Learn Fingerstyle 'Travis Picking' Guitar

Well over 2 hours of video lessons showing you how to build the coordination to play alternating bass notes, chords, & melody all at once. Lessons are based around useful examples, and arrangements for the traditional pieces, "Cocaine Blues", "9 Pound Hammer", and "Cannonball Rag", as well as other examples are presented. Click the image for more info and previews. Released 2010; approx. 150 min.

The ONE Scale Every Guitarist Should Know.

PDF with the scale, theory, and examples from the YouTube video. What are those notes that always seem to sneak in from outside the usual pentatonic scale? How can I use them? Here you go.

The JDM "Stage 2" D.I.Y. Germanium Fuzz Pedal Kit - Aka "The Most Fabulous Kit In The World"

Taking DIY to the next level - this is our Germanium Tonebender Kit. Burning hot, yet butter-licious fuzz tones. Customizable in multiple ways - you pick how you want your fuzz to sound, detailed instructions provided. You will be impressed.

The Chord & Harmony Guide for Guitar (DVD #2)

This set of lessons is for guitarists looking for answers to all the questions they have ever had about chords and music theory. Almost 8 hours of lessons are split up over 2 DVDs, giving you not just clear explanations of theory, but ways to use your new-found knowledge to create more interesting guitar parts. Needless to say, there is a lot of content and some great video previews – just click the image for more info. (For more advanced guitarists who only want DVD#2, or those only interested in the beginner to intermediate lessons of the first DVD, they are available separately on the description page.) Released Dec 2011; DVD#1: 255 min., DVD#2: 210 min.

The Chord & Harmony Guide for Guitar (DVD #1)

This set of lessons is for guitarists looking for answers to all the questions they have ever had about chords and music theory. Almost 8 hours of lessons are split up over 2 DVDs, giving you not just clear explanations of theory, but ways to use your new-found knowledge to create more interesting guitar parts. Needless to say, there is a lot of content and some great video previews – just click the image for more info. (For more advanced guitarists who only want DVD#2, or those only interested in the beginner to intermediate lessons of the first DVD, they are available separately on the description page.) Released Dec 2011; DVD#1: 255 min., DVD#2: 210 min.

The Chord & Harmony Guide (ebook)

In this Audio-embedded PDF ebook, you will learn how harmony theory applies to guitar playing. Much more than just a collection of chords (like the old Mel Bay books) this ebook shows you a wide variety of chords, and how they apply in context. You just click and hear the examples as you work you way through, providing you with solid theory as well as practice in understanding Harmony. PDF, 100+ pages with audio.

Rockabilly / Swing Style Solo - Scales & Note Choice Lesson

PDF with solo transcription and theory lesson for our popular Guitar Solo YouTube video " Rockabilly / Swing Style Solo - Scales & Note Choice Lesson ":

Rockabilly / Country / Swing Solo In E 12 Bar Blues

The PDF Arrangement and backing track to accompany our popular Guitar Solo YouTube video "Rockabilly / Country / Swing Solo In E 12 Bar Blues ":

Pro Techniques For Home Recording (ebook)

This eBook is 130 pages w/ audio, teaching home recording engineers the ins and outs of what it takes to get a great sound at home. The high-rez MP3 files give readers what most books on the subject don’t – loads of specific examples about mic placement, audio processing, mixing, and mastering. A wealth of home studio recording tips and techniques; from studio lingo, to setting up your studio (wiring, acoustics, ergonomics) to mic technique, EQ, compression, effects tips & tricks, and finally to mixing and mastering. Now in it's 2nd edition, this eBook also led to a publishing deal for my popular printed book “Big Studio Secrets for Home Recording and Production”, available on Amazon.com: <iframe style="width: 120px; height: 240px;" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=tf_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=joedocmusicco-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=1435455053&asins=1435455053&linkId=eadc093a95035d5f4ebb182e1a024800&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff" width="300" height="150" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no">

