Bluesbreaker Project

Version 2006January16 Copyright 2006 JD Sleep

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This is an excellent blues overdrive. Superb neck-pickup bluesy tone. There are two versions of the project in this file. One with the original bypass wiring and one with improved 3PDT foot switch wiring.

Bill of Materials
Resistors (1/4 watt rating) 1 - 1k 1 - 3k3 (3.3k) 3 - 4k7 (4.7k) 1 - 4k7 to 8k2 (for LED) 2 - 6.8k 2 - 47k 1 - 220k 2 - 1M 1 - 2.2M Pots (1/4 watt or higher rating) 1 - 25k (or 22k) linear (Tone) 1 - 100k linear (Gain) 1 - 100k log (audio) (Volume) ICs 1 TL072 Capacitors (minimum 16 volt rating) 1 - 47pF 5 - 0.01uF 1 - 0.1uF 2 - 0.22uF 1 - 100uF Other 1 3PDT or DPDT heavy duty foot switch (bypass) 1-Optional LED indicator with currentlimiting resistor 1 mono quarter inch jack 1 stereo quarter inch jack 9v battery snaps & holder and/or DC jack knobs, Copper-clad board, etchant, or perfboard 24 gauge stranded wire Enclosure

Box size 6.2cm x 3.2cm

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Bluesbreaker Project
Version 2006January16 Copyright 2006 JD Sleep
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Original Non-True Bypass/LED Indicator Schematic (DPDT Foot switch)

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Bluesbreaker Project
Version 2006January16 Copyright 2006 JD Sleep
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Original Non-True Bypass/LED Indicator Layout (DPDT Foot switch)

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Bluesbreaker Project
Version 2006January16 Copyright 2006 JD Sleep
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True Bypass/LED Indicator Schematic

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Bluesbreaker Project
Version 2006January16 Copyright 2006 JD Sleep
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True Bypass/LED Indicator Layout

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