good hfe values for q2 and q3 of a Fuzz Factory clone?

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good hfe values for q2 and q3 of a Fuzz Factory clone?

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hey.

what range of hfe values would be 'good' for the germanium tansistors q2 and q3?

do these values still apply:
"classic" Fuzz Face 70-85 for Q1 and 120-140 for Q2
high gain device Q1 in the range of 90-120 & Q2 (150-190)
http://www.smallbearelec.com/HowTos/Fuz ... /FFFAQ.htm


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Re: good hfe values for q2 and q3 of a Fuzz Factory clone?

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The standard Fuzz Face ranges seem to apply. The rec I've seen is 70 for Q2, 110 for Q3.
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I bought mine from this guy on ebay who selects the right gain and low leakage AC128 fuzz factory transistors
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Re: good hfe values for q2 and q3 of a Fuzz Factory clone?

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eatyourguitar wrote:I bought mine from this guy on ebay who selects the right gain and low leakage AC128 fuzz factory transistors


thanks.

sounds good, I ordered a pair! :)
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