Pedal Parts / DIY

Carling mini-toggle switch, 3PDT, ideal for stomp boxes, phase switching, coil-tapping, series/parallel pickup switching in guitars.

• 0.354" bushing length
• 1/4" mounting hole diameter
• On-On Three pole/double throw (3PDT)

High-quality USA made knobs from Rogan Corp. These small 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 D-shafts.

• Height: 0.55 in.
• Diameter: 0.45 in.
• Fits 6mm D Shafts
• Indicator on round side of D-shaft

For a T18 knurled version of this knob, see P-K271P-W. A variety of different sizes are available from the PT Series.

2N1308 NPN germanium transistors. The 2N1308 is a popular NPN for fuzz pedals and other effects. This transistor is in a TO-39 package.

PT2399 echo/delay chip used in many DIY and commercial pedals. The PT2399 is in a DIP 16 package. Minimal external components are required for use and delay time is set with resistance.

The BC547 is a silicon general purpose NPN transistor in a TO-92 package. The BC547’s typical applications include signal processing, amplification, and switching. The BC547 is available in two different gain ranges: BC547B and BC547C. Type hFE (IC=2mA, VCE=5V) BC547B 200-450 BC547C 420-800

Linear taper, vertical mount, Alpha pots with a 6mm T18 knurled shaft. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included.

Small black plastic chicken head knob with an off-white indicator line for a vintage look. Fits 6.35mm (1/4") potentiometer shafts.

This precision-wound toroidal will give the cleanest sound possible. Use the cup core model, part number P-ECB-FI-01 for a more vintage sound. The Fasel inductor is back! These near-mythical inductors are the key to the singing tonal sweep every wah player lusts for but can't capture with a new pedal. The ultimate upgrade to your current wah, these magic bullets are available exclusively from Dunlop, the new worldwide agent for Fasel of Italy. Your wah will finally give up the lush harmonic sparkle you've always heard in your head but could never coax from you rig.

Audio taper, vertical mount, Song Huei pots with a 6mm shaft. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, modular synthesizers, and other projects where space is limited. The knurled shaft features a painted indicator line so no knob is required. These tall versions have a 17mm shaft length and a total height of 25mm. For linear taper versions, see R-VSHL-BX. For center notched, linear taper versions, see R-VSHL-BX-CN.

High brightness 3mm LED. Great for use in pedal builds and other applications where a bold, bright, indicator is needed. Multiple colors available.

• 3mm size
• Water clear
• High brightness
• Multiple colors available
• Package of 5

NE5532 dual op amp in an 8-pin DIP package. The NE5532 device is a high-performance operational amplifier combining excellent DC and AC characteristics. They feature very low noise, high output-drive capability, high unity-gain and maximum-output-swing bandwidths, low distortion, high slew rate, input-protection diodes, and output short-circuit protection. These operational amplifiers are compensated internally for unity-gain operation. These devices have specified maximum limits for equivalent input noise voltage. Features

• Equivalent Input Noise Voltage: 5 nV/√Hz Typ at 1 kHz
• Unity-Gain Bandwidth: 10 MHz Typ
• Common-Mode Rejection Ratio: 100 dB Typ
• High DC Voltage Gain: 100 V/mV Typ
• Peak-to-Peak Output Voltage Swing 26 V Typ With VCC± = ±15 V and RL = 600 Ω
• High Slew Rate: 9 V/μs Typ

High-quality solder lug linear taper 16mm pots from Gorva Design. Gorva Design left no boxes unchecked when engineering their potentiometer lineup. Every element was carefully designed to offer builders an exceptional potentiometer with high durability and tight tolerances. Gorva potentiometers are made with stompboxes in mind but offer the same advantages to amplifiers, synthesizers, studio equipment and other electronics.

• Solder lug / panel mount
• Linear taper
• +/- 10% tolerance
• ¼” (6.35mm) solid shaft
• Machine-pressed dust seal
• High quality wiper material
• Low residual resistance

For audio taper solder lug pots see R-VGORVA-AX-SL. For audio taper right-angle PCB mount pots see R-VGORVA-AX-PC. For linear taper right-angle PCB mount pots see R-VGORVA-BX-PC.

2N527 PNP germanium transistors. The 2N527 is a popular PNP for fuzz pedals and other effects. It can be found in modern classics such as the Sunface and Benson Fuzz. This transistor is in a TO-5 package with long leads commonly found on germanium transistors.

BC238B NPN transistor in a TO-92 package. The BC238 is used in a variety of vintage pedals such as the Schaller Fuzz, a version of the Brian May treble boost,and later Jen / Tonebender fuzz pedals. The BC238B is a variant of the BC108B and works well in other classic fuzz pedals such as Fuzz Face and Big Muff builds.

5mm (T-1 ¾) diffused LED’s. Great for use in pedal builds and other applications where a tinted and diffused indicator is needed. Multiple colors available.

• 5mm size
• Tinted and diffused
• Multiple colors available
• Package of 5

Stripboard featuring standard 0.1” (2.54mm) spacing. The board has a 30x15 grid (15 strips) and easily fits into 1590BB style enclosures and larger vintage-style fuzz enclosures. Each strip is HASL coated making soldering easier than most protoboards and also ensures a long shelf life. Features:

• High-quality 1.6mm FR4 glass-epoxy circuit board
• 1oz/ft2 copper weight
• HASL coated strips
• 30 x 15 holes (15 strips)
• 3.04” x 1.55”

Solder terminals, non-switched. Metal ferrule, vintage style found in many amplifiers and pedals. For the switched version, see S-H901-X. Features:

• Low-noise Ni-Ag® Alloy Self-Cleaning Contacts for superior performance and reliability
• Tough, molded grade 1 black Nylon body.
• Made in the U.K.
• Supplied with a metal hexagonal mounting nut
• Designed to receive both mono and stereo ¼" jack plugs
• Withstand Voltage: 2000VDC Min.
• Maximum Current: 5A
• Temperature Rating: -10°C ~ +70°C
• Life (Minimum): 10,000+ Operations
• Nominal Contact Resistance: < 50 mΩ

Stripboard featuring a 0.15” vintage spacing. This spacing is great for vintage-style builds and more easily accommodates axial capacitors and other larger sized vintage parts like resistors and transistors. The board has a 20x10 grid (10 strips) and easily fits into 1590BB style enclosures and larger vintage-style fuzz enclosures. Each strip is HASL coated making soldering easier than most protoboards and also ensures a long shelf life. Features:

• High-quality 1.6mm FR4 glass-epoxy circuit board
• 1oz/ft2 copper weight
• HASL coated strips
• 20 x 10 holes (10 strips)
• 3.04” x 1.55”

2N1309 PNP germanium transistors. The 2N1309 is a popular PNP for fuzz pedals and other effects. This transistor is in a TO-5 package with long leads commonly found on germanium transistors.

2N5087 PNP Bipolar Junction Transistor in TO-92 package. For the NPN 2N5087 see P-Q2N5088

Original Dunlop replacement gear for wah potentiometers (C-ring included). The gear has 14 teeth and a flatted inner diameter to fit securely onto a potentiometer with flatted shaft. The included C-ring is placed over the top end of the gear to keep it from sliding off the end of the potentiometer shaft.

A great digital reverb sound that easily replaces a spring reverberation unit. Stereo outputs may be summed for mono operation. Simple interface: input, output, +5V, and ground

This DC power jack is similar to those used on vintage MIJ Boss pedals and others. This jack has a 2.1mm pin for use with 5.5mm barrel plugs. Three solder lugs are available for tip, ring, and switch.

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.