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Effect Pedal Kits:

The

Distortion Plus kit

is a vintage distortion based in the original

MXR

Dis

that has been around for more than 40 years! It uses an

operational amplifier along with two germanium diodes to produce a

crunchy clipping perfect for metal. Some guitarist that use or have

used it are Randy Rhoads with Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Murray of Iron

Maiden and Thom Yorke of Radiohead.

The

Distortion Plus

has two knobs:

- Output: A main master volume
-

Distortion

: controls the amount of gain of the pedal

Summary of Contents for Distortion Plus

Page 1: ...Distortion Plus Building Manual...

Page 2: ...es an operational amplifier along with two germanium diodes to produce a crunchy clipping perfect for metal Some guitarist that use or have used it are Randy Rhoads with Ozzy Osbourne Dave Murray of I...

Page 3: ...BOM 1 2 Resistors 8 Capacitors 8 5 R1 R2 R3 R5 R7 1M 2 C1 C7 1u electrolytic 2 R4 R8 10k 1 C2 10u electrolytic 1 R6 4 7k 2 C3 C8 1n 1 C4 10n 1 C5 10p ceramic 1 C6 47n...

Page 4: ...2 2 Diodes Transistors and ICs Generic Parts and Potentiometers 1 U1 TL071 1 Battery clip 2 D1 D2 1N4148 1 DC Jack 1 RLED 1k LED resistor 1 LED Bezel 1 3PDT 2 IN OUT 6 35mm Jacks 1 500kB Gain 1 50kA...

Page 5: ...Component Placement...

Page 6: ...Board Layouts 3PDT PCB Effect PCB...

Page 7: ...e around the joint and look like this 3 Don t apply too much heat When soldering the time you hold the solder iron against the joint should be as short as posible to avoid damaging any part a few seco...

Page 8: ...placement picture ICs they have a small dot or indication that must fit the indication in the board Electrolytic capacitors longer pin is connected to the hole Diodes check for the mark and make it fi...

Page 9: ...tip into the 3 5mm holes and remove the adhesive protective film To avoid any issue always check the latest building manual Use the pictures only as a reference Colors shapes of wires PCB or parts ca...

Page 10: ...Schematic...