'64 Vintage

effect pedal project by Fred Briggs

Here's the '64 Vintage effect pedal project from Fred Briggs.

This project has been described using terms like booster, overdrive, schematic, stripboard, and vero and is reportedly verified, meaning many hobbyists have already completed this project and verify that the instructions are without issue.

Beyond the specs and details found on this page, you'll want to check out these schematic or stripboard resources too.

Project Resources

Parts List

  • C1
    470n
  • C2
    82n
  • C3
    220n
  • C4
    4n7
  • C5
    22n
  • C6
    10u
  • D1
    SB340
  • D2
    BAT46
  • P1
    1k Volume
  • P2
    10k Headroom
  • P3
    100k Master
  • R1
    4k7
  • R2
    2M2
  • R3
    390R
  • R4
    470k
  • R5
    47k
  • T1
    2N3565
  • T1 (Alt)
    2N5088
  • T1 (Alt)
    BC108
  • U1
    9V

Similar transistors & Potential Alternatives

Can't find an exact match for the recommended transistors in this project within your stash? Or maybe you just feel like experimenting. Use these tables below to get started finding a suitable or otherwise interesting transistor substitution.

There may be 34 alternatives for the 2N3565 mentioned above in the parts list for this project. These suggestions were derived by considering the original component's hFE, Pol, Ic, Vcb, and Vce values and finding comparables in our database. These alternatives are suggestions for further exploration (fun!) and have not been tested in the context of this project. The first 25 alternatives are shown below in alphabetical order by partnumber. See the to suit your preferences.

2N3565
more info
ft
40
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.2
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
125
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
2N3241
more info
ft
50
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.5
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Cc
30
pF
2N3241A
more info
ft
50
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.2
A
Pc
0.5
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Cc
20
pF
2S732
more info
ft
120
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.4
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
200
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
2SC3488O
more info
ft
300
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.3
A
Pc
0.3
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
2SD227O
more info
ft
120
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.3
A
Pc
0.4
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
2SD471
more info
ft
130
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
1
A
Pc
0.8
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
Cc
16
pF
2SD1020
more info
ft
50
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.7
A
Pc
0.35
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
Cc
13
pF
2SD1020O
more info
ft
50
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.7
A
Pc
0.35
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
Cc
13
pF
40450
more info
ft
50
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.2
A
Pc
0.5
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Cc
20
pF
BC338-10
more info
ft
50
MHz
hFE
67
β
Ic
1
A
Pc
0.625
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
Cc
24
pF
BF374
more info
ft
400
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.35
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
3
V
Cc
0.6
pF
BF375
more info
ft
400
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.35
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
3
V
Cc
0.6
pF
BF375C
more info
ft
400
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.35
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
3
V
Cc
0.6
pF
BR3DG227K
more info
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.3
A
Pc
0.4
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
FMMT3565
more info
ft
40
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.2
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
GES3565
more info
ft
40
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.2
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
125
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
H227
more info
ft
100
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.3
A
Pc
0.4
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
KSC184O
more info
ft
100
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.25
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
Cc
2.6
pF
KSC3488
more info
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.3
A
Pc
0.3
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
KSC3488O
more info
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.3
A
Pc
0.3
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
KSD227
more info
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.3
A
Pc
0.4
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
KSD227O
more info
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.3
A
Pc
0.4
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
KSD1020
more info
ft
50
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
0.7
A
Pc
0.35
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
Cc
13
pF
KTD545
more info
ft
180
MHz
hFE
70
β
Ic
1
A
Pc
0.625
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
Cc
15
pF

There may be 16 alternatives for the 2N5088 mentioned above in the parts list for this project. These suggestions were derived by considering the original component's hFE, Pol, Ic, Vcb, and Vce values and finding comparables in our database. These alternatives are suggestions for further exploration (fun!) and have not been tested in the context of this project. You can also to suit your preferences.

