really high gain PNP germanium trannie -- what to do with it

[mordechai]

I have a bunch of 2n404's that read between 200-320 Hfe with very low leakeage.  I have had great luck with medium gain 2n404's (~ 140-160 Hfe) in Fuzz Face circuits...they sound really fantastic, actually...but I think these high gain pieces won't perform well in that circuit.  But surely there's something cool that can be done with these really high-gain pieces.  Any suggestions?

[LucifersTrip]

supa fuzz  (read a few posts down on the right side)

http://dam.10.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=779&highlight=collector+voltage

[Solidhex]

Don't be afraid to try them in the Fuzz Face circuit. They might need slightly different biasing but still sound great. High gain germs sound great in single stage boosters as well.

[DDD]

3-knob Tonebender - the last trannie.
Low leakage x high beta = just the best combination for it.