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Mike wrote:Let me know if you want to change your order. There is still time.

The OCD sounds good, but I want to stick with the Saltbreaker to go along with the Saltbooster. I liked the Saltbreaker in the demo and it will sound good combined with the Saltbooster and very versatile with the order toggle switch. Can the order switch be installed where it toggles side to side and so the toggle switch is pointing in the direction of the order of the effects? For example, if the toggle is flipped to the left, the order is Booster to Breaker and if the toggle flipped to the right the order is Breaker to Booster. I hope that makes sense.

I might pickup the OCD from you later after I work both my new pedals into my lineup. This combo pedal is kinda replacing my BOSS OD-20 on my pedalboard which I am currently using for the OD-2 and OD-3 pedals as a heavy and light overdrive. The Fuzzface will give me some nice dirt but not as overpowering as the Big Muff Pi.

Is the presence setting on the Saltbreaker the same as Treble? Is the effect on the left side of the Midfield General a DLS? Is this OCD the same as Stewart's Overdrive Pedal?

I still have not heard back from Benecol yet. I think he got my PM because it left my outbox.

You are not at the start of my order list so there is no rush for him to do any work just yet. He will be doing it tonight.

1. Yes I can make the order flipper horizontal and point to the pedal second in line.
2. Presence is high treble. You will generally set the trimpots once and forget them, or just leave them as I set them, to be honest
3. Yes, the left pedal on the Midfield General is a DLS
4. Yes, Stewart's pedal is an OCD
5. Please relax. I am very, very busy.

Mike wrote:You are not at the start of my order list so there is no rush for him to do any work just yet. He will be doing it tonight.

1. Yes I can make the order flipper horizontal and point to the pedal second in line.
2. Presence is high treble. You will generally set the trimpots once and forget them, or just leave them as I set them, to be honest
3. Yes, the left pedal on the Midfield General is a DLS
4. Yes, Stewart's pedal is an OCD
5. Please relax. I am very, very busy.

Thanks for the updates. I am not trying to be pushy or anything and didn't mean to come across that way. (Since you added the #5 on the list I will assume I did) I tend to ask questions in bunches for some reason. I know you have lots of pedals in front of me and they will have to be completed before you get to mine. I appreciate you giving me feedback and helping me understand different aspects of the pedal's functions and what other options are available. I just didn't want to hold you or Benecol up by not giving you what you need. I know from your past work that I will be more than satisfied with the results. Cheers and thanks.

Rhys' pedal is done:

looking GOOD. what does that switch on the side do? is the crunch box a saltstorm?

It's a clone of the MI Crunch Box, I believe.



Looks raaaaaaaad, dude- top work, as always.

Mike wrote:Rhys' pedal is done:

Cool Pedal. Nice kitty too.

Yup, tis a crunch box. The toggle on the side flips the order of the pedals so you can have the saltbooster adding gain (toggle up) or volume (toggle down)

Mike wrote:Rhys' pedal is done:

Holy shit!! WOW. It has been a really long time since I've been this excited.

Ok ok, now we need to work postage and payment.

FUCKING COOOOOOL. YAY!

No worries, whenever you're ready mate. This one turned out cool, you can melt faces and boost super loud. Shit gets CRAZY

Mike is god.
I'm only using MBM from now on.
I've got 3...
how many do you all have?!

ZenJenga wrote:Mike is god.
I'm only using MBM from now on.
I've got 3...
how many do you all have?!

I have just ordered my first 2 MBM pedals. I ordered a Saltbreaker/Saltbooster Combo with a custom decal and a Gold Fuzzface. It's hard to not get excited about it when you see the build quality that Mike puts into each pedal and how much everyone likes their MBM pedals. The customer satisfaction was a huge selling point for me to take the plunge, not to mention that they sound great. It's also cool when get to pick details (color, LEDs,knobs,etc.) that normally are left up to the manufacturer.

I think Haze wins for having the most MBM pedals, besides mike himself that is. I've got my first one being worked on now, a fuzz factory clone. Super excited.

ZenJenga wrote:Mike is god.
I'm only using MBM from now on.
I've got 3...
how many do you all have?!

two.
actually one that works.

i need to send my HP back to you mike. i've lost whatever component it was that popped out.
left it on my windowsill next to the pedal and then left for four months. there's no sign of it anymore.

how much'll it be?

I have 3 MBM Pedals - Saltbooster - "Lamp's Crunchy Distortion" - Single Bypass Loop. My distortion has not been off my board since I got it and the Saltbooster is continually swapped in and out with my SHO.
The bypass loop is brilliant for bringing back my top end when I use a big board.

Seems like an age since you started your pedals Mike! And it's been really cool watching the progression - they look really professional now (not saying anything against your early ones!).

Do you still have the list of who got those first Saltboosters? I think mine is #9

Ahem - four here: Fuzzface, Os Mutantes Fuzz, Machine and a modded Rat.

Reece wrote:

ZenJenga wrote:Mike is god.
I'm only using MBM from now on.
I've got 3...
how many do you all have?!

two.
actually one that works.

i need to send my HP back to you mike. i've lost whatever component it was that popped out.
left it on my windowsill next to the pedal and then left for four months. there's no sign of it anymore.

how much'll it be?

Yikes that sucks! It was a transistor that fell out of a socket. It'll cost you nowt and I'll cover your postage also. Sorry that's happened mate. Also you need to get on designing your DLS...

Thanks for the kind words people, it's the reason I do this.

Thom wrote:Seems like an age since you started your pedals Mike! And it's been really cool watching the progression - they look really professional now (not saying anything against your early ones!).

Do you still have the list of who got those first Saltboosters? I think mine is #9

hahah yeah it's gone really quick though.

I believe it was some time in May 2008 that the first Saltbooster (#1 Doog) was born. I made 28 in all I believe, I think BenWalker, Fran, Proggie, Hurb, and James were some of my first orders but I could be wrong, if I thought about it I'm sure I could make a list...

That was a lot of fun and you guys gave me the confidence to take it to the next level. Everything I'm doing now is only possible because of you guys.

Mike wrote:

Thom wrote:Seems like an age since you started your pedals Mike! And it's been really cool watching the progression - they look really professional now (not saying anything against your early ones!).

Do you still have the list of who got those first Saltboosters? I think mine is #9

hahah yeah it's gone really quick though.

I believe it was some time in May 2008 that the first Saltbooster (#1 Doog) was born. I made 28 in all I believe, I think BenWalker, Fran, Proggie, Hurb, and James were some of my first orders but I could be wrong, if I thought about it I'm sure I could make a list...

That was a lot of fun and you guys gave me the confidence to take it to the next level. Everything I'm doing now is only possible because of you guys.

Mike, given I've read this whole thread over the last few days I can agree it has been an amazing journey and can see the progression. I'm starting to look at making some pedals myself and I have picked up a lot of tips along the way and you are a real inspiration. Even before I read this and saw your vids and website and thought, I must get me some of that pedal love. Let me know when it's not so busy for you and I will place an order.

Also, if you don't mind. I might direct a few questions your way with helping me with me pedal work.

Keep it up Mike. Especially the great demos

Mike wrote:I believe it was some time in May 2008 that the first Saltbooster (#1 Doog) was born.