Pedal Parts / DIY

Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, Knurled Shaft, Right Angle, 16mm, Dual, 10kΩ
10kΩ dual-gang 16mm potentiometers with a T18 knurled shaft and a linear taper. These pots have 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”)
$1.90
Transistor - 2N1305, Germanium, TO-5 case, PNP
2N1305 PNP germanium transistors. The 2N1305 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.
$2.95
¼" Jack - Rean, Stereo, Horizontal, Switched, Plastic Nut, PC
3 pole horizontal 1/4" jack, all contacts switched, gold plated contacts, plastic housing with nut and washer
$1.35
Turret Strip - 127mm x15.875mm, loaded with 11 turrets
Turret strip, with 11 turrets. Measures 127mm x 15.875mm.
$3.29
Terminal Strip - Mini, 5 Lug, 3rd Lug Common, Horizontal
Mini size terminal strips, 1/16" thick phenolic, tin plated brass solder lugs and brackets on 1/4" centers.
$11.95
package of 5
Transistor - 2N4403, Silicon, TO-92 case, PNP
The 2N4403 is a silicon general purpose PNP transistor in a TO-92 package. The 2N4403’s typical applications include signal processing, amplification, and switching.
$0.30
Chassis Box - GØRVA Design, S90, Diecast, 4.61" x 3.54" x 1.38"
Colors Available:
The Gorva S90 is a high quality powder-coated take on the Hammond 1590BBM size enclosure with a focus on function and design. Features:
  • Beveled top and rounded corners for high quality look.
  • Tight fit and small gap between the enclosure and lid.
  • Undercut boss allows more internal room for more flexible layout.
  • Smooth, eggshell-like matte powder coating.
  • Add 0.16" to enclosure depth for lid.
Starting at $10.95
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
Knob - Phenolic, Set Screw, Fairchild Style, Medium Pointer, 32mm
Colors Available:
Medium phenolic pointer knobs with a set screw and brass insert. These distinctive pointers are close matches for the classic knobs used on Fairchild compressors like the 660 / 670. Each pointer features a V-shaped painted inlay indicator. Fits ¼” (6.35mm) pot shafts.
  • Grip Diameter: 0.75 in.
  • Skirt Diameter: 0.935 in.
  • Length: 1.275 in.
  • Height: 0.765 in

Item Size P-K347-30-X Small P-K347-32-X Medium P-K347-52 Large P-K347-61 Extra Large
Starting at $4.99
Footswitch - 3PDT, Alpha, Solder Lugs, Long Bushing
High quality Alpha 3PDT footswitch with solder lugs and a long bushing. The Alpha 3PDT is a great choice for a durable and reliable footswitch. Mounting nuts, washer, and lockwasher included.
  • Bushing Length: 15.25mm
  • Threading: M12 x 0.75
  • Solder Lugs
$4.50
LED Lens - Fresnel, Polycarbonate, 5mm
Colors Available:
Panel mount led lenses made of high quality polycarbonate. These lenses provide a clean semi-flush appearance with a small panel footprint and work well in any project using LED indicators. Features:
  • ¼” mounting hole
  • For panel thicknesses of 1/16” to ⅛”
  • Fresnel lens
  • Low Profile