PNP Germanium Transistor Set - 5 pieces * for classic "positive ground" projects

*In stock, ships from Berlin , Germany* JDM Pedals is now offering a selection of excellent quality vintage PNP Germanium Transistors for your DIY Fuzz pedal build. These are the choice for "classic" Fuzz project builds, generally battery-powered, as they require a positive ground circuit. *We will be offering a finished voltage inverter add-on soon! Two Vintage Toshiba brand AC121 Germanium transistors - these are the higher gain range of the kit. Two European made ACY23 Germanium transistors. These are selected for gain from 60-80, An MP42b USSR-made transistor, also in the 60-80 gain range. These have a brighter, more aggressive tone than the ACY23. Excellent to fine tune a fuzz or make a killer Rangemaster! The transistors have been selected and checked to determine gain (Hfe) and leakage (Icb). Gain of each transistor is clearly labeled. ***Please note that the picture shows the tester and a bunch of transistors while sorting. You will receive five selected transistors - not what is pictured! (actually, I always put in six, just on the off chance one is noisy, which is rare anyway) The ACY23 transistors have extremely low leakage, and a perfect gain range for "Q1" in a fuzz build. The AC121 Toshiba transistors are best suited for Q2/Q3 positions, and are the higher gain of the set will have "just the right leakage" for Q3 in a Tonebender. Please note that we don't supply the other parts you need for a complete build in this kit, we are supplying high quality, tested transistors to help ensure your project has the best performance and tone possible. ** If you'd like our ready-made voltage inverter daughterboard, please check our other offerings, or contact us. This allows you to run a classic PNP (positive ground) fuzz on standard +9vDC power.** PLEASE NOTE: If you order this along with any other product (PNP Transistors, JDM Pedal, guitar pedal kit, etc) shipping is free. If the site adds shipping, just complete the order and we will refund the shipping cost.

Plain Polished Aluminum Enclosure (tall 1590B size) for DIY Pedal Projects

A plain aluminum 1590 B size enclosure, polished surface, for DIY Pedal Projects. Size approx 112 x 60 x 35 mm - slightly taller than Hammond 1590B, which is excellent for DIY projects. Please note: We only sell enclosures in combination with DIY kits, as we use the same stock for our production pedals, and supplies are limited! Thanks :0)

NPN Germanium Transistor Set - 5 pieces

*In stock, ships from Berlin , Germany* JDM Pedals brings you a KILLER selection of NPN Germanium Transistors for your DIY Fuzz pedal build. Two Gold-legged 2N1304 (NPN Germanium) Two unbranded, but excellent quality (low leakage) AC130 (NPN Germanium) An additional 2N1304, AC130, or USSR MP38a, with gain selected to "round out" the choices of gain for Tonebender style builds The transistors have been selected and checked with an Atlas DCA55 tester to determine gain (Hfe) and leakage (Icb) - Separately, these rare NPN Ge Transistors will cost you well over $40, and these are selected for gain and low leakage! ***Please note that the picture shows the tester and a bunch of transistors while sorting. You will receive five selected transistors - not what is pictured! (actually, I always put in six, just on the off chance one is noisy, which is rare anyway) The transistors you order all have leakage under 200uA, generally even less than 100uA. In any case perfect for Fuzz face or Tonebender builds. Please note that we don't supply the other parts you need for a complete build in this kit, we are supplying tested transistors to help ensure your project has the best performance and tone possible. So, to wax a bit poetic, the tone you get from the AC130 transistors is a bit more "hairy and full" than the 2N1304, which have a slightly "tighter" or more "crisp" fuzz one. Mixing and matching these, as well as tweaking your other components, lets you tailor your fuzz project to your liking. You'll receive both a "lower gain" (approx Hfe 60-70) and "higher gain" (90-120) transistor of each type, plus one more that rounds out the selection so you have enough to build two pedals (a fuzz and a tonebender, for example.) Here's some more info on the subject: If you have looked up info on original Fuzzes and Tonebenders, you may know that the original pedals used “PNP” (aka. positive ground) transistors. Many boutique pedal builders tout these PNP Ge transistors such as the OC81D, OC44, OC75, and so on, as being irreplaceable if you want to get a “truly amazing fuzz sound” (or voodoo/mojo statements to that effect). The real story: Back in the 60's and 70's, using NPN Ge transistors would have been asking for trouble. The state-of-the-art in transistor production simply wasn’t up to the task of producing stable and reliable NPN (negative ground) Ge transistors, so PNP (positive ground) was the way to go. By the time Silicon transistors hit the scene, Dunlop and others started creating Silicon transistor fuzz boxes, so Germanium’s notorious unreliable characteristics led manufacturers along the Silicon road, and Ge pedals fell out of vogue. As with all things that put their mark (sonically or otherwise) on a cultural era, interest in those “old tones” was rekindled in the 90’s and continues now, as players search for both a variety of tones and something unique to add to their sonic palette. Building your own pedal is a surefire way to not only have fun, satisfaction, and learn a thing or two, but also tweak your tone to YOUR liking, instead of relying on mass-produced pedals. Germanium transistors continued to be produced into the 1990s (and some still are today) However, the process of producing NPN Ge transistors has so far improved as to approach the quality and reliability of Silicon. So we offer this “kit” of quality NPN Ge for you to build your dream fuzz. The advantages of NPN Ge include: Negative ground circuit. You can power your pedal with a 9v battery or connect to a standard power supply “daisy chained” with other pedals; no risk of shorting out your power supply. MUCH better for modern pedalboards. Selected NPN Ge transistors have excellent gain (Hfe) ratings for Fuzzface, Tonebender, etc fuzz builds, as well as low leakage (Icb) for a stable, more reliable pedal with less temperature sensitivity. Recent production NPN Ge is, simply put, a hell of a lot quieter than the older PNP “mojo” transistors like OC44, OC75, etc. The latter often hiss like a dirty record player - something you can’t test for and once your pedal is built, you may find that at full-on fuzz settings, the hiss is too much for your taste. The way Germanium clips when overdriven is rooted in it’s properties as an element. Germanium is Germanium. The “Ge sound” is the same timbre (type of tone) as any other Ge transistors. PLEASE NOTE: If you order this along with any other product (PNP Transistors, JDM Pedal, guitar pedal kit, etc) shipping is free. If the site adds shipping, just complete the order and we will refund the shipping cost.

