Dizzy Tone clone

[knappster]

Build Rating

5.00 star(s)

This was a fun one. MP16B in Q1 and 2 AC125. I've been noticing a lot of crackling/high pitched noise now..sometimes it doesn't happen. Sometimes it does. It's my first germanium build so I'm not sure if that's normal but it's a monster of a fuzz.

Shout-out to @swelchy for providing the Transistors and some other goodies for me.

 

[knappster]

Also 1N34A diode. Hopefully I put that in correctly lol

 

[peccary]

I've only got experience with the NPN version, but you shouldn't be getting high pitched noise or crackling with a DT. Might want to check and see that all of your transistor legs are connected properly since they're not soldered. Maybe try rechecking and reflowing every component. There aren't too many so it shouldn't take long.

 

[knappster]

ok thanks, ill refit them tomorrow and test it out. im guessing if I had my GE diode in wrong it wouldnt work at all? I was kinda confused with it.

 

[knappster]

thats exactly what it was. reset them(kind of a pain) and all the noise was gone. im almost tempted to just solder them in now.

 

[peccary]

thats exactly what it was. reset them(kind of a pain) and all the noise was gone. im almost tempted to just solder them in now.

Right on. It's usually something simple, glad you got it going.

Might as well soldier them in if you like how it sounds and are going to use it.

 

[swelchy]

Hot glue the legs if you want.. or give them a little tack solder in those sockets.... For you in the beginning it's best to use sockets to get a few builds under your belt before you commit to soldering tranniess in... also.. I kinda dont like soldering in semi rare parts... I geberally socket them and hot glue the legs in to keep them stable..

 

[swelchy]

Hot glue the legs if you want.. or give them a little tack solder in those sockets.... For you in the beginning it's best to use sockets to get a few builds under your belt before you commit to soldering tranniess in... also.. I kinda dont like soldering in semi rare parts... I generally socket them and hot glue the legs in to keep them stable..

 

[knappster]

I added some solder to the sockets and now they're nice and snug. Thank you again

 

[Guardians of the analog]

Hot glue the legs if you want.. or give them a little tack solder in those sockets.... For you in the beginning it's best to use sockets to get a few builds under your belt before you commit to soldering tranniess in... also.. I kinda dont like soldering in semi rare parts... I geberally socket them and hot glue the legs in to keep them stable..