Pedal Parts / DIY

PCB - Vintage Style Circuit Board, Shatterbox, Phenolic Board w/ mount
Shatterbox style circuit board made with a phenolic substrate for an even closer match to the vintage production boards. Phenolic boards are found in many vintage electronics before the use of fiberglass became common. This board is a recreation of the circuit board found in the Shatterbox pedal. The board is styled after the later version with a printed circuit rather than a stripboard construction. This is the same board that was used in the “split board” version which can be built by cutting the board down the middle to separate the fuzz section from the treble booster section. When drawing the layout, original boards were closely referenced to ensure a proper match and fit. The copper traces have a surface treatment providing protection from corrosion. This board includes a blank mounting PCB. This PCB sits directly beneath the main board to mount it directly to the enclosure using screws.
$6.95
Transistor - BC560, General Purpose, TO-92 case, PNP
The BC560 is a silicon general purpose PNP transistor in a TO-92 package. The BC560’s typical applications include signal processing, amplification, and switching.
$0.35
Staking Tool - For Small Eyelets
Staking tool for small eyelets such as S-HEYE-B. Directions:
  • Drill hole using #42 drill bit
  • Insert eyelet
  • Flip board over onto a hard service
  • Center staking tool over the eyelet
  • Strike staking tool with hammer to clamp eyelet to board
$14.95
Desoldering Pump - Weller, manual, for removing solder
Removes melted solder by suction. Facilitates accurate printed circuit repair and cleaning. This lightweight desoldering pump has an anodized aluminium body to assure durability and features a plunger safety shield, short-stroke plunger and a no-clog automatic tip cleaner. Replace tip with S-T7875B. Made in Taiwan.
$35.49
Transistor - ASY76, Germanium, TO-5 case, PNP
ASY76 PNP germanium transistors. The ASY76 is a PNP transistor recommended for audio frequency amplifiers and drivers and works well in effects that use germanium transistors such as fuzz and boost pedals. This transistor is in a TO-5 package with long leads commonly found on germanium transistors.
$2.85
Op-Amp - LF347, Quad, Wide Bandwidth, 14-Pin DIP
LF347 quad op amp in a 14-pin DIP package. The LF347 is a low cost, high speed quad JFET input operational amplifier with an internally trimmed input offset voltage ( BI-FET II™ technology). The device requires a low supply current and yet maintains a large gain bandwidth product and a fast slew rate. In addition, well matched high voltage JFET input devices provide very low input bias and offset currents. The LF347 is pin compatible with the standard LM348. This feature allows designers to immediately upgrade the overall performance of existing LF348 and LM324 designs. The LF347 may be used in applications such as high speed integrators, fast D/A converters, sample-and-hold circuits and many other circuits requiring low input offset voltage, low input bias current, high input impedance, high slew rate and wide bandwidth.
$0.69
Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, 9mm, Vertical, Center Notch
Linear taper, vertical mount, Alpha pots with a 6.35mm shaft diameter and a center notch (detent). The center notch is useful for builds where the center position of the pot is commonly used such as panners or EQ controls. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included.
$1.95
¼" Jack - Cliff, Sealed, Switched
Original Cliff sealed and switched blue jack. Fully threaded. Many types of professional music equipment nowadays use high power components, and need to be cooled by fans. Fans draw in dust and pollutants which can adversely affect the contacts of conventional jacks, with exposed contacts. This sealed jack avoids possibility of contamination of contacts by means of a sealing cover over the top and bottom of the jack.
Starting at $3.50
Chassis Box - Hammond, 1456, 30° Aluminum, 4" x 5.5" x 3"
Colors Available:
30° sloped aluminum consoles from Hammond’s 1456 Series. These enclosures are a great choice for desktop effects and synthesizers as well as vintage style stompboxes. Features:
  • 4" x 5.5" x 3" (1” height at front)
  • Bottom panels are 0.081” (2 mm) thick aluminum
  • Top panels are 0.064” thick aluminum
  • Fully Powder Coated
  • Comes with self adhesive rubber feet and required mounting hardware.
$30.90
Dust Cap - For DC Power Jack, Standard Size
Dust cover for standard size DC power jacks. This cover is simple to install and can help protect the power jack on effects pedals and other electronics using this style of DC jack. Jack sold separately.
$0.35
Switch - Carling, Mini Toggle, SPDT, On-On, PC Mount, right angle
Genuine Carling 2 Position Mini Toggle, On-On, Short Round Bat, Right Angle, PC Mount Features:
  • SPDT ( Single Pole/ Double Throw) On-On switch
  • 0.275" bushing length
  • 0.270” bat length
  • ¼" chassis hole diameter
  • Right angle, PC Mount terminals

