Klonk (Klon clone) build thread (Done!)

Post by **Mike** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:58 pm

dots wrote:
Mike wrote:Cheers! I was going for as close as possible to the current ones, with a little Mike twist on the LED and knobs.

hahahahaha

i used one of those on that last satchild record. it's very unremarkable in appearance, but it fit the tone i was going for on the song. never heard (of) it before.

hah that's awesome, Did the Engineer Hype It Up?

hazelwould · Post by **hazelwould** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:54 pm

Mike wrote:
JaguarOW wrote:this sounds great, how long did it take to do all of that wiring?
About 2 hours. It's probably a 4-5 hour build in it's entireity including testing.

hazelwould wrote:It's probably a great sounding overdrive... But like anything else, it's just a status symbol. Klon, could probably start selling the case and name with tubescreamer guts, and people would still shell out the money for it.

BTW Mike, do you happen to have the PCB/PERF/SCHM or anything else regarding your hotcake build?

I'd be really interested in building one. Was it an easy build?
I agree that it's hyped beyond hype now so people love it even if they don't really like it. I decided to build one to see what the fuss is about.

freestompboxes.org is an excellent resource. You have to register and be activated to see all the forums, but once you can, there are lots of schematics and knowledgeable people there. I'll also PM you a link to the hotcake layout, it's not a bad build at all if you have soldering skills, but the Zener Diode is a must.

Alright, I'm on there.

What's your username?

Also, where are those Zener Diode's available?

*Sorry to threadjack!

Post by **Mike** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:32 pm

I'm ShortScaleMike. I don't really post much, just finished pedal pictures and the odd questions. And I say "Thank You" a lot.

Zener Diodes can be got from Maplin/Banzai Effects/Musikding if you're in Europe and Small Bear and Angela Electronics and many other places if you're in the states. Just get an 8.2V or 8.7V Zener, whichever is easiest to find.

hazelwould · Post by **hazelwould** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:55 pm

Thanks man!

I DL'd that file that has everything...

Did you happen to adjust or change anything? I really enjoyed the one I had like 5 years ago. The current economy doesn't allow me to afford a new or even used one...

Post by **Mike** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:33 am

I tried it with a 741 and a TL071 and liked the TL071. All I did was add the diodes I mentioned in the email, sounds good to my ears, like a "better" Blues Driver.