Author: Johannes Johansson
Guitar Pedals: 1 Splitter pedal: Two guitar amps at once
A tiny active splitter for running two guitar amps at once, with buffering, ground lift, and phase correction built in.
Headphone Repair
A high-end Sony Bluetooth headset gets new soft parts, glue where needed, and a more thorough repair than simple replacement alone.
Cat Tree
A simple DIY cat tree built from leftover wood and sisal rope, adapted to survive balcony use better than the usual fluffy versions.
Restomod Car: 2 Brakes and Suspension
Restomod Car moves on to brakes and suspension, with oversized hardware, rust work, and stubborn front-end teardown.
Restomod Car: 1 Engine
The Restomod Car series starts with the engine and the realities of reviving a long-stored 1996 Opel Astra project.
Dumble Overdrive Special: 3 Mods
Dumble Overdrive Special: 3 Mods covers the effects loop, switching options, heaters, and other practical refinements beyond the base clone.
PC Water Cooling: Maintenance
PC water cooling can pay off in noise and performance, but this maintenance pass shows what growth and clogging eventually look like.
Guitar Rebuild: 1 Onboard preamps & hardware
A Japanese 1982 Matsumoku guitar becomes the basis for a rebuild focused on onboard preamps, hardware, and a heavier final voice.
Pedal Progression: 1 Range Master
Pedal Progression starts with a rebuilt Range Master treble booster using vintage parts, protection circuitry, and a polished new housing.
TrainWreck Rockette: 2 Headshell
The TrainWreck Rockette headshell stage begins with an old VOX donor amp, teardown work, and heat-management prep.