Mysterious DIY Treble boost pedal

[BDuguay]

 I have this pedal that looks like it was a kit possibly and I'd like to find some more information on it. It uses a single T.I. NPN transistor with the number 5538550 345 (IIRC), a board mounted 3PDT switch and a tone and volume control. Does this sound familiar to anyone?
I could snap some photos when I get home tonight but for now I thought I'd get the ball rolling.
Thanks,
B.

[EATyourGuitar]

look like that texas instruments transistor is no longer in production but I found a silicon NPN that matches the 345 number. its from auk semiconductor model stc345. its rated for 300v and suggested uses include TV's. so thats probably not even right. I'm guessing its some hard to find germanium or out of production silicon. have you tested it for gain and leakage? that be a clue as to suitable replacements. even if we know what pedal this is we also need to think ahead for rare parts.

[BDuguay]

Yea, the thing is it sounds kinda cruddy and I want to pop that tranny out, socket, and start messing around with other germaniums. The pcb is one sided with silkscreening on the component side but just shadow boxes for the parts - no values. NPN is also printed on the component side near where the footswitch is inserted.
B.

[tiges_ tendres]

I have this pedal that looks like it was a kit possibly and I'd like to find some more information on it. It uses a single T.I. NPN transistor with the number 5538550 345 (IIRC), a board mounted 3PDT switch and a tone and volume control. Does this sound familiar to anyone?
I could snap some photos when I get home tonight but for now I thought I'd get the ball rolling.
Thanks,
B.

Texas Cattle Drive?

https://taweber.powweb.com/store/kits_weber.htm#texas

[BDuguay]

Hot Dog, we have a weiner!
That's it! That's the one!
Thank you so much!
B.

[tiges_ tendres]

Hot Dog, we have a weiner!
That's it! That's the one!
Thank you so much!
B.

I'm glad I could help.  If it's any further help, I believe this circuit was originally designed by SoulSonic during his time at Weber.  I don't remember where I read it, but apparently after he was done with the design, the Weber dudes changed a bunch of stuff so that it no longer sounded as he had originally intended.

[BDuguay]

Cool, that's good to know too in case I have any questions about the circuit I can follow up with him.
I just finished breaking the whole thing down and now to re-build.
B.