...after building several pedals. Since the Big Muff seems to be one of the first choices for the beginning DIY-builder I never wanted to do it. Now I had some time between two project and I thought, why not...
I used JD's schematic and included sockets for various parts such as transistors, diodes and some caps. After not being able to get 2N5088's I used 2N3604's. All other values are at least approximately those shown in JD's schematic.
First test: :shock: oh man, what a angry machine! I had good sounds playing higher notes, but way too much bass response playing lower notes. While playing two notes or chords it sounded like the it'll explode in a second. Then I realized that it is maybe too much for the shaka tube which I was driving since I use it as input stage for my SS-amp.
Second test: This time driving the amp directly the sound was still kind of angry but also sweet while playing single notes. A lot of bottom and very dynamic. And sustaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnn
Since I never played an original, I can't really compare but mine is so low noise that I believe the stock BMP aren't this quiet.
It's not a GE-Fuzz but worth a build, I would say :wink: (the most of you guys did already one, I believe :wink: )
Regards,
tomboy