[sdiy] Vactrol replacement parts, Canadian parts suppliers

[synth at charlielamm.com]

I will vouch for smallbear, having bought a lot of parts for stomps I have
built from his outfit, he runs a quality operation.

On Sun, 18 Jan 2004, Peter Snow wrote:

> Hi Darren,
>
> I cannot recommend specifically any Canadian supplier though others may be able to (Doug?).
>
> However, the CLM6000 is still available from Smallbear Electronics in NY -
> http://www.smallbearelec.com/ - for about US$5.00 ea.
> Steve Daniels, the owner, ships internationally and as far as I can see he charges a fair price for
> shipping with no nasty surprises and no minimum order. The guys on the DIY Stompbox forums hold him
> in very high regard.  I think Paul Perry and others will confirm this.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Peter
>
> Shokwave wrote:
> >
> > Hi!
> >
> > Playing around with the Anderton book, and I need a replacement for the
> > CLM6000. I was wondering if the VTL5LC2 is ok, and if the H11G1 (or any
> > H11Gx) can be used. Where are the cheap vactrols, guy?
> >
> > While I'm at it: I'm in New Brunswick, Canada, and desperately need a good
> > parts supplier on this side of the border. Jameco just hit me with a $25 US
> > fee for a certificate of origin, on a $10 order! Add $16 shipping, and
> > things are mucho ridiculouso; I WILL NOT be ordering from Jameco ever again.
> > BTW, they was no warning that this "certificate" was needed, or what it's
> > cost was. Digikey isn't bad, as long as you order >$32, but they are lacking
> > in many areas. Mouser is awseome, but the cost of crossing the border is
> > likely going to hit me there as well (if anyone in Canada has hints for
> > cheap shipping from Mouser, please forward them).
> >
> > -Darren Reid
>