Vulcan Overdrive

effect pedal project by IvIark

Here's the Vulcan Overdrive effect pedal project from IvIark.

This project has been described using terms like distortion, overdrive, stripboard, and vero.

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

Project Resources

Parts List

  • C1
    100n
  • C2
    100n
  • C3
    100u
  • C4
    22u
  • C5
    22u
  • C6
    100n
  • C7
    2n2
  • C8
    100n
  • C9
    22u
  • C10
    100n
  • D1
    1N914
  • D1 (Alt)
    1N4148
  • D2
    1N914
  • D2 (Alt)
    1N4148
  • D3
    1N914
  • D3 (Alt)
    1N4148
  • D4
    1N5817
  • P4
    1M Gain
  • P5
    100k Volume
  • PT1
    20k
  • PT2
    20k
  • PT3
    20k
  • R1
    1M
  • R2
    1M
  • R3
    1k
  • R4
    4M7
  • R5
    4M7
  • R6
    470k
  • R7
    1k
  • R8
    1M
  • R9
    1M
  • R10
    470k
  • R11
    4M7
  • R12
    1k
  • T1
    2N5089
  • T2
    2N5089
  • T3
    2N5089
  • 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 20 alternatives for the 2N5089 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.

2N5089
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
400
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.31
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
135
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
3
V
2N5089G
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
400
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.625
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
3
V
2SC3246
more info
Cc
17
pF
ft
130
MHz
hFE
400
β
Ic
1.5
A
Pc
0.9
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
6
V
2SC3439
more info
Cc
17
pF
ft
130
MHz
hFE
400
β
Ic
1.5
A
Pc
0.5
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
125
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
6
V
2SC5484
more info
Cc
17
pF
ft
130
MHz
hFE
400
β
Ic
1.5
A
Pc
0.6
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
6
V
BC319D
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
100
MHz
hFE
400
β
Ic
0.15
A
Pc
0.31
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
135
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
BC510C
more info
Cc
6
pF
ft
200
MHz
hFE
420
β
Ic
0.2
A
Pc
0.36
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
BC510FC
more info
Cc
6
pF
ft
200
MHz
hFE
420
β
Ic
0.2
A
Pc
0.36
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
5
V
CMBT5089
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
400
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.225
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
4.5
V
CMKT5089M10
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
400
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.35
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
4.5
V
CMST5089
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
400
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.275
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
4.5
V
ED1401E
more info
hFE
410
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.6
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
4
V
ED1501E
more info
hFE
410
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.6
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
4
V
FMMT5089
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
400
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.31
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
3
V
GES5089
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
400
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.31
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
3
V
KMBT5089
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
400
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.35
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
4.5
V
MMBT5089
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
400
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.3
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
125
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
4
V
MMBT5089LT1G
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
50
MHz
hFE
400
β
Ic
0.05
A
Pc
0.225
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
4.5
V
PMST5089
more info
Cc
4
pF
ft
100
MHz
hFE
400
β
Ic
0.1
A
Pc
0.2
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V
Veb
4.5
V
TMPT5089
more info
Cc
4
pF
hFE
400
β
Ic
0.2
A
Pc
0.225
W
Pol
NPN
Tj
150
°C
TranMat
Si
Vcb
30
V
Vce
25
V