DIY Bypass Looper- Anyone Know "How To?"

[M@tt C]

I'm wanting to put a simple true bypass looper together, as the schematics I've seen make 'em look pretty simple and I'd like to save a couple of bucks.

The trouble is, I don't know how to read schematics!

Has anyone done a simple "how to" step by step deal for making a looper??

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[smoss469]

Check out this month's Guitar Player. There is a nice diagram that shows you how to hook it up. There are only 6 total real components in it. 3 resistors and 3 LED's. The rest of it is jack and switch wiring so it's very simple. You can probably get everything, enclosure included from www.pedalpartsplus.com (http://www.pedalpartsplus.com) for about $30 or $40 shipped. If I had a scanner, I'd gladly make an image for you.

You can check this place out though: http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Nov/The_DIY_True_Bypass_Lesson.aspx

Most importantly, this section right here:

http://www.premierguitar.com/Stream/StreamImage.aspx?Mode=News&Image_ID=C3D5E99E-DDB2-4F2B-8E25-24030207684F&Image_Type=image

if you want to make it multiple ports, just run the line out from the switch to the line in of the next switch, like so:

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3584/looper.gif

The article in GP recommended 1k resistors. It should let the LED burn pretty bright without killing it.

[M@tt C]

smoss469-

Thanks for the info- good, informative stuff!

[TubeeTuberton]

Very easy. Just practice soldering and take your time. I have built numerous loopers and saved a ton doing it myself. I have some more diagrams and info if you need it, PM me.

[strat56]

This will probably tell more than you want to know: http://www.singlecoil.com/tb-strip/tbstrip.html