Bassman 5F6

effect pedal project by Fender

Here's the Bassman 5F6 effect pedal project from Fender.

This project has been described using terms like fender, pre-amp, and stripboard 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 stripboard resources too.

Project Resources

Parts List

  • C1
    20n
  • C2
    250p
  • C3
    220p
  • C4
    20n
  • C5
    25n
  • C6
    250u
  • C7
    250u
  • C8
    220p
  • C9
    220p
  • C10
    20n
  • C11
    20n
  • C12
    100p
  • P1
    100k Volume
  • P2
    250k Treble
  • P3
    1M Bass
  • P4
    25k Mid
  • P5
    1M Gain Normal
  • P6
    1M Gain Bright
  • PT1
    20k
  • PT2
    20k
  • PT3
    20k
  • R1
    820R
  • R2
    100k
  • R3
    56k
  • R4
    1M
  • R5
    68k
  • R6
    820R
  • R7
    820R
  • R8
    68k
  • R9
    1M
  • R10
    250k
  • R11
    250k
  • T1
    J201
  • T2
    J201
  • T3
    J201
  • T4
    J201
  • U1
    9V

Similar transistors & Potential Alternatives

Can't find an exact match for the recommended transistor 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 2 alternatives for the J201 mentioned above in the parts list for this project. These suggestions were derived by considering the original component's FETType, CntlChType, Vgs, Vds, and Id 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.

J201
more info
CntlChType
N
channel
FETType
JFET
Id
0.001
A
Pd
0.625
W
Tj
150
°C
Vds
40
V
Vgs
1.5
V
MMBFJ201
more info
CntlChType
N
channel
FETType
JFET
Id
0.001
A
Pd
0.35
W
Tj
150
°C
Vds
40
V
Vgs
1.5
V