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Azabache - An original overdrive inspired by classic Fender amps. Schematic, PCB/perfboard layouts, and photos.

Britannia - An original overdrive inspired by the Vox AC-30 Top Boost amp. Schematic, PCB/perfboard layouts, and photos.

Build a breadboard power module - Simplify integrated circuit breadboard projects.

Condor Cab Sim - A professional-quality 4x10 open-back speaker cabinet simulator. Includes PCB layout.

Double D - Two channels of buxom distortion. Schematic and PCB/perfboard layouts.

Eighteen - The Marshall 18W adapted for use as a distortion stompbox. Schematic, PCB/perfboard layouts, and photos.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about runoffgroove.com and its content.

Fetzer Valve - A closer look at the FET booster based on a vintage Fender 12AX7 input stage. Schematics, PCB/perfboard layouts, JFET tester schematic, and online calculator.

Ginger - The Ampeg SB-12 Portaflex adapted for use as a bass guitar distortion stompbox. Schematic and PCB/perfboard layouts.

4069:4049 - Build a module to allow using 4069 CMOS chips in 4049-based layouts.

Grace / Big Daddy - Two 386-based distortions. Article, schematics, and PCB/perfboard layouts.

Little Gem - Two 9v battery-powered amps based on the LM386. Schematic and PCB/perfboard layouts.

MacRuby - A Macintosh Plus computer converted to a combo amp, powered by the Ruby. Includes a video demo.

May Queen - A stone cold crazy treble-boosted overdrive. Schematic, PCB/perfboard layouts, and photos.

Mr. EQ - A simple, yet potent DIY equalizer. Schematic, PCB/perfboard layouts, and photos.

Mockman - Schematic of a Rockman-like distortion. Schematic and PCB/perfboard layouts.

Omega - A versatile FET booster engine. Schematic and perfboard/PCB layouts.

Perfboard Templates - Templates for drawing perfboard layouts.

Peppermill - A simple, transparent overdrive. Schematic and PCB/perfboard layouts.

Phozer - A faux-phaser circuit with LFO and manual (wah pedal) modes. Schematic and and PCB layout.

Ruby - A refined and updated Little Gem amplifier. Schematic, PCB/perfboard layouts, and photos.

Splitter-Blend - Dual parallel buffered effect loops with blend control. Schematic and perfboard/PCB layouts.

Supreaux Deux - The Supro 16T adapted for use as a distortion stompbox. Schematic and perfboard/PCB layouts.

Thunderbird - An original distortion inspired by a cranked Marshall Super LEad amp. Schematic, PCB layout, and photos.

Tonemender - An ultra-flexible tonestack with clean boost. Schematic, photo, and PCB/perfboard layouts.

Tri-Vibe - A versatile modulation effect that offers true vibrato. Schematic, PCB/perfboard layouts, and photos.

22/7 - A CMOS implementation of the Big Muff Pi with a flexible tonestack. Schematic and PCB/perfboard layouts.

Tube Reamer - Tube Screamer-based overdrive. Schematic, PCB/perfboard layouts, and photos.

UBE Screamer - A CMOS implementation of the Tube Screamer. Schematic and perfboard layout.

Umble - A distortion stompbox, inspired by Dumble amplifiers. Schematic and PCB/perfboard layouts.

Uno - The Boogie MkI adapted for use as a distortion stompbox. Schematic and PCB/perfboard layouts.

www.home-wrecker.com - Our official archive of older, mostly clone-related DIY-fx information and many sound clips.




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