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Donner wrote:..... ok, well I kind of need some consensus to do my part .....

if some of you want to take a run at the one knob and see how much interest there is in a 3 knob or ~~~

HI, I will take one complete kit, if that aint sold out. 1 or 3 knob, it doesn't matter to me. Your choice.

Thank you so much.

Juha - Helsinki

Donner wrote:..... ok, well I kind of need some consensus to do my part .....

if some of you want to take a run at the one knob and see how much interest there is in a 3 knob or ~~~

Let's just go ahead and make the kit a 3 knob version. If someone decides they want the one knob functionality, they can just dime the input Z knob and turn the output Z knob all the way down.

Yup 3 knob kit! Can't wait!

Rule of 3: Every pedal* is better with 3 knobs. 2 can be functional but is usually not enough whereas 4 is too many.


*There are known exceptions to this rule. I know of several, you may reply and let me know of more.

Whose rule is that?

Hulakatt wrote:Rule of 3: Every pedal* is better with 3 knobs. 2 can be functional but is usually not enough whereas 4 is too many.


*There are known exceptions to this rule. I know of several, you may reply and let me know of more.

Mine. I just made it up. I do actually prefer 3 knobbers though and it not entirely baseless.

Sounds good. I could hardly imagine the MG without the fourth knob, and without the trimmers on the MH and EGDM, I would be limited to set-up options. Three knobs is certainly a common design concept, but I am not convinced the number of knobs determines the value of a pedal.

I respect your considerations and hope you can continue to have your tonal desires satisfied.

Cheers!

Hulakatt wrote:Mine. I just made it up. I do actually prefer 3 knobbers though and it not entirely baseless.

As I said, there are exceptions. One of my absolute favorite pedals has no knobs at all and is remarkable flexible. I don't really avoid pedals due to their number of knobs but I just find I am most pleased with the 3 knobbers. Usually with pedals that have more knobs, I find that I never use one or more knobs and find they sound the best in their "neutral" position (like on the 4k Beest and MH).

Any update on this project? I'm really looking forward to having this round out my drive section.

I was just wondering this as well. Any updates?