31 January 2013

New Build - Pumped Up Rangemaster

Recently built a Pumped Up Rangemaster, using GuitarPCB.com's pcb. Liked it so much, I built a second one. 

One change from original specs is that I used a germanium transistor with a higher hFE (113 for #1 and 115 for #2) than the original Rangemaster (hFE=60-90). I like the hotter, grittier sound of the hotter trannie.

In addition to level knob, there is a 3-way tone switch (treble, fat, full). Treble is great for solos; for chording, I like the other tone settings, depending on the guitar/pups being used.

Pumped Up Rangemaster #1
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