Build your own pedals with these new Aion FX kits, inspired by classic circuits
A new range of DIY kits with five fuzz pedals and a treble booster
Aion FX launches six new build your own pedal kits, inspired by classic circuits · Source: Instagram/Aion FX
If you have ever fancied building your own effects pedals, then this new range of DIY stompboxes from Aion FX could be a great way to get into the world of pedal making. These six kits include plenty of vintage and modern-style fuzzes, and a treble booster to choose from.
Aion FX Kits & PCBs
This new range of six pedal kits from Aion FX includes some vintage and modern style fuzz pedals, as well as a treble booster. You can either buy the whole kit, or just the PCB which you can populate with your own components. The PCB will set you back only USD 12, while the complete kit is a maximum of USD 94. Thankfully though, Aion FX has updated the vintage-inspired pedals with things like the ability to use an external power supply, and LED status lights, so they will fit in well with your modern day pedal collection.
Aion FX Kits & PCBs · Source: Aion FX
Time To Build
Below is a brief description of each kit, along with a demo video of what to expect once they are finished. As with any pedal building, you should know the basics of soldering and reading circuit diagrams. Though, to be fair, all of these kits look quite beginner-friendly, and have well-laid out PCBs.
Aion FX pedals · Source: Aion FX
Deimos Germanium Fuzz
Based on the Tone Bender Mk II Professional, the second and possibly the most famous version of the fuzz pedals from Macaris in London, the Deimos Germanium Fuzz is perfect for those looking for vintage-style fuzz tones.
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Phobos Germanium Fuzz
Then we have the Phobos Germanium Fuzz. This is based on the Tone Bender Mk. III with three knobs, which was the third version of the Tone Bender germanium fuzz sold by Macaris in London in the late ’60s.
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Solaris Germanium Fuzz
Next up is the Solaris Germanium Fuzz, which is based on a Dallas-Arbiter Fuzz Face. This was the fuzz pedal of choice for players like Jimi Hendrix.
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Radian Germanium Boost Treble Booster
The Radian Treble Booster is based on a Dallas Rangemaster. This single-transistor germanium circuit is perfect for adding some treble and a hard kick tot the front end of a good tube amp.
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Flare Fuzz Machine
The Flare Fuzz Machine is a ZVEX Fuzz Factory-type fuzz and has that famous glitchy silicon/germanium hybrid fuzz we all know and love.
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Penumbra Bass Fuzz
Finally, there is the Penumbra Bass Fuzz. This kit is Aion FX’s take on the ZVex Woolly Mammoth. Expect a full-frequency silicon fuzz that suits both bass and guitar, and sounds pretty massive.
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