TRANSISTOR EQUIVALENTS

It’s worth noting that none of the source material claims that equivalent equates to identical – there will be differences, it will largely come down to what you are trying to build in a lot of cases. I’ve only listed transistors commonly sought after for guitar pedals, as this is what I’m usually trying to … Read more

CV Transistors are UK military spec valves, transistors and diodes (CV stands for common valve, as it predates semiconductors).  CV transistors were made by several different manufacturers on contract and produced to the UK military’s specifications.  These can be, and quite often are, common commercial transistors made to military specification and renumbered. Here are a few pedal-friendly transistors … Read more