Pedal Parts / DIY
Power Jack - DC PC Mount, 5.5mm External, 2.1mm Internal
This PCB mounted DC jack style can be found on many manufacturers’ pedals. For barrel plugs with a 5.5mm external diameter and 2.1mm internal diameter. Three solder pins are available for tip, ring, and switch.
$0.64
Cutters - Xcelite, Shearcutter, General Purpose
5" Overall Length, 3/4" Jaw Length. Great for cutting wire and component leads, etc. Product Features:
- Low profile, general-purpose cutter
- Superior blade by-pass shear cutting action
- Better cuts with half the effort
- Greatly reduced mechanical shock delivered to the work
- Features red grips
- Flush cuts soft wire up to 20 AWG (0.8mm)
$15.95
Knob - Aluminum, Baldwin-Burns Style, Set Screw
Solid aluminum knobs with set screws. These circular knobs are a close match for the classic knobs used on Baldwin-Burns guitars and effects such as the Buzzaround. They feature a solid aluminum construction with a concave top and a vertical knurl for grip. Fits ¼” (6.35mm) pot shafts.
Colors Available:
- Height: 0.442 in.
- Diameter: 0.722 in.
- Fits ¼" shaft with set screw
Starting at $4.95
Knob - Davies, 1470, Daka-ware, Large, Pointer
High-quality USA made knobs from Davies Molding. The large 1470 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 such as the Klon and countless EHX effects.
Colors Available:
- Height: 0.50 in.
- Length: 1.13 in.
- Fits ¼" shaft with set screw
Starting at $2.55
Diode - 1N5818, Schottky, High Switching Speed
1N5818 schottky diode with low forward voltage drop and high switching speeds.
- Very small conduction losses
- Negligible switching losses
- Extremely fast switching
- Low forward voltage drop
- Avalanche capability specified
$0.15
Heat Shrink - flame retardant polyolefin, 7.6mm unheated, black
Very flexible, high flame retardant polyolefin heat shrink tubing. Unheated outer diameter of about 7.6 mm with a 2:1 shrink ratio. Resistant to common liquid solvents with excellent physical, chemical, and electrical performance.
$0.50
Sold by the yard
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
Turret Strip - 13 Lugs, Single Row, U-style
Single row of 13 U-style terminals on a black board. The U-style terminal strips are spaced 8.3mm apart allowing for more densely populated point-to-point builds. The boards are 0.063” thick.
$1.39
Solder - Kester 63 / 37, 1 lb spool, 0.031" diameter
(63/37 Rosin Core) - ..031" Diameter, 1 lb Spool, contains lead alloy. Kester 44 Rosin Flux is an activated rosin formula for use in flux-cored solder wire. Kester 44 Rosin Flux has virtually dominated the field of activated rosin core solders for well over four decades. An outstanding performance feature of this flux is the “instant-action” wetting behavior.
$50.95
Chassis Box - Hammond, 1590D, Diecast, 7.39" x 4.71" x 2.05"
- 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.
- Six 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.
$23.45
Potentiometer - Omeg, Linear, 20mm, Panel Mount, 1KΩ
High quality panel mount potentiometers from Omeg. These made-in-UK pots match the vintage Radiohm pots found in many vintage fuzz effects such as the Fuzz Face and Tonebender pedals and are a favorite for vintage style builds. They feature a high quality conductive polymer track that offers improved stability and extended life. Includes mounting nut and lock washer. Features
- ⅜ in. Bushing
- Panel Mount
- Linear Taper
- Made in UK
- Life Expectancy of >20,000 cycles (tested at 30 times per minute)
- Conductive polymer (plastic) track (over twice the life of carbon tracks)
- Rotation angle: 300° ±5°
- Tolerance on Rated Resistance: ± 20%
$4.95
Knob - Rogan, PT Series, 2P, Medium, Pointer, Knurled 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 T18 knurled shafts.
For a D-shaft version of this knob, see P-K282P-W. A variety of different sizes are available from the PT Series. See the links below for the full selection of knurled shaft knobs from this series. P-K271P-W 1P Small Pointer P-K271PS-W 1PS Small Skirted Pointer P-K272PS-W 2PS Medium Skirted Pointer
- Height: 0.68 in.
- Diameter: 0.50 in.
- Fits T18 Knurled Shafts
For a D-shaft version of this knob, see P-K282P-W. A variety of different sizes are available from the PT Series. See the links below for the full selection of knurled shaft knobs from this series. P-K271P-W 1P Small Pointer P-K271PS-W 1PS Small Skirted Pointer P-K272PS-W 2PS Medium Skirted Pointer
$1.65
Knob - Dunlop, Cosmod, Small Plastic MXR, Push-On
Genuine Dunlop / MXR knob for use with T18 knurled pot shafts. This is a smaller version of the classic MXR knob P-ECB-130. This knob is great for use on projects where a stylish knob is needed and space is limited.
