Pedal Parts / DIY

Metal frame AA battery holder. This battery holder fits two AA batteries and is a great option for electronics that run on 3V. It features two solder lugs for connecting wires to the positive and negative ends. The battery holder in the original FZ-1 fuzz pedals looks nearly identical to this holder.

High quality single row machine pin sockets made by Preci-Dip. These sockets are the break-away type and can easily snap into smaller sizes such as 5 separate transistor sockets.

High quality powder coated amp-top enclosures from Hammond’s 1454 Series. These cases are a great choice for amp top effects such as the Dallas Rangemaster. Features

• Made of strong, economical 20 gauge steel.
• Rugged powder coat finish: beige panels with textured black covers.
• Choice of sloping or vertical front panels by reversing the case.
• 6-32 Philips nickel plated screws and self-adhesive rubber feet included.

HS Treble Booster style circuit board made with a phenolic substrate for an even closer match to the vintage production boards. Phenolic boards are found in many vintage electronics before the use of fiberglass became common. This board is a recreation of the circuit board found in the Hornby Skewes ‘Treble Booster’ pedal. The board is styled after a version of the silicon Treble Booster but can be used for the germanium version as well. When drawing the layout, original boards were closely referenced to ensure a proper match and fit. The copper traces have a surface treatment providing protection from corrosion. This board includes a blank mounting PCB. This PCB sits directly beneath the main board to mount it directly to the enclosure using a screw. For a detailed drawing of the parts and connections originally used on this board, please see the layout drawing linked below.

Single 9 volt battery box. See P-ECB-9V1B for single battery box with removable adapter. See P-ECB-9V2 for double battery box.

Pre-drilled three knob pedal enclosure made of pressed steel. This large enclosure is a close match to the original enclosures found on various vintage fuzz effects such as the Vox Tone Bender MKIII, Rotosound Fuzz, and Park Fuzz Sound. It features three holes for potentiometers, two top mounted holes for ⅜” jacks, and a footswitch hole. Comes with 4 rubber feet and a pack of mounting screws(packaged separately) for attaching the bottom plate.

• Footswitch Hole Diameter: 0.492 in. (12.5mm)
• Potentiometer Hole Diameter: 0.294 in. (7.47mm)
• Jack Hole Diameter: 0.447 in. (11.35mm)

1590B diecast enclosure finished in a hammered silver powdercoat. 4.40" x 2.38" x 1.06" deep body. 1.22" with lid. Equivalent to Hammond P-H1590B.

• 4.40" x 2.38" x 1.06"
• Hammered silver powdercoat
• Die-Cast Aluminum
• Includes Box, Lid, And Screws
• Similar to Hammond P-H1590B
• Add 0.16" to enclosure depth for lid

Stripboard featuring standard 0.1” (2.54mm) spacing. The board has a 30x15 grid (15 strips) and easily fits into 1590BB style enclosures and larger vintage-style fuzz enclosures. Each strip is HASL coated making soldering easier than most protoboards and also ensures a long shelf life. Features:

• High-quality 1.6mm FR4 glass-epoxy circuit board
• 1oz/ft2 copper weight
• HASL coated strips
• 30 x 15 holes (15 strips)
• 3.04” x 1.55”

Carling, DPDT latching footswitch, On-On, with solder lugs. Provides a compact yet rugged solution to general purpose switch needs. Alternate action, metal construction and stiff (6-8 lb) actuation force have combined to make this switch a pillar in a variety of markets.

This PCB is a recreation of the iss. 1 circuit board found in classic Fuzz Face pedals. When drawing the layout, multiple originals were closely referenced to ensure a proper match and fit. The copper traces are gold plated providing protection from corrosion indefinitely. This classic board fits the mounting holes on both original and reproduction Fuzz Face enclosures. There are numerous great parts choices available for this PCB.

Flat 0.01uF (10nF) film capacitor rated for 250V. Made of metallized polypropylene film, this capacitor is a great choice for audio applications. The style of this yellow capacitor is similar in appearance to the flat rectangular Philips 341 output caps found in original Fuzz Face pedals.

High-quality solder lug audio 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
• Audio taper
• +/- 10% tolerance
• ¼” (6.35mm) solid shaft
• Machine-pressed dust seal
• High quality wiper material
• Low residual resistance

For linear taper solder lug pots see R-VGORVA-BX-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.