Note: On-On switches may sometimes be referred to as On-None-On.
$3.85
Chassis Box - 1590N1 / 125B, Diecast, 4.77" x 2.58" x 1.41"
Colors Available:
Equivalent to Hammond P-H1590N1. Depending on the manufacturer, this enclosure is usually very similar to a 125B.
Measures 4.77" x 2.58" x 1.41". Add 0.16" to enclosure depth for lid.
Starting at $6.95
Cable Tie - Nylon, 8”, 40 lb strength, Black
Durable heavy duty nylon cable ties. These zip ties are a great way to tidy up project wiring and securing components. Features
  • Approved for outdoor use.
  • UL Listed 6.6 nylon.
  • Locks tightly - Won’t stretch or slide.
  • Temperature range from 40° to 180°F.
  • 8 inch length
  • 40 lb tensile strength
$0.95
package of 10
Knob - Rogan, PT Series, 2PS, Medium, Skirted, Pointer, D-Shaft
High-quality USA made knobs from Rogan Corp. These medium, skirted 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: 0.84 in.
  • Diameter: 0.62 in.
  • Fits 6mm D Shafts
  • Indicator on round side of D-shaft

For a T18 knurled version of this knob, see P-K272PS-W. A variety of different sizes are available from the PT Series.
$1.65
PCB - Daughterboard for Wiring 3PDT Footswitches
Our 3PDT PCB daughterboard is a small board designed to simplify the wiring of 3PDT footswitches in guitar pedals. All inputs and outputs are clearly labeled on the PCB, removing any confusion about how the footswitch should be wired, and decreasing the chances of wiring mistakes or short-circuits.
$0.95
Battery Clip / Snap - for 9 Volt batteries
9 volt battery clip with 5 3/4" red and black wire lengths. Simple construction and perfect for use in effects pedals. Package of three.
$1.35
package of 3
CMOS - CD40106, Hex Schmitt-Trigger Inverters, 14-Pin DIP
The CD40106B device consists of six Schmitt-Trigger inputs. Each circuit functions as an inverter with Schmitt-Trigger input. The trigger switches at different points for positive- and negative-going signals. The difference between the positive-going voltage (VP) and the negative-going voltages (VN) is defined as hysteresis voltage (VH). Features:
  • Schmitt-Trigger Inputs
  • Hysteresis Voltage (Typical):
    • 0.9 V at VDD = 5 V
    • 2.3 V at VDD = 10 V
    • 3.5 V at VDD = 15 V
  • Noise Immunity Greater Than 50%
  • No Limit On Input Rise and Fall Times
  • Standardized, Symmetrical Output Characteristics
  • 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
  • Low VDD and VSS Current During Slow Input Ramp
  • 5-V, 10-V, and 15-V Parametric Ratings
$0.75
Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, Solid Shaft, Long PC, 16mm
Linear taper Alpha 16mm pots with a solid shaft and long PCB mount terminals. 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”)
  • Lead Depth from Panel: 20.7 mm + 4 mm (0.815” + 0.158”)
  • Lead Distance from shaft center: 14.3 mm (0.563”)
  • Lead Thickness: 0.5 mm (0.020”)
  • Shaft Diameter: 6.35 mm (0.25”)
$0.85
Optocoupler - Xvive, Vactrol, VTL5C Series
High quality vactrols from Xvive. The Xvive vactrols are clones of the original Excelitas / Perkins-Elmer vactrols used in many effects pedals, synthesizers, compressors and other equipment. These vactrols feature a thick epoxy sealed casing. The VTL5C3 and VTL5C3/2 both have a steep slope, good dynamic range, a very low temperature coefficient of resistance, and a small light history memory.
Starting at $6.50
¼" Jack - Rean, Stereo, Open Circuit
3 pole open 1/4" jack, 3 contacts, with washer and nut, panel thickness 3.5 mm, with 0.205" faston tabs
$1.49
Footswitch - DPDT, Bottom Solder Lugs
Carling, DPDT latching footswitch, On-On, with solder lugs. Provides a compact yet rugged solution to general purpose switch needs. Alternate action, metal construction and stiff (6-8 lb) actuation force have combined to make this switch a pillar in a variety of markets.
$10.95
Transistor - NOS 2N3565, Micro Electronics, Silicon, TO-106 case, NPN
New old stock 2N3565 transistors manufactured by Micro Electronics. The 2N3565 is a silicon NPN transistor in a TO-106 case. The 2N3565 is primarily intended for general purpose and low level applications. 2N3565 transistors were used in the original Harmonic Percolator, Foxx Tone Machine and the Sam Ash Fuzzz Boxx.
$1.70
Transistor - 2N2484, Silicon, TO-18 case, NPN
The 2N2484 is a silicon planar epitaxial NPN transistor in a TO-18 metal case type. The 2N2484 is primarily intended for use in high performance, low level, low noise amplifier applications.
$0.80
Tool - Precision Devices, Lead Former, Various Sizes
High quality, made in USA lead formers. These are great tools for bending component leads to fit various footprints. The radiused ends provide a right angle bend that does not stress the metal lead. These lead formers are made of high impact ABS plastic.
$5.59