Master The Fretboard (ebook)

This book is both a method and resource for guitar players of all styles and experience levels, from rock to blues to heavy metal. It is as much for beginners as for intermediate players who are “stuck in a rut”; that dreaded feeling when you pick up the guitar and play the same old licks and riffs. It is “music theory for guitarists”, with many fresh perspectives to invigorate your playing. There are numerous additional “style chapters” for your to download after ordering, from Blues to Country to Shred.

Learn to Play C6 Lap Steel Guitar (ebook)

140 pages, with audio examples (MP3s in included extra download) and 6 example pieces, also with MP3s and practice backing tracks. This ebook takes you from the very basic of C6 Lap Steel (which is especially important for guitarists learning to play!) through intermediate level chord and scale positions, learning the whole neck of the instrument, licks and phrases, bar slants and string bending, and a variety of example pieces. Here's an example track from later in the course, called "Stealing Helmes", to give you an idea of what you'll learn throughout the course: [audio mp3="http://www.joedocmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Stealing-Helmes-EXAMPLE.mp3"][/audio]

Learn To Play C6 Lap Steel Guitar (2 DVD Set)

The DVDs run over 5 hours total, with tons of well-structured info, from the basics of left and right hand technique, major and minor chord forms, scales, bar slants, behind-the-bar bends (ala pedal steel), dominant chords, licks and chord moves, and six example pieces with example performance and backing tracks. The camera view is over-the-shoulder, so you see the lap steel on screen as you see yours in your lap. Scroll down for our YouTube video of “SleepWalk” on the Lap Steel – this shows the style of the DVD lessons. All examples are shown in tablature and notation onscreen, and in the eBook as well. The Ebook (which is included on the data portion of the DVD) includes additional MP3 files, and does include the tabs (printable) for the main DVD examples, as well as a variety of further examples within the chapters for further study (with audio and tabs for those, of course as well).

Learn To Play Acoustic Guitar for ABSOLUTE Beginners

This DVD is Top-Rated on Ebay, and takes you through almost 3 hours of all the basics you need to get going. Released 2010; 180 min. Download version

Learn How To Play Country Guitar - Hybrid Picking, Banjo Rolls & More!

