Can a DIY MOSFET Pedal Nail Jimmy Page's Tone?

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Capture the raw, driving tones of Jimmy Page with the Hello Sailor Effects Anchor Drive. In this video, I’ll guide you through building this MOSFET-driven pedal on tagboard, perfect for nailing those iconic Zeppelin tones

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We’ll cover every step, from sourcing vintage components to fine-tuning for that unmistakable British crunch. Whether you’re chasing the tone of “Whole Lotta Love” or the searing leads of “Heartbreaker,” this build has you covered.

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:28 - Brazilian Rosewood Enclosure
1:19 - Purchase
2:53 - Lets Talk Circuit
5:53 - Tagboard
16:12 - Modern Resistors
19:05 - MOSFET Transistors
21:48 - Link Wires
25:01 - Populating the Enclosure
26:26 - Small request
27:35 - 9v Filter
32:00 - The Wiring
41:12 Sound Sample
51:16 - Final Thoughts