ご購入ありがとうございました！

Hey Sebastian, thanks for checking out the video! I purchased my locally in Japan, and unfortunately the seller only had one. However, I was able to find some being sold on eBay right now via the following URL: www.ebay.com/itm/282632108869 As of now, there appears to be 6 in stock. I hope this helps!

@@gaijean Hey bro, thanks a lot for your response. I’m from Peru, and the shipping cost would be really expensive for me. So, after watching your video, I took the pedal apart, removed the pot, and tried to clean it a bit to see if the problem would go away. But then, just as I was doing that, the power supply stopped working, so now I’m waiting to get another one or a 9V battery to test it out. Hopefully, that will be enough, but if not, I might have to buy a new one. Anyway, I’m glad to see that I’m not the only one who had the same problem. Have you thought about what you’ll do with that pedal? I was looking into some mods that could improve it since it’s a pedal that leaves a lot to be desired compared to the original. I saw that by changing the switch and some resistors, you could get a good sound, but I never got around to trying those mods. So, if you make any modifications and record it, I’ll follow along to avoid messing anything up. HAHAHAHA

@@gaijean Another quick question, bro. Does a potentiometer in good condition have a stop? (Sorry if I’m not using the right terms, but I really don’t know much about these things and I’m trying to learn on my own.) What happened is that today I completely took the pedal apart, and as I mentioned, I tried to clean the pot as best as I could. While doing that, I noticed that it didn’t have a stop; it could just keep turning and turning in one direction. Is that normal, or is my pot already junk? Thanks, man!

@@SebastianGarcia-ee1fy You're very welcome! Oh nice, I've always wanted to visit Peru! So it's difficult to figure out what's going on from your comment, but just a few questions. Did you have the pedal attached to a power supply when you were trying to clean the pot, or did you disconnect it first, clean the pot, and connect the adapter? Second, have you tested your adapter to make sure you're still getting the proper voltage (assuming 9V) with a multimeter? Assuming your adapter is center positive, you can test your DC voltage by putting your multimeter in VDC mode and putting the red probe inside your 2.1mm DC male plug and the black probe on the outside portion. If that works and you're getting 9VDC, I'd recommend putting your multimeter in diode mode and test your diodes next. Regarding what I'll do with the pedal, I've listed it for sale immediately after this video. Indeed, there are probably some really cool mods that can be done to this pedal! So I won't be doing any modifications on this pedal, per se, but if you need help with the modification, just let me know what you're having trouble with and we can go from there!

@@gaijean Thanks, bro. Regarding the pedal, I know the problem is with the power cable because I tested it with other pedals, and it definitely doesn’t provide power. So, I might try a 9V battery tomorrow to check how it goes, and if it still gives that scratchy sound, I’ll need to replace the pot. As for the mods, I was thinking of adding a 3PDT switch to make it true bypass and adding a volume pot, since that’s one of the main issues with this pedal. I’m really doing these modifications out of love for the pedal because it was one of my first ones. I’ve had it lying around for years, and now I want to bring it back to life. Thanks for responding to my messages. And yes, you should come visit Peru-there are so many beautiful landscapes. Take care, bro!

Hey J.D., thanks for checking out the video and commenting! I purchased this locally in Tokyo almost a year ago!

Hey Walter. Thank you so much for checking out the video and for taking the time to comment! I'm so glad this video was helpful to you! If there's any request with this pedal that could help, please don't hesitate to let me know! Again, thank you so much.

ご質問ありがとうございます！アンプはGibson BR-1になります。宜しくお願い致します！

Thank you for checking out the video! This particular one isn't for sale. If I find one for sale in the wild, I'll be sure to reply to this post to let you know!

Hey. Just following up to your message. reverb.com/item/83033231? If you can live with the case being a F.Analyzer case, then you can essentially get the same version as this video with FS36999 transistors!

ご覧いただきありがとうございます！

Hey Patrick, thanks for checking out the video! Those darn capacitors! I would definitely swap them out, but I no longer have this exact pedal. I do have another one, however! I may upload a newer video later with the newer one, keeping in mind that the capacitors may need a replacement! Again, thank you so much!