The PDF Lesson to our "Learn How To Play Country Guitar - Hybrid Picking, Banjo Rolls & More!":

The DVDs run over 5 hours total, with tons of well-structured info, from the basics of left and right hand technique, major and minor chord forms, scales, bar slants, behind-the-bar bends (ala pedal steel), dominant chords, licks and chord moves, and six example pieces with example performance and backing tracks. The camera view is over-the-shoulder, so you see the lap steel on screen as you see yours in your lap. Scroll down for our YouTube video of “SleepWalk” on the Lap Steel – this shows the style of the DVD lessons. All examples are shown in tablature and notation onscreen, and in the eBook as well. The Ebook (which is included on the data portion of the DVD) includes additional MP3 files, and does include the tabs (printable) for the main DVD examples, as well as a variety of further examples within the chapters for further study (with audio and tabs for those, of course as well).

JDM Pedals Union Fuzz Switchable Germanium/Silicon Fuzz Pedal

The Most Flexible Fuzz Pedal Available: The JDM Pedals Union Fuzz Our unique "voicing" switch paired with TRUE Silicon/Germanium switching. This means the entire second transistor (responsible for all the fuzz tone) is entirely switched from silicon to germanium. No silly diode clipping tricks. This is all hand-wired full on tone escalation. A total of 6 unique fuzz styles are available by switching between Ge/Si and Hi/Lo/Treble modes. Anyone searching for all the killer classic fuzz sounds must have this pedal. Germanium fuzz with a rich midrange and lots of sustain? Gotcha covered. Need a fuzz that gives you a sparkling, gritty sound when you roll back the volume? Here it is. How about a ripping-velcro silicon fuzz with lots of high-end bite? The Union Fuzz can do that, too. Check out the demo video - the opening music was cut using the Union Fuzz on all the guitars. For $139 (worldwide shipping included) you simply. CAN. NOT. BEAT. THIS. FUZZ!

JDM Pedals Little Steamer Overdrive

The "Little Steamer" is a unique pedal, and you won't find any other pedals out there that create the same tone. Based on the mysterious "Harmonic Percolator" circuit from the 1970's, we have tweaked the design to allow you to dial in sparkling light overdrive tones, warm sustaining overdrive, or nearly synth-like fuzz/drive sounds that sustain forever. The unique properties of the circuit create a pleasant (if at times wildly overdriven) sound no matter how you dial it in. It's like coffee; it's going to pep your tone up no matter how you brew it, you just need to dial in your flavor. There are four controls - "Roast", "Volume", "Steam", and a "Clip" switch. Volume is obvious. The Clip switch is also pretty straight forward - when in the "Clip" position, the signal is sent through a series of diodes, both silicon and germanium, to create additional distortion in the signal, increasing the harmonic content, and giving it more "bite" and drive. This results in a small volume drop which you can compensate with the volume knob. The "Roast" and "Steam" knobs are completely unique to our design. Roll back the "Roast" for mellower overdrive sounds, crank it for a "dark roast" high-gain overdrive with a solid midrange that will still cut through the mix even at wild gain levels. "Steam" lets you reign in the the drive in a different way; turned down (to the left) the circuit gain is reduced, but high end "sparkle" is maintained - perfect for spanking rock and country rhythm guitar sounds. As you crank it up, the gain increases and the sound becomes somewhat darker and focused, allowing you to create furiously steaming lead sounds that won't steam your eardrums with harsh harmonics. The interaction of "Roast" and "Steam" provide an amazing range of tones from old school rock and mellow overdrive to gutsy distortion and slippery fuzz tones. Get your Little Steamer now and caffeinate your tone.

JDM Pedals Limited Edition "Vindicator - OC Series" MK2 Tonebender & Rangemaster

Our fan-fave JDM Vindicator pedal gets a special edition using all black glass transistors. The MK2 Fuzz side is built with two Telefunken OC602 and one Valvo OC75 for an excruciatingly vindictive vintage fuzz experience. The Germanium boost (Rangemaster circuit) contains an original OC44 black glass Valvo transistor. Finished in black hammerite and marked with a single yellow enamel dot, reprezentin' the OC602 Telefunken transistors inside. So much groovy vintage tone, so many tones you can cook up, this pedal will flip your wig. As usual, made with selected transistors, Lumberg jacks, handwired, silkscreened graphics, powered by +9vDC (internal analog voltage converter), pregain cut switch for more available sounds, and made entirely in the Love of Fuzz!

