Pedal Parts / DIY

DIP slide switches with standard 0.1” (2.54mm) lead spacing. These small PCB mounted switches are used in many circuits such as mode settings in effects pedals. Specifications:

• Contact Rating: 100mA 50VDC
• Terminal: Brass with gold plating
• Dielectric strength: 500VAC 1 minute
• Insulation Resistance: 100mΩ min (500VDC)
• Electrical Life: 2,000 cycles per position
• Contact Resistance: 500mΩ max
• Mechanical Life :≥100,000 Cycles
• Operating Temperature :-25°C to +85°C

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

1590N1 / 125B diecast enclosure finished in a hammered green powdercoat. Equivalent to Hammond P-H1590N1. Depending on the manufacturer, this enclosure is usually very similar to a 125B.

• 4.77" x 2.58" x 1.41"
• Hammered green powdercoat
• Die-Cast Aluminum
• Includes Box, Lid, And Screws
• Similar to Hammond P-H1590N1
• Add 0.16" to enclosure depth for lid.

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

1590BB diecast enclosure finished in a hammered green powdercoat. The 1590BB chassis box is perfectly suited for effects pedals and other DIY projects.

• 4.71" x 3.70" x 1.18"
• Hammered green powdercoat
• Die-Cast Aluminum
• Includes Box, Lid, And Screws
• Similar to Hammond P-H1590BB
• Add 0.16" to enclosure depth for lid.

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

1590B diecast enclosure finished in a hammered green 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 green powdercoat
• Die-Cast Aluminum
• Includes Box, Lid, And Screws
• Similar to Hammond P-H1590B
• Add 0.16" to enclosure depth for lid.

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

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

Stripboard made with a phenolic substrate. Phenolic boards are found in many vintage electronics before the use of fiberglass became common. This stripboard features a 0.15” vintage spacing. This spacing is great for vintage-style builds and more easily accommodates axial capacitors and other larger sized vintage parts like resistors and transistors. The board has a 40 x 20 holes (20 strips). Each strip is surface treated making soldering easier than most protoboards and also ensures a long shelf life. Features: High-quality 1.6mm phenolic circuit board Corrosion resistant, surface treated copper strips 40 x 20 holes (20 strips) 6.14” x 3.15” Looking for projects? See our Wide Stripboard projects in our Pedal Layouts & Build Guides section for ideas.

High quality axial-leaded electrolytic capacitors. These 021 ASM series capacitors are produced by Vishay BC, formerly known as Philips / BC. These capacitors have been produced for many years and can be found in a wide variety of music equipment ranging from vintage amps by Vox and Marshall to classic fuzz pedals such as the Fuzz Face and Tonebender. Suggested applications include general purpose use, industrial, automotive, audio-video, coupling, decoupling, smoothing, filtering, buffering, portable and mobile equipment. Features

• Long useful life: 2500 h to 8000 h at 85 °C
• Miniaturized, high CV-product per unit volume
• Charge and discharge proof
• Polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitors, non-solid electrolyte
• Axial leads, cylindrical aluminum case, insulated with a blue sleeve

Heavy duty DPST latching switch made in Italy by ST Professional. The body is made of PBT that is riveted to the bushing plate for a sturdy construction. The actuation force is lighter than similar Carling switches and provides tactile and audible feedback so the switching action is apparent to the user. This version features standard solder lugs. This style of footswitch is similar to the vintage footswitches found in the Gary Hurst Fuzz King, the Hornby Skewes Shatterbox, the Jen Fuzz III, the Selmer Buzz Tone, and others.

Predrilled 1590BB enclosures. Measures 4.71" x 3.70" x 1.18" deep. These enclosures come drilled with holes for pots, footswitch and top mounted jacks.

• Standard size footswitch mounting hole fits 12mm or 15/32” bushings
• ⅜” mounting holes for top mounted jacks
• Enclosed or low profile ¼” jacks recommended
• Top mounted DC jack mounting hole fits common switched jacks such as S-H750-X and P-JBLB-IN-S
• 8mm potentiometer mounting holes fit a variety of different pot sizes

Heavy duty 4PST latching switch made in Italy by ST Professional. The body is made of PBT that is riveted to the bushing plate for a sturdy construction. The actuation force is lighter than similar Carling switches and provides tactile and audible feedback so the switching action is apparent to the user. This version features standard solder lugs. This style of footswitch is similar to the vintage footswitches found in the Schaller Fuzz, some Tonebender models, and others.

