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Inline8 Build Guide

The Inline 8 is a simplified version of the classic Marshall Guv’nor distortion pedal, featuring a single tone control instead of a three-band tonestack. It retains the basic gain topology but modifies component values for a different sound, using SIP op-amps for a unique aesthetic. The document also includes detailed schematics and suggestions for tweaks and modifications to enhance tone and gain control.

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Inline8 Build Guide

The Inline 8 is a simplified version of the classic Marshall Guv’nor distortion pedal, featuring a single tone control instead of a three-band tonestack. It retains the basic gain topology but modifies component values for a different sound, using SIP op-amps for a unique aesthetic. The document also includes detailed schematics and suggestions for tweaks and modifications to enhance tone and gain control.

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Inline 8 Circuit  hacked  together  and  PCB  layout  by:  
EffDub  Design  -­  2012  -­  www.forrestwhitesides.com  
 
The  Inline  8  is,  in  a  nutshell,  a  stripped-­‐down  reworking  of  the  old  classic  Marshall  Guv’nor*  distortion  pedal  
that  was  a  hot  item  in  the  1980s.  The  main  difference  is  that  instead  of  the  three-­‐band  tonestack  in  the  
Guv’nor*,  the  Inline  8  has  been  reduced  to  a  very  simplistic  single  tone  control  that  is  used  to  tame  the  
excessive  highs  that  are  present  in  many  high-­‐gain  circuits.  The  overall  gain  stages  retain  the  same  basic  
topology,  but  some  values  were  changed  to  accommodate  the  wildly  different  tone  control.  The  stock  clipping  
diodes  (1N914)  are  also  different  from  the  Guv’nor*  (LEDs),  giving  a  more  “hair  metal”  sound.  Perhaps  the  
most  visually  striking  difference  is  the  use  of  an  SIP  (single  inline  package)  op  amp,  as  opposed  to  the  now  
more  common  DIP  (dual  inline  package)  op  amp.  The  decision  to  go  with  SIP  over  DIP  was  purely  cosmetic,  
but  it  does  lend  itself  to  a  cool  car-­‐related  name  (“Inline  8”).  This  circuit  bears  some  resemblance  to  a  few  
current-­‐production  pedals,  but  it  is  not  a  direct  clone  of  any  given  product.  And  all  of  them,  most  especially  
this  one,  owe  a  tip  ‘o  the  hat  to  Marshall.    

*  Brand  and  product  names  are  used  for  reference  only.  No  affiliation  of  any  kind  regarding  this  project  with  any  commercial  brand,  product,  
or  company  is  either  expressed  or  implied.  

 
R1   1K   C1   3.3nF   D1   1N914  
R2   1M   C2   47nF   D2   1N914  
R3   1M   C3   220nF   D5   1N4001  
R4   1K   C4   47nF   IC1   NJM4558L  (SIP)  
R5   10K   C5   220pF   V1  -­‐  Drive   A100K  
R6   820K   C6   10µF   V2  -­‐  Tone   B5K  
R7   10K   C7   10nF   V3  -­‐  Level   A100K  
R8   1K   C8   100nF      
R9   4K7   C9   47µF      
R10   22K   C10   47µF      
R11   22K          
Notes  
•  There  is  no  D3  or  D4.  This  is  a  mistake  on  the  silkscreen.  My  bad.  
•  Pad  “LED”  connects  to  the  positive  lead  of  the  bypass  status  LED  in  the  pedal.  
•  R9  is  a  current-­‐limiting  resistor.  You  may  omit  it  if  you  plan  to  wire  the  LED  completely  off-­‐board.  
 
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Tweaks  and  Modifications  
Tone  Control:  You  can  adjust  the  frequency  roll-­‐off  by  changing  the  values  of  C8/R8.  It’s  dialed  in  for  a  broad  
range  of  gear  as  is,  but  you  may  find  that  small  changes  will  suit  your  setup  better.  It  may  be  a  good  idea  to  
socket  C8  and  try  several  values.  

C1  shaves  off  highs  before  the  signal  is  amplified  by  the  circuit.  Higher  values  =  more  cut,  up  to  a  point  where  
you  start  to  cut  mids  as  well  and  it  gets  “woofy”.    

C4  is  also  a  major  tone-­‐shaping  point.  If  you  find  the  stock  setup  to  be  a  bit  thin,  try  increasing  C4  to  100nF.  
The  stock  cap  on  the  Guv’nor  was  220nF.      

Diode  Switch:  A  nice  easy  mod  is  to  use  a  toggle  switch  (DPDT)  to  swap  between  different  types  of  clipping  
diodes  (D1/D2  on  the  layout/schematic).  Any  diode  will  work,  just  be  sure  to  observe  the  proper  orientation.  
Generally,  the  lower  the  forward  voltage,  the  more  fuzz/clipping  there  will  be,  but  there  is  also  less  overall  
output.  Instead  of  a  toggle  switch,  you  could  use  a  rotary  switch  for  many  different  diode  options.    

Gain  Mods:  You  may  want  more  or  less  gain  (dirt)  from  this  circuit.  There  are  a  few  key  components  that  set  
the  gain.  In  the  first  stage  (IC1a),  try  adjusting  the  value  of  C3.  In  the  second  stage  (IC1b),  adjust  R6.  You  could  
even  replace  R6  with  a  1M  pot  to  add  a  second-­‐stage  gain  control.    

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