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From the column DIY: Circuits
Photos by Ed Troxell
Downloads
Schematics for CFL-based effects: Fluorescent Fuzz, Shining Sixties Fuzz, 13 Watt Overdrive, Light Ranger, and Bulb Booster
How to wire a stompbox for true bypass
Links to other CFL component projects:
Das Derelicht, Ham radio transmitter from CFL components
DIY guitar effects resources:
Links
- Small Bear Electronics
- Pedal Parts Plus
- Guitar Effects Oriented Web Page
- Build Your Own Clone Message Board
- AMZ Guitar FX
- DIYstompboxes.com
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