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What did you use for transistors in that bad boy? Way too many options for me to choose on my own :idk:
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1 Siemens AC153 and 2 AC124
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I happenend to find them on old PCBs, if you buy them they're surprisingly eypensive (around 3-7 EURs each, sometimes cheaper)

But I'm very. very happy with the way this pedal sounds, so even if I had paid the prices above, it would be totally worth it!

I also just received 3 transistors from guitarPCB for the pumped up ToneBender (close to a SupaFuzz), haven't used them yet, tho.
But it might be a good option, too.
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Aw thanks, should've been more specific; I'm talking about the ShinEi/Univox/Unicord Superfuzz, originally using 2SC828 and 2SC539 caps...
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2n3904 seems to work okay.
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The 2sc###'s are pretty easy to find online if accuracy is your thing.
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You looking for univox super fuzz Or Marshall supafuzz as in second post. Two different circuits I assume you munching for univox style. 2sc828s is nice. Play with diffrent emitter resistors and tune that shit. Get breadboards now.
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Aw yeah univox IT IS. And breadboards i has!
Why did I think the 828 was a bitch to find? :idk:
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benjuro wrote:Aw yeah univox IT IS. And breadboards i has!
Why did I think the 828 was a bitch to find? :idk:


Try it with germ diodes, silicon or none
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I lurvs no diode settings lately, must be NUTS in this circuit.
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I've never laid down a superfuzz except on breadboard. When I do acetone fuzzmasters I tend to like it best without diodes. Germs just always sounded too squishy. 914 or 4148 diodes better. Best for my ear has been none or silicon, usually with a switch...
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