How To Start Building Guitar Pedals

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[@SimonBondar]

I'm in it for the hand signals.

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Added extra to new video just for you 😂

[@albertbillman9920]

👋💪🙌👍👊 hes right.

[@ensignofindustry1033]

Before he built his first kit, he was a first base coach 🤷‍♂️🙅‍♂️💁‍♂️

[@gremlin0890]

Why did you have to mention that.

[@jasonrutledge167]

😂

[@dakotahrivers6640]

currently going to Oregon State University for electrical engineering specifically so i can build synthesizers and guitar effects. Maybe someday our pedals will cross paths!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

That’s badass! I graduated from there 🤘 Tell Don I said hi.

[@dakotahrivers6640]

Fuzzlord Effects this is actually crazy because I didn’t even get to the part in the video where you said you went to OSU when I commented. Small world. This is actually really encouraging now lol

[@FuzzlordEffects]

If it makes you feel any better or gets a laugh I used to always call Matt Schumann or whatever his name was “Schumann” but like Newman from Seinfeld. It always pissed him off and I don’t think he understood why..... Frickin Schumann 😂

[@FuzzlordEffects]

But fair warning, you literally have to pull near perfect test while in that course with that level of sass Hahahaha 😂

[@dakotahrivers6640]

Fuzzlord Effects I always try to avoid Schuman’s classes when possible. He is by far my least favorite instructor I’ve had since high school. I dropped a digital logic class he was teaching because he’s just such a hard guy to like lol

[@nataliewilliford9513]

Hello! I'm a highschooler in Virginia and I really appreciate this video. I usually have to find information like this through multiple videos and/or websites so thank you so much. I've always been really into electronics but I've gotten really into guitars this year. I think I'm going to order a diy boost pedal for my first project. Thank you!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

That’s so great to hear Natalie and I am sure you are going to have so much fun with that! Thanks for watching

[@KaitlinGaspar]

yeah i can’t wait to hear an update! i bet you’re doing amazing :D

[@charliering6015]

I seen 6 moogerfooger pedals going for $25,000, and with a background in electronics, decided enough is enough. You were the first video I seen, and I'm ready to build for my own needs... Because the day I spend that much for a pedal is the day I really am a moogerfooger! Thanks for the start... I'll keep you updated with my path.

[@us3r11]

Hey. How's it going with the pedal build?

[@dyllan559]

@J A in also wondering. Its been a year

[@charliering6015]

@@us3r11 I have built 3 since then... 2 eh, and another that I like. Thank goodness for the internet or I wouldn't have been able to do it. With the time I have put into it, I could have bought a pedal for cheaper, but the experience was worth it.

[@harleymferris]

Really appreciated this, especially the respect paid to those who beat a path before us. I've been hungry to start building pedals... been 20ish years since I used a soldering iron, never did much more than rewiring speaker cabs or swapping out guitar pickups, but always wanted to do more. Found this very inspiring--checking out the LPB 1 next!

[@ArtsPlaceFishing]

I've been building, repairing or modding fx pedals off and over for over 25 years. Did a lot of Big Muff repairs. Really enjoy your channel.

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Nice! Thank you and glad you are liking the channel!

[@coryburns13]

Just kinda starting to stick my toe in the water of effects building and modding and this was the first video I watched. Great info and a great sort of “where your mindset should be”. Thanks for not being overly technical and making it so someone like me can understand it and keep the enthusiasm up. We’ve all seen those “intro” videos that are too technical and turn you off immediately. Thanks man!

[@alexcruz2645]

I’d just like to say thank you so much for your effort. This is truly an amazing and heart warming welcome into the world of electronics. I can see the passion that you hold for these things and I truly admire that. Thanks for paying it forward and making it easier for others to get involved.

[@TarshishedCactus]

This video is so inspirational thank you! I think people who build pedals are the coolest and really want to get into it. I'm going to buy my first kit soon and hopfully this can be something I can get into.

[@HumbleInitiative]

Thanks for the wisdom dropped at the beginning of the video. I really appreciate everything you said. ❤

[@blakeevans4317]

This is so informative and chill at the same time

[@juanguerra8361]

Oh thanks so much!! It helps me very well to understand your Fuzzworld! and how elaborate can be made guitar pedals!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

thanks for watching!

