Mike's Pedal Thread

George · Post by **George** » Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:23 am

That Klon Centaur decal is well funny. Also, loving the look of the Neil Young tweed pedal.

rps-10 · Post by **rps-10** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:35 pm

Mike,

its taken me 2 days in work to get through this thread, amazing to see your and the other guys progress and evolution in making these boxes come to life!!

Was wondering do you still do the Os Mutantes Fuzz/Greeen Ringer pedal? If so would it be possible to add a few "tweaks" like, instead of a toggle switch (one on the side in the youtube vid) for the swap of effect, have a footswitch instead?
Plus a custom decal?
I do have another bonkers idea for a pedal but I guess you're far too busy to do some R&D so I'll ask for one you've made before to make things easier.

If this is ok, can you let us know price and if you do direct bank transfers.. UK

ta muchly

Post by **Mike** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:47 pm

Thanks for the kind words. I could do the toggle as a footswitch no worries - there'd be no LED for direction indication though however like with the toggle.

I could do that for Â£90 + P&P if you were interested. I do bank transfers but my order list is 5-7 weeks long currently and I never take payment until I'm ready to ship the pedal.

As for crazy ideas, it's always worth running one by me, although I'm in the States for 3 weeks from tomorrow.

rps-10 · Post by **rps-10** » Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:15 pm

Ok thats cool, didnt expect LED for the direction switch anyway.

PM me when your in a position to get details of decal etc
I'll be offloading some of my old pedals on ebay in readyness

As for idea #1.. fOXX Tone Machine with added Green ringer ?? but that may sound like the Osfuzz/ringer combo anyway..

Post by **Hurb** » Fri Mar 11, 2011 7:24 pm

More made by mike madness

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cobascis · Post by **cobascis** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 3:29 am

inspired noisemaking on probably the coolest guitar on the planet.

Post by **Mike** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 4:25 am

Back online people!

Thanks again Hurb!

serfx · Post by **serfx** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 5:09 am

glad you made it home safe sir mike.
i'll be emailing you some gut shots from a pedal you built in the next couple days.

Post by **Mike** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 5:21 am

The trem/vibe?

Like i told the previous owner - Best to mail it to me to look at, doubt I'll be ble to tell anything from photos.

Flying back tomorrow night.

serfx · Post by **serfx** » Sat Mar 26, 2011 5:29 am

aight well, i haven't pulled it apart yet, could just be a loose wire for all i know.
but if i need to mail it to you it will have to wait a couple gigs.

Post by **Mike** » Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:41 pm

Recent builds!

Post by **Mike** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:38 am

lorez · Post by **lorez** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:16 am

nice graphics on the pedals mike and all looking tidy. what is the keef one?

Post by **Mike** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:41 am

Formula 5 with a Gain Boost mod I made to it.

Sounded fucking amazing - not at all bright like some of the demos I heard. Bees knees it is.

lorez · Post by **lorez** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 9:47 am

Mike wrote:Formula 5 with a Gain Boost mod I made to it.

Sounded fucking amazing - not at all bright like some of the demos I heard. Bees knees it is.

damn, you shouldn't of been telling me such things, I'm supposed to be saving money

Any chance we will hear it?

Post by **Mike** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:55 am

To be honest, you know the score - I'm so busy that:

- I build 'em, I test 'em, I ship 'em

Bear in mind I build pedals in what spare time I get with my day job, life outside work, band etc. Video demos are probably just not going to happen in the forseeable.

lorez · Post by **lorez** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:11 am

Mike wrote:To be honest, you know the score - I'm so busy that:

- I build 'em, I test 'em, I ship 'em

Bear in mind I build pedals in what spare time I get with my day job, life outside work, band etc. Video demos are probably just not going to happen in the forseeable.

I know thats why I wondered (with hope) that's all. I miss your demo's they are a source of great honest views and entertaining as well. I also was wondering what the gain mod was like that was all.

Post by **Mike** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:07 pm

It basically gives the pedal a big kick in the balls - it gets more gain than you can dial in stock and also produces a more thick over the top sound.

If I ever make another, I'll try to do a clip for you. It's a fine addition to the pedal in my opinion.

lorez · Post by **lorez** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:22 pm

thanks mike, it sounds like a good mod then and probably makes it as loud as all you other pedals then

I do love the sound of the Formula 5, probably more than any of the other amp like pedals I've heard and when I get in to a position where I can afford it I will be knocking on your door.

Post by **Mike** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:41 am