Hey people... I just threw together a rangemaster on perfboard using the Fuzz Central schematic. Couple of odd things. The pot is working backwards. Also, there isn't any appreciable boost. It actually weakens the signal a bit.
I used the schematic here:
http://fuzzcentral.tripod.com/rangemaster.html
I used a Rangemaster transistor from smallbear. It was a hitachi 2SB77
One thing looked a bit odd to me onthe schem is the way they have the 9 volt battery clip wired. Does that look right?
any help would be appreciated
thanks
Ack! I think I have the transistor in backwards... Lemme check if that helps.
:oops: I had the transistor in backwards. I keep forgetting that I am looking at the bottom of the transistor when I look at the data sheets.
It works! Woohoo! My second build complete in record time (1 hour and 15 minutes).
I am pretty pleased with the way it sounds, too. Not too shabby.
Thanks for considering giving me advice if you come into this thread. :)
I like a 2n3906 or some run of the mill PNP for Rangemaster fire ups and troubleshooting.
I just don't know where to put this addendum, that helps prevent reverse polarity on yer 'fancy' Ge's, tho seems they sometimes take a little bit without becoming noisy/hissy.