@bell34748 Thank you so much for taking time to check out the video and for commenting! I really appreciate the kind words. Yes, the schematic has been made available at the following URL: juggbox.blog.jp/archives/15603857.html From that URL, you can find a PDF version of the schematic! For convenience, the direct URL to the PDF is as follows: juggbox.blog.jp/ACE%20TONE/Model-301/PDF/Model-301.pdf Please let me know if you have any more questions, and best of luck on fixing the problem with your 301!

Hey Erich! Thanks for checking out the video! Indeed, this pedal has not received much coverage! Prior to this video, I struggled to find any functionality demos. In terms of creativity, I believe there's substantial room for exploration with this pedal and may eventually re-upload a video after taking that path! In the meantime, if you happen to explore more creative options with the pedal and take a video, please post it here -- I'm happy to pin it for others to see! Take care, and thank you again for your time!

Gracias!

Hi, J.D.! Thank you so much for your kind comment! If you need any help building it or have any questions, please let me know! I'm happy to provide whatever information I can. EHX did create their own version of the SONIC WAVE called THE SCREW UPPER. I recently posted a video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onmwqKV5q9SEi80 It appears that it was produced in limited quantities throughout Japan. The original cost was around 45000 Japanese Yen (source: blog.goo.ne.jp/span_21/e/1af5e2fda43f83df86e056d27b2cb2ae ). That source had the same first impression of THE SCREW UPPER as I did -- basically, it looks like a prototype, but it was indeed an authentic EHX product. Sadly, it didn't see the light outside of Japan and there's quite a lack of information on it. I plan to update the description if I come across any other information. Take care, J.D., and again, thank you so much!

Hi Mike! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! The Delco DS-26 transistor is a germanium PNP transistor. If my basic, limited understanding of PNP transistors is correct, current flows in through the Emitter, and current flows away for the Base (and Collector). As indicated on the schematic, the positive terminal of the 9V is connected directly into the Emitter of both transistors.This is opposite to the Electronic Music Lab (EML) Theremin which uses NPN transistors. For that circuit, the negative terminal of the 9V is connected directly to the Emitter, with the positive terminal connected to ground -- in the case of the SONIC WAVE, the negative terminal of the 9V is connected to ground using a 330Ω resistor. To be sure there is not a mistake in the schematic, I've double checked the circuit for both the SONIC WAVE and also the EML Theremin, and, as indicated in the schematic, the Base of both transistors connects directly to the .001uF and 1M resistor, which then connects to the respective pin in the IFT coil. Ultimately, the respective coil is then connected to ground. As this is my first schematic ever, if I am missing some fundamental element to represent the above scenario, please let me know! The schematic can be found here: www.gaijean.com/effects/i-w-turner-inc/sonic-wave

Appreciate you taking the time to comment! That sounds great! Best of luck to you!

Not sure what your budget is, but they definitely pop up from time to time on online marketplaces, so you still have a chance!

@@gaijean I have never seen one on the used market here in Sweden, but I guess I could buy one from abroad. It's just that sometimes the shipping is crazy expensive, and depending on the country you are buying from there could be hidden customs fees.

I'd be on the lookout for one from Japan. The shipping should be reasonable! I wish I still had mine to offer, but I sold it domestically quite some time ago.

Hello again! If you're still interested in buying this pedal, I found a decently priced Ultrem on Reverb that accepts offers: reverb.com/item/80448618-guyatone-gst-c04-ultrem-2010-s Best,

Hey, thanks for checking out the video and for sharing your story! It would be interesting to ask your brother what happened to it and update us if you get the chance!

