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http://www.electronics-tutorials.com/basics/basic-electronics.htm



Good Luck!
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KB1LQC]]> Live Sound bstguitarist https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/can-you-make-your-own-pedals/#post-87337 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/can-you-make-your-own-pedals/#post-86788 Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:46:27 +0000
Unfortunately, switching from one volume to another is not sufficient for my needs. Steve Hackett plays a solo on the Genesis track 'Firth of Fifth' in which he plucks the string with no volume, then straight away brings the volume up with the pedal, giving the solo an ethereal quality, like the notes slip in and out of existence.

I actually won a volume pedal on e-bay recently - by accident. I put a really low bid on it, expecting to be outbid, but wasn't.

I will keep these sites you've given me though in my favourites - I would love to build my own pedals one day (and maybe even an amp now!), but I think I have a long way to go before I can grasp the whole electronics 'language'.

Besides, I really need to devote my time to actually learning how to play first!!!!!

Thanks for the replies everyone!

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Though if all you want is to change the volume from one level to another is very easy, you just need a pot that goes from the guitar signal to ground and the wiper will be at the appropriate level to be easily switchable.

I think bespoke volume pedals are considered the best value for money though.]]> Live Sound DaveC https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/can-you-make-your-own-pedals/#post-86137 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/can-you-make-your-own-pedals/#post-86034 Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:18:00 +0000 http://www.runoffgroove.com/articles.html]]> Live Sound catalina3899 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/can-you-make-your-own-pedals/#post-86034 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/can-you-make-your-own-pedals/#post-86006 Fri, 21 Jan 2005 05:40:40 +0000 Live Sound Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/can-you-make-your-own-pedals/#post-86006 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/can-you-make-your-own-pedals/#post-85902 Thu, 20 Jan 2005 18:07:59 +0000
Thanks Ricochet!

:)]]> Live Sound longdave https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/can-you-make-your-own-pedals/#post-85902 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/can-you-make-your-own-pedals/#post-85437 Mon, 17 Jan 2005 20:51:38 +0000 http://geofex.com/]]> Live Sound Ricochet https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/can-you-make-your-own-pedals/#post-85437 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/can-you-make-your-own-pedals/#post-85392 Mon, 17 Jan 2005 16:12:40 +0000
That link should give me something to do at work today then!

Cheers!

:D]]> Live Sound longdave https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/can-you-make-your-own-pedals/#post-85392 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/can-you-make-your-own-pedals/#post-85383 Mon, 17 Jan 2005 15:36:58 +0000
Here is a site about this, with many links at the bottom.

DIY Stompboxes


Have fun, and let us know how it comes out. 8)]]> Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/can-you-make-your-own-pedals/#post-85383 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/can-you-make-your-own-pedals/#post-6410 Mon, 17 Jan 2005 15:25:26 +0000
I guess the immediate answer is 'depends on what effect you want to make'.

Anyway, to elaborate, I want to get hold of a volume pedal, so I can have fun playing things in a poor attempt at a Steve Hackett style (the man is in the pantheon of guitar gods after all). I guess I could buy one (any recommendations?), but then I thought 'hey, I wonder if I could make one?'

I have no real grasp of electronics (never needed it), but a fair amount of common sense, and an ability to follow instructions pretty well. Are there any good sources of 'how to' on the web, or in book form, that you could recommend?

Has anybody tried/done it themselves? Any advice/warnings?

If I managed to make a volume pedal, I may carry it on to other effects (I think I may enjoy the challenge).

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

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