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Mellowtone Wolf Computer

Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 3:31 pm
by Gigahearts_FX
Hi

I got the parts to make an original mini Wolf Computer from a friend ages ago, who knew the dude that once built them.
He didnt have time or inclination to finish building it so passed it on to me.
Put it together and let her rip today. Really cool fuzz!

Think these are hard to come by these days so its nice to have. Might trade it at some point but for now I will play :)

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Re: Mellowtone Wolf Computer

Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 5:28 pm
by Jero
Cool! The WC is a cool one for sure. Think I've owned and played more of them than any other pedal, haha.

That build would have been a little easier to do with the tiny green pots that are board mounted :thumb: Also, looks like you are missing some stuff.
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Re: Mellowtone Wolf Computer

Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 5:30 pm
by 01010111
BEST FUZZ EVER! This fuzz is essentially what I base all my gear purchases on. If it doesn't sound good with the wolf then it's out. It's too good! :love:

(I've got three of them right now and there was a time when I had five)

Re: Mellowtone Wolf Computer

Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 5:39 pm
by Psyre
I've had 3 incarnations, a standard big box, stereo deluxe, and 2 knob party favor. The 2 knob was hands down my favorite.

Re: Mellowtone Wolf Computer

Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 5:47 pm
by Scruffie
Jero wrote:Cool! The WC is a cool one for sure. Think I've owned and played more of them than any other pedal, haha.

That build would have been a little easier to do with the tiny green pots that are board mounted :thumb: Also, looks like you are missing some stuff.
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Ahhh so that's how they're meant to be used.

Also, those extra parts are pointless and can easily be replaced with input grounding.

Re: Mellowtone Wolf Computer

Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 6:14 pm
by Gigahearts_FX
Jero wrote:Cool! The WC is a cool one for sure. Think I've owned and played more of them than any other pedal, haha.

That build would have been a little easier to do with the tiny green pots that are board mounted :thumb: Also, looks like you are missing some stuff.
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Yeah but them pots are 3x the cost, and the gate stuff isn't needed if you use input grounded true bypass :)

Re: Mellowtone Wolf Computer

Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 6:50 pm
by univalve
WC is One of the best. Have two and Love them.

Re: Mellowtone Wolf Computer

Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:33 pm
by Mudfuzz
univalve wrote:WC is One of the best. Have two and Love them.
Agreed! best sub octave oscillation ever!

Re: Mellowtone Wolf Computer

Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 12:30 am
by Gone Fission
I've seen like three different schematics around -- have you been able to verify a "right" one?

Re: Mellowtone Wolf Computer

Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 12:57 am
by Jero
Scruffie wrote:Ahhh so that's how they're meant to be used.
Also, those extra parts are pointless and can easily be replaced with input grounding.
Yea, wasn't paying enough attention to his switch.

Scruffie, Lace, or I I'm sure could confirm one of the schematics you've got there Gone FIssion

Re: Mellowtone Wolf Computer

Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 1:00 am
by LaoWiz
Is this thing fuzz face based?

Re: Mellowtone Wolf Computer

Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 1:06 am
by Scruffie
Jero wrote:
Scruffie wrote:Ahhh so that's how they're meant to be used.
Also, those extra parts are pointless and can easily be replaced with input grounding.
Yea, wasn't paying enough attention to his switch.

Scruffie, Lace, or I I'm sure could confirm one of the schematics you've got there Gone FIssion
I traced one already that's right.
LaoWiz wrote:Is this thing fuzz face based?
Yes, based.

Re: Mellowtone Wolf Computer

Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 1:31 am
by Gone Fission
Scruffie wrote:
Jero wrote:
Scruffie wrote:Ahhh so that's how they're meant to be used.
Also, those extra parts are pointless and can easily be replaced with input grounding.
Yea, wasn't paying enough attention to his switch.

Scruffie, Lace, or I I'm sure could confirm one of the schematics you've got there Gone FIssion
I traced one already that's right.
LaoWiz wrote:Is this thing fuzz face based?
Yes, based.
Let's see, there's this:
http://www.freestompboxes.org/viewtopic ... 20#p122397
This:
http://www.freestompboxes.org/viewtopic ... 40#p227128
And this:
http://www.freestompboxes.org/viewtopic ... 40#p227141

I haven't looked at 'em in a while, but I recall them not quite being in agreement.

Re: Mellowtone Wolf Computer

Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 4:59 am
by Gigahearts_FX
The vero from mark doesn't sound like this, I made ones years ago.

Re: Mellowtone Wolf Computer

Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:04 am
by zeravla
LaceSensor wrote:The vero from mark doesn't sound like this, I made ones years ago.
Damn, I was gonna try that one. I figured it was accurate since it was posted in the same thread the designer posted in.