2n5457 replacement?

[megatrav]

I forgot to order a single 2N5457 for the guitarpcbmania Sea Lion Compressor that I am building.
I do have PN4393, N-channel JFETs, and PN2222A - would any of these work instead or am I better off ordering the correct part?

Here is a link to the build doc here: Sea Lion Compressor

 

[megatrav]

I would like to avoid buying more parts if I can, but I also would like to use whatever will work best as a substitute. Thanks!

 

[temol]

PN2222A - no
PN4393 - yes.

 

[megatrav]

Temol is right on the money, the pn4393 you have is an excellent substitution.
pn2222a is a BJT not a jfet for future reference

Thank you for the reply and education. I will try to pay closer attention to the descriptions. I am still learning reading datasheets. thanks again!