The Box of Gilmour is a fuzz kit from Jeds Peds, the UK kit maker, built on what the maker calls "one of the best Fuzz Face type circuits out there"1. It uses silicon transistors, and Jeds Peds describes the sound as "an aggressively voice FAT silicon circuit, designed to cut through any mix"1. On the front panel it has four knobs, covering what the maker describes as "all ground from early DSOTM tones thru to wild Hendrix riffage", plus an internal set and forget trimmer for a bit more versatility1.
Kit versions and enclosure options
The Box of Gilmour is sold in several versions, from a bare circuit board to a fully finished enclosure1:
| Version | What you get |
|---|---|
| PCB Only | Just the plain PCB |
| PCB & Components | PCB plus the parts |
| PCB & Components and off board parts | PCB, parts, and the off board pieces |
| Full Kit | The complete kit; drilling is an optional extra with a small surcharge, and the drilled version includes all the holes for a complete pedal |
| Full Kit & Drilling | Full Kit with the enclosure drilled |
| JP-Pro Kit | Full kit with a pre painted, drilled and UV printed enclosure |
All kits require full assembly, and any images of completed PCBs on the product page are for reference only1.
A pre built option is also available: select it and Jeds Peds will build the kit for you, with a 1 to 4 week build time1. You must add your own knobs from the knob section when ordering, or the pedal will arrive without any1. The kit needs four knobs in total, and the maker suggests medium sized ones1. On the pre built kits there are no returns accepted, but Jeds Peds gives a 12 month repair warranty should a fault develop1.
Building it
Jeds Peds rates the build at "5/10 on the difficulty meter!", a middle-of-the-road project1. The PCB has spots for four pots and can hang from them safely, which cuts down on wiring work1. If you would rather skip soldering altogether, the pre built option above covers that.
Where it sits
The maker compares the kit to the Skreddy Lunar Fuzz, placing it among Fuzz Face derived designs rather than as a straight clone1. Players who want to compare within the Jeds Peds range can look at the Jeds Peds Fuzz Face kit, the Silicon Tone Bender, the Fuzz 22 or the Mix Tape Fuzz.
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Questions
Is the Jeds Peds Box of Gilmour a finished pedal or a kit?
It is sold as a kit by default, and every version requires full assembly. Jeds Peds offers a range of versions from a plain PCB up to the JP-Pro Kit, which comes with a pre painted, drilled and UV printed enclosure. There is also a pre built option: if you select it, you must add your own knobs from the knob section or the pedal will arrive without any. Images of completed PCBs on the product page are for reference only.
Does the Box of Gilmour use silicon or germanium transistors?
Silicon. Jeds Peds describes it as an aggressively voiced FAT silicon circuit designed to cut through any mix. Silicon transistors are the other main branch of the Fuzz Face family, generally more consistent than germanium and less sensitive to temperature, though the maker's page is the guide here: it calls the circuit silicon and leaves it at that.
How hard is the Box of Gilmour to build?
Jeds Peds rates it 5/10 on the difficulty meter, so a middle-of-the-road build rather than a beginner's first project or an expert-only one. The PCB has spots for four pots and can hang from them safely, which simplifies wiring. If you would rather not solder it yourself, a pre built option is available with a 1 to 4 week build time.
What enclosure does the Box of Gilmour come with?
The kit is supplied with a JP125B enclosure. On the Full Kit, drilling is an optional extra with a small surcharge, and the drilled version includes all the holes needed for a complete pedal. The JP-Pro Kit goes further with a pre painted, drilled and UV printed enclosure.
Is the Box of Gilmour based on a Fuzz Face?
Jeds Peds calls it a Fuzz Face type circuit, and says it is one of the best of that type out there. The maker also compares the kit to the Skreddy Lunar Fuzz, placing it in the same family of Fuzz Face derived designs rather than a straight clone.
What does the internal trimmer on the Box of Gilmour do?
The pedal has four knobs plus an internal set and forget trimmer that the maker describes as adding a bit more versatility. It is meant to be adjusted once to taste during the build and left alone afterwards, rather than treated as a fifth front panel control.
Sources (1)
- Box of Gilmour, Jeds Peds (jedspeds.co.uk)
