Matt Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Hi all, These are probably far too complicated projects for me just yet, but so far I havn't come across anything I cant do or fix, so im willing to give them a bash. Basically I want to make my own JD Crybaby from Hell and Mesa Boogie V-Twin, why? because I like doing it and mainly because I cant afford £400 for the lot. Has anyone got any input on the difficulty of the projos and also what the cost might be. Im slightly worried about the power transformers or supplies in the V-Twin as I havn't done mains or tube stuff before. And Im not sure about anything for the CB from Hell, I could do a normal JD crybaby, but I was wondering how to get the other features? Thanks alot for your time. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyG Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 well a mesa amp would be very tricky to clone because of all the solid state circuitry inside it for all the channel switching, EQ changing etc etc. not saying you wouldnt be able to do it but its a serious project to take on. unless youve been building tube amps for a while id say start small. the crybaby from hell if IIRC is basically a wah pedal with a variable Q control and then a switchable solo boost so all youd do is build a standard crybaby, do a variable Q mod which is easy to do, anbd then tack a small cleanboost onto the end of it. for info on how to do all of that go to the DIY stompbox forums. HERE hope all thats helpful JG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovekraft Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Have you seen the V-Twin schematic? For a tube pedal, it sure has a lot of silicon in it! If I was going to go to the trouble to put high voltage tubes in a stompbox, I'd make a M@tchless Hotbox clone, or a Real McTube, not a silicon diode clipper with tubes for "warmth" - you might as well be using a Tube Screamer. Take a look: V-Twin schematic (courtesy of TubeFreak.com) As they say down here, that's too much sugar for a dime - but that's just my opinion, YMMV. Hell, there're enough opamps in there to build a pair of TS9s, and a 1/2 watt practice amp, with parts left over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyG Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 oh sry i didnt realise that the V-Twin was a guitar tube pedal. dont know muchabout what their product line names are but seems that i was right about all the SS stuff. in that case lovekrafts idea to go with a hotbox clone or a real mctube would probablly be the best thing to do. tubes, fun and less SS stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Thanks alot guys, Well I dont have alot of knoledge on these, I knew someone who had one and he said it sounded awesome. I really liked the idea of it being able to drive power amps and have its own jack for headphones and suchlike. What are the matchless things like? i havn't herd of them before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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