Pastel 2N6429

[Morbidpale]

Just rabidly ordered the pastel preamp pcb. But now I'm looking around and don't see where to buy the 2N6429's. Is there an equivalent transistor?

 

[Nostradoomus]

this, probably...should have been slightly less rabid

2N6428 NPN BJT Transistor - PedalPCB.com

NPN BJT Transistor

www.pedalpcb.com

 

[Morbidpale]

Thanks. Next time I'll take a breath, check in with a loved one, then plan my order.

 

[Many__Of__Horror]

SMD Version is MMBT6429.
Looks like the 2N6428 that PedalPCB sells is lower gain in the datasheet vs the 2N6429. No idea if that matters in this circuit however.

 

[Jakubazookas]

Would MPSA18 work here?

 

[Robert]

Would MPSA18 work here?

I used MPSA18 and updated the build doc this morning to list those as a substitute.

Looks like the 2N6428 that PedalPCB sells is lower gain in the datasheet vs the 2N6429. No idea if that matters in this circuit however.

Those are for the Trademark Fuzz.

 

[Jakubazookas]

I used MPSA18 and updated the build doc this morning to list those as a substitute.

Awesomeness. You are the king.

ETA: Deaf Boyardee is the greatest name of all time.

 

[brokenwizard]

Hey folks. On GroupDIY it's mentioned the BC549C (which I already have a bunch of) works in Neve preamps. Would it work in the Pastel too?

Replacements for BC184C transistor?

I read in another thread here that the MPSA18 (rotated 180 degrees).... what he said mpsa18 him too. I'll add that this was recommended by Dan Kennedy years ago, I think it was confirmed that he uses this in the great river pre. To use it in the EZ1290 boards you just flip it around.

groupdiy.com