Fuzzface

Hello! I didnt know were else to go, i hope i could get some help here....

So, i am planning to build a fuzzface clone with my dad. I have very basic knowledge in electronics, so i really need help...

I have searched all over internet, and i know what i "basically" need.

1. 4 1\2 watt carbon 10% resistors
2. 3 capacitators, 2.2F and 20F for the input, and 20F for the output.
3. 2 pots
4. 2 NKT275 trannies which i allready have.

I know this is not a forum assocaited with guitars.... But all i want to know is what specifications will i need with the caps and the pots? I am not a native english speaker so i do not know what word to use to describe my problem.....

Thank you for any help!

A few comments.

Have a look here:
https://fuzzcentral.ssguitar.com/fuzzface.php
It seems to have a lot of information about your circuit, including a few modifications/improvements.

At the bottom of that page there is a link to a detailed parts list which should help you.

That parts list in the link mentions carbon composition resistors, I think you want carbon film resistors.
Carbon composition are a long gone technology.

Capacitators? You really mean capacitors. Using the expression capacitators will raise a smile in most electronic places.

While on the subject of capacitators..er.. capacitors, you want 2.2μF and 20μF (micro Farad) not 2.2F and 20F (Farad) which would be a million times too big (if you could even find them).

Does this help?

JimB

1. 4 1\2 watt carbon 10% resistors
2. 3 capacitators, 2.2F and 20F for the input, and 20F for the output.
3. 2 pots
4. 2 NKT275 trannies which i allready have.

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1. I dont think you'll still be able to get the 10% 1/2W carbon resistors. Just use ordinary 5% 1/4W resistors.
2. the 20F capacitors should be 20uF. 16V-25V should be enough for all as you're using 9V battery.
3. 1K type B (linear) and 500K type A (log) should work.
4. or AC128 works the same.
5. a 9V battery holder.
6. 2 guitar jacks. One stereo and one mono. The input jack wiring is in such a way that when you plug in the cord. It also act as a switch for connecting the Battery negative to GND so it helps to preserve battery life.

Here's the link I found:
http://fuzzcentral.ssguitar.com/fuzzface.php
http://www.synthrotek.com/kit-assembly-instructions-2/effects-assembly-instructions/genuine-arbiter-fuzz-face-clone-kit-instructions/

Allen

You made me smile too man .... Thanks for the help, this is great!

You would be surprised, there a lot of new old stock resistors on the market.

again, thanks!

Thank you! I didnt realize ( i wonderd about it, but didnt take it seriously) that the volt of the caps matter.... I came across these websties, they are very helpfull!

**broken link removed** - resistors

what do you all think? and if i could get good recomendations for NOS caps that would be great!!!

Thanks again!