Hey there, thank you so much for taking the time to comment! The diode swapped out in this video is not the infamous 'magic diode', but rather a diode to protect the circuit in the event an incorrect power source (e.g., 18V) is plugged in! The magic diodes are under the goop -- since this video, I've posted another video where I completely extract the epoxy from the board: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4CvfIaNlNFggKMsi=aUtxtxH3iTx7EFIY I took some detailed pictures during the process which you can find at: decibelics.com/klon-guide/ (scroll all the way to the bottom and you'll see the degooped pictures). You can see the two magic diodes! Oh wow, you bought the same Roger Mayer fuzz I sold a while back? By any chance, was it the spray painted unit?? I've never heard of the Supervibe before and just did a quick search on it! Congrats on owning one, that's awesome! Your setup sounds absolutely amazing! Let's hear it some time if you get the chance to take a video! Thank you so much for the compliments and for subscribing to this channel! Kind people such as yourself are the biggest reason to keep this channel active! Again, thank you so much!

​@@gaijean Yes , the Fuzz I bought is exactly the one you had with relic black paint over old orange . Tonight I played it again but with Octavia in front and of course the vibe and man did I get off , no drugs! , just pure tonal bliss ! hihi ! I'm a house builder but I really wish I would have taken the electronics class when I was younger. I envy your trade , so interesting ! I'm having a tech build me a Marshall JTM45/100 Replica , the same Hendrix used in 1966 and Clapton with Sunshine of your love . I like you for some reason and if you are interested , I could send you some internal detailed pictures of my Supervibe , I have a really rare one that is a true bypass. As for a demo ,here's a link below I did with a small combo and an Iphone and the vibe of course , it's only one minute but listen till the end , you'll hear how organic and deep the vibe's throb is !! You take care! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i53ZpYiqgsypiK8

So happy to hear that fuzz found a great home! Never quite understood why it was spray painted, but regardless, it sounds great! Honestly, I just do this as a side hobby at the moment! Several years back, I had a friend that was an electrical engineer help me get started with the basic electrical components when I wanted to both fix and understand guitar pedals. What really fostered everything was reviving an old tube amplifier, where I forced myself to learn how to read schematics. I'd recommend if you want to go down the same path to first learn the basics of the components of some of the pedals your own -- ideally, your Roger Mayer Fuzz pedal, as it's a simple circuit! On that note, I find it amazing that you're a house builder and have said time and time over the past few years that I would love to learn that trade at some point, so, likewise, I definitely envy your trade! Sure, I'd love to check out some internal pictures of your Supervibe! Assuming you have a Reverb account, you should be able to message me and attach pictures: reverb.com/shop/gaijeans-gear Just checked out your demo - it sounds amazing!! I noticed that it was from 8 years ago, so I'm glad to see you're still actively involved in this hobby! Thanks for sharing!!

@@gaijean Yes I'm still playing every day ! Funny on how you would have loved to build houses and how I would have loved to build amps ! I'm sure we were good friends in past lives ! hihi ! Just sent some images on your Reverb link ! Have a great one !

Yes, it's shocking, but unfortunately the previous owner ran into some problems with the internal board and disposed of it all, keeping the cabinet for aesthetic reasons during their live concerts.

Thank you so much! I actually emailed him a few hours ago after I found his email in a thread from the early 2000s! Crossing my fingers that he still checks his email 🤞

​​@@gaijean- Hi, I didn't think to check before I posted the info, but unfortunately Mr. Rissi passed away a couple years back. Risson Amplifiers are still active, they may be able to help you out.

Thank you so much for taking the time to look into this. It's unfortunate to hear that he has passed. I will definitely contact Risson Amplifiers to see what is possible.

​@@gaijean - Sure, happy to try and help out. I know it can still be a task to find info on more 'obscure' pieces of gear, even with all the resources available online. I'm a fan of these amps just due to the Cheap Trick / Tom Petersson connection as well. Its too bad you don't have more bones to work with as a starting point.

​@@gaijean - Have you tried contacting Rickenbacker directly about a schematic or info?

Thanks for your question! Honestly, I've never worked with the KTR version, so I can't tell you the differences from my own experience. However, I found a great synopsis on the difference between the original vs. KTR here: www.effectsdatabase.com/model/klon/ktr#pictures Take care!

@@gaijean Thank you so much for your reply. Greatly appreciated.