JDM Pedals Limited Edition "JDM Mk2" Tonebender using Vintage Black Glass OC71 & OC75 transistors

JDM Pedals Limited Edition "JDM Mk2" Tonebender MkII Style Vintage Fuzz Built with Vintage OC71 & OC75 Valvo "Black Glass" transistors Features: 2x OC71, 1x OC75 vintage "black glass" manufactured by Valvo. As great sounding as they are rare! Internal analog voltage inverter, allowing power standard +9vDC, center negative ("Boss Style") power supplies for easy integration into modern pedalboards Standard Vintage TB Mk2 circuit, with added bias and "vintage true/modified" switch for added flexibility. "Gold Hammerite" finish, hand printed black silkscreened graphics, hand wired and made with love! We should be able to make 30-40 units from our transistor supply - first come, first serve. Production time about 2 weeks order to shipping. Ships with tracking to worldwide from Berlin, Germany. Don't hesitate to write if you have any questions! cheers, joe

JDM Pedals Limited Edition "JDM Mk2" Tonebender using Vintage Black Glass OC602 & OC75 transistors

JDM Pedals Limited Edition "JDM Mk2" Tonebender MkII Style Vintage Fuzz Built with Vintage Telefunken OC602 & OC75 Valvo "Black Glass" transistors Features: 2x OC602, 1x OC75 vintage "black glass" transistors. As great sounding as they are rare. Internal analog voltage inverter, allowing power standard +9vDC, center negative ("Boss Style") power supplies for easy integration into modern pedalboards Standard Vintage TB Mk2 circuit, with added bias and "vintage true/modified" switch for added flexibility. "Gold Hammerite" finish, hand printed black silkscreened graphics, hand wired and made with love! We should be able to make 30-40 units from our transistor supply - first come, first serve. Production time about 2 weeks order to shipping. Ships with tracking to worldwide from Berlin, Germany. Don't hesitate to write if you have any questions! cheers, joe

JDM Pedals DIY Kit: "Fuzz X" Interplanetary Tone Exploration Module

Our very first DIY kit offering: A silicon fuzz pedal - a heavily modded yet tonally true Silicon Fuzzface style circuit. This project will guide you through all the steps from solder station launchpad, through the upper stratosphere, navigating disasters in the troubleshooting meteor belt, all the way to a safe landing on the fuzz-laden shores of your new extra-terrestrial Tone Home. You've never seen a DIY kit like this before - where you create your own signature boutique pedal that is unique tonally to any other fuzz out there. So. Many. Options. and Oh. So. Well. Explained. Get ready to pilot your fuzzcraft to heaven.

JDM Pedals "Red Roaster" Germanium Overdrive

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JDM Pedals "OC Boost" - standard two-knob version

JDM pedals is now offering customizable Germanium Rangemaster-style boost pedals starting at $119 incl. shipping. The basic feature set is the "boost" control (naturally), and the "Range" control (taken from our JDM Tonemaster "EQ" control) which varies from a chunky, full range boost to a classic treble boost. The really cool part is you pick your OC series vintage transistor - the finesse of an OC71? The Classic OC75? The crunchy OC44? We also have OC72, OC83, and OC139 in stock. Email for a full list of what else might be currently available. The pedals are built battery-only, no power supply connection. Batteries will last YEARS in one of these as long as you disconnect the input cable when not in use (this disconnects the battery). We can add an optional power supply jack, but this circuit is the classic Rangemaster-style, and cannot be daisy-chained with other negative-ground pedals, it is positive ground. Trust us, battery is enough, and sounds best. For an additional $15 we can add a 3-way top-cut switch (pictured above). This allows you to shave off some of the highest frequencies, which can sound a bit "harsh" or "brittle" depending on your amp/speakers. It's a 3-position switch with center off. The other two positions we set to "just take off the edge" in one position (can help cut hiss or interference if you experience it at a gig). The second cut "warms up" the tone, just right for brighter American amps (Fender, Boogie...). Alternately, we can set the cut to go deeper, creating a prominent mid boost. You let us know, we customize. Drop us a line, and get your tone on!

