I've built this twice and have it laid out on a breadboard currently to try to figure out how to increase the volume output. I can't get it to unity even with everything dimed (on the breadboard). I've tested output at every stage as I've built on the breadboard and it's quiet before it gets to the germanium stage. Suggestions welcome if it's possible. - love the tone on it! I just want more =)
Germanium Distortion II - how to increase volume of output
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BuddytheReow
Breadboard Baker
Try building an LPB-1 right after the circuit
Yeah I've tried a couple things in those stages - but seems like the signal is really weak even before it gets there. Still - haven't used those - will def try that out thanks!
Chuck D. Bones
Circuit Wizard
I agree with Jubal81, leaky Ge diodes will do that. You have to test them before installing them in a circuit like this. You can be sure that Cornish does.
Are the diodes socketed? If so, try 1N4148s just to confirm that the rest of the circuit is working correctly. You can bump up the gain of the last stage (Q6) by changing one part, but it should not be necessary if the rest of the circuit is working right.
Are the diodes socketed? If so, try 1N4148s just to confirm that the rest of the circuit is working correctly. You can bump up the gain of the last stage (Q6) by changing one part, but it should not be necessary if the rest of the circuit is working right.
