ANOMALOUS

The OSTARA is a simple transistor-based boost pedal. This is the point-to-point guitar pedal kit version.

This kit is for intermediate or advanced pedal builders. You should be reasonably adept at soldering.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

• Soldering iron
• Solder
• Helping hands
• Needle nose pliers
• Wire cutters
• A socket set (specifically 10mm, 3/8”, 1/2”, and 9/16” sockets)
• A Philips head #2 screwdriver
• A small flat head screwdriver (ex. eyeglasses screwdriver)

Follow the build guide video here: Build Guide

Feel free to email us with any questions, troubleshooting, or help building the kit at anomalousfxpedals@gmail.com

The OSTARA kit was proudly produced in Calgary Alberta, Canada. It is one of the first of its kind, a “dead bug”-style point-to-point effects pedal kit.

Differences between the OSTARA and the OSTARA Op-Amp include:

• “Full moon” artwork
• Transistor amplification for a colourful boost
• 0dB of gain at 50% knob travel

A transistor boost increases your guitar signal which can produce a multitude of different saturation effects depending on where it is in your signal chain. Place it before your fuzz or distortion pedal to apply more gain, or place it after your effects chain to saturate your amp’s preamp tubes.

This style of boost pedal can attenuate your signal too. With the knob in the centre (50%), the output volume is roughly the same as the input volume. Turning it left attenuates the signal while turning it right boosts the signal up to ~20 db.

Every pedalboard needs a transistor boost! Build your own DIY boost pedal with this point-to-point kit!

Always solder in a well ventilated area, and never breathe solder fumes.

The OSTARA is a simple transistor boost pedal.

Differences between the OSTARA and the OSTARA Op-Amp include:

• “Full moon” artwork
• Transistor amplification for a colourful boost
• 0dB of gain at 50% knob travel

This colourful boost pedal features high-end components and point-to-point wiring. Place it before your fuzz or distortion pedal to push more saturation out of your pedal chain. Or place it before your tube amp to take optimal advantage of your amp’s distortion. The knob allows you to control the amount you are saturating the transistor, giving you full control over your amount of drive.

This style of boost pedal can attenuate your signal too. With the knob in the centre (50%), the output volume is roughly the same as the input volume. Turning it left attenuates the signal while turning it right boosts the signal up to ~20 db.

This is a made-to-order pedal. Please allow 2 weeks lead time.