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    LXV Distortion - Solid State Preamp DIY Project: Notes

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    This document provides instructions for building a DIY preamp distortion pedal circuit called the LXV Distortion. The pedal is based on the Peavey Bandit 65 amplifier and produces a light to medium gain drive tone. It includes a bill of materials, schematic, drilling template, notes on modifications, and acknowledgements. The project is considered medium difficulty and intended for those with some experience building pedals who can source their own parts and troubleshoot issues.

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    This document provides instructions for building a DIY preamp distortion pedal circuit called the LXV Distortion. The pedal is based on the Peavey Bandit 65 amplifier and produces a light to medium gain drive tone. It includes a bill of materials, schematic, drilling template, notes on modifications, and acknowledgements. The project is considered medium difficulty and intended for those with some experience building pedals who can source their own parts and troubleshoot issues.

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    This document provides instructions for building a DIY preamp distortion pedal circuit called the LXV Distortion. The pedal is based on the Peavey Bandit 65 amplifier and produces a light to medium gain drive tone. It includes a bill of materials, schematic, drilling template, notes on modifications, and acknowledgements. The project is considered medium difficulty and intended for those with some experience building pedals who can source their own parts and troubleshoot issues.

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    LXV Distortion - Solid State Preamp DIY Project: Notes

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    David Brown
    This document provides instructions for building a DIY preamp distortion pedal circuit called the LXV Distortion. The pedal is based on the Peavey Bandit 65 amplifier and produces a light to medium gain drive tone. It includes a bill of materials, schematic, drilling template, notes on modifications, and acknowledgements. The project is considered medium difficulty and intended for those with some experience building pedals who can source their own parts and troubleshoot issues.

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    LXV Distortion- Solid State Preamp DIY

    Project
    Build Documentation

    Notes:
    This project is a DIY preamp distortion pedal derived from the Peavey Bandit 65. That would be the
    earliest “silver stripe” version of the Bandit; the later 112 and definitely the modern Transtube versions
    are a little different. Again, this is based off the oldest, “classic” version. It’s taken me a few years to get
    it right, but we’re finally here…

    A light to medium gain drive, this is almost more of an EQ and tone shaper pedal as it is not a high gain
    distortion. Originally, this started off as a project for the HM-2 fans to run their black and orange pedals
    into the LXV to recreate that “HM-2 into a Bandit” sound; but you should hopefully be able to pull some
    QOTSA tones out of here, as well.

    I’d consider this a “medium” difficulty project. Meaning, you’ve built a few working pedals before, can
    source your own parts, and know how to troubleshoot your own build. If this is your first time, I’d
    probably recommend a different project to cut your teeth on.

    Please note that I do not offer direct support for these builds. You’re on your own!

    Seriously though, there is a good building community at GCI DIY PCB builders group. This is a great place
    to post questions, share your work, get tips and tricks, etc.

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    BOM:
    R10 470R C29 33p D1 LED HIGH B250K
    R8 680R C11 100p D2 1N4001 LOW B250K
    R15 1K C15 100p D5 1n4148 MID B50K
    R16 1K C24 100p D6 1n4148 POST B10K
    R28 1K C27 100p D7 1n4148 PRE B10K
    R9 1.8K C18 270p D8 1n4148 PRES B50K
    R13 2.7K C7 1n D9 1n4148 SATURATION B10K
    R20 2.7K C12 6.8n D10 1n4148
    R1 4.7K C16 6.8n TRIM 1K
    R4 4.7K C20 6.8n IC1 TL1054
    R11 10K C23 6.8n IC2 RC4558 SW1 SPST
    R12 10K C25 6.8n IC4 RC4558 SW_1 SPDT PCB mount on-on
    R18 10K
    R19 10K C22 10n
    R23 10K C8 33n
    R25 10K C19 33n
    R31 10K C2 100n
    R3 22K C5 100n
    R24 22K C6 100n
    R22 33K C17 100n
    R14 47K C28 100n
    R17 47K C9 470n
    R26 68K C10 470n
    R27 68K
    R6 100K C14 2.2u
    R7 100K C21 2.2u
    R32 100K C26 2.2u
    R5 220K C3 10u
    R30 220K C13 22u
    R21 470K C1 100u
    R29 1M C4 100u
    R2 2.2M

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    Schematic:

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    Drill Template:
    Full layered PDF file can be found here for download.

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    Modifications:
    • IC1 can be subbed with TC1044, MAX1044 or ICL7660. Please omit C29 and connect SW1 if
    using any charge pump other than LT1054.
    • RC4558 can be subbed with TL072 or comparable dual op amp
    • Omit R4 for less bright, or put on a switch to toggle
    • D9 & 10: Possibly sub LED’s or other clipping diodes. Feel free to put on a toggle off-board.

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    Acknowledgements:
    Engineering & schematic support:

    • NE Williams – Formerly of Dunwich Amps


    • Jon Snyder – Electronic Audio Experiments
    • Scot DeBockler – SNK Pedals

    Development & testing:

    • Kurt Ballou – God City


    • John Esterly – Rare Buzzer
    • Paul Litewka – PLX Fx
    • Russ Clavello – Dropping Acid Pedalworks

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