Ampeg Sub-Blaster Octave Pedal Rehouse - Page 3

burl0029 · #41 03-13-2012, 09:15 AM

I suppose I should list what pedals I used in that demo. I'm not one of those "secret fishing spot" kind of people, so I don't mind sharing. Here they are in no specific order:

Ampeg Sub-Blaster
EHX Bass Big Muff
EHX Bassballs
Boss PH-3 Phaser
Tech 21 SansAmp PBDI

I've always enjoyed running the Bassballs into the Big Muff [hey nowwww!!!]. It gives the fuzz a very weird character.

burl0029 · #42 05-15-2012, 09:11 PM

Error Correction:

Just got a PM about my choice of enclosure by a person looking to do the same. I posted that I used a 1590MBK which is incorrect; I used a 1550MBK.

ktconsidine · #43 01-15-2013, 10:15 AM

I'm about to attempt to add an LED on to my friend's sub blaster and I was wondering if you could give me a little more info and close up pictures of how exactly you wired that and what resistor you used. I know I need a 3PDT switch, will I need any other parts besides some wire? What kind of wire should I buy? I've repaired pedals before with exclusive success so I'm trying to take on more adventurous projects. Excellent job on the rehouse by the way, I personally think your new version is much prettier than the original.

Thanks,
Kev

burl0029 · #44 01-15-2013, 02:46 PM

I detailed that addition on my blog way back in June 2008. Here's the link.

http://theburlingames.com/2008/06/03...-led-addition/

As for the resistor value, I probably used a 4.7K for a blue 5MM LED. Depending on the brightness you're looking for, you could change the value to dim it if needed. Any old wire will work (stranded or solid; I used 22AWG solid for mine). Let me know if you have any other questions.

burl0029 · #45 01-15-2013, 03:25 PM

The recent question made me realize I forgot to post the finished product. Here it is.

I purchased some cool black and silver top hat knobs, but the small black triangle pointer on the silver was nearly impossible to see. Only yesterday did I receive the new silver chicken head knobs. They're sweet for a couple reasons; there's no mistaking their location and they're easy to move with my foot (as I have a bad habit of doing).