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This is the Fuzz Face project know as FF5, the 5 denotes that there are 5 different versions that you can build.  Here are the Fuzz Face versions that can be built on the PCB for this project:

• Fuzz Face with Germanium Transistor
• Fuzz Face with Silicon Transistor
• Joe Gagan's Easy Face
• Boutique Late 60's Fuzz Face
• Boutique Early 70's Fuzz Face

Please Note: For a simple project, we recommend the "NPN Silicon Transistor Version". If you want to build a germanium transistor version, get your transistor set from Small Bear Electronics LLC and use the resistor values that he sends with the transistors. His resistor designations (R2, etc) are not the same as the designations on these projects. Here is the cross reference:

• SBE R3 - GGG R2
• SBE R4 - GGG R4
• SBE R5 - GGG R5 (not needed use the trimmer)
• SBE R6 - GGG R3 

If you have a common power supply to power your pedals, the negative ground version will work with your other pedals on a common power supply.

Common Files For All Versions

• General Build Instructions
• Fuzz Face Instructions
• Fuzz Face Ready-For-Transfer Printed Circuit Board Layout - For use only if you are a complete DIY person who wants to etch and drill your own PCB.  Otherwise, we recommend you ignore this PCB mask and buy the Ready-to-Solder Printed Circuit Board or Complete Kit from the links below.

Fuzz Face Germanium Transistor Version

• FF5 Germanium Bill of Materials
• FF5 Germanium Schematic
• FF5 Germanium Parts Layout and Wiring Diagram

Fuzz Face Silicon Transistor Version

• FF5 Silicon Bill of Materials
• FF5 Silicon Schematic
• FF5 Silicon Parts Layout and Wiring Diagram

Easy Face  (Joe Gagan's) Version

• FF5 Easy Face Bill of Materials
• FF5 Easy Face Schematic
• FF5 Easy Face Layout and Wiring Diagram

Boutique Late 60's Fuzz Face Version

• FF5 Late 60's Bill of Materials
• FF5 Late 60's Schematic
• FF5 Late 60's Parts Layout and Wiring Diagram

Boutique Early 70's Fuzz Face Version

• FF5 Early 70's Bill of Materials
• FF5 Early 70's Schematic
• FF5 Early 70's Parts Layout and Wiring Diagram

Buy a FF5 Complete Kit. Includes all the parts and materials you need to build one, all for about the price you would pay for a PCB and parts.

Would you like a Ready to Solder Circuit Board for this project? Note: If you buy the kit, the Ready-to-Solder Printed Circuit Board (RTS PCB) is included in the kit.  You do not need to purchase this Ready to Solder Circuit Printed Board if you buy the kit.

General Information Links

• Order Fuzz Face Parts - from Small Bear Electronics LLC Get everything you need, including the transistors!
  
• Order Germanium Transistors - from AMZ
• The Technology of the Fuzz Face from GEOFEX. Even if you don't understand any of the electronic technology, it'll give you a feel for what you're working with and has great information about modifications to the circuit.
  
• Selecting Fuzz Face Transistors with One DMM and Two Resistors from GEOFEX.
  
• "5F" - FAQ For Fuzz Face Fanatics from Small Bear Electronics LLC - Great Fuzz Face information.
  
• Britt Face from Plate to Plate - Fuzz Face modifications.