This is a sophisticated multi-function and programmable distortion pedal.  Not a simple fuzz box, to be sure.  I usually shy away from pedals with so many knobs and options, leaning more towards the one knob (or no knob!) type pedals.

Amidst a continuing rise in the demand for vintage sounds, MXR has released the M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay. As a big fan of the Electro-Harmonix Memory Man pedal, I was looking forward to giving this baby a test-drive.

For the longest time I had been harboring a desire to build my own gear, not that I have any background in electronics or hold an Electrical Engineering degree or anything. I downloaded all the obligatory sFor the longest time I had been harboring the desire to build my own gear, though I don’t have any background in electronics or hold an Electrical Engineering degree or anything. I downloaded all the obligatory schematics from the web for amps, pedals and even directions on how to mod my amps. But to be honest, I really have no idea how to read…

This is the second DIY project I decided to tackle, for the details on the first, check out the E.S.V review. The Phaser kit is certainly more difficult than the Fuzz Kit (ahem…) with a greater number of parts and significantly more soldering to tackle. The kit was $75 (plus shipping) and has the exact form factor of the E.S.V Fuzz with two knobs, an LED, True Bypass switch and an unfinished box. Here is a little information about the Classic Phase from the BYOC website: