Also, what are the dimensions? I've heard zvex size? My pedalboard space is at a premium, and this would definitely fill a slot I have...
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GK rails in a pedal?
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- Feb 16, 2008
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But mounted longways, obviously. Thanks, I have some of those that I can use as a guide!
I certainly wouldn't mind a pre-built or a kit myself. Actually prefer a kit, but if someone is building that works too!
I'd like to chime in and say that this stuff is bad ass. Seems like if no one wants to make these for people (they should) then maybe get a patant and sell it to gk. You know ALOT of people will buy it. I'd love to have one, I'm not able to build it and know of no one who could.
John (johnk_10) has been making this pedal and Dom (domdec314) is having PCB's manufactured. They are the two people that I know are building these. I think Hamish (SouthamptonPdls) may also be building these, but I don't know for sure.
BTW, a large part of the circuit is actually GK's design from 1982.
-Frank
Thanks for the insight Frank, I'm wanting one if any of the above mentioned want to build ME one!
Well, it should arrive tomorrow. But I haven't had any shipping updates in 2 days. 1st world problems...
Surprisingly, it's used! It's my understanding it's one of @domdec314's first builds. There's a pic of his build on page 31 of this thread. Finding someone to build it for me would have been nigh impossible, so I'm glad someone offered me one!
Just got it in today, haven't had much time with it yet, but all impressions are incredibly positive. It fits my "fuzz" role perfect. It's not subtle, so don't hope for that, but it's heavy, and keeps the bass and punch intact. Will play it at volume tomorrow to really see how it does, but so far it's amazing. Everything I could have asked for!
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I just finished building up 3 more of them, so for those on my list, theirs will be shipping soon. I just need to wire them up & drill & mount them in their enclosures (which are already etched).
Very glad to hear man! I am looking for extremely subtle, and as you said this pedal is not exactly that. I was able to snag that jazz thanks to you!
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I wonder how this would sound through a tube amp? Did you post clips of that and I missed it? Just curious because I love the Gallien sound, but Mesa won me over with their customer service.
