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LM308

Single BJT-Input Op-Amp DIP-8 / SOIC-8.95 circuits use this part. Listed as: IC; Semiconductors; Single op-amp, DIP8; IC LM308 (or OP07) DIP8; Op Amp.

Datasheet · archived copy from Motorola; the part is discontinued and the maker no longer publishes it

Substitutes same socket

Parts that fit the same socket: the same function, pin count and pinout. The figures are read off each part's datasheet (this one's from page 3), typical where the sheet gives a typical value, otherwise the maximum. Closest first; the last column says what differs. A different part can change the sound, and a circuit may lean on one particular figure, so read the build document's notes before you swap.

This part

PartInputSupplyGBWSlewNoiseIqBoards
LM308bipolar10–36 V0.3 mA96

Needs a compensation capacitor (30 pF typical) between pins 1 and 8; the cap sets slew rate and tone.

Fits the same socket

PartInputSupplyGBWSlewNoiseIqBoardsDiffers
LM301Abipolar10–36 V1 V/µs1.8 mA23draws 1.8 mA per amplifier. Externally compensated: needs a capacitor (30 pF for unity gain) between pins 1 and 8, and the value sets its slew and treble response in fuzz and distortion circuits.
OP07CPbipolar6–36 V0.6 MHz0.3 V/µs9.8 nV1internally compensated: the board's capacitor across pins 1 and 8 no longer shapes the tone; pins 1, 5, 8 are offset null (1, 8), NC (5). Precision but slow (0.3 V/µs); its offset trim uses pins 1 and 8, not the 741's 1 and 5.
TS321bipolar3–30 V0.8 MHz0.4 V/µs50 nV0.6 mA1internally compensated: the board's capacitor across pins 1 and 8 no longer shapes the tone; pins 1, 5, 8 are NC; input range reaches the negative rail. Single-supply LM321-style op-amp sold only in SOIC-8 and SOT-23, so a DIP socket needs an adapter.
NE5534bipolar10–30 V10 MHz13 V/µs4 nV4 mA44needs a compensation capacitor across pins 5 and 8; draws 4 mA per amplifier. Compensated for a gain of 3 or more; below that it needs a capacitor (22 pF) between pins 5 and 8.
CA3130mosfet, RR out5–16 V4 MHz10 V/µs10 mA54MOSFET input; 16 V max, not for 18 V; input range reaches the negative rail; rail-to-rail output; draws 10 mA per amplifier. Needs a 47 pF capacitor between pins 1 and 8 for unity-gain stability (15 MHz uncompensated) and is limited to 16 V total supply.
TL061JFET10–30 V1 MHz3.5 V/µs30 nV0.2 mA34JFET input; internally compensated: the board's capacitor across pins 1 and 8 no longer shapes the tone; pins 1, 5, 8 are offset null (1, 5), NC (8). Low-power JFET op-amp at 200 µA; the pin table gives offset null on 1 and 5 though the drawing marks them NC.
74110–30 V0.5 V/µs0.13 mA256internally compensated: the board's capacitor across pins 1 and 8 no longer shapes the tone; pins 1, 5, 8 are NC on the D and P packages (offset null on pins 1 and 5 in the PS package). This 2026 revision lists pins 1 and 5 as no-connect on the DIP, so an offset-trim pot there does nothing.
TL071JFET4.5–40 V5.25 MHz20 V/µs37 nV1.4 mA178JFET input; internally compensated: the board's capacitor across pins 1 and 8 no longer shapes the tone; pins 1, 5, 8 are NC (offset null on pins 1 and 5 only in the PS package); draws 1.4 mA per amplifier. JFET input; this revision shows pins 1, 5 and 8 as no-connect on the DIP, so no offset trim.
TL081JFET4.5–40 V5.25 MHz20 V/µs37 nV1.4 mA20JFET input; internally compensated: the board's capacitor across pins 1 and 8 no longer shapes the tone; pins 1, 5, 8 are NC (offset null on pins 1 and 5 only in the PS package); draws 1.4 mA per amplifier. JFET input; this revision shows no offset-null pins on the DIP.
LF355JFET?–36 V2.5 MHz5 V/µs20 nV2 mA1JFET input; internally compensated: the board's capacitor across pins 1 and 8 no longer shapes the tone; pins 1, 5, 8 are offset null (1, 5), NC (8); draws 2 mA per amplifier. Lower-power, slower sibling of the LF356.
FaceplateCircuitBased onCategoryVendorBoxKnobsPriceBOM
Helios (Legacy) 2N5457 · LM308 · LM308N ProCo RAT · 1590B ProCo RATDistortionAion FX1590B4— 35
Anubis 2N5087 · 2N5089 · BS170 · LM308 Sunn O · 1590BBS Sunn OFuzzDead End FX1590BBS5$15.00 76
Bixonic Expandora Vero24×20 Verified 2N3906 · 4558 · H11F1 · JRC4558 Bixonic Expandora Bixonic ExpandoraDistortionDirtbox Layouts—3— 36
