Negotiated Project
Boutique Bass Fuzz Pedal — 1970s Analogue Tone Revival
Evidence Archive

Visible work, iterated openly

Failed attempts, revisions, and independent cognition are all evidence. Nothing is hidden from the record.

Total items
5
Failed attempts logged
1
Iterations recorded
2
Teacher annotations
1
  • Initial schematic — two-transistor fuzz
    19 February 2026 · Iteration 1
    schematiciteration

    Hand-drawn signal path with bias annotations.

  • Breadboard prototype v1 — oscillation issue
    4 March 2026 · Iteration 1
    failed-attemptprototype

    Self-oscillation at high gain; documented as failed attempt for revision evidence.

    Teacher annotation: Good evidence of independent troubleshooting. Compare with v2 bias network.
  • Tonal characterisation session #2
    22 March 2026 · Iteration 2
    testingpanel

    Recorded DI samples across 5 gain settings; bassist panel scored warmth & sustain.

  • Supplier email thread — India PCB house
    11 April 2026
    procurementcommunication

    Negotiation around minimum order quantity and panelisation.

  • PCB v2 — populated board
    30 April 2026 · Iteration 2
    prototype

    First fully populated v2; awaiting enclosure drilling.