An overview of the main high-gain amplifier platform: a heavily modified SLO/Ubershall-inspired build with a long list of switchable ideas.
An Amiga Next-Gen Build centered on the Sam440ep and the strange persistence of modern PowerPC Amiga hardware.
An overview of the main high-gain amplifier platform: a heavily modified SLO/Ubershall-inspired build with a long list of switchable ideas.
A DIY digital-to-digital converter build with USB input, improved clocks, and outputs including I2S over HDMI, S/PDIF, and AES.
A Japanese 1982 Matsumoku guitar becomes the basis for a rebuild focused on onboard preamps, hardware, and a heavier final voice.
A woodworking-focused Dumble Overdrive Special entry covering the amplifier headshell build.
Pedal Progression moves on to a Hermida Zendrive rebuild, fixing old enclosure mistakes while keeping the fuller overdrive voice intact.
A variable voltage regulator lets a loud tube guitar amp keep more of its core feel while behaving better at home volumes.
A woodworking-focused Dumble Overdrive Special entry covering the amplifier headshell build.
A redesign-focused start to the TrainWreck Rockette project, built around Vox AC30 roots and Johannes's own preferred twists.
Custom DDC expands with Bluetooth and automatic switching, aiming for cleaner hi-fi streaming without manual input juggling.
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Pedal Progression: 2 Suhr Riot
Pedal Progression continues with a Suhr Riot rebuild: rough old work, missing parts, and a plan to turn it into something better.