Slanted YY enclosures 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
• Flat top-section for mounting controls
• Recessed lid
• Thick diecast construction

YY enclosure finished in a hammered silver 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 silver powdercoat
• Flat top-section for mounting controls
• Recessed lid
• Thick diecast construction

1590BB diecast enclosure finished in a hammered silver powdercoat. The 1590BB chassis box is perfectly suited for effects pedals and other DIY projects.

• 4.71" x 3.70" x 1.18"
• Hammered silver powdercoat
• Die-Cast Aluminum
• Includes Box, Lid, And Screws
• Similar to Hammond P-H1590BB
• Add 0.16" to enclosure depth for lid.

1590N1 / 125B diecast enclosure finished in a hammered silver powdercoat. Equivalent to Hammond P-H1590N1. Depending on the manufacturer, this enclosure is usually very similar to a 125B.

• 4.77" x 2.58" x 1.41"
• Hammered silver powdercoat
• Die-Cast Aluminum
• Includes Box, Lid, And Screws
• Similar to Hammond P-H1590N1
• Add 0.16" to enclosure depth for lid

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

Mod® Electronics Oil Caps are high quality, hand-crafted capacitors that are the perfect choice for guitars, amplifiers, and all audio equipment. Each capacitor is impregnated with mineral oil for a void-free winding providing highly stable capacitance. The capacitor is hermetically sealed in an aluminum casing to ensure a long life. The detailed construction results in a precise capacitance with a tolerance of ±10%. Mod® Oil Caps also feature a red stripe to designate the outside foil. The 50V series are in smaller packages that are perfect for guitars, effects and more.

• Casing: Hermetically sealed aluminum
• Dielectric: Mineral oil
• Lead Diameter: 20AWG
• Termination Style: Axial
• Tolerance: ±10%
• Values: .001 μF - .047 μF
• Voltage Rating: 50V

New old stock radial capacitors from Siemens with 10mm lead spacing. These 0.1uF film capacitors are rated for 250V. The construction matches the style found in vintage equipment such as the MKIII and MKIV Tone Bender pedals.

New old stock radial capacitors from Philips with 10mm lead spacing. The KT-347 series capacitors feature the same lacquer coating as the Mullard / Philips mustard caps found in classic Marshall amps and many vintage pedals. These NOS caps feature a low-inductive wound cell of metal foil and a polyethylene terephthalate film.

New old stock radial capacitors from Siemens with 10mm lead spacing. These 0.22uF film capacitors are rated for 250V. The construction matches the style found in vintage equipment such as the MKIII and MKIV Tone Bender pedals.

Solder terminals, non-switched. Metal ferrule, vintage style found in many amplifiers and pedals. For the switched version, see S-H901-X. Features:

• Low-noise Ni-Ag® Alloy Self-Cleaning Contacts for superior performance and reliability
• Tough, molded grade 1 black Nylon body.
• Made in the U.K.
• Supplied with a metal hexagonal mounting nut
• Designed to receive both mono and stereo ¼" jack plugs
• Withstand Voltage: 2000VDC Min.
• Maximum Current: 5A
• Temperature Rating: -10°C ~ +70°C
• Life (Minimum): 10,000+ Operations
• Nominal Contact Resistance: < 50 mΩ

Genuine Cliff ferrule for internal thread S4 jacks (3/8-20). This matte black ferrule works great with the S-H960-X washers to provide a unique look for inputs on amplifiers, pedals, and other equipment.

Genuine Cliff™ replacement bezel for S4 Series jacks. These can be used with any of our Cliff™ jacks using the metal ferrule style nut. Sold individually.

ACY31 PNP germanium transistors. The ACY31 is a popular PNP for fuzz pedals and other effects. The ACY31 can be found in the rare CSL Super Fuzz version of the MKIV Tone Bender. This transistor is in a TO-1 package with long leads commonly found on germanium transistors.