You're very welcome! For future viewers who are curious about the same question, I'm going to post the synopsis here in the event the information changes over time or the URL expires: "Aside from the new switchable buffer/true-bypass feature, the circuit of the new unit is identical to that of the discontinued Centaur with one exception necessitated by the new feature: a 2-megohm resistor was added to prevent switching pop from the discharge part of an existing capacitor's charge/discharge cycle, and the value of the existing resistor that sets the input impedance of the circuit was increased from 1 megohm to 2 megohms. These two resistors, the new one and the existing one, are in parallel, resulting in an input impedance of 1 megohm, the same as that of the Centaur: the incoming signal "sees" exactly the same impedance it saw in the Centaur, and the resulting sound is exactly the same. The switchable buffer/true-bypass design, by the way, was the work of my friend Paul Cochrane of Tim/Timmy fame, who is one of the smartest and coolest people I know, so big thanks and tip-of-the-hat to Paul. The new unit will have the exact same NOS germanium diodes that I used throughout the fifteen years of Centaur production. More than 25000 guitar effects pedals from 4000 brands: www.effectsdatabase.com/model/klon/ktr "

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😢 Thank you so much for checking the video out and for taking the time to write an interesting comment (I got a good laugh)! In response to this comment and your other, I didn't find too many obscure items like the cutting board, though a casket would be nice..😂 The shop had 4 floors in total. The B1 floor was a cafe with a few guitars and an area to practice, and 3F was the more high-end, Custom Shop guitars. Other than that, the first and second floors mainly had amps and less expensive guitars, with a few obscure items like the cutting board I got, cups, and coasters. The staff was really friendly too, so if you or others checking out this post ever get a chance to visit, I think you would enjoy the concept! Again, thank you so much for commenting and please take care!

@gaijean You're welcome. I was watching a Rick Beato video the other day and he was talking about how Fender sells merch to help make profits. The cutting board triggered that response.

Rick Beato has some great videos! Indeed, the cutting board is quite an unusual item by Fender..

Thank you so much for the kind comment! To the best of my knowledge, it was stock when I purchased it, second-hand, and i didn't modify it when it was in my possession. I've since sold it, but you can see some pictures of the circuit here: reverb.com/item/69099678? Take care, and thank you so much for watching and for commenting!

Incorrect.

Thank you so much for your kind comment! You are very welcome, friend! Please don't hesitate in letting me know anything you would like to see in Japan and I'll do my best to upload. Take care!

I'm so sorry..I wish I could help you find an exact replacement, but I don't know where to obtain the exact same cable that EHX used.. Just a thought, but you may be able to play around with a motorcycle clutch cable to see if you can modify it to work with the Hotfoot. Best of luck on getting your pedal up and running, my friend!

Thank you so much for checking out this video and for your kind comment!

Thank you so much for your comment! In response to your comment , I responded with a new video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZnIhqCjrN6BosU Again, thank you so much!

Likewise, thank you for watching and for your awesome comment! Indeed, I can't imagine living in a world without knowing that stock pot value... 😂

Thank you for watching and voicing your concern! You raise valid points useful for those working on amplifiers, and I appreciate your general concern. Indeed, visually, the capacitors, at least two of them, are extremely alarming. However, as I mention in the video, the internal components such as the capacitors were all tested prior to turning on the amplifier for the first time. As for the defective vacuum tube temperature, it was extremely hot after using a tube tester, not after the first initial run. This, coupled with giving a throbbing value of over 100 on the test, indicated that the tube was malfunctioning. After swapping it out with a fresh 5Y3GT, the amp has been running strong ever since uploading this video. Again, thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to comment!

@@gaijean Suggest you check out Mr.Carlson's Lab before you blow up amps. He has a lot of knowledge. Even though those capacitors tested ok, they are leaking voltage. Paper caps that old ALWAYS need to be changed to more modern ones, otherwise you risk destroying your power and/or speaker transformers. Good luck finding replacements for those.

Thank you so much for your comment! In response to your comment , I responded with a new video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZnIhqCjrN6BosU Again, thank you so much!