$2.50
Optocoupler - XVive, VTL5C1, Vactrol, for Channel Switching
VTL5C1 vactrols for use in amplifiers, effect pedals, synthesizers and more. The VTL5C1 was commonly used for channel switching circuits in amps made by Crate and others.
$8.40
CMOS - CD4070, Quad XOR (Exclusive-OR) Gates, 14-Pin DIP
The CD4070B contains four independent Exclusive-OR gates. The CD4070B provides the system designer with a means for direct implementation of the Exclusive-OR functions, respectively. Features:
- High-Voltage Types (20V Rating)
- CD4070B - Quad Exclusive-OR Gate
- Medium Speed Operation
- tPHL, tPLH = 65ns (Typ) at VDD = 10V, CL = 50pF
- 100% Tested for Quiescent Current at 20V
- Standardized Symmetrical Output Characteristics
- 5V, 10V and 15V Parametric Ratings
- Maximum Input Current of 1µA at 18V Over Full Package Temperature Range
- 100nA at 18V and 25°C
- Noise Margin (Over Full Package Temperature Range)
- 1V at VDD = 5V, 2V at VDD = 10V, 2.5V at VDD = 15V
- Meets All Requirements of JEDEC Standard No.
$0.95
Transistor - 2N5485, JFET, N-Channel,TO-92
2N5485 N-channel JFET in a TO-92 package. The 2N5485 is an N−channel junction field effect transistors designed for RF amplifier and mixer applications. These devices operate well in the VHF/UHF frequency range.
$1.25
Wire - Weico, 24AWG Stranded, Top Coat Pre-Tinned, 300V, 50 feet
High quality 24AWG wire from Weico featuring a topcoat of solder over the strands. This wire is pre-tinned in the sense that a coating of solder is already applied, bonding the individual strands together so no additional tinning is required. This wire is ready to go as soon as it is cut and stripped making assembly that much easier. Rated at 300V and offered in a variety of colors, this wire is a great option for a variety of different projects.
Colors Available:
$8.95
Turret Strip - 95mm x15.875mm , loaded with 9 turrets
Turret strip, with 9 turrets. Measures 95mm x 15.875mm.
$5.80
Transistor - BC183L, General Purpose, TO-92 case, NPN
The BC183L is a general purpose NPN transistor in a TO-92 case. The BC183L is commonly used in fuzz pedals and has a reputation as a warm sounding silicon transistor for fuzz. The BC183L was used in some of the earliest silicon Fuzz Face pedals. The ECB pinout matches the arrangement on the P-PC-FUZZ-ISS2-BRN Iss. 2 PCB
- NPN polarity
- Collector emitter breakdown voltage 30V
- Collector base breakdown voltage 45V
- Collector current 100mA
- Power 1W
- Transition frequency 120MHz
- TO-92 case
$0.35
Resistor - Carbon Film, Zero Ohm
Zero ohm (0Ω) resistors in a carbon film axial package. These resistors are a similar size to most common 1/4W carbon film and metal film resistors. Zero ohm resistors are useful as pcb jumpers as well as point to point jumpers. These can also be useful for true bypass 3PDT wiring.
$0.45
package of 5
Switch - Carling, Mini Toggle, DPDT, 3 Position, Solder Lugs, Flatted
Genuine Carling DPDT 3-position mini toggle switch with solder lugs. These switches feature a flattened actuator.
- 0.354" bushing length
- 3-Position
- ¼" chassis hole diameter
- DPDT ( Double Pole/ Double Throw) switch
- Solder Lugs
Starting at $6.45
Switch Accessory - Mini Toggle Caps
Rubber caps / switch tips for mini toggle switches in a variety of colors. These are made for standard sized toggle bats.
Colors Available:
Starting at $0.59
¼" Jack - Peavey, Mono, PC Mount, non-insulated
12 ½" mm, mono, non-insulated, rean, PC mount.
$4.95
Parts Kit - HS Treble Booster Pedal, Si Version, Premium Build
PCB and parts kit for the HS Treble Booster. This is based on the more common silicon version that used a 2N4061 transistor. This kit includes all of the resistors, and capacitors used on the included circuit board. A 2N4061 transistor is included. In addition to the PCB parts, a footswitch, jacks, battery snap, and ground lug are all included in this parts kit.
$48.11