Berto LessLee

Mid Century Style with Built In Modulation

Hidden below the control panel is the Pickup Less Lee. This circuit essentially automates your pickup switch, toggling back and forth between neck and bridge with a dwell time set by the third knob. The effect is somewhere between a harmonic tremolo and a uni-vibe. Switching into stereo mode sends each pickup to a seperate amp, or creates a hard clipped tremolo effect with a single amp connected.

The middle toggle switch turns the effect on and off. And the third switch switches between mono and stereo modes. With the effect off you can use the mono/stereo switch as a manual stutter. I’ve built in a battery comparment on the back of the instrument, but you can run the circuit without it using a built in super capacitor. You can charge the super cap using an included chargeing cable that connects a 9V battery to the input jack. In a pinch you can use a standard guitar cable.

The electronics are housed under a retro formica laminate cover. The cover is elevated and bordered by a 3d printed plate. Think of it as your space age control panel.

Includes a custom set of Righteous Sound single coil pickups with matching formica tops. Both pickups are closer tonaly to p90s than anything else, full bodied and warm.

Its a light weight basswood body with the three piece figured cherry neck. The fingerboard is maple with blue diamond markers. The headstock is painted pearl blue to match the body. Features Gotoh 510 Tuners.

I’ve posted some clips of this ripper on my instagram, check it out.