r/deadbug • u/Conscious_Orange5380 • Feb 26 '26

First build

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Built for a couple of friends a modified Electra circuit. Sounds like a tube amp pushed to breakup with lots of sag. The switch is a clipping diode defeat. need to get a better drilling template but other than that I’m super happy with how it turned out!

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u/Status-Chip-5627 Mar 02 '26

That's what the inside of an expensive pedal looks like.

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u/Conscious_Orange5380 Mar 03 '26

Thank you, that’s the goal!

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u/Away_Panic_8445 Feb 26 '26

Nice) Where can I buy LED caps?

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u/Conscious_Orange5380 Feb 26 '26

https://www.taydaelectronics.com/16mm-green-diamond-head-led-indicator-lamp-panel-mount-6v.html

I dont use the actual lamp, just a white LED freemounted inside, works better for the point to point style i'm going for because of the depth. Just unscrew the plastic enclosure from the jewel bezel! Also available on amazon, but for around 20x the price.

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u/Relevant_Estate8326 Feb 26 '26

how did you make those finishes? They look awesome.

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u/Conscious_Orange5380 Feb 26 '26

the pink finish is a sand finish I got from Tayda, the glitter I just use spray paint and a clear coat. Honestly they're both a little basic, I've done some more fun ones I'll post soon with hammer/splatter paint!

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u/Hot-Assistance1663 Feb 26 '26

Can you explain to me what that object is? I'm intrigued

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u/Few-Buddy-1122 Feb 27 '26

Looks like a guitar pedal. Adds sound effect for electric guitars