Distortion Booster

The following circuit is an distortion booster effect for your electric guitar. I don’t know whether this circuit is really works or not, you may try this circuit with your own risk.

distortion booster effect

The circuit is very simple with required only ten electronic components : two transistors, two diodes, five resistors and two capacitors. Supply voltage for this circuit is 9VDC. You may use 9V power supply adaptor or 9V battery.

Distortion Booster Circuit notes:

  • Q1 and Q2 are BC108
  • D1 and D2 are silicon or germanium (pick your favorite flavor) signal diodes

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