[@crazyhawkjp304]

Currently failing my qualifying year for engineering at uni and this video is inspiring me to turn myself around to become an electrical engineer so I can do the same thing as you. I’m super excited to try to build a fuzz pedal this summer too!

[@timothyh8623]

Thank you, you made this seem like a realistic hobby to get into.

[@robertgortega5217]

It's like going to school and relearning how to use the various modules in step to learn a great approach and not pick up bad habits. Thanks for the primary lesson with a great calm teacher approach. Outstanding 👍

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Thank you for watching Robert and glad you like the video style!

[@necruccio7867]

Exactly what I was looking for thanks mate! Cheers from Aus

[@kegancastillo760]

This was awesome. This is something I've wanted to get into for a long time, and I think I'm finally going to. Thank you!

[@dreadlordbeats]

Thank you for this video ! It's been some years already that I wanted to get into pedal modding (and maybe making my own for myself and bandmates) this video really helps and is motivational ! Cheers from France !

[@shannonoverton6752]

Great vid, I have a degree in electronics and really never applied it so this seems like a good use for it. Keep up the cool content

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Cheers!

[@wrekerds]

love the video. ordering everything i need to start building today!!

[@eddiebryson]

Hey Jason, thanks for posting this video! Really great to have a source of encouragement and information. I just completed my first build (basic boost as you recommended and am now starting my second. Thanks again for sharing your experience!

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

Thanks bro from UK. Great advice for this newbie.

[@Heathshrdz24]

This was very inspiring. I have most of the equipment besides the adjustable soldering iron. I really enjoyed switching pickups and fixing input jacks and I am really interested in learning how to read diagrams for pedals and fully under stand them. This definetly pushed me to try it!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Ah maybe a good video topic!

[@dronefinger]

Great advice on not getting hung up on an end result and valuing each kernel of insight along the journey.

[@FuzzlordEffects]

That is one thing I try to keep in mind on a daily (: I forget it also! Cheers, Jason

[@pipino1313]

i'm doing electrical engineering here in UTFPR - Brazil right now, this is exactly the video i needed, thanks man!!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

That is so awesome you are in engineering school! A lot of hard work but it will be so worth it man I promise!!! Changed my whole life

[@josephmichaelmack9249]

Great video! Built a mod thunder drive a while back and looking to do go feeling into knowing what I’m doing. Super helpful video. Coming outta Stafford CT.

[@SolidXdamage]

Hey man, heartfelt appreciation from India for this constant delivery of amazing content. In here, we have no pedal builders, and no one to look over the shoulders and learn from. Thanks for what you are doing.

[@FuzzlordEffects]

just now seeing this comment, thank you so much (:

[@SolidXdamage]

@@FuzzlordEffects Big ups!

[@garfield4863]

Awesome video, thanks

[@elimcewen1607]

I have loved electronics and I’m learning to play guitar and I would love to make pedals but I couldn’t find any information but you saved me thanks !

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Glad this was helpful Eli cheers!

[@EdwardFButlermusic]

This is so so good! Almost felt like therapy! I've bought 2 kits broke it, not giving up... just got to improve at soldering.

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Soldering is tricky, but don’t give up! I messed up so many pedals when I was trying to learn. Glad you enjoyed video 😊

[@almal1465]

Thanks for making this video! I'm gonna build something!

[@BS-bv5sh]

Thanks for the video. I am excited to make something. Nice to see someone who went to school in OR. Super inspiring.

[@sophienorfleet8943]

watching from indiana. really liked this video! spent a year soldering boards for radon detectors at work & really enjoyed it. mentioned to a friend that i miss soldering & he recommended building pedals. i’ve grown up in a musical family but i didnt get the special touch lol at least i could potentially make them some things

[@lickguitars1276]

thanks for sharing the pros and cons , I'm hoping to see many tutorial related to guitar effect pedals on your channel

[@dumb445]

Been looking for a straight forward intro vid like this for a while now. Thanks brother and keep it heavy👍

[@ronobst4810]

Greetings from Austin TX ! I think it’s really cool that you talk about this for ppl like myself that are starting to tinker with pedals. The tools and advice was cool too. Advice about respecting those who came before you is great in any part of life. I enjoy your videos and only found your channel last week. I like what you do sir, and your products. I just ordered a bazz fuss kit and a few others. Plus some tone stacks and a couple electric engineering books. Jumping in head first haha. I’ve been teaching myself guitar repair and wiring them for yrs. might as well learn to make the pedals that make my guitars scream. I just want to make cool pedals with my daughter and be able to fix the box of old pedals I already have. Keep doing what you do sir.

