Making Guitar Pedals: Your First Pedal

An absolute beginners guitar pedal guide: If you'd like to learn how to make a guitar pedal but have no idea how, then you've picked up the right guide. This book is a great way to get started in discovering a fun and highly rewarding pastime, even if you've no experience in electronics at all; We'll take you through all the steps of building your first guitar pedal from beginning to end including soldering school, case construction, and circuit making. Each section is filled with pictures and diagrams, so it's perfect for beginners.

The pedal we'll be making is a killswitch pedal - a simple but ideal first pedal (plus it's cheap!). Worried you won't be able to find the parts? Don't stress: parts have been listed (along with part numbers) from shops based in the UK, USA and Europe.