B-Buff install on a Tone Press

Discuss Custom Shop devices

B-Buff install on a Tone Press

Postby plan-x » Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:11 pm

I'm experiencing some high end loss from my pedal board and wanted a buffer near the beginning of the chain. I have chosen to install a B-Buff in my Tone Press which I currently use for a sustainer. It sits near the beginning of the chain and it's off most of the time. I think the bypass option is the way to go. In order to do that where would the blue and white wires be connected to? Between the jack and switch on both sides? The jumper?

Image
Plan-x
http://www.myspace.com/wichmanbrewster

Gain-Changer Tone Press (w/B-Buff) I Have had most Barbers
Timmy, Zendrive (Chorus, delay & wah....the usual stuff)
Mesa Boogie Lonestar Classic 2x12 combo / Traynor YCV-40 head conv / Cabs 1x12's, Detuned 2x12's (Stereo rig)

Parker Fly deluxe S2 (HSS), Nitefly P (HH)
User avatar
plan-x
 
Posts: 188
Joined: Sat Aug 15, 2009 2:15 am
Location: CA Mojave desert

Re: B-Buff install on a Tone Press

Postby David Barber » Sat Aug 06, 2011 11:00 am

plan-x wrote:I'm experiencing some high end loss from my pedal board and wanted a buffer near the beginning of the chain. I have chosen to install a B-Buff in my Tone Press which I currently use for a sustainer. It sits near the beginning of the chain and it's off most of the time. I think the bypass option is the way to go. In order to do that where would the blue and white wires be connected to? Between the jack and switch on both sides? The jumper?

Image


Remove the jumper and install to the footswitch terminals. The left side is the input, and the right side it output. Try not to overheat the switch, 700 degree iron, keep the tip super clean with this:

Image


Or a sponge if you don't have the good stuff.
PRS SE One, PRS SE EG, PRS McCarty rosewood neck, Anderson Hollow T, Anderson Hollow Classic, Hamer Artist, Fender Strats and Teles, All Barber Pedals, Barber Echelon, Barber Energy cab.
http://www.barberelectronics.com/sounds.html
http://www.barberelectronics.com/pickuptest.htm
http://www.barberelectronics.com
User avatar
David Barber
 
Posts: 566
Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:07 pm

Re: B-Buff install on a Tone Press

Postby plan-x » Sat Aug 06, 2011 12:09 pm

Awesome! Thanks David. No sweat. And if by some reason I overheat the 3PDT, I have a spare. The trim pot came cranked all the way clockwise, is that nominal or full attenuation?
Plan-x
http://www.myspace.com/wichmanbrewster

Gain-Changer Tone Press (w/B-Buff) I Have had most Barbers
Timmy, Zendrive (Chorus, delay & wah....the usual stuff)
Mesa Boogie Lonestar Classic 2x12 combo / Traynor YCV-40 head conv / Cabs 1x12's, Detuned 2x12's (Stereo rig)

Parker Fly deluxe S2 (HSS), Nitefly P (HH)
User avatar
plan-x
 
Posts: 188
Joined: Sat Aug 15, 2009 2:15 am
Location: CA Mojave desert

Re: B-Buff install on a Tone Press

Postby David Barber » Sat Aug 06, 2011 1:36 pm

That pedal looks a little older, so the solder is "leaded". Turn the trim full counter clockwise to start, you will never match the output of the full clockwise B-Buff with the T Press output.
PRS SE One, PRS SE EG, PRS McCarty rosewood neck, Anderson Hollow T, Anderson Hollow Classic, Hamer Artist, Fender Strats and Teles, All Barber Pedals, Barber Echelon, Barber Energy cab.
http://www.barberelectronics.com/sounds.html
http://www.barberelectronics.com/pickuptest.htm
http://www.barberelectronics.com
User avatar
David Barber
 
Posts: 566
Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:07 pm

Re: B-Buff install on a Tone Press

Postby plan-x » Sat Aug 06, 2011 8:35 pm

Yeah, I didn't want to cook my board. What's the significance of "Leaded" solder?
Plan-x
http://www.myspace.com/wichmanbrewster

Gain-Changer Tone Press (w/B-Buff) I Have had most Barbers
Timmy, Zendrive (Chorus, delay & wah....the usual stuff)
Mesa Boogie Lonestar Classic 2x12 combo / Traynor YCV-40 head conv / Cabs 1x12's, Detuned 2x12's (Stereo rig)

Parker Fly deluxe S2 (HSS), Nitefly P (HH)
User avatar
plan-x
 
Posts: 188
Joined: Sat Aug 15, 2009 2:15 am
Location: CA Mojave desert

Re: B-Buff install on a Tone Press

Postby David Barber » Sun Aug 07, 2011 2:06 am

plan-x wrote:Yeah, I didn't want to cook my board. What's the significance of "Leaded" solder?


Ummm, it has lead in it? :shock:

It's a good idea to use the proper matching solder, lead should not be used on a RoHS tip. I'm guessing you have a leaded setup and leaded solder. We don't use lead anymore for obvious reasons, but most hobbyist in the USA still use it. Just wash your hands before you start shoving Doritos in your face! :D
PRS SE One, PRS SE EG, PRS McCarty rosewood neck, Anderson Hollow T, Anderson Hollow Classic, Hamer Artist, Fender Strats and Teles, All Barber Pedals, Barber Echelon, Barber Energy cab.
http://www.barberelectronics.com/sounds.html
http://www.barberelectronics.com/pickuptest.htm
http://www.barberelectronics.com
User avatar
David Barber
 
Posts: 566
Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:07 pm


Return to B-Custom

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests