Build Your Own: 3-in-1 Fuzz Face / MKII Tone Bender / Full-Range Ge Boost
Everything you need to build your own 3-in-1 MKII Tone Bender / 1965 Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face / Germanium Boost
A tri-germanium fuzz that takes advantage of the shared topology of the MKII Tone Bender and Arbiter Fuzz Face. The fuzz side is a true germanium fuzz face with an external bias knob. The boost is based on the input stage of the MKII. This circuit features an EQ switch to select from three shades of boost and responds to changes in guitar volume knob. The boost can be used as a standalone or stacked for an added layer of germanium warmth. With the volume maxed and EQ switch set to the “low” setting, the boost can be stacked with the Fuzz Face to create a true MKII circuit.
No expense spared in selecting parts for this build. Each transistor set is meticulously tuned with an amp and breadboard to sound true to the original. The 50’s style eyelet board layout and quality components will ensure this circuit will be blowing out your eardrums for years to come! The build document includes a parts list, detailed layout diagrams, and step-by-step instructions with pictures. There is also a supplemental overview of popular boutique modifications, vintage variations, and circuit analysis for those who wish to take a deeper dive and explore the inner workings of these classic circuits.
Included in kit:
Instructions to build a 3-in-1 1966 MKII Tone Bender / 1965 Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face / Germanium Boost
New old stock germanium transistors: Mullard, Texas Instrument, New Market NKT
Pre-drilled powder coated enclosure
Polyester film capacitors and carbon resistors
Alpha brand potentiometers
Vintage style jacks
FK brand foot switch
Eyelet board
LED and bezel
Knobs
9V power jack (standard 2.1mm center negative)
Everything you need to build your own 3-in-1 MKII Tone Bender / 1965 Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face / Germanium Boost
A tri-germanium fuzz that takes advantage of the shared topology of the MKII Tone Bender and Arbiter Fuzz Face. The fuzz side is a true germanium fuzz face with an external bias knob. The boost is based on the input stage of the MKII. This circuit features an EQ switch to select from three shades of boost and responds to changes in guitar volume knob. The boost can be used as a standalone or stacked for an added layer of germanium warmth. With the volume maxed and EQ switch set to the “low” setting, the boost can be stacked with the Fuzz Face to create a true MKII circuit.
No expense spared in selecting parts for this build. Each transistor set is meticulously tuned with an amp and breadboard to sound true to the original. The 50’s style eyelet board layout and quality components will ensure this circuit will be blowing out your eardrums for years to come! The build document includes a parts list, detailed layout diagrams, and step-by-step instructions with pictures. There is also a supplemental overview of popular boutique modifications, vintage variations, and circuit analysis for those who wish to take a deeper dive and explore the inner workings of these classic circuits.
Included in kit:
Instructions to build a 3-in-1 1966 MKII Tone Bender / 1965 Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face / Germanium Boost
New old stock germanium transistors: Mullard, Texas Instrument, New Market NKT
Pre-drilled powder coated enclosure
Polyester film capacitors and carbon resistors
Alpha brand potentiometers
Vintage style jacks
FK brand foot switch
Eyelet board
LED and bezel
Knobs
9V power jack (standard 2.1mm center negative)
Everything you need to build your own 3-in-1 MKII Tone Bender / 1965 Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face / Germanium Boost
A tri-germanium fuzz that takes advantage of the shared topology of the MKII Tone Bender and Arbiter Fuzz Face. The fuzz side is a true germanium fuzz face with an external bias knob. The boost is based on the input stage of the MKII. This circuit features an EQ switch to select from three shades of boost and responds to changes in guitar volume knob. The boost can be used as a standalone or stacked for an added layer of germanium warmth. With the volume maxed and EQ switch set to the “low” setting, the boost can be stacked with the Fuzz Face to create a true MKII circuit.
No expense spared in selecting parts for this build. Each transistor set is meticulously tuned with an amp and breadboard to sound true to the original. The 50’s style eyelet board layout and quality components will ensure this circuit will be blowing out your eardrums for years to come! The build document includes a parts list, detailed layout diagrams, and step-by-step instructions with pictures. There is also a supplemental overview of popular boutique modifications, vintage variations, and circuit analysis for those who wish to take a deeper dive and explore the inner workings of these classic circuits.
Included in kit:
Instructions to build a 3-in-1 1966 MKII Tone Bender / 1965 Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face / Germanium Boost
New old stock germanium transistors: Mullard, Texas Instrument, New Market NKT
Pre-drilled powder coated enclosure
Polyester film capacitors and carbon resistors
Alpha brand potentiometers
Vintage style jacks
FK brand foot switch
Eyelet board
LED and bezel
Knobs
9V power jack (standard 2.1mm center negative)