Do I have to consume ALL of that documentation?
No. We simply provide a variety of resources to meet every type of learner.
If you're in a hurry, here's a tip: Just follow along with the illustrations in the booklet. You don't have to watch the videos or read the booklet. Each step is deliberately captured in a simple picture. The booklet is also carefully designed to be easy to skim. Scan the headings and dive in where you'd like.
For beginners only?
Definitely not. Advanced builders will find this kit fun and relaxing. It's truly delightful to build, and at this price point it's hard to pass up.
Advanced builders might also have fun turning our pickup simulator add-on sub-kit into a standalone pedal, too.
My favorite enclosure design is sold out, now what?
Don't hesitate to reach out and see if we are restocking your favorite enclosure design. We can also do special-orders for a reasonable fee. Of course you can also choose your second favorite, or get a bare aluminum enclosure and decorate it yourself.
How long will it take to build my pedal?
This kit can be built in about 15 minutes, or may take 8 hours or more. It's really up to you, and varies wildly depending on how deep you want to go with your learning.
I don't want a fuzz pedal. Will there be a Beginner kit with other circuits?
Not exactly. This is the one and only beginner kit we'll be making. The amount of time and energy that's required to make this a success for every newcomer to the hobby means it must all be focused on a single pedal. That said, we have lots of other DIY options and will continue to expand our offerings. We'll be releasing a DIY Digital Pedal Kit in the near future that looks very similar to this beginner kit, and will feature some of the same simplified building steps, illustrated guide, pre-sorted parts, etc. It won't, however, have the video guides, and it will have a lot more parts.
