Fuzz Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal DIY Beginner Pedal Kit

This DIY kit takes inspiration from legendary pedals like the Big Muff Pi and Tone Bender. The Distort X delivers vintage fuzz and distortion in a straightforward, one-knob design—perfect for achieving gritty distortion or a clean boost by pairing it with low-gain transistors or adjusting your guitar’s volume.

Key Features:

Vintage Dutch Circuitry: Crafted around a rare NOS Motorola BC108B transistor and 1N4148 clipping diodes—both made in Holland—for unmistakable retro warmth and harmonically rich distortion.

Transistor Tinkerer’s Dream: Experiment freely with a built-in transistor socket—swap in germanium, 2N5088, or any NPN variant to sculpt your signature sound.

One-Knob Wizardry: Dial in everything from gritty crunch to searing sustain with a single control. No menus, no fuss—just instant tonal satisfaction.

True Tone Preservation: True bypass switching ensures your raw guitar signal stays pristine when disengaged, with a bright LED to track your on/off status.

Universal 9V Power: Runs on any standard 9V DC adapter (center-negative, not included) for seamless integration into your pedalboard.

What’s Included:

• 1 Fully assembled PCB

• 3PDT foot switch

• 1/4" mono jacks

• 10K potentiometer

• DC power jack

• All necessary hardware

PCB Size: 4mm x 3.3mm

Note: Pairing two of these PCBs creates a rich, smooth "fat muff" tone with incredible sustain and powerful presence.

Tweak it, crank it, or boost it—the Distort X adapts to your style. Experiment with different transistors for endless sonic possibilities!