If I was to build a Maestro FZ-1 Fuzz with NPN transistors...

[HamishR]

Would I need the charge pump? It looks like all I would need would be the L78L33 regulator. Is this correct?

Thanks!

 

[music6000]

Would I need the charge pump? It looks like all I would need would be the L78L33 regulator. Is this correct?

Thanks!

Sounds about right, you would also rotate the electro's 180 degrees???

 

[andare]

Would I need the charge pump? It looks like all I would need would be the L78L33 regulator. Is this correct?

Thanks!

You also have to move to Australia.

I just built a charge pump + regulator on a tiny breadboard in order to experiment with the FZ-1. Do post here when you're done.

 

[Chuck D. Bones]

You could use the 78L33 or do it this way...

https://forum.pedalpcb.com/threads/the-fz-1-cb-style.4549/

 

[HamishR]

Actually I was just looking at your FZ1 thread because I thought I remembered that you did something with it. Can I use a water-clear blue LED? I don't think I have any regular blue LEDs.

Andare I'm in luck!

 

[Chuck D. Bones]

Any kind of blue LED will work. It just needs a Vf around 3V.