how to build static fuzz face?

[mtomlins]

It may seem silly, but believe me there's a purpose behind this.

How would you modify a standard fuzz face circuit to have no potentiometers (variable resistors)?  Let's say, volume would be at 1/2 way and fuzz would be at 100%.  Would I just choose normal resistors and bridge the connections directly on the board?

According to Francisco's schematic (www.tonepad.com) he uses a 1k lin. pot for volume and 500k log pot for fuzz.  Would the following resistors be correct (to use in-place-of the pots):
   a)  Volume 1k lin. pot is replaced by a 250k resistor (thus, volume is at 1/2 way).
   b)  Fuzz 500k log pot is replaced by a 0 resistor (thus, fuzz is all the way up - 100%).

Then it would be hit the switch...FUZZ ON...FUZZ OFF.   

Any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance,

Mark

[BlueToad]

You actually need 2 resistors to replace a pot; for the volume it would be a 500 ohm (470 would do the job) from where lug 1 of the volume pot would be to where 2 would be, and another from pad 2 to 3. To set the fuzz to maximum, you would short pads 1 and 2 together, and put a 500k resistor (470 k would work) from lug 2 to 3. Hopefully that makes sense.
Alternatively (though the layout of the board might make it a little difficult) you could put a pc-mounted trimmer pot in place of each control; that way the box would still be "set and forget" but you wouldn't be permanently stuck with any one setting.
Carl

[joedudeman]

Simple.  Breadboard with pots.  Adjust Pots till it sounds how you want it to sound.  Then measure pots and replace with resistors.
It might be easier to just use trimpots and tune to what sounds good.
-Joe

[tcobretti]

I second the trimpot idea.  It allows you to change your mind later.

[mtomlins]

Excellent suggestions - thanks y'all!