Pedal Parts / DIY

Transistor - MPSA18, Low Noise, 200mA 45V NPN
NPN low noise transistor (TO-92 package) - designed for high gain, low noise general purpose amplifier applications.
  • Max collector to emitter voltage = 45 V
  • Max collector to base voltage = 45 V
  • Max emitter to base voltage = 6.5 V
  • Max collector current = 0.2 A (continuous)
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Wire - 20 AWG Stranded Core, Lacquered Cloth Cover, 600V
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#20 stranded copper wire with modern insulation and lacquered cotton braid finish. Provides safety and authentic vintage look. 105°C temperature rating, 600V. For a solid core version, see: S-W8XL
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Footswitch - Carling, SPST, for Fender® Switching Pedals
Carling SPST latching On-Off footswitch. Used in Fender etc. Reverb/tremolo/channel switching pedals, (110-P).
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Switch - Carling, Mini Toggle, SPDT, 2 Position, Solder Lugs, Short Bat
Carling, SPDT mini toggle, 2 positions, ¼" mounting hole diameter, 0.354" bushing length.
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Knob - Chicken Head, Zonk Style, Set Screw
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High quality chicken head knobs that resemble the style of knob found on the Zonk Machine II and Shatterbox fuzz pedals. The Zonk chicken head knob has a contoured center band with a textured finish. The outer dome has a shiny finish offering a visual contrast. Fits 0.25” (6.35mm) shafts with set screw and brass insert.
  • Height: 0.75 in.
  • Length: 1.065 in.
  • Fits ¼" shaft with set screw
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Footswitch - DPDT, Momentary, PC Terminals
DPDT momentary footswitch with PC terminals. Black with 6 terminals. AC125V 4A, AC250V 2A. PC mount version of P-H503.
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Transistor - 2N5457, JFET, N-Channel, TO-92
2N5457 N-Channel JFET in a TO-92 package. The 2N5457 is designed primarily for audio and switching applications.
  • Max drain to gate voltage = 25 V
  • Max gate to source voltage = -25 V
  • Max forward gate current = 10 mA
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Nut - CTS, 3/8-32, Nickel, for 450 Series Potentiometers
Replacement nut for CTS 450 series potentiometers and others.
  • 3/8-32 threading
  • Sold individually
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Knob - Chicken Head, Micro, Knurled Shaft, 0.65” Diameter
Plastic chicken head knobs for coarse knurled shafts. These tiny chicken head knobs are great for pedal builds or cramped face plates. They feature an inlay indicator line. The total length of the chicken head is 0.93 inches. Fits T18 knurled shafts.
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Knob - Cliff, K1C, Set Screw, 25.4 x 15.1mm
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Skirted knob with dot indicator and a unique fluted grip. The Cliff K1C knob can be found on classic equipment such as the Zonk Machine fuzz pedal and most notably on the EMS Synthi synthesizers.
  • Height: 15.1mm
  • Diameter: 25.4mm
  • Fits ¼" shaft with set screw
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Footswitch - Carling, DPDT, Side Solder Lugs
Good latching stomp-box effects switch (Double Pole, Double Throw), On-On. Solder Lugs. 1A 250V, 3A 125V Note: On-On switches may sometimes be referred to as On-None-On.
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Knob - Plastic, Set Screw, Knurled w/ Dot, 0.605" Diameter
Small black plastic control knob with set screw and brass insert. These unique knobs are similar in style to the Davies 1140. They have a thick decorative knurl. A white dot as well as a vertical cutout channel serve as the indicator. Fits ¼” (6.35mm) pot shafts.
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¼" Jack - Cliff, PC Mount, L-Leg
Input jack, 4 PC board terminals, switched, L-leg mounting. Low-noise Ni-Ag® Alloy Self-Cleaning Contacts for superior performance and reliability.
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Knob - Rogan, RB-67 Series, Small, Skirted
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High-quality USA made knobs from Rogan Corp. These small knobs feature a metal insert, spun aluminum inlay, and a skirt with an infilled arrow indicator. The RB-67 Series from Rogan is popularly used on Buchla 200 Series modular synthesizers and can be found on many contemporary eurorack synthesizers..
  • Height: 0.66 in.
  • Diameter: 0.90 in
  • Fits ¼" shaft with set screw

A variety of sizes and colors are available from the RB-67 Series. See the links below for the full selection of knobs from this series. P-K770-X Small P-K770S-X Small Skirted P-K771S-X Medium Skirted P-K772S-B Large Skirted
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Knob - Pointer, Small, Knurled, 0.675” Diameter
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This vintage knob design has been used on numerous boutique pedals. These classy knurled pointer knobs feature a slotted set screw, and fit ¼" solid shaft potentiometers. These are a close match to the Davies 1400.
  • Height: 0.43 in.
  • Length: 0.825 in.
  • Fits ¼" shaft with set screw
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Standoff - M3, Male-Female, Aluminum, 5.5mm Diameter
  • Finish/Plating: Clear Iridite
  • Material: Aluminum
  • OD: 5.5mm
  • Shape: Hex (Metric)
  • Style: M-F Standoff
  • Thread Depth(D): 8mm
  • Thread Length (TL): 8mm
  • Thread: M3
  • Type: Threaded Standoffs
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Transistor Socket - Mill Max, 3 Pin, Machine Pin, Through Hole
High quality TO package transistor sockets by Mill-Max. These machine pin sockets make swapping transistors in pedals and other projects a simple process. These use a standard TO footprint so they are ready for use on PCBs with matching footprints.
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Finishing Nut - For ⅜” Jacks and Pots, ⅜”-32 UNEF-2A
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High quality plated ⅜” nuts for jacks and potentiometers. These nuts are perfect for amplifier, pedal and synthesizer builds with high aesthetics or color theming. The ⅜”-32 UNEF-2A threading fits many ⅜” bushing parts such as Switchcraft ¼” jacks and CTS pots.
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Knob - Brass Insert, Set Screw, Fits ¼” Shafts
Brass inserts for knobs. Fits ¼” potentiometer shafts. Features a slotted set screw. These inserts are a great option for repairing knobs with stripped out set screws or for building DIY knobs using resin molds, 3D printing, or any other method.
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Knob - Plastic, Set Screw, Fluted w/ Line, 0.745" Diameter
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Plastic control knob with set screw and brass insert. This knob features a distinctive fluting similar to the popular Philmore 3010 knob. This style is also similar to the small skirted MXR knobs. Fits ¼” (6.35mm) pot shafts.
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Terminal Strip - 2 Lug, 2nd Lug Common, Horizontal
Standard size terminal strip, 1/16" thick bakelite, tin plated steel lugs and brackets on 3/8" centers.
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Nut & Washer - Panel, for ⅜" Potentiometers
Replacement nut and washer for pots with a ⅜" bushing diameter.
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Potentiometer - Alpha, Linear, Knurled Shaft, Right Angle, 16mm
Linear taper 16mm potentiometers with a T18 knurled shaft. These pots have right angle PCB mount terminals. The smaller size is useful for builds with limited panel space such as guitar pedals, synthesizer modules, and adding modifications to equipment. Washer and nut included.
  • Threading: M7 x 0.75
  • Distance between terminals: 5 mm (0.197”)
  • Lead Depth from Panel: 10.7 mm + 5 mm (0.421” + 0.197”)
  • Lead Distance from shaft center: 16 mm (0.630”)
  • Lead Thickness: 0.5 mm (0.020”)
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Switch - Carling, Mini Toggle, SPDT, On-On, PC Mount, right angle
Genuine Carling 2 Position Mini Toggle, On-On, Short Round Bat, Right Angle, PC Mount Features:
  • SPDT ( Single Pole/ Double Throw) On-On switch
  • 0.275" bushing length
  • 0.270” bat length
  • ¼" chassis hole diameter
  • Right angle, PC Mount terminals

Note: On-On switches may sometimes be referred to as On-None-On.
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