Analog Man Sun Face Fuzzface fuzz pedal

Features

Summer 2017 - we are getting heavy orders so our normal week or so build time may be a bit longer. We removed the QUICK DEAL versions for now as we are sold out of those till we catch up. Thanks for your patience!

We do have some Sun Face pedals ready to ship, just these, we can add some options to these if needed, ask to make sure. All are side jacks in the smaller box with SUN logo unless otherwise specified:

Low Gain Germanium, Sun Dial
2N527 Sun Dial
2SB175 LED and on/off fuzz pot
2SB171 Sun Dial
CV7005 LED and power jack

** New money-saving QUICK DEAL standard models now available! These transistor options come at a discount as we can build them up when we have free time, and keep them in stock for FAST shipping, and pass the savings to you!!! PLEASE do not choose any other PEDAL OPTIONS (power jack, led, etc) if you want to get these special deals. **

This Sunface has many transistor options, there is no BEST, they are all similar but have some differences that should make some better than others for your needs.

Here is a short summary, much more info is on the Sunface page on analogman.com :

Mullard CV7005 - Military spec germaniums from 1973, medium to low gain. We found that almost all of the NKT-275 sold, especially in the last ten years, are actually re-labeled transistors. We were able to see a CV7005 mark faintly on some of them (they rub off the old markings before re-labeling them), so we bought a bunch of these in the UK over a decade ago. They have "KBDA 7301" on them. 7301 means 1973, 1st week. The K means that it has been manufactured to specification, the B indicates that approval was given by UK military authorities (military spec), D is the factory identification code for Mullard Ltd, and A is the Mullard Blackburn factory. We we know EXACTLY when and where these were made, and by whom. They sound almost identical to the NKT275 because they are probably the same thing. I did a comparison and found the Mullards have a little more ATTACK to them and cut a little better, they sound almost identical to the white dot NKT275, not as dark as the red dot. Also great in our Beano Boost!

2SB Japanese transistors : usually Toshiba brand, about 30 years old. Medium gain, not too finicky, nice warm tone, not very bright. Good cleanup. We have these in 2SB171 which is lower gain and 2SB175 which is higher gain.

2N USA transistors : black or silver larger metal cans, similar to the 2SB transistors but maybe a little brighter. Usually made by General Electric (GE). Also used in the Low Gain Germanium option.

High Gain Germanium : These transistors were used in Baldwin Organs about 40 years ago. They are quite consistent, sound similar to the other germaniums (close to TI/UK) but the higher gain does not allow them to clean up quite as well.

Low Gain Germanium : we choose from our Standard Germanium transistors with low gain, for a transistor that sounds and cleans up very close to the white dot NKT275. Still gets fuzz when cranked up too.

White Dot NKT-275 - no longer available, only for Sun Face repairs or vintage restorations. Pretty low gain, not much fuzz but can get totally, sparkly clean. Very consistent, not too temperamental.

Red dot NKT-275 - no longer available. Usually pretty low gain but let us know in your order if you want medium, or higher gain. Cool smoky, dark tones. Pretty good cleanup. A bit finicky, they don't sound good at extreme cold or hot. We put a bias trimpot inside even if you get a sundial so you can keep it in range (started this in late 2011). You should order the Sun Dial option with these as the sound will change at different temperatures.

Red Dot NKT : We got these in 2017. These are definitely made at the Newmarket factory. They look and sound identical to the old red dot NKT275 we used to have, but have a different part number on them after the "NKT", probably a house number for a specific customer. They are all medium gain.

SILICON

BC108C : most normally found in 1970 era Fuzzfaces, metal can. Can be very high gain, can cause radio or other noise. Best to back the FUZZ KNOB or clean trimpot down a bit. We are now using some TFK (Telefunken) marked transistors just like the old ones from 1970.

BC183 : We have some really cool old BC183 with paint stripes, they came individually bagged. Medium high gain. I like these best for a silicon fuzz. Almost all the silicon transistors sound about the same if you use transistors with the same gain ranges. But these BC183 are all in the right gain range so it's easier to make a more consistent and excellent sounding fuzz. These are really smooth, almost like a germanium sound.

BC182 : Similar to BC183, it's also easy to match these up with a BC183 to make a perfect matched pair. But I like the old BC183 that we got better.

BC109 is similar to BC108 but edgier, cuts well.
TFK BC109C : NOS original Telefunken brand BC109C, high gain, cuts good but not as much bright edge as the BC109B.

TFK BC109B : same as above but B is a little lower gain, great cut and high end, also less of that high gain silicon noise and fussiness when the fuzz knob is cranked. Pretty low noise floor too. Very nice!

For all information about the Analog Man Sunface & options link here:

http://www.analogman.com/fuzzface.htm

Check out the BATT-O-METER for how you can test the battery level and LIFE without opening your pedal! It's in our ACCESSORIES area. It works only on the Silicon negative ground Sunface pedals, so check it's page for more info.