using transisters as clipping diodes

[Narcosynthesis]

it was mentioned in another thread about using transistors as clipping diodes, and the shaka5 was quoted as using them (http://www.muzique.com/schem/shaka5.htm)

if i was looking to use these on something like a bazz fuss, how would i go about it, in the shaka schem would q3 and q4 be the parts referred to? so if i wanted to use them for a different gain sound on the fuzz i could wire them in place of a normal diode (including the ones in the shaka?) with the base connected to the drain?

i know transisters are multiple diodes wired together (very basically) so they could also be used just using the bc/be junction as the diode and ignoring the other connection

David

[brett]

i know transisters are multiple diodes wired together (very basically) so they could also be used just using the bc/be junction as the diode and ignoring the other connection

That's right.  I'm in the habit of using the base-emitter.  I don't know why.

have fun

[amz-fx]

i know transisters are multiple diodes wired together (very basically) so they could also be used just using the bc/be junction as the diode and ignoring the other connection

A b-c connection with a bipolar transistor basically gives you a silicon diode as you indicated.

The Shaka 5 type connection is different...  the extra diodes are steering the signal through the integral drain-source diode that is inherent in mosfet construction. As Aron noted, this gives a different "feel" to the clipping.

I used the gate-source connection of jfets in the Fat Gnat for clipping...  you could easily change those out for mosfets with good results   :wink:

regards, Jack

[Narcosynthesis]

in the shaka they are used between the hot line and ground to clip the signal (which would work with a normal diode) wired differently than just using them as a silicon diode,  but would they work over the bc connection for clipping like in a bazz fuss, and would i need the diode in series with the transisters like are in the shaka?

i am just looking for alternative sounds from something like a bazz fuss, i know you can change the sound of it by switching different diodes, so just wandering abotu other less common alternatives

David