Wolfshirt mod needed to make single notes sound better

[GhostofJohnToad]

I built a wolfshirt like a year ago and never really connected with it.  Tried it recently on a different amp and I'm really starting to like it.  The only thing I don't like so much is how leads sound choked and a little ring moddy.  And this is without the octave engaged. Is there anything to do to help minimize this?

[jkokura]

I actually didn't find this at all with the wolfshirt I built. Are you sure it's not particular to your build? Perhaps the reason could be sussed out.

Jacob

[GhostofJohnToad]

I used 2n3904 instead of the 2n3565, that's the only thing different I did.  Could that be it?

[jkokura]

Potentially. But there could be another wrong value, or cold joint on the PCB...

Jacob

[madbean]

Should be fine with 2n3904. You could try lowering the gain by increasing the values of R2 and R16. Never tried it myself, but it might help with clarity. Maybe 2k4 or 3k3.