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anybody know of a good 60s Hofner Buzz Tone clone builder?
many thanks

or have a good reason why that is a foolish idea.

Dunno about builders making it specifically, but if you find a schem, we've got plenty who would build you one. Have you explored the Shark Tank yet? Lots o' good dudes in there. I can personally vouch for LaoWiz, DannDubblewe and Jero when it comes to custom clones/builds, but have heard good things about plenty of the other builders.

jrmy wrote:Dunno about builders making it specifically, but if you find a schem, we've got plenty who would build you one. Have you explored the Shark Tank yet? Lots o' good dudes in there. I can personally vouch for LaoWiz, DannDubblewe and Jero when it comes to custom clones/builds, but have heard good things about plenty of the other builders.

Thanks for the input. I have seen some schematics for it but need to do some more research. I don't think its a popular fuzz but something about it has my attention.

No, I havn't been into the shark tank, I'll start lurking around in there and hopefully a trend will start. This site has the tendency to get me all GASsy, would be a lot cooler to support an independent builder.

Thanks again

Uncle Grandfather wrote:

jrmy wrote:Dunno about builders making it specifically, but if you find a schem, we've got plenty who would build you one. Have you explored the Shark Tank yet? Lots o' good dudes in there. I can personally vouch for LaoWiz, DannDubblewe and Jero when it comes to custom clones/builds, but have heard good things about plenty of the other builders.

Thanks for the input. I have seen some schematics for it but need to do some more research. I don't think its a popular fuzz but something about it has my attention.

No, I havn't been into the shark tank, I'll start lurking around in there and hopefully a trend will start. This site has the tendency to get me all GASsy, would be a lot cooler to support an independent builder.

Thanks again

No prob! Some of the guys there are pretty schooled on obscure stuff, and willing to work on vetting schems.

I totally hear you re: GASsyness. I think I had two, maybe three pedals when I joined ILF. And now...

I can do it here in a couple weeks, if you don't find one or someone else by then. That being said, I don't have an original nor have I ever played an original, so I'd just be going off of schematics online.

Edit: I found gut shots online and retraced it. The schematic I have is correct

Definitely check out the sharktank if you're not willing to wait for Jero.

But Jero makes sexy things.

Jero makes good shit dude! I'd trust that mofo!

Thanks everyone. I'm gonna get in touch with one of them soon.

i think jimmy behan did a cool version recently.

ghost_effects wrote:i think jimmy behan did a cool version recently.

thanks for the heads up.
i've recently ordered his selmer buzz tone clone. didn't know he had a hofner buzz tone too. cooool.

Uncle Grandfather wrote:

ghost_effects wrote:i think jimmy behan did a cool version recently.

thanks for the heads up.
i've recently ordered his selmer buzz tone clone. didn't know he had a hofner buzz tone too. cooool.

ahhh the selmer was what i was thinking of actually! Are they not the same circuit?

ghost_effects wrote:

Uncle Grandfather wrote:

ghost_effects wrote:i think jimmy behan did a cool version recently.

thanks for the heads up.
i've recently ordered his selmer buzz tone clone. didn't know he had a hofner buzz tone too. cooool.

ahhh the selmer was what i was thinking of actually! Are they not the same circuit?

i really don't know. the selmer used 2SA221germs, and the hofner used BC108B silicon transistors.

Uncle Grandfather wrote:

ghost_effects wrote:

Uncle Grandfather wrote:

ghost_effects wrote:i think jimmy behan did a cool version recently.

thanks for the heads up.
i've recently ordered his selmer buzz tone clone. didn't know he had a hofner buzz tone too. cooool.

ahhh the selmer was what i was thinking of actually! Are they not the same circuit?

i really don't know. the selmer used 2SA221germs, and the hofner used BC108B silicon transistors.

They are extremely similar. Could both be built with the same layout if you mounted a part or two offboard. Some of the difference in parts are due to the transistor change. I'm sure there is an audible difference between the two.

Jero wrote:

Uncle Grandfather wrote:

ghost_effects wrote:

Uncle Grandfather wrote:

ghost_effects wrote:i think jimmy behan did a cool version recently.

thanks for the heads up.
i've recently ordered his selmer buzz tone clone. didn't know he had a hofner buzz tone too. cooool.

ahhh the selmer was what i was thinking of actually! Are they not the same circuit?

i really don't know. the selmer used 2SA221germs, and the hofner used BC108B silicon transistors.

They are extremely similar. Could both be built with the same layout if you mounted a part or two offboard. Some of the difference in parts are due to the transistor change. I'm sure there is an audible difference between the two.

i don't really know enough about circuits

yes, the selmer is actually more subdued and smooth for a fuzz in the mid 60s or whenever. has lower gain.

the hofner came out years later, and is know for its serious lowend. although I believe its also balanced as well. higher gain, more aggressive.

edit: the selmer was based on the fz-1.