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This was lost in the fire. From runoffgroove's project:
http://www.runoffgroove.com/mm2.html

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I'm glad this got reposted. Thanks dcountry13 and a half. (kidding bout the half)

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If you want to make this layout usable in a realworld application try changing C2 from 10nF to .047uF and let the bass out a little.
Still sounds like Boston but not through your Dad's old transistor radio Thanks to tonmann for the idea!

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If this is the same circuit Stephen used, then I agree that something should tame those highs. I'm thinking I might cook up a passive tone control for it...

You might try changing C6 to see what effect that has.. IIRC I just stuck in a 470pf and never tried any other values.

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Funny thing: last night I tried it with a LP copy with P90s and it sounded GREAT! I might have to try to fit a switch in there. Maybe instead of a classic/modern switch I'll do one for the cap. my7of9 suggested changing C2; would this be a possibility, too?

*EDIT* actually, this brings up a question I've had for a while: is it better to change the input filtering or the output filtering to modify tone? The same, maybe? Depends on the circuit? "Try it and see what sounds best"?

The short answer is it depends what you want to do.

Using a fuzz pedal as an example: If you don't want the bass frequencies to fuzz - the input side, if you don't want high frequencies to fuzz/fuzz too much - the input side. If you want to smooth the fuzz ( make a square-looking wave more "round shouldered"), reduce the high frequencies - then the output side. Reducing the bass at the output is possible but at some point it will affect the square-looking fuzz signal. For a straight amplifier - input or output doesn't matter. Hopefully this makes sense !!

Making the following mod to the circuit:



With the switch open C = 11nF good for mmarsh's Les Paul

Withe the switch closed C = 47n good for my7of9's Strat

I guess that makes sense: do you want to put a tone control before or after the pedal? Thanks, tonmann...

While my value suggestion is good for me (Strat and Twin) it may not be good for you however I believe that C2 is the key after trying several different options thanks to the excellent guidance from Tonmann mind you! So it is really simple to change around so I figure go ahead and play with it a little and let me know what you come up with. Like I tell (my 7of9) it don't hurt much to try

Oh and forgive my rambling I am just trying the best I can to give back a little since I have received so much...ya know? And it is hard for me because I am no expert except when it comes to having a good ear for tone

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I'm going to mess around with it this weekend, both caps and see, then maybe add a switch. Sometimes it sounds GREAT and sometimes it's all whiny and screechy. S'ok, we'll get 'er licked

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