Buying a great sounding overdrive pedal is one of the simple pleasures in the life of an electric guitarist. Building one from scratch is not as simple, but a lot cheaper and – when the device is finished – source of immense pride.
The $69 StewMac International House of Overdrive is a pedal kit clone of the 1976 Crowther Hot Cake with modern enhancements, known for its warm midrange, smooth overdrive, and timeless character.
This kit also gives you some extra components to experiment with the resulting tone: an extra IC (integrated circuit) that delivers more rich and saturated tones.
The in-depth illustrated manual will guide you through the assembly and soldering process.
Check out the sounds created by the assembled kit in the videos below.
