Parentheses Mini Fuzz kit

Nice PCB, although its a bit tight; I wouldnt recommend it for absolute beginners (it was my third build, and I did break a couple of sweats putting it together...).
The kit quality is good, apart from the PF5102s that had a pinout issue, but Klaus said hed send replacements.
In the meantime, I found a (messy) workaround with extra wiring (lesson of the day: ALWAYS socket transistors).
This thing sounds immense; razor sharp Rat-flavored distortion made molasses-thick by the blendable octave-up, and sent over the edge by a thundering, not even close to clean post-boost.
Although it does the downtuned drone-doom thing fantastically well, its much more versatile than youd expect and can be used in a variety of unexpected ways (your clue: stacking).
While its definitely worth a try if youre into thick, heavy fuzzes, its hardly worth the ridiculous prices the originals fetch; this kit solves that problem, and makes it even more compact and pedalboard friendly. cherry on the cake!

Julien D., 24.05.2020

This build isnt for the beginner as there are a high number of components and Id suggest some research on the PedalPCB forum. Follow the build document carefully as there apprears to be a misprint on the board itself on the GE sockets.
I read about an issue with certain transistors but Musikding send working replacements in their place.

The pedal sounds immense and its versatile as a boost/ fuzz. So much so that its replaced two long time favourites on my board and Im still playing with the full options it gives. Have a look at the EQD Life Pedal reviews on YouTube and then imagine that in a more compact box. Doom fans need this in their lives.

Martin C., 28.09.2020