Pork Barrel v3

[DutchMF]

Just out of curiosity (newb here), why socket the transistors?

Transistors (and a lot of other parts, like IC's) are sensitive to heat. If your soldering technique is spot on, you probably won't damage them, but better safe then sorry! Also, it's pretty cool to be able to tweek your own build by trying out some different parts in certain places. Clipping diodes have a huge influence on how an overdrive sounds, for instance, so socketing those gives you a lot of flexability.

Paul

[LaceSensor]

Nice build man!

Just out of curiosity (newb here), why socket the transistors?

-Chris

First reason - I always have
Second reason - Sometimes trannies are broken out the pack. On double side boards, desoldering is a massive pain, particularly these ultra dense boards Brian is designing now.
Third reason - They can be damaged by soldering, so I remove that possibility
Fourth reason - in certain circuits experimenting with different transistors is encouraged. Granted, in a chorus, it probably makes no real difference.

But like I say, primarily its force of habit.