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.

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

MXR Distortion II

This one was kind of a sleeper. No where near as popular as MXR's Distortion +,  the Distortion II was quite a bit more complicated and ran off a 15v supply, complete with a built power cord . This layout is a bit modified from the original, and can be run off a normal pedal power supply (+9/18v). Originals also tend to be very bass heavy, so I've included a few mods to tame the low end. You might be able to fit in a 1590B, but a 125B will have a bit more room.


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  1. sorry for noob asking, 220nF instead of which Cap?
    Thank You!!

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    1. Usually the input or output caps. So try to rise the 100nF in the bottom left corner.

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  2. Hello, there are two points on the top of the board to wire a +9v battery snap? Should I connect both of them? Sorry for noob question ant thanks for the answear :)
    Bartek

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    1. Those are the points to wire in power, yes. If you're doing a battery snap, you'll need to wire the negative lead to a stereo jack. Google how to wire in a battery snap–tons of illustrations online.

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  3. Hi so im new to this and was woundering if there is a full list of the componets used i this diagram thanks

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  4. I finished this device, works preety well! I think this layout can be signed as verified.
    Used 33n caps instead of 35n, 47p caps instead of 50p and 914 diodes instead of 4148.

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  5. Nice project, where can I get the pcb man

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  6. Sounds great! But replace the bias resistor to 10k to get that original feeling of mxr dist 2

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