSkullington Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 783 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive -droool __________________ A Mistake Made, is a Lesson Learnt...

07-20-2010, 03:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
kungpow! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,174 Thanks: 42 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive This looks nice, good work Hmmm... what kind of knob would look good? The small MXR type? Perhaps something metallic? hmmm...

07-20-2010, 08:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Beerdog80 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 58 Thanked 73 Times in 13 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive I left that up to him. I would have gone with the cream white ones that PPP sells. __________________ Disclaimer: All of the above statements may/may not be based on true events. Your comprehension will vary, based upon literacy, basic understanding of the English language, and most recent bowel movement (or lack thereof). No resemblance to any persons living, dead, undead or co-existing in a parallel universe is intended.

07-22-2010, 07:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
SludgeBurns Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 23 Thanked 31 Times in 9 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive I don't know how I missed this thread until now but I just got the pedal in the mail today! I was only able to play with it for about ten minutes before I had to go to work though. It sounds killer so far though. EXTREMELY versatile. I put some brown pointer knobs on it and I think it looks great with the yellow. Here are some cell phone photos. I'll take some better ones soon. I'm working on getting together a system to record into my computer but at the moment I have no way to do it so I'll pop in sometime with samples. Again Josh, I can't say thank you enough. You really went above and beyond what this started out as. Here's the link if anyone is interested: Any pedal builders or experts want to help me with a Tubescreamer clone? Somehow that turned into the pedal we have in this thread being mine? Thanks again!

07-22-2010, 08:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
Beerdog80 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 58 Thanked 73 Times in 13 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive Glad you like it. Always glad to help out. Now go jam...a LOT. __________________ Disclaimer: All of the above statements may/may not be based on true events. Your comprehension will vary, based upon literacy, basic understanding of the English language, and most recent bowel movement (or lack thereof). No resemblance to any persons living, dead, undead or co-existing in a parallel universe is intended.

07-23-2010, 12:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
firesgt911 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 1,823 Thanks: 89 Thanked 63 Times in 23 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive That is a damn good looking pedal!!!

07-23-2010, 07:36 AM	#18 (permalink)
SludgeBurns Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 23 Thanked 31 Times in 9 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive Here are a couple photos I took last night with flash DSC05957 (640x480).jpg DSC05956 (640x480).jpg

07-23-2010, 08:24 AM	#19 (permalink)
Beerdog80 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 58 Thanked 73 Times in 13 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive Looks pretty good with the brown knobs. __________________ Disclaimer: All of the above statements may/may not be based on true events. Your comprehension will vary, based upon literacy, basic understanding of the English language, and most recent bowel movement (or lack thereof). No resemblance to any persons living, dead, undead or co-existing in a parallel universe is intended.

07-25-2010, 11:07 AM	#20 (permalink)
DoctorSkullington Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 783 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive This is good enough for PGS!! __________________ A Mistake Made, is a Lesson Learnt...

07-25-2010, 08:51 PM	#21 (permalink)
Beerdog80 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 58 Thanked 73 Times in 13 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive PGS? Not to sound like a moron but what is that? __________________ Disclaimer: All of the above statements may/may not be based on true events. Your comprehension will vary, based upon literacy, basic understanding of the English language, and most recent bowel movement (or lack thereof). No resemblance to any persons living, dead, undead or co-existing in a parallel universe is intended.

07-25-2010, 08:52 PM	#22 (permalink)
Beerdog80 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 58 Thanked 73 Times in 13 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive I'm going to build another one for myself. I already miss this. __________________ Disclaimer: All of the above statements may/may not be based on true events. Your comprehension will vary, based upon literacy, basic understanding of the English language, and most recent bowel movement (or lack thereof). No resemblance to any persons living, dead, undead or co-existing in a parallel universe is intended.

07-25-2010, 08:58 PM	#24 (permalink)
firesgt911 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 1,823 Thanks: 89 Thanked 63 Times in 23 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive PGS? Pedal GAS Syndrome?

07-26-2010, 05:31 AM	#26 (permalink)
FEARLESS9273 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 588 Thanks: 14 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive They are "proguitarshopdemos" on YouTube.

07-26-2010, 07:09 PM	#27 (permalink)
Beerdog80 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 58 Thanked 73 Times in 13 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive I like Pedal Gas Syndrome the best... It most accurately describes me. I never use more than 3 at a time but I've got about 40 just hangin around here. __________________ Disclaimer: All of the above statements may/may not be based on true events. Your comprehension will vary, based upon literacy, basic understanding of the English language, and most recent bowel movement (or lack thereof). No resemblance to any persons living, dead, undead or co-existing in a parallel universe is intended.

08-04-2010, 10:11 AM	#29 (permalink)
4nd3h Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Near Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North Ameri- Posts: 1,604 Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive Can I bump for soundclips? __________________ -Andy

08-08-2010, 03:13 PM	#30 (permalink)
rocknhorse1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Keene, Nh. Posts: 8,774 Thanks: 134 Thanked 237 Times in 56 Posts	Re: NPD! Custom built Plexi Drive What would you sell a black with red lettering and red knobs for? __________________ "Distortion, bless it's fuzzy woolen socks" Dave Hunter "Yesterdays anger, is the sadness of today" Warren Haynes

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