DIY Pedal Enclosures
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kmcguitars
GuitarArtologist
Re: DIY Pedal Enclosures
It depends on the build? Small Bear has a good selection of enclosures ,And he gives the dimensions.So you have to figure out yourself what's the best fit. They usually run from $8 to $15+.
It depends on the build? Small Bear has a good selection of enclosures ,And he gives the dimensions.So you have to figure out yourself what's the best fit. They usually run from $8 to $15+.
HolyDirt
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Re: DIY Pedal Enclosures
I buy a big sheet of 22gauge sheet metal and make my own. Wayyyyy cheaper. Not quite as sturdy as those Hammonds though. Then again.. those hammond enclosures could survive the atomic bomb. If you're going to buy enclosures, I'd definately go with hammond. They're a great product, just a little overpriced in my opinion.
I buy a big sheet of 22gauge sheet metal and make my own. Wayyyyy cheaper. Not quite as sturdy as those Hammonds though. Then again.. those hammond enclosures could survive the atomic bomb. If you're going to buy enclosures, I'd definately go with hammond. They're a great product, just a little overpriced in my opinion.
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: DIY Pedal Enclosures
I buy the Taiwanese Hammond copies from Steve at Small Bear....These boxes are sturdy and would outlast most of us!
I buy the Taiwanese Hammond copies from Steve at Small Bear....These boxes are sturdy and would outlast most of us!
cvansickle
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Re: DIY Pedal Enclosures
Also, take a look at Pedal Parts Plus. Kirk uses the Taiwanese cast aluminum enclosures as well, but what he does with paint is nothing short of art! I've bought two of his painted boxes so far, and I'm about to standardize my entire Pedalboard Junction line with his work. Cuts the price of a genuine Hammond down by almost half, and with the finish included.
Also, take a look at Pedal Parts Plus. Kirk uses the Taiwanese cast aluminum enclosures as well, but what he does with paint is nothing short of art! I've bought two of his painted boxes so far, and I'm about to standardize my entire Pedalboard Junction line with his work. Cuts the price of a genuine Hammond down by almost half, and with the finish included.
ErikH
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Re: DIY Pedal Enclosures
Exactly what I use too. I've picked up a couple Hammonds from Fry's Electronics, 1590A, 1590B and a 1590BB as well. I like the Taiwanese Hammond copies better though because they're a little deeper. It can be a PITA squeezing a circuit in to a 1590B (same size as MXR boxes like the Phase 90, Dist+, Wylde OD).STRATDELUXER97 said:
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: DIY Pedal Enclosures
I normally use the 1590 BB so I have that extra room...
ErikH said:
I normally use the 1590 BB so I have that extra room...
ErikH
Well-known member
Re: DIY Pedal Enclosures
For bigger circuits most definitely. My one-knob thumbnail size booster builds are perfect for the Taiwanese Hammond copies. I've yet to even use the 1590BB I have although I do have a project planned for it. Just haven't had time to build it.STRATDELUXER97 said:
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: DIY Pedal Enclosures
I built a whole bunch of pedals awhile back and now it all came to a screeching halt! Busy doing other stuff basically. :laugh2:
ErikH said:
I built a whole bunch of pedals awhile back and now it all came to a screeching halt! Busy doing other stuff basically. :laugh2:
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: DIY Pedal Enclosures
Erik....I'd really like to build a nice sounding Dallas Range Master type booster pedal...Just haven't gotten around to it yet...
ErikH said:
Erik....I'd really like to build a nice sounding Dallas Range Master type booster pedal...Just haven't gotten around to it yet...
ErikH
Well-known member
Re: DIY Pedal Enclosures
That is a must build. You won't be sorry. I made mine in an evening. Great circuit. The only problem I ran in to with it is RF interference. Tried the usual solutions of caps/shielded wire. It's better than it was but still there. More so at my brother-in-law's where we practice. A few pedals pick up RF there though, not just the Rangemaster. It's the area.STRATDELUXER97 said:
ErikH
Well-known member
Re: DIY Pedal Enclosures
I perf all my stuff so that's not an option. There is a common ground plane across one side though. All ground points are tied together.nahfuten said:Slightly expensive way to solve RF problems in pedals: Use a groundplane. I've had a few PCB's fabricated with ground planes in them. About $40-50 with my engineering student discount
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: DIY Pedal Enclosures
Sometimes very small oscillation caps at the base of a transistor takes care of that RF stuff...Base or emitter,I'd have to check my notes,but I've seen these in some CryBaby wahs and I use them also...Like a 10 to 20 pf cap..
ErikH said:
Sometimes very small oscillation caps at the base of a transistor takes care of that RF stuff...Base or emitter,I'd have to check my notes,but I've seen these in some CryBaby wahs and I use them also...Like a 10 to 20 pf cap..
ErikH
Well-known member
Re: DIY Pedal Enclosures
I need to mess with that stuff in my RM clone. Problem is, I don't have RF issues here at home but I do at my brother-in-law's so I'd need to take all my stuff there. I think the issue is more than just he pedal but in the wiring as well. There is a tower close by their house.STRATDELUXER97 said:
