The transistors that were used in these versions included: BC108C, BC183L, BC109, BC109C, and BC209C. The 470 was in the center in the previous version, but now it's moved to the outside next to the 20♟ capacitor. Notice that the position of the 33K and the 330 resistors are opposite of what they are in the Germanium version. Also, take a look at the picture of the Silicon Fuzz Face circuit board below. The 470-ohm resistor was replaced with a 330-ohm. There was only one part that was changed in the circuit other than the transistors. They do sound different from the original Germanium versions, usually with a more harsh and aggressive clipping as opposed to the 'soft' clipping characteristics of Germanium. As a result, Dallas-Arbiter began equipping the Fuzz Face pedals with these new transistors with differing results. Here's a schematic of the original Germanium transistor version of the Dallas-Arbiter Fuzz Face: What's Inside.The Silicon Years As time wore on, Germanium transistors were slowly being phased out in favor of the more stable and consistent Silicon versions. As for the SFT363E.I've never even seen one! The circuit board below has NKT275 transistors. Beware of modern-day reproductions of the AC128 and NKT275. These three transistors are quite hard to come by these days.
There were at least three types used: NKT275, AC128, and SFT363E. The original versions of the Fuzz Face were equipped with PNP Germanium transistors. The 0.01♟ capacitor that connected to the third lug of the volume pot was metallized polyester.
The capacitor from the wiper lug of the fuzz pot to ground was a 20♟ electrolytic with axial leads. The input capacitor was a 2.2♟ electrolytic axial lead.
The original resistors were 1/2-watt carbon-composition with a tolerance of ☑0%. There are four resistors, three capacitors, two potentiometers, and two transistors.that's it. What's Inside.The Germanium Years I think that this pedal's longevity is due in part to its very simple design. The Fuzz Face has been played by almost every famous guitar player that has ever lived, and this trend will most likely continue for a very long time to come. One of the most notable Fuzz Face-based distortion pedals is my personal favorite.the Sola Sound ToneBender MKII. Through this design's past you'll find all kinds of different variations in the basic original circuit, from PNP Germanium to NPN Silicon, and a countless number of fuzz pedals that are based on it. The Dallas-Arbiter Fuzz Face has been around since 1966, and it shows no signs of dying any time soon. General Information Effects Projects Guestbook Arbiter Fuzz Face The Fuzz Legend Welcome to a legend. Dunlop Fuzz Face Serial Numbers 6,0/10 4807votes
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