Snark Doodle 2011
Snark Doodle 2011
Snark Doodle 2011
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snarkdoodle
FX TYPE: OVERDRIVE/FUZZ
Based on the Tube Sound Fuzz ™
PCB artwork m2011 madbeanpedals
Release date: 04.03.11
The Craig Anderton Tube Sound Fuzz is a classic DIY project that has been built, modified and
abused for years. The design was recently popularized commercially with the Way Huge® Red
Llama™ (with minor tweaks to the original design). The effect is based off a CMOS Hex inverter to
generate thick and meaty fuzz. But, this is no onetrick pony. There are a variety of more subtle
overdrive tones to be found with the gain pot turned down. The TSF/Red Llama can also be a fairly
low gain overdrive or boost with the Gain ¼ up and the volume knob at over ½. The tone of the effect
is a moderate midrange cut and a certain amount of depth (dimensionality) added to the guitar
signal. It is a terrific project, and one that every DIY enthusiast should build!
This version of the Snarkdoodle allows you to build the Tube Sound Fuzz, Red Llama or a Hybrid
version if you wish. Please refer to the BOM to see what values are changed between the three
versions. Note that the Red Llama does not use the Boost switch.
The controls are as follows
GAIN: The overall fuzz level.
VOL: The total output.
BOOST: This switch lets you toggle between two different gain levels. With the BOOST engaged
your wallpaper will melt, small children will be traumatized and the dog will leave town.
Notes
You must use the 4049UBE for this project. This is the “unbuffered” version, and it is widely
available.
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Manufactured Version
1.8”W x 0.85”H
This version will fit in a 1590B.
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Single Sided Version for etching
Note that the pots are wired 1‐2‐3 on this version.
This version is the Red Llama only. The boost function is not included.
R6 is for the onboard LED circuitry. 4k7 or similar is suggested.
1.82” W x 1.23” H (including borders)
This product is intended for DIY use only. Commercial use, including the sale of PCBs, kits or pedals utilizing this
information, is strictly prohibited.
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