Things to consider before attemping a build
What you should know before grabbing your soldering iron
The author assumes you have, at least, a basic knowledge on stompbox building - if that doesn't apply to you, then please go back to the main page an read some of the articles on the topic.
Generally speaking, most of those effects are not a good choice as a first or second project (with the exception of the Big Cheese, Brown Source and Tone Source, which would be a great second build). They are much more complex to build -and expensive too- than the average stompbox: there are lots of potentiometers and switches to wire, delicate components, big and densely populated boards, etc. In order to have a working pedal, the builder should ideally be able to solder proficiently just about anything, and make a clean, tidy and organized wiring and enclosure layout. Else, the chances of failure are quite high; components mounted the wrong way, cold solders, bridged paths or wrong wiring, to name a few possibilities.
If you think you fit inside this description, then go ahead and make your own replica! Don't forget to check the build links (if available) and give us feedback about your experience.
