Description
This project was inspired by a doorbell button found at an electronics parts store. It can produce a doorbell sound.
A junk tuner found by chance serves as the enclosure.
When the chime is turned on, the LEDs light up spectacularly all at once, though it does not function as a tuner. It’s full of playful touches, such as being able to adjust the pitch of the “ping” and “pong” sounds with a knob, making it fun just to play with.

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The Grand Prize was determined by votes from the public, votes from sponsoring companies, and the selection of the TCGAKKI staff.
It received numerous positive reviews praising its charm—such as “It’s fun,” “The concept is amazing,” “The fact that it can’t be used as a tuner is the best part,” and “The unnecessary flashing lights are great”—and it brilliantly won the Grand Prix.
It was a work based on a wildly imaginative idea that likely no one else would have thought of, and one that everyone found enjoyable.

Grand Prize winner Kesuke visited our store, and we presented him with a 30,000 yen gift certificate as his prize. It was truly a wildly imaginative and shocking Effector! Congratulations on your win. We look forward to your entry next time!

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The concept of slapping vintage capacitors into a standard digital unit is brilliant.
The slightly retro look, reminiscent of Showa-era food samples, is also great.
I’d love to see how the warmth and richness change when played in a band ensemble!
I hope they do this with other models too~.

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Even among the 30 entries brimming with original and outlandish ideas, the moment I saw the pickup sitting right on top of the effects unit, I was convinced, “This guy’s a nutcase (lol),” and awarded the BARKS Prize without hesitation.
A masterful piece of work.

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Everyone has their own way of expressing their love for the muff. Among them, I felt a certain fondness for the approach of not only focusing on sound and functionality but also “adding LEDs to make it look dazzling.”

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I selected this entry because I felt it truly embodied a “modified Effector”—featuring a bypass circuit free of pop noise, LED on/off indicators, a built-in booster, and an output impedance adjustment function that allows it to be paired with effects like fuzz that are sensitive to impedance, making it highly versatile.

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I really like this kind of pop-style look. Considering the demand among women in recent years, I feel like there might be a shift from “cool” to “cute.”
It’s important to cherish that kind of sensibility, isn’t it?

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Since this was a modification Effector, the fact that the sound changed dramatically was the best part.
It looks like it would be difficult to use effectively, but the concept was great.
Also, the use of a CDS component and the clean workmanship were major pluses.
Akima Tsuneo

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I chose this piece because I loved the story of humans 12,000 years in the future discovering the OD-2 in an ancient ruin.
This piece evokes the same sense of excitement I felt as a child when I was obsessed with LEGO or watching sci-fi movies.
I really hope Director Spielberg will adapt this into a movie.

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It was fantastic that they not only highlighted the Turbo SW to improve operability but also made it possible to realize the ideal sound more flexibly.
I also thought the exotic color scheme was tasteful and that it was a Effector with a real presence.

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The scale of the idea is grand, and the fact that it isn’t confined by conventional boundaries is fantastic.
Although it was a “Effector Modification Contest,” it wasn’t a Effector itself, but rather a Effector board—and a cosmetic box where the Effectors were arranged in three dimensions. The sheer scale and perspective really made me think.

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For someone over 60 like me, this rack is packed with classic machines that bring back so many memories!
With vinyl records making a comeback, this piece has helped me rediscover the charm of analog Effector—with its unique warmth and rough edges!