Fuzz Raw - V1 (7 transistor)

An uncompromising mess of over-the-top fuzz.

This kit is based on the early model of this pedal which has seven gain stages and is notoriously difficult to get working in stock format. We've altered some component values to ensure it works first time, every time, without compromising the insane results. The later (also current) version of the pedal is based around a Big Muff Pi but with a different tone stack. You can grab that one here.

The original has a internal trimmer for the gain control, and to be honest we prefer it all-out. We've added the option for a gain pot though. People like that kind of thing.

The kit is supplied with vertical-mount pots which have round shafts, so you'll need set-screw fitting knobs.

Sorry, we won't sell you a kit based entirely on the stock circuit. We don't like disappointed customers, and there's 99% chance it just won't work. We will, however, give you a choice of the signal path/tone stack capacitors used. The original uses 680nf, which results in lots of noise and a totally untamed mess of a sound. We like 220nf, which focusses things in nicely while retaining enough lower frequency mess to keep it sounding like the beast it's meant to be. If you like things tighter you should go 100nf. Looser and we'll give you 470nf, but really - we don't recommend that.

If you want the PCB without parts there's a link for that at the bottom of the page.

Partial kit: PCB, all board-mounted components, pots.

Full kit: As above, plus footswitch and appropriate daughterboard/components for your selected bypass type (see Downloads section for details of those), jack sockets, DC socket, battery snap, hook-up wire, LED.

Enclosure (pre-drilled) is available as an option with full kits, and will not take a battery. Knobs are not included.

Builds are only available with full kits including enclosures. Please choose appropriate knobs.

Inspired by: Fuzz War V1

Difficulty: Medium

PCB size: 50 x 50mm

Knobs required: 2,3

Enclosure: 1590B

Direct-Connect compatible (4-way)

Download the INSTRUCTION PDF