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, April 25, 2016

Cornish SS-2

With the G-2 fresh in our minds, I thought I'd draw up the SS-2 as well. This is set up for a 125B like the G-2 due to the footswitch board. The circuit itself is like an MXR Distortion + with a tone control and a gain recovery stage. Originals utilize 2, LM741 chips, but I've drawn it up for a LM1458 (which is a dual version of the 741) to make things a little easier and save space.



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21 comments:

  1. wainer.said@gmail.comApril 25, 2016 at 5:17 PM

    this 1N5401 diode can be replaced by 1N4002 ? tanks

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  2. UnknownApril 29, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    I am really excited about this layout. I have a question regarding the layout above. Which is correct on the layout above for the 4.7N and 10N? Do they go up and down or side to side because the 2 diagrams are different. do they both go to drive 2? I really appreciate your help.

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    1. Effects LayoutsApril 29, 2016 at 12:18 PM

      The PCB version is different because I'm not tied to 0.1" spacing like I am with perf. The connections made are the same though. If you're building on perf follow the left layout. If you're etching a PCB follow the right.

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  3. UnknownMay 5, 2016 at 9:13 AM

    I finished creating this pedal. I built the buffer and connected them together just like the original. I like the 1458 instead of 2 LM741's. I am still boxing this but it sounds great. Thank you for your awesome Layout.

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  4. UnknownMay 9, 2016 at 7:18 AM

    1uf and 470nf is mylar cap?

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  5. UnknownMay 9, 2016 at 9:25 AM

    I finally finished this build with the buffer. It really sounds amazing. I decided to put it in true by pass rather than wire it inline like the original. The buffer is there if you hit the switch which keeps the tone correct. Here is a link to my build.

    https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kQls8oMG6Yk/VzCO7OxctqI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/T8IDBlXjF58nDSycoK1UBv89cr8j2n8qQCLcB/s1600/cornishss2.png

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    1. UnknownMay 9, 2016 at 9:28 AM

      Here is a link to how the original is wired if anyone is interested.

      http://tagboardeffects.blogspot.com/2014/04/cornish-g2.html

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    2. Effects LayoutsMay 9, 2016 at 9:44 AM

      That looks great, man!

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    3. UnknownMay 9, 2016 at 2:57 PM

      Thank you so much for your complement. I really love this site. I etched the G2 and double buffer as well. Can't wait to build them. I have built both with Vero but it will be cool with PCB. Thank you again for your hard work.

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    4. klutzMarch 27, 2019 at 8:12 AM

      Hi Dennis, can you tell me how to wiring this pedal with 3pdt?

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  6. ehss192June 23, 2016 at 12:53 PM

    Thanks for the layout!! I can't wait to try it!

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  7. tonyMay 13, 2018 at 3:18 PM

    Sorry, I'm making a bit of a mess with this post....
    I built SS2 but I have a little problem: when I turn drive pot it has effect only at the end of its turn. Please can anyone help me? Thanks

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    1. Effects LayoutsMay 14, 2018 at 9:29 AM

      Make sure the pot is good and that you're using the right value. You can also try using a 100k pot instead of 50k.

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    2. tonyMay 15, 2018 at 6:06 AM

      Thanks for your answer....
      I solve the problem and i hope it is a suggestion for anyone: i replaced linear B50k pot with a reverse C50k and now all works perfectly. Great stomp!

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  8. MishaOctober 30, 2019 at 5:08 PM

    It works, the drawing is good. I built a few pedals from the drawings here. Thanks for them.

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  9. santiJanuary 19, 2020 at 11:02 AM

    I replaced the drive pot with a c50k too and now it works great!!!
    thanks for the layout!!!

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