BOSS pedal schematic, can't find it :(

[chrissugar]

I'm looking for the schematic of the BOSS PN2 TREMOLO PAN guitar pedal.

This is an old pedal, not made anymore by BOSS for a long time.
After googleing and searching most guitar pedal DIY sites I couldn't find anything. :sad:
I used it once in the late 90s and I liked very much what it did. Recently discovered, that it is rare and it became a relatively expensive pedal. I would not pay what they ask for it, so DIY looks like a viable option.
Anyone has the schemo?

chrissugar

 

[josh]

did you ask over at diystompboxes.com forum?

 

[moosapotamus]

You could try this instead...
http://www.commonsound.com/kits/doku.php?id=commonsoundanneur

My guess it that it does the same stuff as that old boss pedal.

~ Charlie

 

[chrissugar]

I'm looking for this for more than a year, and I can't believe there is no info about it anywhere. Tried most stompbox DIY related forums. :sad:

I found many similar projects, but I want the exact sound of the PN-2. There is some rumour that the Behringer TP300 is an exact clone of the PN-2. If it is true, 30$ would be a great deal. Anyone can confirm?

chrissugar

 

[MartyMart]

Chris, the Behringer TP300 is indeed an exact clone of the PN-2
Has the same stereo I/O and same rate/depth and "mode" settings.
I have the VB-2 clone and it is 99% accurate !
Great sounds just that crappy plastic box and jack sockets.
I will re-house my VB-2 clone at some point into a metal box with proper
neutrik jack sockets.
For the money - and if your not planning on touring with the TP300, I say
go for it 200%

Regards,
Marty.

EDIT: I did used to have a PN-2 but sold it once it became worth a fortune
I think that I got over £150 for it !!

 

[chrissugar]

Hi Marty

Thank you, that is great news. :grin:
I will go and buy one. And of course open it to see how it is done (opto, fets, OTA) and report back.


By the way, I remember I read one of your post about a flight to Bucharest (unfortunately read it days later after you posted). I think in that period was the Alphaville concert and I read on your homepage that you are seriously involved with Alphaville, so the question is, you was here for concert?
I was a big fan of Alphaville when I was a teenager, it was my favorite pop band. Liked very much the orchestrations and sounds. :grin:

chrissugar

 

[MartyMart]

Yes, I've toured/recorded with them on and off since 1995 !
We have been to Bucharest a few times and had a great time there.
Let me know how the TP300 works out ?

Regards,

Marty.

 

[clintrubber]

Behringer TP300 is indeed an exact clone of the PN-2

FWIW, using another gaincontrol-element than the original (2159 as shown by PCB-pics on the net by Floris), but indeed functionally equivalent. In case the TP300 schematic itself has emerged, sure interested!