Pedal Parts / DIY

Heat Shrink - flame retardant polyolefin, 7.6mm unheated, black
Very flexible, high flame retardant polyolefin heat shrink tubing. Unheated outer diameter of about 7.6 mm with a 2:1 shrink ratio. Resistant to common liquid solvents with excellent physical, chemical, and electrical performance.
$0.50
Sold by the yard
Knob - Phenolic, Set Screw, Stealth Chicken Head
High quality chicken head style knob with a unique angular design. The stealth chicken head has a thin band that extends above the base allowing for easy manipulation of the knob. This solid phenolic knob has an infilled indicator line. Fits 0.25” (6.35mm) shafts with set screw and brass insert.
  • Height: 0.7 in.
  • Length: 1.408 in.
  • Fits ¼" shaft with set screw
$1.99
Turret Strip - 13 Lugs, Single Row, U-style
Single row of 13 U-style terminals on a black board. The U-style terminal strips are spaced 8.3mm apart allowing for more densely populated point-to-point builds. The boards are 0.063” thick.
$1.39
Solder - Kester 63 / 37, 1 lb spool, 0.031" diameter
(63/37 Rosin Core) - ..031" Diameter, 1 lb Spool, contains lead alloy. Kester 44 Rosin Flux is an activated rosin formula for use in flux-cored solder wire. Kester 44 Rosin Flux has virtually dominated the field of activated rosin core solders for well over four decades. An outstanding performance feature of this flux is the “instant-action” wetting behavior.
$50.95
Chassis Box - 1590B, Diecast, 4.40" x 2.38" x 1.06"
Colors Available:
4.40" x 2.38" x 1.06" D. Equivalent to Hammond P-H1590B.
Add 0.16" to enclosure depth for lid.
Starting at $5.95
Potentiometer - Omeg, Reverse Audio, 20mm, Panel Mount, 350KΩ
High quality panel mount potentiometers from Omeg. These made-in-UK pots match the vintage Radiohm pots found in many vintage fuzz effects such as the Fuzz Face and Tonebender pedals and are a favorite for vintage style builds. They feature a high quality conductive polymer track that offers improved stability and extended life. The 350K resistance with an reverse audio (antilog) taper is perfect for germanium Fuzzrite builds. Includes mounting nut and lock washer. Features
  • ⅜ in. Bushing
  • Panel Mount
  • Reverse Audio (Antilog) Taper
  • Made in UK
  • Life Expectancy of >20,000 cycles (tested at 30 times per minute)
  • Conductive polymer (plastic) track (over twice the life of carbon tracks)
  • Rotation angle: 300° ±5°
  • Tolerance on Rated Resistance: ± 20%
$14.95
Knob - Rogan, PT Series, 2P, Medium, Pointer, Knurled Shaft
High-quality USA made knobs from Rogan Corp. These medium pointer knobs from Rogan’s PT Series feature a soft rubber grip molded over a solid polymer knob. PT Series knobs can be found on synthesizer modules from Make Noise, Mutable Instruments and others. Fits 6mm T18 knurled shafts.
  • Height: 0.68 in.
  • Diameter: 0.50 in.
  • Fits T18 Knurled Shafts

For a D-shaft version of this knob, see P-K282P-W. A variety of different sizes are available from the PT Series. See the links below for the full selection of knurled shaft knobs from this series. P-K271P-W 1P Small Pointer P-K271PS-W 1PS Small Skirted Pointer P-K272PS-W 2PS Medium Skirted Pointer
$1.65
Knob - Dunlop, Cosmod, Small Plastic MXR, Push-On
Genuine Dunlop / MXR knob for use with T18 knurled pot shafts. This is a smaller version of the classic MXR knob P-ECB-130. This knob is great for use on projects where a stylish knob is needed and space is limited.
$2.50
Nut & Washer - Panel, for ⅜" Potentiometers
Replacement nut and washer for pots with a ⅜" bushing diameter.
$0.75
CMOS - CD4071, Quad 2-Input OR Gates, 14-Pin DIP
CD4071B OR gates provide the system designer with direct implementation of the positive-logic OR function and supplement the existing family of CMOS gates. Features:
  • Medium-Speed Operation - tPLH, tPHL = 60 ns (typ.) at VDD = 10 V
  • 100% tested for quiescent current at 20 V
  • Maximum input current of 1 µA at 18 V over full package-temperature range; 100 nA at 18 V and 25°C
  • Standardized, symmetrical output characteristics
  • Noise margin (full package-temperature range):
    • 1 V at VDD = 5 V
    • 2 V at VDD = 10 V
    • 2.5 V at VDD = 15 V
  • 5-V, 10-V, and 15-V parametric ratings
  • Meets all requirements of JEDEC Tentative Standard No. 13B, "Standard Specifications for Description of ’B’ Series CMOS Devices"
$0.95
Transistor - 2N5485, JFET, N-Channel,TO-92
2N5485 N-channel JFET in a TO-92 package. The 2N5485 is an N−channel junction field effect transistors designed for RF amplifier and mixer applications. These devices operate well in the VHF/UHF frequency range.
