Suggest a germanium boost, please...

[jayp5150]

A buddy of mine would like a simple germ. boost, and I know that the Cream Pie went into production, and therefore was removed (and, no, I'm not asking for a schem, just so y'all know ).

What's out that there that is similar in function and tone? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks, folks.

[yeeshkul]

Rangemaster(a brillliant treble booster) clone or Fuzz Face(all timer) clone.

[markm]

How about this one?
(shameless self-promotion) 

http://aronnelson.com/gallery/album76/SeriousHardOn_LAYOUT

[Toney]

   Torchy did the Keeley Javaboost on vero, pretty popular...

   Check the Indyguitarist files

[MartyMart]

Javaboost is hard to beat, three settings from treble boost RM to full range boost/grit
Having a good OC44 helps !

[Hanglow]

I just put a pic of my Java boost on the pics thread! Really good pedal, my current favourite I think. Well recommended

[jayp5150]

Thanks guys! I had some free time at the office today and did a bunch of digging. For some reason, the rangemaster didn't even cross my mind (I need a vacation lol).

I'll hit back when I get something done. Might be a couple of weeks, though. It's been really busy here lately.

[soulsonic]

I've done a handful of Rangemaster clones, they're super easy build and tweak. I've been doing a switch like on the Java for switching input caps and it adds alot of variety. My favorite way to do it is with a four to six position rotary and a bunch of different caps. Generally I don't like to go any lower than .0022 or any higher than .022.

I've also been suprised at about how little variation there is in the sound with different transistors/biases. It seems that as long as it's a decent working germanium transistor and it's biased in a decent range it's going to give you that good germanium boost tone. The biggest tone differences seem to come from the caps.

[markm]

Yeah, I can say that a good general observation.
I chose the CV7110 in mine for 2 reasons,

it was readily available at Aron's store and
The CV7110's sound really good and are relatively easy to work with.

Aron's sold-out but, smallbear still has 'em!