Surfy Bear FET Reverb R3 - 20160705

© Surfy Bear 2016

The Fender 6G15 Reverb has been used on thousands of recordings and countless live performances since the
early 1960’s, when the first version appeared on the music scene.

This project is NOT another solid state reverb! This is emulation of the 6G15 with analog FET technology using
the same topology and principles as the original.

Basically, the tubes in the original schematic are replaced with JFETS/MOSFETs and the output transformer
with a current source. The circuit is all Class A, is optimized for a tube-like harmonic content, have input
protection and is using a standard 12V DC power supply adapter.

More info about this circuit can be found at http://surfybear.weebly.com

* For reducing the gain, add resistor in the range 10k – 100k ohm
RefDes Value Type Comment
C1 220pF CAP
C10 - CAP C10-MOD: extra 220pF
C2, C3, C6, C9 100uF CAP ELYT Low ESR type
C4, C7, C8, C11, C12, C13, 100nF CAP
C17
C5, C14 10nF CAP
C15 22nF CAP
D1 1N4002 Reverse polarity protection, replace if needed.
D4 LED Optional
J1 DC JACK Check polarity before connecting power supply
J2, J3 PHONEJACK
LS1 8ohm RCA JACK Driver coil of reverb pan
MK1 2250ohm RCA JACK Receiver coil of reverb pan
Q1 BC557B
Q2 IRF9510 Vishay prefered.
Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6, Q8 2N5457 or Selected for Vp: -1.58V, Idss: 3.27mA, +/- 20%
MMBF5457 preferred manufacturer: Fairchild
Q7 IRF510 Vishay prefered.
R1 1.5ohm RES 1/4W
R2, R3, R11, R12, 10k RES 1/4W
R18, R23, R26
R4, R13 2.2k RES 1/4W
R5 22ohm RES 1/4W
R6, R10, R16, R20 2.2meg RES 1/4W
R7, R31 100k RES 1/4W
R8, R21 1meg RES 1/4W
R9 0 RES 1/4W
R15, R17 50k lin POT ’Dwell’, ’Tone’
R22, R24, R27 390 RES 1/4W
R25 ~27k RES 1/4W Calibrated for 6V at TP1
R28 250k lin POT ’Mixer’
R29 1k RES 1/4W
S1, S2 Screw M3x6 MRT F2B
S3, S4 Screw 2.9x9.5 RTS F2B

For optimum performance:

 Use shielded (metal) box.

 Keep all wires short.
 Use a well regulated 12V DC power supply.
 Info and troubleshooting available at http://surfybear.weebly.com