DIY Pedal Tips: Eyelet Board Build Walkthrough

In this video, we'll walk you through the build process for an eyelet board pedal build. This build is for a one-knob germanium Fuzz Face, though the process is similar for other circuits. The Fuzz Face has a very low parts count, so it is an excellent choice for a first-time build.
The one tricky part of a germanium fuzz face build is transistor selection, as the original circuit is picky about transistor specifications and can sound poor with the wrong specs (which will result in the circuit being "biased" incorrectly). One of the most common ways to mitigate this issue is to use a trim pot in place of the 8.2k resistor, which we have done in this build. The trim pot allows for making adjustments to the bias, which allows for a wider range of transistors to be used.
Note that PNP silicon transistors can also be used in this build.
Our web guide with the full BoM, layout, and more can be found at the below link:
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Our guide for installing standoffs using epoxy (no drilling required) can be found here:
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Other tools used in this video:
Atten ST-2090D soldering station:
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Bourns Trimpot adjustment tool:
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Xcelite wire cutters:
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Kester 0.031" diameter 60/40 solder:
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10-24AWG wire strippers:
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Xcelite curved nose pliers:
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[@alphanuevo]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing. Would be great if you could do more videos in the future.

[@gisellechacon7081]

Wow, an exceptional guide, thanks! I totally want to try this build now! Very nice workmanship and construction principles in effect here! 👍🏼

[@mrrootytooty5797]

Great vid dude!

[@JimFeeley]

Making this video is a great idea. There are things that are just easier conveyed with video vs words & pix. As you know. (And small suggestion: maybe grab a pop filter for narration to minimize plosives?... Ya, I'm an audio guy; sorry). Thanks again for this. Looks like a fun project....

[@amplifiedparts]

Thanks for the feedback, Jim! I hear you on the pop filter. It's taken care of for the next one 👍

[@ShawnPGMaloy]

I love these builds. I've done three so far, working on the Rangemaster but I wanted to add 9v power but it's not practical. Any chance at explaining PNP/NPN?

[@wonderXweapon]

Great ! Is there a place we can get the schematic ? Very cool

[@limadamata8883]

What is the paint do you use for stamping? The stamp maker said me the paint wont last so long and can easily go away if you scratch, even with clear coat.

[@alphanuevo]

Hello again, I'm planning to build this with a couple small mods. Bigger enclosure (for more room to work etc), an external bias potentiometer (with 1k resistor in series), and sockets for the transistors. Any feedback / tips on this? Should be fairly similar to what's shown here. Thanks.

[@slushedpuppy8044]

The intro to this video shows a different pedal that looks like it's being center punched then riveted. Do you have another video showing what's going on with that process?

[@lemosluthier]

And the sound?

[@tvs3497]

Hello, Enjoyed your videos but due to RUclips's blatant political censorship, I will be unsubscribing from your channel. Free Speech must be allowed without political bias. Very sorry.

[@Jenisonc]

😂 That's what you took away from this?! Bye!

[@heggy_69]

I'm not even disagreeing that RUclips is a garage heap of a website but genuinely what are you talking about lmao