This is a library of perfboard and single-sided PCB effect layouts for guitar and bass. I'm not an electrical engineer by any stretch of the imagination, just a DIY'er who likes drawing layouts. It is meant for the hobbyist (so commercial use of any of these layout is not allowed without permission) and as a way to give back to the online DIY community.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Jordan Vico Vibe Tremolo

Not really a vibrato circuit, but a nice sounding tremolo. This layout is based on the schematic drawn by LucifersTrip on the FSB forum. I've increased the value of the film capacitors from 100n to 220n to reduce the maximum speed a little and make it more usable. People seem to have used anything from 100n to 500n for those caps, so there's room for experimentation there. I also laid it out to utilize onboard pots. It will fit nicely in a 1590B. Just drill the holes for the pots 1.2 inches apart.



The 6V8 diode is a zener, by the way.
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35 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    choppy chop chop, this little thing works :-)

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    1. dtgehringApril 21, 2015 at 1:19 PM

      Thanks for the verify!

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    2. UnknownFebruary 16, 2020 at 4:45 PM

      Heya I've just built this but just clean regardless of position. What's likely cause

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  2. UnknownAugust 23, 2015 at 10:54 PM

    sample demo here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OujZZhDjeU

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  3. UnknownAugust 24, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Hello!
    Would you please make a layout for the Easy Vibe. There are a few versions of this little beast:
    http://www.geofex.com/PCB_layouts/Layouts/easyvibe.pdf (original)
    http://www.freedreamer.it/2008/03/easyvibe-sviluppo-e-modifiche/

    I really love your way to make the PCB layout.

    Thanks a lot!

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    1. dtgehringAugust 24, 2015 at 11:45 AM

      Thanks. I've gotten a request for that circuit before, and I've tried to lay that thing out several times. I'm pretty sure I can't make a better layout than what RG already did with that first link you posted. I would just etch his layout if it were me.

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    2. UnknownAugust 24, 2015 at 12:58 PM

      I think you're underestimating your talent! You make very nice and clean layouts.
      I'll give it a shot in the first link I posted, for sure.
      Thanks again!

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  4. TomgunOctober 12, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Done. And it works. Thanks for the layout.

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  5. joaquinJuly 9, 2016 at 8:34 PM

    Hi, can i use another diode for the 6v8? greetings from argentina, love this blog :)

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    1. Effects LayoutsJuly 11, 2016 at 9:18 AM

      That needs to be a 6.8v diode like the 1N4736 or similar.

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    2. joaquinJuly 11, 2016 at 10:18 PM

      i've found one!, now i'm going to make one, thanks for the answer.

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  6. UnknownJuly 20, 2016 at 10:20 AM

    Great!!! This Page is Excellent!! Please Verified algun easyvibe or similar at univibe used from Jimi Hendrix !!
    Saludos from Argentina!!

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  7. KarlAugust 15, 2016 at 2:43 PM

    Hi,
    the 4001 is wrong way round, so you get a short circut.

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  8. CARLAJanuary 12, 2017 at 1:24 AM

    Scheme? Saludos desde argentina!

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    1. Effects LayoutsJanuary 12, 2017 at 12:23 PM

      I think it was this schem: http://www.luciferstrip.com/fuzz/jordan-vico-vibe-finale.jpg

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  9. UnknownJanuary 20, 2017 at 3:48 AM

    Can i replace 2n5088 with 2n3904??

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    1. Effects LayoutsJanuary 20, 2017 at 11:32 AM

      Yeah that will probably be fine. Just use a socket.

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  10. NkoFebruary 23, 2017 at 5:31 AM

    I have done but it doesn't works... the amp sounds intermittent shots but it doesn't cut the sound. The diode 1n4001 is wrong placed, isn't it? I have used c549b transistor and 570k resistors (470k + 100k) in place of 560k. Anyone could help me? Thanks.

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  11. UnknownApril 23, 2017 at 11:28 AM

    I built it. And I even managed to put everything in 1590a. But I have a problem. The sound does not change when I press the button. Clean sound in any position. I already checked everything I could. Please give me advice.

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  12. fdJune 14, 2017 at 4:31 PM

    the hfe of the transistor may alter the speed range of the tremolo, but should work. at least that happens with the magna vibe, that has a similar LFO. just a note

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  13. CANEPLAOctober 22, 2017 at 5:45 AM

    I built it but not works perfectly. i have try two times and have the same problem; when play the chords some thing in the signal "burn" and makes dirty sound... first time i used silicon (2n3904) and film caps, in the second i used better components like germanium (2n222), ceramics and tantalum. And when i used the sockets not works. Do you have some "light" for me!? thanks!

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  14. UnknownNovember 2, 2017 at 11:21 PM

    wrong pcb, its not the original scheme, where is the 1m trimmer???

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  15. txeJanuary 11, 2018 at 6:04 PM


    hello diode position 4001 error. WHAT side of the negative choose according to the contradiction of the diagrams? thanks

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    1. Werther EllerbrockApril 30, 2019 at 9:20 PM

      The 4001 diode seems to be for inverse polarity protection, placed in parallel with +9V and Ground. Not the best way if you asked me, since it would short the power supply if connected backwards, but that's a different stroy. The correct orientation is with the cathode (gray stripe) facing +9V (right) and the anode facing Ground (left). This would be according to the upper left image.

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  16. UnknownFebruary 6, 2018 at 11:20 AM

    Hi ... I'm from Brazil ... I just did it and it does not work ... clean sound in any setting of the pots ... anything about the position of the 4001 diode that several people commented on above?

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    1. Werther EllerbrockApril 30, 2019 at 9:20 PM

      The 4001 diode seems to be for inverse polarity protection, placed in parallel with +9V and Ground. Not the best way if you asked me, since it would short the power supply if connected backwards, but that's a different stroy. The correct orientation is with the cathode (gray stripe) facing +9V (right) and the anode facing Ground (left). This would be according to the upper left image.

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  17. txeFebruary 22, 2018 at 11:00 AM

    HOLA EGON el circuito esta bien es buen sonido, el diodo es solo de proteccion de polaridad, el unico incoveniente del pedal es su bajo volumen deberas usar booster

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  18. UnknownJuly 28, 2018 at 11:15 AM

    mine worked but had a volume drop problem.and the depth pot doesn't seem to do anything..anyway to solve this?

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  19. Werther EllerbrockApril 30, 2019 at 9:19 PM

    The 4001 diode seems to be for inverse polarity protection, placed in parallel with +9V and Ground. Not the best way if you asked me, since it would short the power supply if connected backwards, but that's a different stroy. The correct orientation is with the cathode (gray stripe) facing +9V (right) and the anode facing Ground (left). This would be according to the upper left image.

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  20. ClaudioJune 5, 2019 at 5:48 PM

    Can anyone help me? With depth pot at min it feels to Deep yet. Any mod to reduce depth?

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  21. SimonAugust 13, 2019 at 6:35 AM

    For RATE control REV LOG 100K is more progressive ! ;)
    I have test less than 1M for DEPHT and it reduce the effect, 1M is the best

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  22. heyvenoOctober 14, 2021 at 9:16 AM

    anybody try with mpsa 18 ?

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  23. santiagoOctober 22, 2021 at 8:48 AM

    Hello good I am new to this and I find it hard to know the measures of the pcb board, could. Tell me the measures of the pcb board ?
    Greetings...

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  24. harly_wakeApril 29, 2024 at 7:12 PM

    Verified, in my case it just works. Nice fx.

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