Overhauling my Dunlop GCB95 (will caps for noise help?)

Started by powerplayj, May 09, 2004, 08:49:54 PM

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powerplayj

I am making improvements (hopefully) to my Dunlop CGB95 wah.  So far I have added a Carling TB switch and removed the buffer.  I also plan to perform the vocal mod, increase the gain, install a Fulltone inductor and change the transistors to BC109's.  Will small caps on the transistors clean up all noise or just noise generated by radio signals?    I'm just curious because I want to max this thing out before I move on to better wahs.

PS: Does the Fulltone pot's taper differ from the stock Dunlop?



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builds completed: boutique fuzz, rangemaster, BSIAB2, PT-80, Tonepad wah, Ross Comp, Axis Fuzz, MOSFET boost, Thunderchief, Big Muff (triangle), Mr. EQ, Dr. Boogey,  Neovibe, Dist+, EA Tremelo, ADA Flanger, RM Octavia
next build(s): ???

BareFoot

Hi,
I have a 1980Crybaby that i worked on, I am about to do the  Tonepad replacement board.

Arguably , with a touch of overkill. I am using the buffers and still going with true Bypass, I think the buffers add stability and enhance overall compatibility with a wider variety of other Gizmo's

I never had radio signal issues with mine , but it was noisy, I upgraded the caps to Mil-spec Polypropolene film types and upgraded the resistors to Mil Spec Metal Films.
MUCH quieter in terms of noise and hiss, and the tone just seemed somehow clearer and more focused
I plan on using the same type caps and resistors in the Tonepad build.
Having trouble tho, deciding which type inductor to use.
Leaning ,at present ,towards Fulltone.

I will be back when this is all done to "expound" on what ever I learn
www.tonepad.com :D