What to do with 1* AC128 and 198 * D9E?????

[Les Paul Lover]

I was wondering if you could assist......


I've got 1 AC128, around 80 Hfe, and about 198 D9E russian germanium diodes....

What could I build with that?
I've got some surplus from stocks ordered for a fuzz face and klon build.

Also got some 2N3096, a few TL074s, TL072s, assorted resistors, capacitors, diodes, Transistors if that helps.....


Any interesting build that spring to your mind?

Beside the Klon, anything that uses D9E?

[vigilante397]

You could do an Electra-style single transistor overdrive with the AC128, and you could try the D9E's for clipping?

[Les Paul Lover]

Thank you.

Had a brief look, it looks like there are lots of variants on that circuit. I'll investigate.


Been reading that the D9E are similar to 1N34a. Perhaps smoother clipping from what I read.

In any case, if that is the case, that'll open a lot of doors in terms of build types I expect??

I'm pretty much a noob really (could you tell???), so any recommendations are welcome.

Just bought a breadboard, so I'll probably try out circu8t recommendations at some point!!!