Going to attempt first build - need help/info finding components (Sparkle Boost)

[monkmiles]

Yeah, just leave the leads long and strip some wire insulation to put around the legs (so they don't short out when you twist them).  Be very careful doing this; you don't want to man handle JFETs too much (if at all) because static discharge from your hands can kill them.  Insulate the legs and twist them around to the correct formation and it will work.

As far as any NTE stuff goes... my 2 cents is that it is overprice JUNK.  I'd go with the J201.

Thank you, Mike. Good info.

I have everything order (from both smallbear and pedalpartsplus).

Once I get everything in, I'm going to open a new thread soon for more general questions about the build.

I appreciate everyone's responses and help...and hopefully future help!