x0xb0x Synthesizer TB-303 Clone w/Wood Endcaps!

via this auction
via the seller: "You probably already know what this is, but if not, it's a clone of the original circuit from the much sought after Roland TB-303. They are all built from kits; none are available from an original manufacturer.

I sourced all the parts myself and used all highest quality components, including 1% resistors and accurate vintage parts where needed. I went to school for electrical engineering and have built and repaired many synths over the years, including quite a few x0xb0xen. It's working 100% correctly and sounds amazing.

I painted the case of this x0x with a special metal flake automotive paint from House of Kolor. It's a 4-stage paint, including primer, base coat, sparkly middle coat, and top clear coat. It was all shot through my Sata II paint gun in my garage and I must say it looks fantastic. It reminds me of Kustom amps from the 70s. It's basically like 70s boat paint!


I made the end cheeks out of poplar wood. The center profile was cut out with a router, and the outside was cut on a table saw and sanded smooth. I stained the wood mahogany brown and coated it with gloss polycrylic. The screws are counter-sunk and attach to nuts inside the case. These end caps took me hours to make, but I think they make the x0x look pretty amazing!

The only electronic mods done to the x0x were the bass boost mod, as well as the addition of a power switch on the back panel. Everything else is stock, with Adafruit firmware. It sounds fantastic, and will kick out sweet acid basslines all week while looking chic in your rig. There are a couple very minor scratches in the top faceplate, and a small manufacturing flaw in the rear plate. See close-ups below. Includes new power supply."