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Jawari
Thanks to Tim Escobedo for this effect box. This device will make your guitar sound similar to a sitar (if you play the right notes).
Parts layout
Parts Layout / Wiring Diagram
What you will need
Bill of Materials
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Resistors
| Resistor ID | Value | 3-band Marking | 4-band Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 1M | brown-black-green | brown-black-black-yellow |
| R2 (Timbre Control) | 10k Linear Potentiometer | ||
| R3 | 1k | brown-black-red | brown-black-black-brown |
| R4 | 100k | brown-black-yellow | brown-black-black-orange |
| R5 | 1k | brown-black-red | brown-black-black-brown |
Capacitors
| Capacitor ID | Value | Type | Possible Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | 22µF | Aluminum Electrolytic, or Tantalum | 22µF |
| C2 | 1µF | Aluminum Electrolytic, or Tantalum | 1µF |
| C3 | 0.1µF | Film | 104 |
Potentiometers
| Part ID | Value | Type |
|---|---|---|
| R2 - Timbre | 10k | Linear Taper |
Other
| Part ID | Part Name |
|---|---|
| Q1 | J201 JFET (or similar JFET) |
| D1, D2 | 1N34A (or similar Germanium diode) |
| D3 | 1N914 (or similar Silicon diode) |
| D4 | LED (status indicator) |
| J1 | Stereo quarter-inch jack |
| J2 | Mono quarter-inch jack |
| J3 | DC Jack |
| B1 | 9 volt battery |
| Sw1 | Heavy Duty 3PDT foot switch |
| T1 | Audio Transformer 10k:10k (Mouser 42TM018) Printed Circuit Board, 9v battery snap, 24 gauge stranded wire, Enclosure, Knob |
How to build it
Instructions
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This is a Jawari (Sitar Sound) from the Folk Urban website. Very simple to build, just follow the Bill of Materials and layout diagram and you should have no trouble. Here's an inside view of the unit we built to give you some general ideas if needed.
Comments and questions are welcome and can be sent to [email protected]
More about this project
Notes, sounds and related links
Ready to build? We have the kit.
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