Orman’s legacy is empowerment. He taught a generation of guitarists that you don't need to be an electrical engineer to build a delay pedal, and you don't need to be a rock star to understand a phaser. You just need curiosity, a soldering iron, and the willingness to read one of his AMZ articles.
Updated for 2025: This article remains accurate to Jack Orman’s AMZ website and published interviews. Always verify pinouts for new MOSFET transistors. Guitar Effects Explained Jack Orman
Because Jack Orman has explained literally hundreds of circuits, he has debunked more myths than most. Orman’s legacy is empowerment