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Turnabout
FX TYPE: Distortion
Based on the JHS® @™
Enclosure Size: 1590B, 1590B2, 125B
"Softie" compatibility: Softie1&2
© 2020
madbeanpedals
The Turnabout is a variation of the Andy Timmons pedal produced by JHS
much a clone of the MI Audio Crunchbox. It produces thick, meaty distortion to emulate cranked 4x12
type tones. The Turnabout offers two additions: an asymmetrical clipping option and a thickness
control to dial in the low end.
VOL: Total output.
GAIN: From medium to high gain distortion. The gain control is interactive with the Thicc control.
TONE: Low pass filter.
PRES: The Presence control is interactive with the Tone control. Higher values increase the
overall presence which in turn pushes the tone control into a brighter range.
THICC: Controls the amount of low end sent to the clipping stage.
COMP: LED, Schottky and asymmetrical clipping. LED is the loudest (stock to the CrunchBox),
Schottky is the most compressed and the asymmetrical mosfet clipping is in-between.
Terms of Use:
You are free to use purchased Turnabout circuit boards for both DIY and small commercial operations. You may not
offer Turnabout PCBs for resale or as part of a "kit" in a commercial fashion. Peer to peer re-sale is fine, though.
Technical assistance
for your build(s) is available via the
assistance on builds. This is because (1) I'm not always available to respond via email in a timely and continuous manner, and (2)
posting technical problems and solutions in the forum creates a record from which other members may benefit.
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  • Page 1 You are free to use purchased Turnabout circuit boards for both DIY and small commercial operations. You may not offer Turnabout PCBs for resale or as part of a “kit” in a commercial fashion. Peer to peer re-sale is fine, though.
  • Page 2 Turnabout Parts madbeanpedals...
  • Page 3 Turnabout Values madbeanpedals...
  • Page 4 Turnabout Traces madbeanpedals...
  • Page 5 Turnabout B.O.M. Resistors Caps Diodes D1, D2 BAT46 100pF D4, D5 BAT41 1N4001 100n Transistors 100pF Q1, Q2 2N7000 470R LM833 Switch 470n COMP On/Off/On 100uF Pots 100n TONE 10kC 10uF PRES 25kB THICC 25kB 100kA GAIN 100kB madbeanpedals...
  • Page 6: Shopping List

    Turnabout Shopping List Value Type Rating Metal Film 1/4W 470R Metal Film 1/4W Metal Film 1/4W Metal Film 1/4W Metal Film 1/4W Metal Film 1/4W Metal Film 1/4W 100pF Ceramic / MLCC / Mica 16v min. Film 16v min. Film 16v min.
  • Page 7 Turnabout Parts Guide LM833N: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/926-LM833N-NOPB The LM833N should be available at smallbear, as well. BAT46: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/511-BAT46 http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/diode-schottky-bat46/ BAT41: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/511-BAT41 http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/diode-schottky-bat41/ 2n7000: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/512-2N7000 http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/transistor-fet-2n7000/ SPDT (On/Off/On): http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/spdt-short-lever-center-off/ 9mm Plastic Shaft Pots (10kC, 25kB): http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/alpha-single-gang-9mm-pc-mount/ The 10kC plastic shaft pots are very difficult to find right now. Suggest subbing in a linear pot (B taper).
  • Page 8 At lower Thicc settings, the maximum amount of distortion will also be reduced. So, in general, when you want to get the lowest gain amount possible out of the Turnabout you are going to turn down the Thicc and Gain controls and set the Comp switch for the least amount of compression (the LEDs).
  • Page 9 Wiring Diagram Turnabout madbeanpedals...
  • Page 10 Turnabout 1590B Drill Guide Note: Drill Guides are approximate and may require tweaking depending on the types of jacks, switches and pots you use. • This is a tight fit, but should work if you use the Lumberg or open-frame style 1/4”...
  • Page 11 Turnabout 1590B2 Drill Guide Note: Drill Guides are approximate and may require tweaking depending on the types of jacks, switches and pots you use. • Shown with Softie 2 relay bypass. If you are using one of the mbp 3pdt bypass boards, or just a 3pdt switch on its own, move the drill spot for the switch a bit lower so you can fit everything properly.
  • Page 12 Turnabout 125B Drill Guide Note: Drill Guides are approximate and may require tweaking depending on the types of jacks, switches and pots you use. • Shown with Softie 1 relay bypass. Use the same drill spot for 3PDT switch or move to your desired location.
  • Page 13 Voltages Turnabout LM833 4.74 4.76 4.35 4.55 4.55 4.32 9.12 • 9.42vDC One Spot • Current Draw ~ 6mA madbeanpedals...
  • Page 14 Build Pic Turnabout madbeanpedals...
  • Page 15 Schematic Turnabout madbeanpedals...