The
"Top In The Box" is a two circuit Overdrive, Distortion, Fuzz pedal
that delivers big on the ZZ Top Texas Roadhouse
sound! It utilizes two circuits that The Reverend Willie G. is know to use.
The
first circuit in the "Top In The Box" is the Bixonic Expandora.
"The
Bixonic Expandora is no ordinary "fuzz box", but a
sophisticated distortion device that allows the user to preset different gain
structures. The Gain, Tone and Level controls combined with its internal DIP
switches let you set the exact sound you're looking for, from TS-808 Overdrive
to germanium-transistor Fuzz Face and every shade in between. The Expandora's
DIP switch settings correspond to three basic gain structures. Crunch gives the
least gain; Overdrive gives medium gain; Distortion gives the most gain. And
don't forget to try the "forbidden" setting with both DIP switches
down! The Expandora is dynamically sensitive, allowing users to vary the amount
of distortion by adjusting their instrument's volume knob. In addition, all of
the Expandora's settings retain excellent note-to-note definition, even with
chords!"
The
Top In The Box has replaced the internal DIP switches with an external
"Scope" Potentiometer (thanks Dino!), which gives you all the
settings from the DIP switches and everything in between - "Forbidden mode
is accessed with an external toggle switch. This pedal is also equipped with
the original SHARP PC419 Optocoupler and two LM308N's!
The
second circuit is the Textone Fuzz Nutz.
The
Textone Fuzz Nutz has a big bottom-end - warm, smooth, fat fuzz that cleans-up
when guitar volume control is reduced slightly. A sustain and crunch monster!
Very British sounding. The Textone control rolls off the high end for a singing
woman tone, or open it up to peel the chrome off your Tele's bridge! Great for
slide, lead, or crunchy rhythm. You must plug this into a wah wah and approach
the tone altar!!!
You can use either circuit independently, or run the Bixonic Expandora into the Textone Fuzz Nutz. This
pedal is my original prototype that has never been gigged and has only been
played for testing purposes. Circuits are brand new and operate as they should - enclosure has some blemishes. It runs on 9volt center negative power supply (not included) - no battery hookup - and is true bypass.
