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Monday, November 17, 2014

Way Huge Red Llama

The Red Llama by Way Huge is a great tube-like overdrive with plenty of output. I've drawn 3 layouts–one for every typical Hammond box! The 1590A layout uses 9mm pots which you should be able to board-mount. The other 2 use typical 16mm pots. Make sure to use the unbuffered CD4049 or else the circuit won't work. 




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  1. GuilhermeFebruary 12, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    Oh, BTW, you can also tag this one

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  2. dtgehringFebruary 12, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    Cool. Which size layout did you do?

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  3. GuilhermeFebruary 12, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    The 1590B! But I can't see anything wrong with the other versions!

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  4. thgMay 1, 2015 at 1:23 AM

    Hmmm, hopefully this comment goes through, sorry if it's a double. Anyway, I don't understand the "LED" spot on the boards. + or -? Where is the other connection? Is it part of the offboard wiring? Thanks in advance for any help.

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    1. dtgehringMay 1, 2015 at 9:09 AM

      It's for the offboard wiring of an LED on/off indicator. It takes the place of the resistor in this drawing:

      http://www.muzique.com/news/images/3PDT_3.jpg

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    2. thgMay 2, 2015 at 9:59 PM

      awesome, thanks for clearing that up. great site by the way.

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  5. thgMay 3, 2015 at 1:13 AM

    Also, for what it's worth, I tried several times to build this pedal because it was "simple", using several different methods (including a PCB!) and yours is the one that I've gotten to work (1590A). So double thanks!

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  6. dtgehringMay 4, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    Alright! Glad it worked for you, thg.

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  7. UnknownAugust 16, 2015 at 12:44 AM

    Also did the 1590B layout - excellent layout and site by the way! :)))

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  8. UnknownSeptember 12, 2015 at 1:59 AM

    build this one last week...sounds amazing...thanx for layout

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  9. fredOctober 29, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    I built this pedal and I like, 1590B, but I want more fat sound, which capacitor need to be changed? thanks..

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  10. rickstFebruary 23, 2016 at 3:14 PM

    The description says to use unbuffered CD4049 but the layout lists CD4049UBE, doesn't the "B" in "UBE" stands for buffered? If so, may lead to people getting the wrong IC.

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    1. Effects LayoutsFebruary 23, 2016 at 3:18 PM

      You are correct, the B does stand for Buffered, but the U stands for Un.

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    2. rickstFebruary 24, 2016 at 7:47 AM

      Thanks for clarifying!

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  11. AnonymousMay 6, 2016 at 5:12 PM

    nice, got me a llama in a 1590 using those 9mm pots from tayda ..taking another step ahead of my competition :) ..going to have to donate here soon to the website!

    http://s32.postimg.org/qm92ubvut/Full_Size_Render.jpg

    * been building llamas for a while now and the IC really doesnt matter if its UBE or not imho ..just get them from Small bear and youre okay

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    1. AnonymousMay 6, 2016 at 5:14 PM

      1590a ..you have to copy and paste url to pull it up

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  12. Frank JamesMay 30, 2016 at 6:28 PM

    Just finished one with this layout... very cool. Thanks!!

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  13. The AnomalousFebruary 12, 2017 at 7:56 PM

    It should be noted that the Red Llama is more-or-less a clone of the Craig Anderton Tube Sound Fuzz, from his book, Electronic Projects for Musicians, and more specially the second version of the circuit. The EHX Hot Tubes is also derived from this circuit, and predates the Red Llama.

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  14. luciano ivanAugust 23, 2017 at 7:48 AM

    Hi, Could I use normal resistors? or you have to use only the blue resistors?

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    1. Effects LayoutsAugust 23, 2017 at 9:29 AM

      Use what you want. Blue is just the default color for resistors in DIYLC.

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  15. WawanFebruary 6, 2018 at 8:52 PM

    Verified!!! Great sound

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  16. WayneApril 7, 2020 at 9:42 AM

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  17. Zaraki1337February 26, 2021 at 8:12 AM

    Cd4049be is buffered? Thats is the reason it didnt work?
    It didnt work on 25th edition too


    I have cd4049BE

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    1. Ricco SeixasFebruary 27, 2021 at 4:24 PM

      Yes,be is buffered,ube is unbuffered.replace your ic and this work.

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  18. UnknownSeptember 29, 2021 at 11:27 PM

    51 pf harusnya di pin 4 & 5,,salah tempat bro

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