[@FuzzlordEffects]

That is so awesome you are going to build a bass fuzz kit Ron!!! That was my first pedal also! Cheers Jason

[@HawkmasterKnutson]

Great channel, just got my wife a HM-6 after watching videos on all your products. Very cool stuff and great educational content.🤘

[@species138]

"Enjoy the journey...Don't fascinate yourself with the end goal.'" Words to live by.

[@rodsam3007]

Rods from London here. I really wanna get into basic old school stuff like treble boosters, fuzzboxes and classic overdrives. Thanks for the nice video.

[@colin3749]

Great advice about enjoying the process and not focusing on the end goal. I wish I would have understood this when I was younger.

[@surfnsarangi]

So humble. So righteous. Thank you.

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Thank you so much!

[@cdbj1018]

Excellent information, just subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to viewing more of your videos.

[@alexsekunna7614]

Guitar build would be a rad one , but honestly have thought about building my own pedal for awhile off to do some ordering. Thanks for the motivation! 🤙

[@highamp7667]

Been soldering at work and want to start doing it creatively. I am good at the soldering part but the schematics and design have been hard. Thank you for the suggestions. I won't burn out on this I honestly want to see how far this can take me and am very much in for the long haul.

[@willcherry9029]

I love pedals. I want to make pedals so i can have more pedals. I love these lil boxes of majic. I enjoy your encouragement and honesty. I will be gettin set up soon. Thanks you Fuzzlord.

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Now that is the right attitude to start building!

[@SparkTraderDave]

Thanks for the info! Super interested in learning all of this stuff, you gave a great start!

[@bradspence9864]

Fuzzlord is absolutely the coolest name for a pedal company ever.

[@generalleigh7387]

I’m compelled to build. I can’t help it. My first baz I built from salvaged parts. I had just got into it and I was so hungry and I couldn’t really work a job at the time so I was broke. It was a good long while before I was able to find a good transistor type that I didn’t half roast in the removal process from the iron. There is something magical about making them come to life. I just recently discovered biasing and it’s mind blowing awesome to have access to that control parameter- it’s like secrets hidden in limitations by the manufacturers. Because playing with biasing is straight up bad ass and I love access to that control 🤗

[@MrLenecromancer7]

What an awesome channel and video. Thank you for taking the time to put these together! Very informative and inspirational.

[@noahms456]

thanks for the inspiration - I think I'm going to build a Fuzz box from an old electronics magazine - my old soldering iron is no longer sufficient so I picked up an adjustable one with a station and built-in solder dispenser

[@carpo719]

Great introduction thank you for sharing

[@adammurphy8691]

Have always wanted to learn how to build/repair pedals and amps. Thanks for a great video and a great channel.

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Hi Adam, I think you should check out Uncle Doug's playlist called "Tube Amp Bootcamp," lots of good info there aimed at people new to electronics.

[@stormman8393]

Great stuff, mate. I did enjoy it

[@FuzzlordEffects]

thank you Ross!

[@deadguydan]

I enjoy your channel dood and your passion for making pedals is always evident in your videos but it's on fire in this one. Well done Fuzzlord!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Thanks so much for watching! Cheers!

[@mrl0p3z]

Dude, thanks for taking the time to share your expertise!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Blaqksorrow]

Thanks a lot for sharing. I see there's a lot of stuff to learn before I can build my own pedals. Greetings from México!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Don’t get discouraged, kits and simple one knob pedals are great to start with.

[@chrissstarr1608]

I love the way you describe things

[@davidparsons3577]

Great video! Thanks for the info it was really helpful and inspiring!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Glad it was helpful thanks for watching David!

[@Psyfonify]

This is a really cool channel.

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Thank you!! ~Jason

[@tpags7398]

This is actually relaxing to watch

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Happy to hear that!

[@aidangreenwalt9363]

Thank you so much for this

[@FuzzlordEffects]

no problem! There is a newer version on the channel also cheers

[@jorro87]

Thanks a lot! That's really helpful! I just built my first two kits (Fuzz Face, actually built it twice cause I got it wrong the first time and a Tube Screamer) and am currently in school for soldering technician. Trying to learn about design a bit now. I'd love to see a video about breadboarding and trying different components (if you do that). Thanks again!

