Pedal Parts / DIY

Knob - Davies, 1910 and 1913, Daka-ware, Skirted
High-quality USA made knobs from Davies Molding. The skirted 1900 series knobs are made of solid phenolic and feature an indicator line on the skirt. These classic knobs have been used on a variety of equipment throughout the decades and are still popularly used on synthesizers today. The smaller 1910 knob was used on many early Serge paperface panels. Davies 1910 (Small)
  • Height: 0.50 in.
  • Diameter: 0.75 in.
  • Fits ¼" shaft with set screw

Davies 1913 (Large)
  • Height: 0.625 in.
  • Diameter: 1.13 in.
  • Fits ¼" shaft with set screw
$2.75
Footswitch - 3PDT, Blue, latching-type
Good stomp-box effects switch (Triple Pole, Double Throw). 3PDT Latching type footswitch. Made in China.
$2.99
Terminal Strip - 8 Lug, 1st & 8th Lug Common, Horizontal
Standard size terminal strips, 1/16" thick bakelite, tin plated steel solder lugs and brackets. 8 lugs, first and eighth lug common.
$5.95
package of 5
Capacitor - 100V, Polyester Film Inductive
Polyester film dielectric, aluminum foil electrode, copperply leads and epoxy resin coating in inductive type.
  • Small size, light weight and low cost
  • Dissipation factor is small because the leads are directly welded to electrodes
  • Epoxy resin vacuum-dipped enhances the mechanical strength, humidity resistance
  • 100 volt rating
  • Operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C.
  • Package of 5
Starting at $0.40
package of 5
Power Jack - Lumberg, DC Panel Mount, 5.5mm External, 2.1mm Internal
Lumberg panel mount barrel jack with solder lugs.This DC jack features a normally closed switch on the ring (sleeve) connection. For use with barrel plugs with a 5.5mm external diameter and 2.1mm internal diameter. Mounting nut included.
$1.35
Potentiometer - Alpha, Audio, 9mm, Vertical
Audio taper (log), vertical mount, Alpha pots with a 6.35mm shaft diameter. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included.
$1.90
Eyelets - Brass, .121 x .125 x .200; MT .0095, package of 10
Eyelets, bag of 10 (mounts in 1/8" hole).
$0.80
package of 10
Knob - Aluminum, Notched Tip Indicator, Set Screw, .75" Diameter
Colors Available:
¾" dia. Knurled aluminum knob, 'positive grip', notched tip indicator, fits ¼" shaft. With set screw. Multiple color options available.
$2.99
Potentiometer - Song Huei, Linear, 9mm, Tall
Linear 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 audio taper versions, see R-VSHL-AX. For center notched linear taper versions, see R-VSHL-BX-CN.
$0.95
Washer - CTS, Flat, for Potentiometers
Flat washer for 3/8" bushing. Perfect fit for CTS potentiometers. Package of 10.
$1.25
package of 10
Capacitor - 100V, Ceramic Disc, ± 10%
100 V ceramic disc capacitors. ± 10% tolerance.
Starting at $0.25
Transistor - 2N5088, Bipolar, General Purpose
2N5088 NPN Bipolar Junction Transistor in TO-92 package
$0.20
¼" Jack - Stereo, Panel Mount, Low Profile
Panel mount stereo jacks with a very low profile. These jacks have a smaller footprint than the Lumberg jacks that are popular for tight pedal builds. They are perfect for top mounted jack pedal builds and any other project where space is limited. Mounting nut and flat washer included.
  • M9*0.75 Bushing Thread
  • Stereo 3-Conductor (TRS)
  • Open Circuit (does not have switched terminal).
  • Includes nut and washer.
$0.99
Knob - Plastic, Set Screw, Skirted w/ Arrow, 1.12" Diameter
Colors Available:
New!:
Large black plastic control knob with set screw and brass insert. The two different options include one version with a black plastic top and another version with a radial-brushed metal cap with a chamfered edge, each sold separately. The grip has a smooth straight knurl and the skirt features an arrow indicator. Fits ¼” (6.35mm) pot shafts.
$1.25
¼" Jack - Open Circuit, Made in Taiwan
¼" female. Open circuit. Replacement for Fender®. Made in Taiwan.
$1.55
Footswitch - DPDT, Solder Lugs
Great replacement for stomp-box effects requiring a latching DPDT (Double Pole, Double Throw) switch. AC125V/4A AC250V/2A.
$3.99
On Backorder
Washer - Internal Tooth Lock, spring steel
Spring steel tooth-lock washer. Uses internal teeth for locking and tension.
Starting at $0.60
package of 5
¼" Jack - Cliff, PC Mount, switched, black
Input Jack. PC board terminals, switched. Used in modern Marshall amps, or as a replacement part for Marshall JCM 900 cabinets and more. See S-H955-X for white version.
$2.95
Terminal Strip - 3 Lug, 2nd Lug Common, Horizontal
Standard size terminal strips, 1/16" thick bakelite, tin plated steel solder lugs and brackets on 3/8" centers.
$3.95
package of 5
Footswitch - SPST, Momentary, Solder Lugs, Soft Switch
SPST(single pole,single throw) normally open, Off-(On) momentary foot switch. Solder lugs, soft switching. These high quality switches are great for upgrading the footswitch in relay based pedals as well as tap tempo applications. Depressing the switch shorts the lugs together and when the switch is released it returns to its non connected state with no click.
  • SPST momentary switch
  • Soft, silent switching with no click
  • Normally open operation
  • Solder lugs
  • Nuts and washer included

Note: Off-(On) switches may sometimes be referred to as Off-None-(On).
$3.20
Heat Shrink - 2:1, Thin Wall Tubing, Polyolefin, Black
Thin wall heat shrink tubing available in multiple diameters. The flexible yet durable polyolefin material and standard 2:1 shrink ratio make this heat shrink a great option for electrical insulation, cable bundling, and component protection.
  • Operating Temperature: -55°C to +135°C
  • Minimum Shrink Temperature: 70°C
  • Full Recovery Temperature: 100°C
  • UL Approval
  • RoHS Compliant
Starting at $0.35
Sold by the foot
Knob - Plastic, Set Screw, Vertical Pointer, 0.51" Diameter
Colors Available:
Small plastic control knob with set screw and brass insert. This knob features a radial-brushed metal top, a fine straight-knurl grip, and a vertical pointer. Fits ¼” (6.35mm) pot shafts.
$0.95
Capacitor - Vishay Roederstein, 400V, MKT1813, Axial Lead
High quality axial capacitors rated at 400V. These MKT1813 capacitors are produced by Vishay Roederstein, formerly known as ERO. These capacitors are made with metalized polyester film and sealed in epoxy resin. Suggested applications include blocking, bypassing, filtering, timing, coupling and decoupling, interference suppression in low voltage applications. Features
  • Plastic-wrapped, epoxy resin sealed, flame retardant encapsulation
  • Non polar
  • Tubular metalized polyester film construction
  • ±10% tolerance
  • Axial leads
  • Operational life greater than 300,000 hours (40 °C/0.5 UR)
Starting at $1.95
Diode - 1N34A Germanium
The 1N34A Germanium diode is an old standby in electronics. Widely used for detecting the rectifying efficiency or for switching on a radio, TV or stereo etc.
$1.95