I want a new fuzz pedal...
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aon
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She's (just guessing here) one of those boutique ones? I've spent a packet of coffee and some gas money on two of them (plus thousands on the upkeep by now):
The first one can get insanely loud, but overall she's calmer than the second one who perhaps has a more pleasing tone but is a lot more temperamental.
OP
Astral Traveler
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After some conversation with @ivan H I decided to mod the Fuzz Face and ordered two CV7003 trannies (not cheap). Something struck me today though, the CV7003's are PNP transistors and I don't know if the ones in the Fuzz Face Mini that I intend to mod are PNP or NPN but I suspect the latter, I'll have to check tonight. If that's the case I'll probably build a new pedal from scratch or simply replace the board in the FFM.
jtcnj
Ambassador of the Crossroad
I never got the hang of using fuzz, and never really dialed in my 2 Fuzz Face builds, 1 Ge, 1 Si.
gotta fool with them some more when time allows.
While I'm glad I have my job, I would have the time to follow up on a whole lot of things that need finishing or tweaking.
I wouldn't mind getting paid to stay home a few weeks.
gotta fool with them some more when time allows.
While I'm glad I have my job, I would have the time to follow up on a whole lot of things that need finishing or tweaking.
I wouldn't mind getting paid to stay home a few weeks.
OP
Astral Traveler
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The transistors are labled DMI158 1345. My guess it's Dunlop Manufacturing Inc. And some version of NTE158 so they should be PNP. What's interesting is that the cirvuit board is prepared for Q3 and Q4. 
eSGEe
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oh so many jokes..................so little time-----------
OP
Astral Traveler
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I don't get it, what jokes?
I only hope their legs look OK and that the third leg works they way it's intended.
When I put them in their place and plug in I just want them to make some lovely noise.
I hope they are really fuzzy, all over!
syscokid
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"Trannies" is a cute and abbreviated form of "transformers". But from the perverted minds at TTR, "trannies" can also be a cute and abbreviated form for "tranvestites".
OP
Astral Traveler
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I know, hence the jokes that followed
ninjaking67
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Is that Rob Halford, second from the right?
SG John
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Ooohhh!!!! Must have.
eSGEe
Ferengi Ambassador of Trade
DUDE---- you own HIWATTS and VINTAGE MARSHALLS --- what on earth do you need that pedal for ?????
tell ya what I will trade you three of those pedals for the Cippollina SG
oh come on ........... you KNOW you want to ..........
--- fair to note Ive not claimed "DIBS" on the Cipo SG --- aswell we all know John will NEVER EVER NEVER get rid of it (if you do we hunt you DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
in a nice way --- (not really)
I need a nap...............
tell ya what I will trade you three of those pedals for the Cippollina SG
oh come on ........... you KNOW you want to ..........
--- fair to note Ive not claimed "DIBS" on the Cipo SG --- aswell we all know John will NEVER EVER NEVER get rid of it (if you do we hunt you DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
in a nice way --- (not really)
I need a nap...............
SG John
Ambassador of Cool Guitars and Amps.
DUDE---- you own HIWATTS and VINTAGE MARSHALLS --- what on earth do you need that pedal for ?????
tell ya what I will trade you three of those pedals for the Cippollina SG
oh come on ........... you KNOW you want to ..........
--- fair to note Ive not claimed "DIBS" on the Cipo SG --- aswell we all know John will NEVER EVER NEVER get rid of it (if you do we hunt you DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
in a nice way --- (not really)
I need a nap...............
The wife has strict instructions for the future of that guitar if I go first. Java gets first crack at it, then a really good friend.
SG John
Ambassador of Cool Guitars and Amps.
I love the idea of throwing pentode creaminess in front of a Hiwatt or Marshall. It’s like adding an early AC30 input stage. I’m surprised that an EF86 version was never made back when BK Butler or Chandler were making Tube Drivers. Great pedal to have in your bag when you arrive at a club to find the back line being offered are all clean amps.
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