Naughty Monkey

Admit it - this didn't even cross your radar until Josh Scott sang its praises. Us neither, so no worries - you're here now.

Same basic territory as a Tube Screamer, but with a two-band EQ set-up that covers a lot of ground.

The original has buffered bypass, but we've stripped this version back to basics for you. It also had super-sweet W-taper tone pots, but they're really hard to get hold of. We supply linear, which gives you a useable - if not perfect - sweep.

So yeah, you've heard it's up there with the Klon Centaur. Give it a punt.

The kit is supplied with vertical-mount pots which have round shafts, so you'll need set-screw fitting knobs.

If you want the PCB without parts there's a link for that at the bottom of the page.

Partial kit: PCB, all board-mounted components, pots.

Full kit: As above, plus footswitch and appropriate daughterboard/components for your selected bypass type (see Downloads section for details of those), jack sockets, DC socket, battery snap, hook-up wire, LED.

Enclosure (pre-drilled) is available as an option with full kits, and will not take a battery. Knobs are not included.

Builds are only available with full kits including enclosures and vertical-mount pots. Please choose appropriate knobs.

Inspired by: Bad Monkey

Difficulty: Medium

PCB size: 50 x 45mm

Knobs required: 4

Enclosure: 1590B

Direct-Connect compatible (4-way)

Download the INSTRUCTION PDF