Optical Compressors. Sadly I went with an orange color that is way too similar to the orange on my tremolos. WHOOPS.

Quick question for Tony Balls, PhD. Do you ever build stereo equipment? The Pro-Ject tube turntable preamp I bought last year just shit the bed, and the local repair shop couldn’t figure out why (nor could they reach anyone at Pro-Ject).

I don’t really need a new one; the phono stage in my amp works pretty well. But still . . . I kinda want one.

But before I started shopping, I thought I’d ask whether you (or anyone else here) has ever built one.

Thanks!

Wood Goblin wrote: Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:55 am Quick question for Tony Balls, PhD. Do you ever build stereo equipment? The Pro-Ject tube turntable preamp I bought last year just shit the bed, and the local repair shop couldn’t figure out why (nor could they reach anyone at Pro-Ject).

I don’t really need a new one; the phono stage in my amp works pretty well. But still . . . I kinda want one.

But before I started shopping, I thought I’d ask whether you (or anyone else here) has ever built one.

Thanks!

I have not built one, but I cant imagine it being that complicated.

If it’s an idea that interests you, and if it wouldn’t cost an arm and a leg, definitely me know!

woof.

CHARITY FUZZ TIME

This is a collaborative effort between myself and Michael Hambouz; a friend, neighbor and multi-talented artist. The aim of the project is to provide charitable, humanitarian aid to the people of Palestine. The name Zaytone is taken from the Arabic word “Zaytoun”, meaning olive, an ultimate symbol of peace. $120 from every pedal sale will be split evenly between two charities:

- The Delia Arts Foundation | Providing refuge to displaced local artists and their families while actively preserving the Palestinian cultural heritage.

- MAP (Medical Aid for Palestine) | Providing immediate medical aid to those in great need, while also developing local capacity and skills to ensure the long-term development of the Palestinian healthcare system.

The Zaytone circuit is firmly rooted in the Arbiter Fuzz King / Sola Sound Supa Tonebender lineage. The units will be in a pedalboard-friendly format with standard LED and 9V external power source, as well as onboard battery.

Ordering is live through June 14th. Full details, tech specs, and ordering information available here: https://ballseffects.com/special/zaytone/

Digital mockup of the final product:

Doc, this is AMAZING! Love absolutely everything about it. Ordering now.

Dr Tony Balls wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2024 10:20 am CHARITY FUZZ TIME

That’s beautiful. Ordered!

four_oclocker_2.2 wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2024 10:37 am Doc, this is AMAZING! Love absolutely everything about it. Ordering now.

+1, excellent work!

bassdriver wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2024 11:23 am

four_oclocker_2.2 wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2024 10:37 am Doc, this is AMAZING! Love absolutely everything about it. Ordering now.

+1, excellent work!

+1 more. Hell yeah.