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I'm building a second Sandspur fuzz and wondering if I changed the B1k fuzz pot to an A1k or even C1k would the keep the heavy fuzz from bunching right there at the highest setting? I know that most fuzz pedals are used in the cranked position but just want some input? Thx

Got one NKT275. Need suggestions on 2nd position transistor. Want to put it in a Sunflower. I also have an AC188 and a CV7003 / OC44. Any suggestions on looking for other germaniums? Tough to find any these days but... Also, any suggestions on a different build for this than the Sunflower?

I don’t have any experience with germanium transistors. I understand that the hfe/gain needs to be staged upward from Q1 - Q3 but I have a couple of questions. I’ve got a cheap T7 tester but that will not give me those values. Should I get a Peak DCA55? Due to so many of these transistors...

Just thought I'd post some of my pedal artwork: Top row left to right: Jump Drive Aion Mk1 (Yellow Submarine Bandleader) Whipped Cream (inspired by psych Clapton SG) Conqueror Fuzz Bottom Row: Pendulum Tremolo Pharmacist Distortr Shout out to Dan Keclik. I saw his 5 instructional videos...

I've built a number of pedals at this point and I'm a bit surprised to have an issue with such a simple pedal. I did box it and it works both clean and engaged but the engaged volume is weak, pretty much unity with the unengaged volume. The distortion acts like an old Tonebender: nada till you...

I've enclosed two pics from my Salesman build. I'm sure I've done something stupid but have no clue what. The FS LEDs both come on when engaged but no sound when engaged or even not engaged with a straight clean tone from the amp. Also none of the four red LEDs on the board light up. I used a...

I bought the 4p3t switch pictured below but the center pins on the switch don't match with the ones on the board (4 pins on board / 3 pins on switch). Where do I purchase the proper switch for this board? Thx

I'm circling back to a couple of builds I've had issues with. Here are a couple of pics of my British Royalty OD build. I get a clean signal and then when engaged the LED turns on but no signal. I just ordered a Rattlesnake audio probe. I have no experience with one but I'll give it a shot...

Two of the pedals I've built will sometimes hiss when engaged: Pharmacist and Whipped Cream. I've built 3 Pharmacist and this is the only one I've had issues with. The Whipped Cream sounds great but can't put either pedal on the board because the hissing is unpredictable. I've checked all my...

Building the SoulDrive. Robert mentioned using a B1M for the drive pot in one version and a B500k in another version. I've got A1M stamped on my board. Can I get some feedback on this? Also, I'm assuming that I need to use Red for the 2 clipping diodes. Is that correct?

Building the Salesman now and I don't have any 1N60P diodes. Will a 1n34a or a BAT 46 work as a replacement?

The volume pot on this fuzz cranks up really quickly. At 9 o'clock the pedal is already blazing and it's so sensitive at that point that it's hard to dial it in. Would a C pot make it more flexible in it's adjustment. C10k or C1k? I'm a fairly new builder so I'm walking a bit blind here. Thx

Just finished the Anvil Fuzz. Works as should, sounds great, but no LED. I test all components before soldering. My multi-function tester indicated the LED was fine. Desoldered it and dropped another tested LED in. Pedal still works but still no LED. Did my best not to ruin the pads when...

Building the Beatle fuzz. Just realized I've got four 10uf filter caps left and need five for the build. Can I use a 22uf in any one of the five positions? Thx

The build docs on the Beatle Juice Fuzz call for OA200 diodes on D1 & D2. It says next to that DO-35. Am I safe to assume that means it's calling for a 1N4148? Thx

I'm halfway through my Aberration build and just realized I don't have any BC107B transistors on hand. Quick search informs me that a BC547 can work as a sub. Can anyone chime in on this? Thx

Built a Pendulum. Sounds great. Only issue is that the LFO LED stays engaged and the red 3mm LEDs stay in flashing mode even when the pedal is bypassed. Is this how it's supposed to work? If not, any suggestions? THX

I'm going to build a Pendulum Tremolo which will be my first LDR pedal project. I've got a bag of 5516s which I purchased years ago. They mostly test from 3k-6k on my cheap T7 tester. Can someone give me an idea of what values would work best for this project? I'm obviously clueless here but...

I'm going to build a second RAH. Love the first one but I wouldn't mind ditching some of the high end on the treble. I'm currently rolling it most all the way back. Maybe I need more low end instead. Any suggestions for parts swaps?

Just finished the Rockstar using a 3pdt breakout board with LED brightness control. The pedal works fine and sounds great but I've probably made a new builder error on this breakout board. It does not light up. I put a 0 ohm resistor where the 4.7k would normally go on the main board. The...