2N5952 vs 2N5457 in overdrives

[Kinki fuzz]

Hi! almost new here.
I got a handful of 2N5952 left (I've been building phase45 and 90 lately). I wonder if they are a good replacement for overdrives, I want to build some of the catlinbread clones, galileo, dirty secreto, WIIO... or may I go for the 2N5457?

Thanks!

[midwayfair]

They're a little bit darker than the 5457s, but you may not notice the difference depending on how they're used in the circuit. They're certainly cheaper.

[Kinki fuzz]

uhmm... If they are affecting the sound in a noticeable way, i rather get some 5457,
I will compare when i make the build,

By the way, should I match them also in this kind of circuit as I did for the phasers?

[midwayfair]

There is no reason to match FETs in an overdrive.

[jtn191]

I heard Wampler does with his...
Dunno if that's just marketing mumbo jumbo

[hammerheadmusicman]

I heard not that he matches them, but measures then and groups them in gain ranges, for different applications.

[midwayfair]

I heard Wampler does with his...

If you "match" certain aspects of the FETs you use, you can confidently solder in a metal film resistor for the drain instead of using a trimpot. This can help with noise. But it only makes sense if you're doing hundreds of builds, and there's no reason to bother if you're using a trimmer.

[Kinki fuzz]

Thanks for the info!