[@robwessels6899]

Thanks I’m moving from Oregon to Hawaii and want to start building pedals on the Big Island. Your channel is a great find :)

[@killslay]

Thanks for the information. Just ordered my first kit! If the the solder job I did on my guitar is anything to go by I'd better order extra solder and one of those suckers too. If I'm honest I'm mainly looking forward to painting the enclosure

[@j-day]

I have been looking into this for a while so thank you for making this video. You have confirmed a lot of my assumptions, which is great!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Thanks for watching!

[@LieLikesMusic]

Awesome stuff. Thanks for sharing!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Thanks for watching!

[@jacksonharvey5791]

I love your channel dude !!!!

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

Bro if I didn’t see you post anywhere for a long time in stoner metal theme vids, I’d think you’ve died or something

[@taufiqandikajazzer]

Hello Mr. Fuzz. Thanks for your sharing. Best regards from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@wittvonwitt4403]

Rapidly becoming one of my favorite channels! Never realized i love Doom Metal!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

So happy to hear that!

[@screechandmoan]

Thank you for this, dude. I'm gonna order my first kit in the next couple weeks. I'm going into this with minimum experience, but I'm hoping my lack of knowledge leads to a unique sound in the future.

[@mikael5743]

Really inspiring. Thank you so much for your dedication

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Thank you!

[@manueldelsol31270]

Bazzfuss was the first pedal for me too, a good one to start soldering, and also a very cool fuzz pedal to play with when it's done !

[@FuzzlordEffects]

such a fun one!

[@FoxDrvr]

Great video Jason, thanks for taking the time to share. I'm excited, I'm getting ready to make my first pedal. Take care.

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Cheers FoxDrvr hope it goes well!

[@Dazz1806]

Thanks so much Jason this is EXACTLY the video I needed to see. I’ve never made a pedal or played with electronics but I’m super keen. Your advice is invaluable

[@FuzzlordEffects]

I really appreciate you watching!

[@Dazz1806]

@@FuzzlordEffects pleasure is all mine. Loved your short vid on the budget broom board. That behringer super fuzz is amazing. First saw it on Josh Scott’s episode about behringer. Definitely picking one up. And I need to explore you’re range. They look super cool

[@choppednshredded]

Super helpful stuff, thanks! And hi from McMinnville!

[@oaasun3451]

You're like the Mr. Rogers of effect pedals! I mean that in a good way!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Hahahhaha thanks!

[@jaredgreer2437]

jsun blue "oh won't you hear my phaser?"

[@ronobst4810]

jared greer 😂

[@BearAwesome]

Such a great video! Informative and straight to the point. Definitely inspired me to jump back in!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

So glad to hear that! Thanks for watching, Jason

[@DoesItDoom]

Another awesome video. Thanks for the insight, Jason!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Thanks Steve! Hopefully someone will get into building their own pedal for the first time (: Looking forward to this weeks guitar lesson on your channel! ~Jason

[@buckhoffman2655]

I have the same Weller soldering iron. Great advice; it works very well.

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Thanks Buck! It’s such a good one for the price 👍

[@BabylonSun]

Thank you Buddy loved this!!!! Enjoy the Journey!!!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Thanks for watching!

[@thelitch5649]

Thanks for this. I don't like asking this of people who are great at making pedals. So I appreciate this a lot. Cheers!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Will keep these coming! Plan on doing a group build/kit pretty soon (: Cheers, Jason

[@diamonddad3059]

Sure appreciate the time and thought put into this video. Thank you for all the info. I'm finally setting up my own bench. What books were most helpful to your understanding audio electronics early on?

[@darinvogt8789]

Great video! Totally going to build a pedal this week!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Good luck and have fun!

[@disappearing23]

Awesome video man, I’m from PR, I wanna start doing some pedals for fun, thanks for the info.

[@jazzmoon77]

Some pretty solid advice there for any career and just life in general. Love your outlook.

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Thanks Jasmine!

[@flamindigo]

Real good intro. I've been doing it off and on for a long time. I mostly built patch cords. Now, I'm getting into pedals. I want to build a sythesizer. I have a lot of Moog circuits. That's much further down the line, if I live that long and we still live in a world where hobbies are tolerated.

