low gain germanium 2N1304 - worth anything?

[lcipher3]

I inherited a bunch of these 2N1304 - tried to measure them as best I could - see pics. Worth anything to try to sell on ebay or somewhere or not worth the hassle? Made a few fuzzes with the ones 2N1306/7 that were higher gain now theses are just gathering dust.

Also have a bunch of 1N994 (diodes?) - not sure what they're good for cant find info on them.

 

[spi]

the gains are good for fuzzes--did you measure leakage too?

 

[mybud]

I inherited a bunch of these 2N1304 - tried to measure them as best I could - see pics. Worth anything to try to sell on ebay or somewhere or not worth the hassle? Made a few fuzzes with the ones 2N1306/7 that were higher gain now theses are just gathering dust.

Also have a bunch of 1N994 (diodes?) - not sure what they're good for cant find info on them.

I came by some NOS 1304s more or less by accident and used them in a number of NPN Ge fuzz builds. They worked fine. So, obviously your call, but maybe hang on to them for future fuzzy goodness.

From 994s, I know zilch, so can’t help there. Sorry

 

[Betty Wont]

Small Bear is selling these for $12 each and they are almost out. Make them a deal to buy the lot?

 

[PedalBuilder]

Those gains are great for fuzz pedals. I bought a hundred 2N1304 a while back and they had been great everywhere I used them.

 

[lcipher3]

Thanks yeah I've seen prices and stuff on ebay and I guess I could go that route - just didnt know if they were real prices or 'wish' prices due to demand.

 

[lcipher3]

the gains are good for fuzzes--did you measure leakage too?

I need to redo both if Im going to actually sell I guess. Did it looong time ago. Whats the best circuit values for that?

 

[PedalBuilder]

I need to redo both if Im going to actually sell I guess. Did it looong time ago. Whats the best circuit values for that?

Give the R.G. Keen method a try.

 

[Feral Feline]

Why sell just the components?

Definitely I'd build with them and sell complete pedals. YNMV (your needs may vary)

 

[lcipher3]

Give the R.G. Keen method a try.

I think that or a slight variation is what I used before.
I built it again and I'll test to see how close.

BTW how long do you wait for these to stabilize? The general consensus is "till it settles but dont wait too long".
1 min? 5 min? I know they're handling sensitive etc

 

[jwin615]

Punch a bunch into consecutive rows of the breadboard
Then move dupont jumpers to measure each one. That will give them enough time. It all depends on how you handle them and how long.
Also, don't measure them in a cold basement/hot shed.