D*A*M: Fuzzrong FR-70, 0.15" Vero Layout

Unlike the D*A*M Fuzzrong FR-69, which is very much a straight germanium Fuzzrite, the D*A*M Fuzzrong FR-70 is a little different.  

It's a version of the Rosac Nu-Fuzz, which was designed by Ed Sanner, the designer of the Fuzzrite.  There are a some changes with component values, but you are basically looking at the bones of Nu-Fuzz.

It uses very common transistors - so there is no hunting for expensive/rare germanium only to find out they sound 95% like the ones you already have...  

D*A*M FUZZRONG FR-70 - VERO LAYOUT (ORIGINAL D*A*M LAYOUT)

I altered the layout a little to add a cap for the power supply - also changed the small cap across Q1 to 1n to help reduce noise, and it was a tad bit bright for my liking.   It’s a really solid sounding circuit.  

NU-FUZZ vs FR-70

This is swapping the tone/depth pots - similar, but the FR-70 has less bottom end.  

AND HERE'S A CLIP FROM ONE OF MY YOUTUBE FUZZ FAVES