High quality chicken head knobs that resemble the style of knob found on the Zonk Machine II and Shatterbox fuzz pedals. The Zonk chicken head knob has a contoured center band with a textured finish. The outer dome has a shiny finish offering a visual contrast. Fits 0.25” (6.35mm) shafts with set screw and brass insert.

• Height: 0.75 in.
• Length: 1.065 in.
• Fits ¼" shaft with set screw

Zonk II style circuit board made with a phenolic substrate for an even closer match to the vintage production boards. Phenolic boards are found in many vintage electronics before the use of fiberglass became common. This board is a recreation of the circuit board found in the Zonk II pedal. The board is styled after the version that featured silicon transistors and a printed circuit rather than a stripboard construction. It is actually a cut down version of the Shatterbox PCB using only the fuzz side of that pedal. When drawing the layout, original boards were closely referenced to ensure a proper match and fit. The copper traces have a surface treatment providing protection from corrosion. This board includes a blank mounting PCB. This PCB sits directly beneath the main board to mount it directly to the enclosure using screws. For a detailed drawing of the parts and connections originally used on this board, please see the layout drawing linked below.

Dual 9 volt battery box. Two 9V battery compartments, each compartment having its own red and black wires for battery positive and negative connections (4 wires total) allowing for series, parallel or separate connections of two 9V batteries. Four wood screws included. Directions: 1. Refer to the Drawing B and make a hole on guitar body. 57.5 mm (2.26") x 49.5 mm (1.95"), R6 (6 mm = 0.24") 2. Put the box in guitar body and fix it by screws.

Extra heavy duty carbon zinc batteries from GP. The GP Greencell 9V is a favorite for fuzz pedals and is the stock battery for many boutique builders such as D*A*M and others. Additionally, these batteries are a great choice for any low current battery powered pedal or other devices.

YY enclosure finished in a hammered green powdercoat. The slanted YY enclosures are perfect for fuzz pedals and other vintage style effects. In addition to the classic slant, this enclosure features thick diecast walls and a recessed bottom cover. The four bottom plate cover screws are included. Features

• Vintage style slant
• Hammered green powdercoat
• Flat top-section for mounting controls
• Recessed lid
• Thick diecast construction

Part of a limited run of hammered green enclosures which includes: Enclosure SKU 1590B P-H1590BCE-HMT-GN 1590N1/125 P-H1590N1CE-HMT-GN 1590BB P-H1590BBCE-HMT-GN YY P-H-YY-HMT-GN

Prewired AA battery holder. This plastic battery holder fits a single AA battery and is a great option for vintage fuzz pedals that run on 1.5V, such as the Maestro FZ-1A.

Raised plastic chickenhead knob with brass insert and set screw. 1.20" in length. Davies 2300 clone.

High quality phenolic pointer knob with a vintage design. The retro pointer has a thick band that extends above the base allowing for easy manipulation of the knob making it a great option for rotary controls and switches. This solid phenolic knob has an infilled indicator line with a decorative diamond shaped top. Fits 0.25” (6.35mm) shafts with set screw and brass insert. This knob pairs perfectly with the smaller P-K356 knob.

• Height: 0.85 in.
• Length: 1.63 in.
• Fits ¼" shaft with 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.

• Height: 0.442 in.
• Diameter: 0.722 in.
• Fits ¼" shaft with set screw

This nickel-plated brass adapter sleeve converts a 0.125 in. (3.17mm) shaft potentiometer to ¼" shaft (6.35mm), allowing for ¼" knobs to be used on a wider range of potentiometers. The cutout on the sleeve allows the set screw of the knob to secure directly to the shaft of the pot. Depending on the knob used, a longer set screw can be required.

Premium 9V battery clip with a rigid plastic frame and I-style wire orientation. This high quality battery snap features nickel-plated phosphor bronze contacts. The six inch leads are 26 AWG stranded wire, prestripped and tinned for an easy installation.

Black Marshall-style knobs with a silver cap. This is the taller 0.766” version of this knob. The silver cap has no indicator line matching those found on vintage fuzz pedals such as the Supa Fuzz, Tone Bender Professional MKII, Shatterbox, and MKIII and MKIV Tone Benders. Fits ¼" shaft pots using a slotted set screw.

• Height: 0.766 in.
• Top Diameter:0.594 in.
• Bottom Diameter:0.766 in.
• Fits ¼" shaft with set screw