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ColorSound™ Jumbo ToneBender™
This is the ColorSound™ Jumbo ToneBender™ , similar in design to the ColorSound™ Supa ToneBender™ or a Big Muff Pi™. Although the sound of this pedal is more akin to a Big Muff Pi™ than an old Germanium transistor powered ToneBender™ , it is an excellent classic distortion box. A favorite Fuzz for some bass players!
Project files
Everything you need to build it
PDF · Start hereGeneral Build Instructions↓PDF · 4 pagesJumbo ToneBender™ Bill of Materials↓PDF · 1 pageJumbo ToneBender™ Schematic↓PDF · 1 pageJumbo ToneBender™ Parts Layout and wiring diagram↓
Jumbo ToneBender™ Ready-For-Transfer Printed Circuit Board Layout
Parts layout
Parts Layout / Wiring Diagram
What you will need
Bill of Materials
Version 2014December05 · Copyright 2014 JD Sleep · Permission refused for posting/serving this file from any site other than www.generalguitargadgets.com · Trademarks are property of their owners
Resistors
| Resistor ID | Value | 3-band Marking | 4-band Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 33k | orange-orange-orange | orange-orange-black-red |
| R2 | 100k | brown-black-yellow | brown-black-black-orange |
| R3 | 470k | yellow-violet-yellow | yellow-violet-black-orange |
| R4 | 100 ohm | brown-black-brown | brown-black-black-black |
| R5 | 15k | brown-green-orange | brown-green-black-red |
| R6 (Sustain Control Potentiometer) | 100k Log | ||
| R7 | 1k | brown-black-red | brown-black-black-brown |
| R8 | 8k2 (8.2k) | gray-red-red | gray-red-black-brown |
| R9 | 100k | brown-black-yellow | brown-black-black-orange |
| R10 | 470k | yellow-violet-yellow | yellow-violet-black-orange |
| R11 | 10k | brown-black-orange | brown-black-black-red |
| R12 | 100 ohm | brown-black-brown | brown-black-black-black |
| R13 | 8k2 (8.2k) | gray-red-red | gray-red-black-brown |
| R14 | 100k | brown-black-yellow | brown-black-black-orange |
| R15 | 470k | yellow-violet-yellow | yellow-violet-black-orange |
| R16 | 100 ohm | brown-black-brown | brown-black-black-black |
| R17 | 15k | brown-green-orange | brown-green-black-red |
| R18 (in C10 | 33k | ||
| Placement) | orange-orange-orange | orange-orange-black-red | |
| R19 (in C11 | 33k | ||
| placement) | orange-orange-orange | orange-orange-black-red | |
| R20 (Tone Control Potentiometer) | 100k Linear | ||
| R21 | none | ||
| R22 | none | ||
| R23 | none | ||
| R24 | none | ||
| R25 (Volume Control Potentiometer) | 100k Log | ||
| R26 | 1M5 (1.5M) | brown-green-green | brown-green-black-yellow |
| R27 | 1k | brown-black-red | brown-black-black-brown |
Capacitors
| Capacitor ID | Value | Type | Possible Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | 0.1µF | Film | 104 |
| C2 | 500pF | Ceramic or Film | 501 |
| C3 | 0.1µF | Film | 104 |
| C4 | 0.1µF | Film | 104 |
| C5 | 500pF | Ceramic or Film | 501 |
| C6 | none | ||
| C7 | 0.1µF | Film | 104 |
| C8 | 500pF | Ceramic or Film | 501 |
| C9 | 0.1µF | Film | 104 |
| C10 (in R19 placement) | 0.0033µF | Ceramic or Film | 332 |
| C11 (in R18 placement) | 0.01µF | Film | 103 |
| C12 | 0.1µF | Film | 104 |
| C13 | None | ||
| C14 | 22µF | Aluminum Electrolytic | 22µF |
| C15 | none | ||
| C16 | 0.1µF | Film | 104 |
| C17 | none |
Potentiometers
| Part ID | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
| R6 - Sustain Control | 100k | Log (or Audio) Taper |
| R20 - Tone Control | 100k | Linear Taper |
| R25 - Volume Control | 100k | Log (or Audio) Taper |
Other
| Part ID | Part Name |
|---|---|
| D1 | none |
| D2 | none |
| D3 | 1N914 |
| D4 | 1N914 |
| D5 | LED |
| Q1 | NPN bipolar junction transistor |
| Q2 | NPN bipolar junction transistor |
| Q3 | NPN bipolar junction transistor |
| Q4 | none |
| J1 | Stereo quarter-inch jack |
| J2 | Mono quarter-inch jack |
| J3 | DC Jack |
| B1 | 9 volt battery |
| Sw1 Examples of other NPN bipolar junction transistors: ● BC184C (original) ● 2N5089 ● 2N3904 ● 2N4401 ● many others | Heavy Duty 3PDT foot switch 9v battery snap, Printed Circuit Board, 24 gauge stranded wire, Enclosure, Knobs |
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