Showing posts with label Arbiter Fuzz Face. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arbiter Fuzz Face. Show all posts

Monday, June 17, 2013

Germanium Fuzz face Gallery

Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face build part 2


Ok, so the case is complete, I'm not going to bore you with the step by step details on enclosure finishing. There are a plethora of internet guides on this subject. I like to use the water slide decal method. All I do is get a Hammond 1590B enclosure, spray it with a lacquer primer, light sanding, 3 coats of lacquer mat spray paint, light sanding, 3 more coats, another light sanding and wash. Then I design and

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

DIY Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face - Build part 1


I came across these kits a little while back from Pigeon FX. Im still in the midst of building a rather excessive fuzz pedal collection and decided to add one of these babies to my board. The Fuzz Face kits from Pigeon FX are quite seriously authentic. Vishay BC and Tropical Fish caps. Along with vintage PCB and original tracings. I am waiting for some matched AC128 germanium's to go inside but will build what I can tonight. I don't think you can get quite as close to the real McCoy than this. These are NOS parts and by the looks of things an NOS PCB! Well, I'm not sure if I believe that, at the very worst, its a stunning replica.

I will updating the build as I go. Adding to this post to complete a build guide.