For a version that fits 3mm LEDs, see P-L310-X.
Starting at $0.59
Chassis Box - Hammond, 1590STPC, Octagon, 5.23 x 5.23 x 1.38"
Box, Hammond, Unpainted Aluminum Enclosure, Octagon, 5.23" x 5.23" x 1.38"
Features:
  • Rugged, diecast aluminum alloy (tough - yet easy to machine)
  • Lap joint construction provides protection against access of dust and splashing water. Also provides for improved EMI/RFI shielding.
  • Vibra finished for a smooth surface with no sharp edges.
  • Four 6-32 x 1/2” machine screws secure lid into factory tapped holes
  • Designed to meet IP54
  • Low side wall draft angle (2 degrees or less) for easy P.C. board mounting
$13.95
Battery Clip - Premium, 9 Volt, Rigid Frame, T-Style, Shielded Eyelets
Premium 9V battery clip made of a rigid plastic frame with an insulating wall enclosing the battery terminals. This high quality battery snap features nickel-plated brass contacts. The six inch leads are 26 AWG stranded wire, prestripped and tinned for an easy installation.
$1.15
Knob - Pointer, Skirted, RCA Style, 1.28” Diameter
Colors Available:
Large vintage style skirted pointer knob. This knob is styled after the RCA “fester” knobs found on countless vintage electronics. The knobs feature a hex set screw, and fit ¼" solid shaft potentiometers.
$1.15
ProtoBoard - Fits 1590BB, 1 sided, 2-hole strips
Prototyping circuit board (PCB) designed to fit the Hammond 1590BB die-cast aluminum enclosure. It has a convenient 2-hole pattern, which provides an easy way to connect parts while maximizing usable board area. It can be used as a stand-alone prototyping board, or installed in a Hammond 1590BB enclosure. For fastening your project to a surface see our adhesive standoffs (S-H190). Features:
  • Single-sided high-quality FR4 glass-epoxy circuit board.
  • Convenient 2-hole pattern provides an easy way to connect parts.
  • 1oz/ft2 copper with an anti-tarnish coating for easy soldering.
  • 0.042" holes are drilled on 0.1" (2.54mm) centers. 4 mounting holes.
  • PCB Size 3.20 x 4.25 in (81.3 x 108.0 mm)
$5.75
Inductor - Dunlop, Fasel Toroidal Model, Red
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.
$16.95
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
Op-Amp - NE5534, Single, Low Noise, Audio, 8-Pin DIP
NE5534 single op amp in an 8-pin DIP package. The NE5534 device is a high-performance operational amplifier combining excellent dc and ac characteristics. Some of the features include very low noise, high output-drive capability, high unity-gain and maximum-output-swing bandwidths, low distortion, and high slew rate. These operational amplifiers are compensated internally for a gain equal to or greater than three. Optimization of the frequency response for various applications can be obtained by use of an external compensation capacitor between COMP and COMP/BAL.
$1.15
Transistor - 2N3904, TO-92 case, NPN
General purpose low-power NPN bipolar junction transistor, used frequently in hobbyist electronic projects.
$0.18
Terminal Strip - 2 rows, 6 turrets per row
2 rows/6 lugs per row, 2 mounting holes. Board dimensions 3" x 1 ¼".
$7.50
CMOS - CD4051, 8:1, 1-Channel Analog Multiplexer with Logic-Level Conversion, 16-Pin DIP
The CD4051B analog multiplexers are digitally-controlled analog switches having low ON impedance and very low OFF leakage current.
$0.99
Transistor - 2N3704, Silicon, TO-92 case, NPN
The 2N3704 is a general purpose silicon NPN transistor in a TO-92 case. The 2N3704 is primarily intended for general purpose amplification and switching applications.
$0.39
Relay - Panasonic, DPDT, 5V, Single Coil, Non-Latching
High quality non-latching relays from the Panasonic TQ series. These 5 volt relays are commonly used in pedals for true bypass switching. Relay switching can allow for a variety of options on pedal builds. Different footswitch modes can be obtained using the same momentary footswitch. Stereo switching using a standard footswitch is another possible option. Features:
  • Compact low profile size
  • Standard DIL spacing for easy PCB use and breadboard compatibility
  • Non-Latching
  • Single Coil
  • 5V Coil Voltage

For a latching version, please see P-RP-TQ2-L-5V.
$3.25
Transistor - JFET, N-Channel, MMBFJ201, SOT-23
Surface mount MMBFJ201 JFET. Commonly used in place of the discontinued through-hole J201. These JFETs can be found in many effects pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. The MMBFJ201 is an N-Channel general purpose amplifier JFET. This device is designed primarily for low level audio and general purpose applications with high impedance signal sources.
$0.45