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Getting Started - Basic Equipment

DIY 12:31 AM
Alright, let's look at what materials you're going to need to get started Soldering Iron This one is rather apparent. You're going to want something that will last you for a few builds and not fall apart on you. DO NOT BUY FROM RADIOSHACK! Radioshack soldering irons will corrode really quickly and will only last you about 2-3 builds. I bought one from...

Getting Started - Check Yourself

DIY 12:04 AM
I'll be honest, I started building guitar effects because I couldn't afford the originals. I'm a poor college student and, at the moment, my time is worth far less to me than my money so cloning a pedal is worth my time and fits my budget. But that's an important factor with this kind of work. I want to spend this post examining...

Welcome to the blog

11:30 PM
Hey guys, If you're reading this then you're probably interested in delving into the world of DIY guitar effects. My name is Stephen I'm a computer engineering student in the DMV area and I run a very small guitar effects shop called Prentiss Effects. Now, I am by no means an expert on guitar effects by any means but I have learned a...