$1.25
Wire - Weico, 24AWG Stranded, Top Coat Pre-Tinned, 300V, 50 feet
Colors Available:
High quality 24AWG wire from Weico featuring a topcoat of solder over the strands. This wire is pre-tinned in the sense that a coating of solder is already applied, bonding the individual strands together so no additional tinning is required. This wire is ready to go as soon as it is cut and stripped making assembly that much easier. Rated at 300V and offered in a variety of colors, this wire is a great option for a variety of different projects.
$8.95
Turret Strip - 67mm x15.875mm , loaded with 6 turrets
Turret strip, with 6 turrets. Measures 67mm x 15.875mm.
$3.29
Switch - DIP, Slide, 0.1" Spacing
DIP slide switches with standard 0.1” (2.54mm) lead spacing. These small PCB mounted switches are used in many circuits such as mode settings in effects pedals. Specifications:
  • Contact Rating: 100mA 50VDC
  • Terminal: Brass with gold plating
  • Dielectric strength: 500VAC 1 minute
  • Insulation Resistance: 100mΩ min (500VDC)
  • Electrical Life: 2,000 cycles per position
  • Contact Resistance: 500mΩ max
  • Mechanical Life :≥100,000 Cycles
  • Operating Temperature :-25°C to +85°C
$0.59
PCB - SMD to Thru-Hole Adapter, SSOP-20 to DIP-20
PCB for converting SMD SSOP-20 packages to through hole DIP-20 footprints. Solder the device to this PCB then attach pin headers (sold seperately) to connect to through hole footprints on PCBs, breadboards and IC sockets.
$1.99
package of 5
Switch - Carling, Mini Toggle, DPDT, 3 Position, Solder Lugs, Flatted
Genuine Carling DPDT 3-position mini toggle switch with solder lugs. These switches feature a flattened actuator.
  • 0.354" bushing length
  • 3-Position
  • ¼" chassis hole diameter
  • DPDT ( Double Pole/ Double Throw) switch
  • Solder Lugs
Starting at $6.45
Switch Accessory - Mini Toggle Caps
Colors Available:
Rubber caps / switch tips for mini toggle switches in a variety of colors. These are made for standard sized toggle bats.
Starting at $0.59
¼" Jack - Peavey, Stereo, Plastic Bushing
Stereo, insulated, plastic bushing, bushing length = 0.29". Please note that this does not include nuts or washers. Please see parts S-HRVNT, S-HRVLW, and R-VNUT-38 if you require them.
$4.55
Parts Kit - Eyelet-Rite Fuzz Pedal, Germanium Version, Premium Build
Parts Kit - Eyelet-Rite Fuzz Pedal, Germanium Version, Premium Build PCB and parts kit for the Eyelet-Rite fuzz pedal. This is based on the point to point version of the germanium Mosrite Fuzzrite pedal. This kit includes all of the resistors, capacitors, eyelets, and the footswitch used on the included circuit board. The germanium PNP transistors are not included such that customers can select and test their own.
$61.47
Potentiometer - Alpha, W-Taper, Solid Shaft, 16mm, 20kΩ
20kΩ W taper 16mm solid shaft potentiometers with solder lug terminals. These pots are great for any project. The smaller size is useful for builds with limited panel space such as guitar pedals, synthesizer modules, and adding modifications to equipment. Washer and nut included.
  • Threading: M7 x 0.75
  • Distance between terminals: 5 mm (0.197”)
  • Bushing Length: 6.5mm (0.256")
  • Shaft Diameter: 6.35mm ( 0.250")
  • Taper: W
$0.99
Switch - Carling, Mini Toggle, DPDT, 3 Position, Lugs, Short Bat
Carling mini-toggle switch, DPDT, 3 position, ¼" mounting hole diameter, 0.354" bushing length.
  • 0.354" bushing length
  • 3-Position
  • ¼" mounting hole diameter
  • Double pole/Double throw (DPDT)
  • Solder lugs
Starting at $5.25
¼" Jack - Cliff, PC Mount, for Marshall, metal nut
PC terminals, switched. Metal ferrule, vintage style.
Starting at $2.95
Pedal Box - 7” x 7” x 3", fits Fuzz Face, 1590STPC
High quality crush-proof boxes that are perfectly sized for stompboxes. This cardboard box features triple wall sides and double wall front and bottom ensuring a safe housing for your pedals. The inside dimensions 7” x 7” x 3" fit Fuzz Face enclosures and P-H1590STPC octagon enclosures from Hammond. These boxes are ideal for storing or packaging effects pedals.
$3.25
Transistor - BC209C, Silicon, TO-106 case, NPN
The BC209C is a silicon NPN transistor in a TO-106 case. The BC209C is primarily intended for general purpose audio applications. BC209C transistors were used in original silicon Fuzz Face® pedals as well as a variety of D*A*M pedals.
$3.49