The Jeds Peds Fuzz Face kit is a DIY guitar effects pedal kit from the UK maker Jeds Peds, built around their own Fuzz Face board. The maker describes it as a kit that "compares to the Classic Fuzz Face", the two-transistor fuzz circuit that has been a staple of the fuzz pedal world since the 1960s. As with their Red Llama kit, Axis Fuzz kit and Muff Fuzz kit, you buy the parts and build the pedal yourself, or pay extra for a pre built version1.
Kit levels and what each includes
Jeds Peds sells the board across several levels, from a bare PCB to a fully assembled pedal1:
- PCB Only: just the plain PCB
- PCB & Components
- PCB & Components and off board parts
- Full Kit: supplied with a JP1590B enclosure
- Full Kit & Drilling: drilling as an optional extra with a small surcharge, including all the holes for a complete pedal
- JP-Pro Kit: the full kit plus a drilled, pre painted enclosure with a UV printed design
- Pre Built Kit: built by Jeds Peds, with a 1 to 4 week build time
The JP-Pro painted enclosures are strictly controlled in stock and are not available to buy in isolation, so the JP-Pro Kit is the only way to get one1.
Building it
Jeds Peds rates the kit 4/10 on their own difficulty scale, which puts it toward the easier end of their range1. Mechanically it is a simple build: the PCB hangs from the pots inside the enclosure, so the board mounts directly to the controls rather than needing separate standoffs1. If you would rather skip the soldering altogether, the Pre Built Kit is assembled by Jeds Peds to order, with a build time of 1 to 4 weeks1.
Warranty on pre built kits
The Pre Built Kit carries a 12 month repair warranty. Jeds Peds states: "There are no returns accepted on these but I do give a 12 month repair warranty so should a fault be developed I will re[pair it]". In other words, a pre built kit cannot be sent back, but if a fault develops within a year the maker will repair it1.
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Questions
How hard is the Jeds Peds Fuzz Face kit to build?
Jeds Peds rates it 4/10 on their own difficulty scale, so it sits toward the easier end of their kit range. The PCB hangs from the pots inside the enclosure, which keeps the wiring straightforward. If you would rather not solder at all, Jeds Peds also sells a Pre Built Kit, built to order with a 1 to 4 week build time.
Does the Jeds Peds Fuzz Face kit include the enclosure?
It depends on the level of kit. The Full Kit is supplied with a JP1590B enclosure, while the other two levels of kit come with a bare metal enclosure. The JP-Pro Kit includes the full kit plus a drilled, pre painted enclosure with a UV printed design, and the Pre Built Kit arrives assembled.
What is the difference between the Full Kit and the JP-Pro Kit?
The Full Kit gives you the PCB, components and off board parts, with drilling available as an optional extra for a small surcharge. The JP-Pro Kit includes the full kit and a drilled, pre painted enclosure with a UV printed design. Those painted enclosures are strictly controlled in stock and are not available to buy on their own.
Can Jeds Peds drill the enclosure for me?
Yes. Drilling is an optional extra for the Full Kit, with a small surcharge, and it includes all the holes needed for a complete pedal. Alternatively, the JP-Pro Kit comes with an enclosure that is already drilled and pre painted with a UV printed design.
Does Jeds Peds offer a warranty on pre built kits?
Yes. The Pre Built Kit carries a 12 month repair warranty, so if a fault develops Jeds Peds will repair it. Returns are not accepted on pre built kits, and they are built to order with a 1 to 4 week build time.
Sources (1)
- Fuzz Face, Jeds Peds (jedspeds.co.uk)
