Big muff DIY downscale - side effects?

Loempiaketzer · #1 05-27-2009, 02:17 AM

Oke,... so i have the big muff pie from EHX... the REALLY big one. Im am having troubles with it fitting on my board (the size of a paper sheet. only using 3 pedals :P )

I already made a DIY standard input from an old neon-light connector. When i was working on this I noticed that the guts of the big muff are empty for like 80%. So basicly... im placing a really tiny effect on my pedalboard *guts are probably 1.5boss pedal* with a HUGE air gap in the stompbox.

Taking into account the pedal has no air vents and stuff...
Would it be possible to make a smaller stompbox for this pedal?
now im not talking in terms like, how to do it or how strong the box needs to be.
But more like, if in a smaller box, it wouldnt like 'overheat', explode, implode or something funny/scary? right?

so, would making a smaller stompbox make the effect behave different or overheat or something?

dannybuoy · #2 05-27-2009, 02:31 AM

Nope, it's safe! Although if it were me, I'd sell it and buy a GGG-tuned Big Muff DIY kit from General Guitar Gadgets. They have loads of muff variants, you may find you prefer some of those to your original.

**TheMutt** · #3 05-27-2009, 02:34 AM

Effects don't overheat typically unless you are running them at improper voltages. Also, yes you can rehouse a Big Muff into a smaller enclosure. I have done this myself actually.

That's a Big Muff Pi NYC version on the far right middle row. I rehoused it in an enclosure from Radio Shack. If you do some searching, you'd find a lot of others who have done the same.

Valerus · #4 05-27-2009, 02:43 AM

i just bought a rehoused green sovtek so i'll let you know how that goes lol

actually scratch that, it's just a clone. lol

Loempiaketzer · #5 05-27-2009, 03:26 AM

mutt, thats pretty much what im looking for!
so, i could just buy a new case for it from radioshack.com?

something like this?

i cant really seem to find more pics of rehoused big muffs. (did find some other pedals though)
and i guess i cant bother you with taking closeup pics from your editted big muff.

thanks for the answers all!

rratajski · #6 05-27-2009, 04:44 AM

if you google "big muff rehouse", you get this: http://www.voxblues.com/guitar/muff/

**TheMutt** · #7 05-27-2009, 04:53 AM

That's exactly the case I used. I can get you some closeups if you need em tomorrow. Just FYI I had to bend the pots a little and seat the board in diagonally. I'll show ya what I mean tomorrow.

rcubed · #8 05-27-2009, 07:32 AM

They are more expensive but you should take a look at diecast aluminum Hammond (or Hammond-like) enclosures. They sell them at Fry's if you have one near by. There are also plenty of online sellers.

Loempiaketzer · #9 05-27-2009, 09:53 AM

@rratajski: I googled 'big muff enclosure' and other variations... which only gave me pics from insides of pedals :/

@the mutt: If you would like to post em i would be pretty glad you did

if not. i cant blame you. thanks for the advice

(the pic i posted was the one you have right?)

rratajski · #10 05-27-2009, 10:03 AM

the link I put up there is a complete walkthrough of how to rehouse your big muff...and it's also the very first link that comes up when you search "big muff rehouse" NOT "big muff enclosure"........

Hughsie · #11 05-27-2009, 10:07 AM

Have you tried the Little Big Muff? Might save a lot of effort ...

ZombiCrow · #12 05-27-2009, 10:22 AM

Side question: Where can I get the old-school Green Muff knobs? Those look absolutely perfect!

Valerus · #13 05-27-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ZombiCrow

Side question: Where can I get the old-school Green Muff knobs? Those look absolutely perfect!

go to a local store and take them when no one's looking

ZombiCrow · #14 05-27-2009, 11:48 AM

A local store is going to have knobs in the style of a vintage Green Russian Big Muff? Any real suggestions, anyone? haha.

rpatter · #15 05-27-2009, 12:20 PM

Check out Pedal Parts Plus http://pedalpartsplus.com/. They are a great source for pedal cases and other pedal parts.

Ralf

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loempiaketzer

mutt, thats pretty much what im looking for!
so, i could just buy a new case for it from radioshack.com?

something like this?

i cant really seem to find more pics of rehoused big muffs. (did find some other pedals though)
and i guess i cant bother you with taking closeup pics from your editted big muff.

thanks for the answers all!

UnDoNe · #16 05-27-2009, 01:34 PM

I think Smallbear used to have the old green knobs...maybe shoot them an email. I jhavent checked their site for ages