Very simple and cheap Guitar/Bass distortion pedal

Step 4What both versions sound like

Here is an sound file of how my overdrive pedal sounds. The first riff is clean and the second riff is the same as first just distorted. Thanks for reading!

Revised sounds:

The reason that the amplitude is lower on the second sound clip, that is because that was my bass clean through my amp. No volume changes or moving away the microphone. My setup was the same for each recording. The amplifier was on:
0 Bass
0 Treble
For both recordings.

My bass used was a Warwick Rockbass Streamer 2P'up Version.

Edit: On my new recordings, the moded circuit is used. I will include both a bass and guitar recording :) (excuse my TERRIBLE guitar playing :P)

My amplifier was recorded with a simple condensor module through using Audacity :)


Same bass, Guitar is a: Cheapo Spider Fender copy (I play bass not guitar!)

The files: "Guitar file" and "Bass File" Are the new versions :D




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6 comments
Oct 6, 2010. 1:24 PMvirajprabhu says:
how did you make that guitar file you have recorded last????? as i wanted to know exactly what modifications you didi to make that,,,, pls let me know sir.....
Nov 3, 2010. 8:48 AMvirajprabhu says:
hey i conneced the circuit in the same way but i am not getting any output.... i tried connecting the input and output directly without the circuit and i got output... but not with the circuit.... there is no problem with the components and the wires and amp...... ia there anyhting that i may have overlooked and i am not getting output.... pls reply.....
Apr 11, 2010. 3:34 PMgrantloughran says:
is ther anything i can add to make it mor distorted?
thanks
May 20, 2009. 7:36 PMMandela says:
yihaa, simple Why the output cables is only one ? can you attach any images from the Jack > effect > Jack ? i beginner in electronics things thanks

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I'm a student from Cheshire, hoping to study Audio Electronics. I play bass and enjoy listening to music :)