Super Fuzz Factory - Aion Flare PCB Build

[cajone5]

So I liked my Fat Fuzz Factory so much I decided to see about the Aion Flare 8-knob fuzz factory.  And since that wasn't enough, I added the fat switch from the madbean Pudgii and a 3pdt toggle to swap the typical Si Q1 for a Ge one (AC127).  This one was built with a more traditional set of AC128s for Q2 and Q3 with hfe's of about 110 and 130.  It sounds pretty good although I'm on the fence about the usefulness of the body and soft controls.  The Tone control is a HUGE improvement on the effect though.  If I were to build a third one (dear god, I need to stop so hopefully I don't), I'd likely eliminate the Body control (input cap blend -- just use the standard input cap), fat switch (default to a larger cap between Q1 and Q2) and possibly try a lower gain Ge on the toggle.  The AC127 is about 130 hfe and sounds cool but a lower gain one would allow for more possible sounds since there's already plenty of gain on tap in this circuit.

Oh, and this it the first box I fully drilled myself.  It was a success for sure.  Top jacks, 8 knobs, 2 toggles, LED and footswitch in a 125B!

[flanagan0718]

DAMN! This is a beast! Great job on the drilling, I still find this to be an issue sometimes. From one fuzz-a-holic to another, I look forward to seeing more of your builds.

-Mike-

[Cortexturizer]

that is AMAZING, we NEEED to hear some sounds coming out of it!!!

[Timko]

That's a great looking build.  And nice job on the drilling; That many holes can be tough to get lined up just right!

[kaycee]

Nicely done, well laid out. Good work!

[m-Kresol]

great build all around. The hand labelling makes it really unique, and kinda gives it that ZVex handpainted vibe.

[Boba7]

Way too many options for me (my pharaoh is the max I can go) but it is absolutely beautiful!

[nzCdog]

Yeah defo got the Zvex vibe, great build