[@robayles]

Great stuff man. Watching from Terrace, BC Canada! Appreciate your thoroughness. I am working out my first pedal build and I came across your vid, thank you!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

good luck building!

[@flotenn3351]

I m happy to see your desk and my desk look pretty much the same XD

[@Thekossiable]

Been thinking about getting into pedals for a few years now. This was inspiring video thank you, im gonna build my first pedal soon. Also you forgot to mention the little beepermeter between your drawers! 😁👍 Watching from Finland.

[@julianbarriga8513]

Thank you so much for this, I can’t even explain.

[@FuzzlordEffects]

So glad you liked the video! Cheers, Jason

[@adambernard5444]

Hey man, this is a great starter video. Currently studying mechanical engineering in Louisiana, and I've always wanted to understand the ins and outs of pedals to eventually make my own clones. Thanks man!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

That’s badass you are in engineering school! Your basic electronics classes that I think all mechanicals take now will help you a lot!

[@adambernard5444]

@@FuzzlordEffects I'll be sure to let you know how my first pedal turns out! Thanks for all your help!

[@ikestoddard2458]

Your intro was very wise. My education was a LOT like yours, but earlier, EE class of ‘77, minor in Software. You points about tools are well made, especially screwdrivers!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Thank you Ike! I am curious to know what you focused in for your career after graduating!

[@ikestoddard2458]

@@FuzzlordEffects Master in Aerospace Eng. Focused on Spacecraft Dynamics and Control. Shades of BB!

[@andreguilhermediasarraiano9287]

solid advices, nice! ty

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Thanks for watching Lak!

[@toddstubbs9654]

Good practical advice, no BS. Thanks!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Thanks Todd!

[@fredeichenauer4568]

It's taking me some time to go through the library of videos you have. But THIS one! Thank you brother. This was a great video. And you jacket collar is on point here. :P

[@timcreek2851]

I'm a musician and a gear head, and I am really interested in building my own pedals. Thanks for the great video, even if I'm a bit late to the party!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Thanks for watching Tim!

[@blablablablabittybla561]

Thanks

[@Schafudd]

Dig your videos and appreciate all the advice, help, and info! from NY, recently started doing kits, I did the Build your own clone Spring Reverb as my first build came out great. Also started making my own instrument cables (tech flex and all) and it's all insanely fun. Thanks for being such a great sharer of knowledge!

[@FuzzlordEffects]

Thank you for watching Scott! Comments like yours keep me excited to make weekly videos. Cheers! Jason

[@timbushey879]

this was very inspiring for the fact im a hobbyist computer programmer/automation programmer/most lately electrical engineering for arduino/rpi/etc.. stuff, (mostly focused on automation and software) however many of my friends are very heavy musicians from the new england/western massachusetts areas, they would tell me that my equip and tools are exactly what is needed and asking me for clones (and "klones" of the klon centuar), so very recently i started to go deeper finding your content because i was tasked with making some just replication guitar pedals, but just wanted to make sure im getting a nice ground up expereince, only to find out alot of this falls exactly in line with many of the "gists" ive figured out naturally over time, but allows me the testbed to further excercise learning, while still helping some great friends out (im self taught entirely, internet is powerful as you said, amount of information, and what the past people have left behind is huge, you literaly are matching this quote i say about how "were not reinvinting the wheel" thing) anyways, thank you for the content, this really makes me know im found myself to the right path

[@exaltedyeti5847]

I bought a dB boost pedal kit after watching this video because it seemed fun to try putting something together myself. And now I'm watching electrical engineering 101 videos on youtube so I can figure out WHY the directions work and how to modify them if I want haha Thanks Jason. I love this channel. Your passion for what you do is infectious. Your pedals are sick and I plan on trying to get one on preorder before they sell out again.

[@FuzzlordEffects]

So happy to hear your messing with a pedal and watching engineering videos!!!! Whose channel are you watching?

[@exaltedyeti5847]

Fuzzlord Effects The Engineering Mindset has some good basics videos. And the DIY Pedal Guy (I think that was his channel) cool stuff.

[@exaltedyeti5847]

“DIY Guitar Pedals” is the channel.

[@oxsnxiwn7804]

Nice vid just finished my first course in college for electrical engineering and I’m wanting to get into pedal building while I wait till for my next course to start in January

[@FuzzlordEffects]

That is so awesome and good job finishing up your first course!!!!!!! I hope you do find a fun pedal project or small amplifier (: