mxr gate

[ReplicatoR]

I´m building the mxr gate from tonepad but can´t find 2N5952 here in Portugal so i´m using BF410C but can´t get it to work, is this a valid replacement transistor or do i have to use 2N5952?

[brett]

Hi.  Yes, it should work.  The orientation is the same as shown on the tonepad overlay.  However, JFETs are highly variable components and you might need to try 2 or 3.  Otherwise, make and audio probe (search the forum for how to make one if you don't have one) and trace the signal into the circuit and through.

good luck

[ReplicatoR]

Thanks m8, i have signal if i reverse the BF410c but no gate effect, in the rigth position i have no signal, any ideas?
I´ll try to debug it.

[zeta55]

Hi, I had the same problem with mine. I got hold of the right JFET and the cuircuit started working.