2N5088
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
300
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.31
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
135
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
35
V
Vce
30
V
Veb
3
V
2N5088G
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
300
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.625
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
35
V
Vce
30
V
Veb
3
V
3DG5088
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
300
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.625
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
35
V
Vce
30
V
Veb
4.5
V
CMBT5088
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
300
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.225
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
35
V
Vce
30
V
Veb
4.5
V
CMKT5088
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
300
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.35
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
35
V
Vce
30
V
Veb
4.5
V
CMST5088
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
300
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.275
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
35
V
Vce
30
V
Veb
4.5
V
ED1402D
more info
hFE
290
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.6
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
35
V
Vce
30
V
Veb
4
V
FMMT5088
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
300
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.31
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
35
V
Vce
30
V
Veb
3
V
GES5088
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
300
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.31
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
35
V
Vce
30
V
Veb
3
V
KMBT5088
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
300
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.35
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
35
V
Vce
30
V
Veb
4.5
V
KST5088
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
300
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.35
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
35
V
Vce
30
V
Veb
4.5
V
MMBT5088
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
300
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.3
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
125
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
35
V
Vce
30
V
Veb
4
V
MMBT5088LT1G
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
300
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.225
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
35
V
Vce
30
V
Veb
4.5
V
NSVMMBT5088LT3G
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
300
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.23
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
35
V
Vce
30
V
Veb
4.5
V
PMST5088
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
100
MHz
hFE
300
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.2
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
35
V
Vce
30
V
Veb
4.5
V
TMPT5088
more info
Cc
4
pF
hFE
300
β
Ic
0.2
A
Pc
0.225
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
35
V
Vce
30
V

There may be 33 alternatives for the BC108 mentioned above in the parts list for this project. These suggestions were derived by considering the original component's hFE, Pol, Ic, Vcb, and Vce values and finding comparables in our database. These alternatives are suggestions for further exploration (fun!) and have not been tested in the context of this project. The first 25 alternatives are shown below in alphabetical order by partnumber. See the to suit your preferences.

BC108
more info
Cc
5
pF
ft
150
MHz
hFE
120
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.3
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
2SC350
more info
Cc
12
pF
ft
90
MHz
hFE
125
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.2
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
2SC350A
more info
Cc
12
pF
ft
90
MHz
hFE
125
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.2
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
2SC350B
more info
Cc
12
pF
ft
90
MHz
hFE
125
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.2
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
2SC350H
more info
Cc
12
pF
ft
90
MHz
hFE
125
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.2
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
2SC5001
more info
Cc
220
pF
ft
150
MHz
hFE
120
β
Ic
10
A
Pc
1
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
6
V
2SD1962M
more info
hFE
120
β
Ic
5
A
Pc
0.3
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
8050S
more info
Cc
9
pF
ft
100
MHz
hFE
120
β
Ic
0.7
A
Pc
1
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
A158
more info
Cc
5
pF
ft
150
MHz
hFE
125
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.3
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
A158A
more info
Cc
5
pF
ft
150
MHz
hFE
125
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.3
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
AV8050S
more info
Cc
9
pF
ft
100
MHz
hFE
120
β
Ic
0.7
A
Pc
1
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
BC108A
more info
Cc
5
pF
ft
150
MHz
hFE
120
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.3
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
BC108AP
more info
Cc
5
pF
ft
150
MHz
hFE
120
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.3
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
BC108P
more info
Cc
5
pF
ft
150
MHz
hFE
120
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.3
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
BC109A
more info
Cc
5
pF
ft
150
MHz
hFE
120
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.3
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
BC109P
more info
Cc
5
pF
ft
150
MHz
hFE
120
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.3
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
BC238-92
more info
Cc
4.5
pF
hFE
125
β
Ic
0.2
A
Pc
0.5
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
BC238A-92
more info
Cc
4.5
pF
hFE
125
β
Ic
0.2
A
Pc
0.5
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
BC268
more info
Cc
12
pF
ft
150
MHz
hFE
125
β
Ic
1
A
Pc
0.375
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
6
V
BC386A
more info
Cc
5
pF
ft
150
MHz
hFE
125
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.3
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
6
V
BC468
more info
Cc
3.5
pF
ft
200
MHz
hFE
120
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.22
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
125
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
BC468A
more info
Cc
3.5
pF
ft
200
MHz
hFE
120
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.22
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
125
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
BCAP08
more info
Cc
6
pF
ft
150
MHz
hFE
125
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.3
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
175
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V
DT1520
more info
ft
2
MHz
hFE
120
β
Ic
0.3
A
Pc
0.8
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
6
V
ED8050C
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Cc
1.7
pF
ft
100
MHz
hFE
120
β
Ic
1.5
A
Pc
0.3
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
20
V
Veb
5
V