JDM Pedals "OC Boost" - add Top Cut Switch

JDM pedals is now offering customizable Germanium Rangemaster-style boost pedals starting at $119 incl. shipping. The basic feature set is the "boost" control (naturally), and the "Range" control (taken from our JDM Tonemaster "EQ" control) which varies from a chunky, full range boost to a classic treble boost. The really cool part is you pick your OC series vintage transistor - the finesse of an OC71? The Classic OC75? The crunchy OC44? We also have OC72, OC83, OC602, and OC602 in stock. Email for a full list of what else might be currently in stock. The pedals are built battery-only, no power supply connection. Batteries will last YEARS in one of these as long as you disconnect the input cable when not in use (this disconnects the battery). We can add an optional power supply jack, but this circuit is the classic Rangemaster-style, and cannot be daisy-chained with other negative-ground pedals, it is positive ground. Trust us, battery is enough, and sounds best. For an additional $15 we can add a 3-way top-cut switch (pictured above). This allows you to shave off some of the highest frequencies, which can sound a bit "harsh" or "brittle" depending on your amp/speakers. It's a 3-position switch with center off. The other two positions we set to "just take off the edge" in one position (can help cut hiss or interference if you experience it at a gig). The second cut "warms up" the tone, just right for brighter American amps (Fender, Boogie...). Alternately, we can set the cut to go deeper, creating a prominent mid boost. You let us know, we customize. Drop us a line, and get your tone on!

JDM Pedals "Limited Edition Elektrika" - Vintage Black Glass OC44 version Units #01-25

JDM Pedals "Limited Edition" Elektrika This will be our second run of the "Limited Edition Elektrika", units #01-25 unsing Vintage OC71, OC43 & OC44 Valvo "Black Glass" transistors Features: All vintage "black glass" manufactured by Valvo. As great sounding as they are rare. Internal analog voltage inverter, allowing power standard +9vDC, center negative ("Boss Style") power supplies for easy integration into modern pedalboards All of our Tonebender MK1 mods, as featured on the Elektrika (Gate & Tone controls, Fat/Tight Switch) "Antique Bronze" powdercoat finish, hand printed black silkscreened graphics Options - top jacks or side jacks, please specify when ordering! Our standard Elektrika has received a lot of online attention and positive reviews already, but I must say, this baby sounds simply amazing. First run will be 25 units - first come, first serve. Production time should be about 2-4 weeks. cheers, joe

JDM Pedals "Humdinger" Germanium Edition | Dual Pedal Fuzz & Octavia/Boost

Germanium version of our fabulous and not-yet-so-extremely-famous "Humdinger" pedal. Dual pedal - JFET driven octave/boost & Germanium fuzz (a heavily modified TB Mk2 style fuzz) Hand wired, Lumberg jacks, Alpha pots, vintage Germanium transistors & discrete JFET boost circuit. Create your own Hot Fuzz Sundae using the interactive "Tone" and "Texture" controls. Top your gooey germanium brownie with textures from molasses doom to shards of peanut brittle. Mmmmh yeah.

JDM Pedals "Green Meanie" Germanium / Silicon Hybrid Distortion "Muff Style"

The Big Muff has been a cornerstone of rock guitar tones from Hendrix, to Pink Floyd, through the Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana, and on and on... However, I've never been a big fan of the Big Muff. The extreme distortion sometimes makes the guitar seem to get *quieter* when you kick it in - all dynamics are lost! The lack of midrange adds to the problem. What we were looking for is something with that Muff "grind", but with more dynamics; something that sounds good at lower volume levels. BUT, once in a while a completely saturated sound comes in handy (that's my studio roots!) So after months of breadboarding, prototyping, swearing, quitting pedals forever, getting angrily drunk, then renewing the quest for the ultimate Muff, the "Green Meanie" was born. Not meant to look pretty, the 'Meanie is capable of creating everything from a hint of 60's fuzz to bone marrow melting hot lava high gain sounds. The Germanium first stage takes care of the softer, juicier side, and he silicon second stage adds the "tightness" and "punch" in however much you need. Swap from "Green" to "Mean" with the toggle, and use the Tone, Density, and Mid knobs to tailor your tone to taste. Hand wired, true bypass, vintage transistors, high tolerance components, shielded inputs and outputs, and hand finished and silkscreened for that "not too perfect" look. The "Green Meanie" is a work of sonic art.