Pedal Parts / DIY

Parts Kit - Iss 1 Fuzz Pedal, Standard Version, Premium Build
PCB and parts kit for the Iss 1 fuzz built in the style of the standard germanium Fuzz Face. This kit includes all of the resistors, capacitors, and transistors used on the included circuit board. The germanium PNP transistors are not included such that customers can select and test their own.
$50.10
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
Potentiometer - GØRVA, Linear, 16mm, Solder Lug, Solid Shaft
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.
$1.45
PCB - Premium Pseudo Eyelet Board, 7.5mm Spacing
Premium versions of the pseudo eyelet boards with 7.5mm spacing. The premium versions feature 2.4mm thick boards with gold plated contacts. These PCBs have similar styling to the eyelet/fiberboard used in vintage equipment. The spacing between pads is 7.5mm horizontally and 26mm vertically. The two mounting holes have a 3.2mm diameter to fit M3 or 4-40 hardware and also fit the S-H190 adhesive standoffs perfectly. For standard versions, see P-HTB-X. 2x8 Board:
  • 2 rows of 8 eyelets (16 total)
  • 7.5mm x 26mm eyelet spacing
  • 57.15mm x 30.66mm board
  • 45mm spacing for 3.2mm mounting holes
  • Great fit for 125B and 1590N1 enclosures

2x12 Board:
  • 2 rows of 12 eyelets (24 total)
  • 7.5mm x 26mm eyelet spacing
  • 87.15mm x 30.66mm board
  • 75mm spacing for 3.2mm mounting holes
  • Great fit for 1590BB enclosures
$3.25
Dust Cap - For DC Power Jack, Low Profile Size
Dust cover for smaller low profile 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
Chassis Box - Hammond, 1590BB2, Diecast, 4.7" x 3.7" x 1.5"
  • Rugged, diecast aluminum alloy (tough yet easy to machine), electronic instrument enclosure.
  • 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 ½" machine screws secure lid - into tapped holes.
  • Designed to meet IP54.
  • Low side wall draft angle (2 degrees or less) for easy P.C. board mounting.
  • Dimensions shown are exterior dimensions.
  • Add 0.16" to enclosure depth for lid.
$11.95
Chassis Box - Hammond, 1590N1, Diecast, 4.77" x 2.58" x 1.41"
Depending on the manufacturer, this enclosure is usually very similar to a 125B.
Aluminum enclosure with countersunk lid that machine screws into drilled and tapped holes. Lap joint construction provides protection from dust and water. Vibra finished, no sharp edges.
Add 0.16" to enclosure depth for lid.
$12.50
Tape - Electrical, Black, 3⁄4" x 20 yds
Electrical tape for splicing and insulating wires up to 600V. Rubber adhesive with soft polyvinyl chloride film backing. UL Listed.
$2.99
Knob - Rogan, PT Series, 2P, Medium, Pointer, D-Shaft
High-quality USA made knobs from Rogan Corp. These medium 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: 0.68 in.
  • Diameter: 0.50 in.
  • Fits 6mm D Shafts
  • Indicator on round side of D-shaft

