Pedal Parts / DIY

¼" Jack - Mono, Switched Tip, made in Taiwan.
¼" female mono TS jack, shorting type, made in Taiwan.
$1.60
Screw - 4-40, Phillips, Pan Head, Machine, Zinc
Phillips panhead machine screw, 4-40, zinc. Designed to go through a hole or nut that is pre-tapped to form a mating thread for the screw. Has a general purpose bearing area and can be substituted in most applications for round, truss, or binding heads. Phillips drive is the most common drive used and is designed to "camout" when the screw reaches optimum tightness, thus preventing damage to the screw head.
$0.59
package of 5
Knob - Plastic, Set Screw, Vertical Line, 0.525" Diameter
Colors Available:
Small plastic control knob with set screw and brass insert. This knob features a radial-brushed metal top and a stylish vertical knurl. The style is similar to the Boss middle knobs used on many pedals. Fits ¼” (6.35mm) pot shafts.
$0.95
Switch - Replacement for Boss Effects Pedals
Replacement for Boss effects pedals, SPST momentary Off-(On), push switch. Mounts in square hole approximately. 55" x.55" x 1.08" overall length including terminals.
$2.99
Knob - Mini Indicator, Set Screw, 15mm x 11mm
Colors Available:
Mini fluted knob with infilled indicator line. Pairs well with the larger P-K850X. Fits ¼” (6.35mm) pot shafts.
  • Height: 11mm
  • Diameter: 15mm
  • Fits 1/4" shaft with set screw
Starting at $0.75
Potentiometer - Alpha, Reverse Audio, Solid Shaft, Right Angle, 16mm
Reverse audio taper Alpha 16mm pots with a solid shaft and right angle 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: 10.7 mm + 5 mm (0.421” + 0.197”)
  • Lead Distance from shaft center: 16 mm (0.630”)
  • Lead Thickness: 0.5 mm (0.020”)
  • Shaft Diameter: 6.35 mm (0.25”)
$0.85
Switch - Carling, Mini Toggle, SPDT, 2-Position, PC Pins
Carling mini-toggle switch, SPDT, PC Pins. 2-Position.
  • 0.354" bushing length
  • 2-Position On/On
  • ¼" mounting hole diameter
  • Single pole/Double throw (SPDT)
  • PC mount pins
$3.25
Knob - Plastic, Set Screw, Boss Style, 0.63” Diameter
Colors Available:
Plastic control knob with set screw and brass insert. This skirted knob is similar in style to the knobs found on many Boss pedals. It features a fluted grip with a radial-brushed metal top. The indicator line extends from the top of the down down through the bottom of the skirt. Fits ¼” (6.35mm) pot shafts.
See P-K370X for a skirted version.
$0.95
Wire - 20 AWG Solid Core, Lacquered Cloth Cover, 600V
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#20 solid copper wire with modern insulation and lacquered cotton braid finish. 105°C temperature rating, 600V. For a stranded version, see: S-W7XL
Starting at $4.50
Potentiometer - Wah replacement pot with gear
Standard vintage style wah pots with solder lugs and gear included. Part # R-VWAH-POT (100K) has an audio taper. All others are linear.
$5.95
Dust Cover - Plastic covering for 16mm Potentiometers, Clear
Clear dust cover for use with 16mm potentiometers. These covers slide over the back of the pot covering the holes and gaps to help prevent dust from accumulating inside avoiding potential repairs and replacing down the road. These covers are a great choice for tight builds to help insulate the PCB or other parts from the backs of potentiometers. The dust cover is made of clear hard plastic and is easy to install on Alpha 16mm pots.
$0.55
Wire - Bus, 20 AWG, Tinned Copper
Solid tinned copper bus wire. Great for point to point builds, guitar electronics wiring, or any situation where insulated wire is not required. 105°C temperature rating, 600V. Sold by the foot. For 100ft spools, please see S-W428X.
$0.58
Sold by the foot
Diode - 1N60, Germanium, Striped Clear Glass, DO-7
1N60 point-contact germanium diodes in a DO-7 package with striped clear glass. 1N60 diodes were used in many vintage electronics and also make for great clipping diodes in stompbox effects pedals.
$1.05
Knob - Plastic, Set Screw, Pinched w/ Line, 0.630" Diameter
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Small plastic control knob with set screw and metal insert. This knob has a pinched grip similar to the Davies 1510 but features a smaller diameter and scooped cutout for a distinctive appearance. Fits ¼” (6.35mm) pot shafts.
Starting at $0.85
Battery Clip - 9 Volt with Vinyl Tab
Single standard snap-on 9V battery clip. Features six inch pre-stripped and pre-tinned leads for an easy connection.
$0.50
Transistor - BC184, General Purpose, TO-92 case, NPN
The BC184 is a general purpose NPN transistor in a TO-92 case. The BC184 is commonly used in fuzz pedals and has a reputation as a warm sounding silicon transistor for fuzz. BC184 was used in various Colorsound pedals - Jumbo Tone Bender, Supa Tone Bender, Power Boost, etc. It was also used in the Schaller Fuzz, and has been used in fuzz pedals from well-known builders such as Skreddy Pedals, D*A*M, and Stu Castledine.
$0.30
Chassis Box - 1590LB, Diecast, 1.99″ x 1.99″ x 1.22″
1.99″ x 1.99″ x 1.22″ (51mm x 51mm x 31mm) diecast aluminum enclosure. Equivalent to the Hammond P-H1590LBX enclosure. This enclosure is great for tap tempos and other utility pedals.
$3.95
LED with Bezel - Low Profile, Prewired, Diffused LED, Steel
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Prewired steel low-profile LED bezel with a diffused LED. With a 0.061” height, this steel LED bezel has an almost flush appearance on the panel it’s mounted to. An internal current limiting resistor is installed in this bezel and it can be used with voltages up to 12VDC. Mounting nut and rubber o-ring included.
$1.45
Knob - Plastic, Set Screw, Skirted w/ Top Line, 0.87" Diameter
Black plastic control knob with set screw and brass insert. The grip has a thick vertical knurl with an indicator line on a raised top. This skirted knob is a close match to the knobs used on some late 1960s Fuzz Face® pedals as well as the Eric Johnson signature model. Fits ¼” (6.35mm) pot shafts.
  • Height: 0.77 in.
  • Diameter: 0.87 in.
  • Fits ¼" shaft with set screw
$0.99
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
Power Jack - DC Panel Mount, Low Profile, 5.5mm External, 2.1mm Internal
Low profile DC jack with solder lugs. This jack is the perfect size for smaller builds where additional space is necessary. The low profile DC jack is also great for builds where aesthetics are a priority. For barrel plugs with a 5.5mm external diameter and 2.1mm internal diameter. Features two solder lugs for tip and ring.
$0.70
Diode - 1N914, Small Signal
The 1N914 is a small signal diode similar to the 1N4148 and is common in many older electronics. The 1N914 is general purpose and can be used in a multitude of different applications.
$0.23
Knob - Davies, 1400, Daka-ware, Small, Pointer
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High-quality USA made knobs from Davies Molding. The small 1400 pointer knob is made of solid phenolic and features a fine ridged grip with a distinctive point. This classic knob has been used on a variety of guitar pedals and audio equipment such as the Pultec EQP-1A.
  • Height: 0.38 in.
  • Length: 0.84 in.
  • Fits ¼" shaft with set screw
$1.99
Diode - small signal fast switching, 1N4148A
A semiconductor device which passes current in the forward direction(from anode to cathode), and blocks current in the opposite direction. For extreme fast switches.
$0.35