I searched away, but found nothing of use.

I am looking for some Phillips AC127/01 NPN Germanium transistors for a project I am working on.

Unfortunately, the only place I have found them only sells them as part of an effects pedal kit. I do not want the whole damn kit just for its transistors.

Does anyone on here know where I can find some? Or could anyone recommend a suitable alternative that is more readily available?

These guys have it for $5:
http://www.pedalpartsplus.com/mm5/merch ... ode=GTRANS
I've seen it elsewhere cheaper (about $1.75), but with something like a $40 minimum.

No five bucks will work for now. I don't need enough to make a bulk order. I'll check the site out. Thanks for your help.

o_d_m wrote:I am looking for some Phillips AC127/01 NPN Germanium transistors for a project I am working on.

If you are intending this for an effects pedal I may have a suggestion.

The only reason germanium transistors are used these days is because of the low forward breakdown voltage of germanium (less than .2 volts) and the associated non-linear distortion characteristics. Because this is due to the qualities of germanium, nearly all germanium transistors respond the same in non-demanding applications such as audio. (Most silicon transistors have a forward breakdown of .6 or .7 volts and a very different set of non-linear distortions).

Most of the parameters required of a transistor usually apply to specialized purposes that require high frequency response, high power, high gain or something like that. What differentiates one transistor from the next is that it was preselected for those particular characteristics as much as it was designed for them. For instance, if it doesn't meet a high frequency spec for radio it becomes relabeled as an audio transistor.

What this means is in a non-critical application such as audio, and especially audio distortion effects, nearly every small signal germanium transistor will meet or exceed the specs required.

[quote="o_d_m"]I am looking for some Phillips AC127/01 NPN Germanium transistors for a project I am working on./quote] I forgot to mention - Try Ebay.

Ebay didn't produce anything of interest.

But your previous advice was very good. I'm sure I can find some similar germanium transistor like that at our local electronic components store.

What's it for? A fuzz pedal?

Yeah thats what its for.

Figured I'd start out with a relatively easy project.

You should be able to find some close equivalents.

I'm guessing the AC127 is the complimentary for the AC128 used in the Fuzz Face. Maybe just make a staright Fuzz Face if you are starting out and work from there. Silicon sounds very different - much harsher, but not bad if you want that.

Five or six germanium transistors at least and a really cool case for your project: http://search.ebay.com/transistor-radio