A "Bonamassa Custom" spec'ed build of the classic Germanium Fuzz Face circuit.
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z30/codtone/1JoeFuzz1_zps1bf81054.jpg)
Spent way too much time getting the trannies biased to the "correct" voltages supplied by a TGP member :o - could have just used trimmers, but not pig headed ol' me. ;)
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z30/codtone/gutsshed_zps9b17923a.jpg)
I breadboarded then hard wired the suckers using vintage resistors that were remarkably off spec- great way to find just the right values tho!...until winter sets in. ;D
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z30/codtone/buildrig_zpsa5f36f08.jpg)
Low gain NOS Russian GT308 and MP39B transistors. With exactly 9v DC supply, Collector of Q1 is 0.91v and Q2 at 6.59v.
Voltage inverter added too.
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z30/codtone/guts_zpsb6a4eff4.jpg)
Sounds great to me though- loud, chewy, germy warmth and great clean up!
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z30/codtone/JoeFuzz_zps4c435627.jpg)
Beautiful work, Ben. 8)
Quote from: Guitarmageddon on October 23, 2014, 03:09:19 AM
Spent way too much time getting the trannies biased to the "correct" voltages supplied by a TGP member
I wonder if the client will get those same correct voltages if his ambient room temp is different from yours? Hint: he won't! ;D
Quote from: culturejam on October 23, 2014, 03:20:20 AM
Beautiful work, Ben. 8)
Quote from: Guitarmageddon on October 23, 2014, 03:09:19 AM
Spent way too much time getting the trannies biased to the "correct" voltages supplied by a TGP member
I wonder if the client will get those same correct voltages if his ambient room temp is different from yours? Hint: he won't! ;D
;D I know, I know... but we're in the same post code, it should stay close for half the year -and I'm only charging him $65 for it!
Quote from: Guitarmageddon on October 23, 2014, 03:22:19 AM
-and I'm only charging him $65 for it!
That's criminal! On his part.
;D Thanks fellas!
The dude has bought a heap of pedals off me, so it was sort of a gift, sort of fun for me.
I must admit, I hate trying to put a dollar value on builds. (Dunlop charges around $300 for theirs!...but this is a well worn topic. :P)
I guess it's not Art unless I'm starving. ;)
Funny you should call it that, I actually had an etched pedal purchased by what I think is a French gallery last week! ???
Über super bodacious epic awesome dude!
Really classy build, inspiring!
Looks fantastic! That reminds me, still need to build mine.