For a T18 knurled version of this knob, see P-K272P-W. A variety of different sizes are available from the PT Series.
$1.65
Footswitch - Lehle, SPST, Momentary, Soft Click, Long Life
The LEHLE SWITCH BTN is a momentary foot switch. It is housed in an M12 threaded enclosure made of stainless steel. Thanks to the gold plated contact material its life span is at least one million switching cycles electrically and mechanically. Hardware included.
Starting at $16.55
Solder Lug - #6 or #8 Hole, Locking
Locking terminal lugs, #6 or #8 hole, 5/8" length, angled. Package of 10
Starting at $1.70
package of 10
CMOS - CD4093, Quad 2-Input NAND Schmitt Triggers, 14-Pin DIP
CD4093B consists of four Schmitt-trigger circuits. Each circuit functions as a two-input NAND gate with Schmitt-trigger action on both inputs. The gate switches at different points for positive- and negative-going signals. The difference between the positive voltage (VP) and the negative voltage (VN) is defined as hysteresis voltage (VH). Features:
  • Schmitt-trigger action on each input with no external components
  • Hysteresis voltage typically 0.9 V at VDD = 5 V and 2.3 V at VDD = 10 V
  • Noise immunity greater than 50%
  • No limit on input rise and fall times
  • Standardized, symmetrical output characteristics
  • 100% tested 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
  • 5-V, 10-V, and 15-V parametric ratings
  • Meets all requirements of JEDEC Tentative Standard No.
$0.75
Transistor - MPSA64, Darlington, -500mA, -30V, PNP
MPSA63 PNP Darlington transistor (TO-92 package) - designed for high gain, low noise general purpose amplifier applications.
  • Max collector to emitter voltage = -30V
  • Max collector to base voltage = -30 V
  • Max emitter to base voltage = -10 V
  • Max collector current = -0.5 A (continuous)
$0.25
Dust Cover - Rubber covering for Potentiometers, black
Black dust cover for use with 16mm or 24mm 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. The dust cover is made of a soft rubbery material and is easy to install on standard 24mm and 16mm pots.
Starting at $0.85
¼" Jack - Neutrik, Switched, Chrome Nut, Straight PC
1/4" enclosed jack, switched, with chrome ferrule and straight PCB pins, mounting nut included. Wide body and extremely durable contacts.
$1.89
Switch - Carling, Mini Toggle, DPDT, 2 Position, Solder Lugs
Carling mini-toggle switch, DPDT, ideal for phase switching, coil-tapping, series/parallel pickup switching in guitars.
  • 0.354" bushing length
  • ¼" mounting hole diameter
  • Double pole/Double throw (DPDT)
  • On-On
$3.85
Chassis Box - Hammond, 29830PSLA, Eddystone 1590BB, Diecast, 4.7” x 3.7” x 1.3”
Eddystone 29830PSLA enclosure with similar dimensions to the Hammond 1590BB enclosure. The Eddystone version has sharper corners for a distinctive appearance. This enclosure is a great option for 1590BB style builds.
  • Rugged, diecast aluminum alloy (tough - yet easy to machine), electronic instrument enclosure.
  • Aluminum alloy to BS1490, LM2M - supplied in natural finish.
  • Eddystone designed. The Eddystone brand was purchased by Hammond in 1998.
  • Lap joint construction provides protection against access of dust and splashing water. Also provides excellent EMC performance.
  • Lids are retained by M3.5 x 12 countersunk screws (POZIDRIV No. 2 head).
  • Countersunk lid holes.
  • Designed to meet IP54.
  • Low side wall draft angle (2 degrees or less) for easy P.C. board mounting.
$18.95
Transistor - J201, JFET, N-Channel, MMBFJ201 Presoldered TO-92 Adapter
Surface mount MMBFJ201 JFETs presoldered to TO-92 adapter boards. Use wire, clipped component leads, or pin headers to easily attach these adapters to PCBs using TO-92 footprints for J201s. These JFETs can be found in many effects pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. The J201 / 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. The pinout is marked on the PCB and is DSG when facing the component side.
$1.65
Switch - Carling, Mini Toggle, DPDT, 2-Position, PC Pins
0.354" bushing length. 2-Position On/On. ¼" mounting hole diameter. Double pole/Double throw (DPDT). PC mount pins.
$3.59
¼" Jack - PC Mount, switched, mono
Mono input. PC mount terminals. Metal ferrule. Shorting. Similar to S-H901PC-X.
Starting at $1.45
Wire - Coax, 24AWG, Spiral Shield, 0.138” outer diameter
High quality spiral shielded wire with a small outer diameter of 0.138 inches. Both the core wire and spiral shield are tinned copper so soldering is easy. The gray outside jacket and blue core insulation have a similar appearance to the type of wire used in vintage pedals such as the Supa Fuzz, Tone Bender, and Zonk Machine. The core wire is 7 strand 24AWG.
$1.05
Sold by the foot
Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, 9mm, Vertical, D-Shaft
Linear taper, vertical mount, Alpha pots with a 6mm D shaft. These 9mm pots are popular in DIY guitar pedals, synthesizers, and other projects. Mounting nut and washer included.
$1.90
¼" Jack - Lumberg, Low Profile, Stereo, Double Open Circuit
Low profile stereo jacks made by Lumberg. These high quality jacks are the perfect size for tightly packed pedal enclosures. The premium look, feel, and construction make Lumberg jacks an excellent choice for any build.
  • M9*0.75 Bushing Thread
  • Stereo 3-Conductor
  • Double Open Circuit (does not have switched terminal).
  • Includes nut and washer.
$2.35
¼" Jack - Cliff, PC Mount, switched, white
Cliff UK 1/4" white jack, switched. 4 PC mount terminals include: tip, tip-shunt, sleeve and sleeve-shunt. External threading: 7/16-20. Features:
  • Low-noise Ni-Ag® Alloy Self-Cleaning Contacts for superior performance and reliability
  • 'Kinked' legs for snap-in PCB mounting on PC-A and PC-C styles to facilitate pre-assembly and wave soldering
  • Tough, molded grade 1 white Nylon body.
  • Made in the U.K.
  • Supplied with a white nylon hexagonal mounting nut
  • Designed to receive both mono and stereo 1/4" 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
$2.95