The Fuzz Face can be built in silicon, germanium and hybrid (one silicon and one germanium) versions with a range of possible mods and controls, the most common being Volume, Fuzz, Pre-gain, Tone, and Bias.

Silicon:
Transistors are normally BC108/9, BC183L or similar NPN types. An NPN circuit which is powered by either 9v battery or 9v power supply.

Silicon Fuzz Face on veroboard with BC108 transistors, Volume and Fuzz knobs, internal Bias control and tone switch.

Silicon Fuzz Face on veroboard with BC108 transistors, Volume, Tone and Fuzz knobs with internal Pre-gain trimmer.

Silicon Fuzz Face on veroboard with BC107 and BC337 transistors, Volume and Fuzz knobs.

Germanium:
Transistors are normally 2N404A, AC128/AC125 or similar PNP types. A PNP / positive ground circuit which is normally just built with battery power. A DC jack can be fitted on request, but will require it’s own dedicated power supply which can’t be daisy chained with other NPN pedals. A voltage converter can be fitted to allow daisy chaining with NPN pedals on request.

Germanium Fuzz Face on veroboard with 2N404A transistors, Volume, Tone and Pre-gain knobs, internal Bias control and bass cut switch.

Germanium Fuzz Face on veroboard with 2N404A transistors, Volume, Tone and Fuzz knobs, internal Bias control and bass cut switch.

Germanium Fuzz Face on tagboard with AC128 transistors, Volume and Fuzz knobs and tone switch.

Germanium Fuzz Face on tagboard with AC128 transistors, Volume, Fuzz and Bias knobs and tone switch.

Germanium Fuzz Face on vero with MП39Б and 1T308Б transistors, Pre-Gain, Tone, Bias and Volume knobs, bass cut switch and voltage converter.

Hybrid:
These can be built in either negative or positive ground versions, with the usual options.

Price: Ranges between €85.00 for a 2 knob silicon on veroboard to €125.00 for a 4 knob germanium on tagboard. Contact me for details.

Demo videos:

Fuzz Face (2N404A) with Pre-gain, Tone and Volume controls with internal bias and bass cut switch, into a Dr. Z Remedy.

Thanks to Mike Nix for the demo videos.
Mike’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/roknfnrol

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