Blakemore Effects R.O.U.S. Vero18×15 Verified 2N5457 · LM308 Blakemore Effects R.O.U.S Blakemore Effects R.O.U.SDistortionDirtbox Layouts—5— 31
Drunk Beaver Bat V1 Vero21×20 Unverified 2N5457 · BS170 · LM308 · OP07 Drunk Beaver Bat V1 Drunk Beaver Bat V1DistortionDirtbox Layouts—3— 35
Dunwich Amplification Volt Thrower - Big box version Vero21×21 Verified LM308 · LTC1144 · OP07 Dunwich Amplification Volt Thrower - Big box version Dunwich Amplification Volt Thrower - Big box versionDistortionDirtbox Layouts—4— 29
Earthquaker Devices Sunn O))) Life Pedal Vero22×20 Verified 2N5087 · 2N5089 · BS170 · LM308 EarthQuaker Devices Life pedal EarthQuaker Devices Life pedalBoostDirtbox Layouts—5— 42
Fuzzlord Effects Drone Master Vero19×18 Verified LM308 · LM308N · TL071 Fuzzlord Effects Drone Master Fuzzlord Effects Drone MasterDistortionDirtbox Layouts—3— 35
Fuzzrocious Rat Tail V2 Vero16×13 Verified 2N5458 · LM308 Fuzzrocious Rat Tail V2 Fuzzrocious Rat Tail V2DistortionDirtbox Layouts—3— 28
Idiotbox Blower Box Vero19×14 Verified J201 · LM308 Idiotbox Blower Box Idiotbox Blower BoxDistortionDirtbox Layouts—4— 30
Oneder Effects Red Ryder Distortion Vero20×20 Verified LM308 · TL072 Oneder Effects Red Ryder Distortion Oneder Effects Red Ryder DistortionDistortionDirtbox Layouts—5— 33
PSK SOD-2 Super Overdrive Vero17×16 Unverified 2N5088 · 2SK30A · LM308 PSK SOD-2 Super Overdrive PSK SOD-2 Super OverdriveOverdriveDirtbox Layouts—3— 28
PedalPCB / Chuck D. Bones Voodoo Woman Vero21×20 Unverified BC549C · BS170 · J112 · LM308 PedalPCB Chuck D. Bones Voodoo Woman PedalPCB Chuck D. Bones Voodoo WomanDistortionDirtbox Layouts—5— 45
ProCo / Fuzzdog 3-Band Rat Vero19×17 Verified 2N5457 · LM308 ProCo Fuzzdog 3-Band Rat ProCo Fuzzdog 3-Band RatDistortionDirtbox Layouts—5— 34
ProCo Brat / Roadkill Vero17×19 Verified 2N5458 · LM308 ProCo Brat / Roadkill ProCo Brat / RoadkillDistortionDirtbox Layouts—3— 25
ProCo Fat Rat Vero17×15 Verified 2N5458 · BS170 · LM308 ProCo Fat Rat ProCo Fat RatDistortionDirtbox Layouts—3— 30
ProCo Rat Vero17×12 Verified 2N5458 · LM308 ProCo RAT ProCo RATDistortionDirtbox Layouts—3— 26
ProCo Solo Vero17×17 Unverified 2N5458 · LM308 ProCo Solo ProCo SoloDistortionDirtbox Layouts—4— 28
ProCo Turbo Rat Vero18×12 Verified 2N5458 · LM308 ProCo Turbo RAT ProCo Turbo RATDistortionDirtbox Layouts—3— 26
Proco Rat / Fuzzhead Fx Green Lemming Distortion Vero19×18 Verified BS170 · LM308 · PF5102 ProCo RAT ProCo RATDistortionDirtbox Layouts—4— 37
Roger Mayer Voodoo 1 Vero19×18 Verified BC549C · LM308 Roger Mayer Voodoo 1 Roger Mayer Voodoo 1DistortionDirtbox Layouts—3— 32
Stamps Amplification Drive-O-Matic Vero18×16 Unverified 2N5458 · LM308 Stamps Amplification Drive-O-Matic Stamps Amplification Drive-O-MaticDistortionDirtbox Layouts—4— 30
VFE Alpha Dog Vero20×13 Verified 2N5458 · BS170 · LM308 VFE Alpha Dog VFE Alpha DogDistortionDirtbox Layouts—6— 27
VFE Dragon Hound Vero22×20 Unverified 2N5458 · 7660S · BS170 · LM308 VFE Dragon Hound VFE Dragon HoundDistortionDirtbox Layouts—6— 36
VFE Red Wolf Vero19×13 Verified J111 · LM308 · LM308N VFE Red Wolf VFE Red WolfDistortionDirtbox Layouts—5— 23
Multi RAT 1995 2N5458 · LM308 ProCo RAT · 1590BB2 ProCo RATDistortionDirt Monger Instruments1590BB23CA$12.00 23
ProCo Rat Turret board 2N5458 · LM308 ProCo RAT ProCo RATDistortionEfektPol—3— 34
The Snitch 2N5458 · LM308 · LM308N ProCo RAT ProCo RATDistortionEff Dub Audio—3— 32
Ache Pedal 2N5087 · 2N5089 · LM308 · LM308N EarthQuaker Devices Life pedal · 125B EarthQuaker Devices Life pedalDistortionEffects Layouts125B4$10.00 65
Loyalist 2N5457 · LM308 · LM308N · LM833 JHS Patriot · 125B JHS PatriotDistortionEffects Layouts125B6$12.00 out73
Neotoma 2N5458 · LM308 · LM308N ProCo RAT · 125B ProCo RATDistortionEffects Layouts125B3$6.00 39
Pepperbox LM308 · LM308N · LTC1144 ProCo RAT · 125B ProCo RATDistortionEffects Layouts125B4$10.00 out47
EarthQuaker Devices Life Pedal Perfboard Verified 2N5087 · 2N5089 · BS170 · LM308 EarthQuaker Devices Life pedal · 1590BB EarthQuaker Devices Life pedalBoostEffects Layouts (blog)1590BB5— 42
Idiot Box Effects Blower Box Perfboard Verified J201 · LM308 · LM308N Idiot Box Effects Blower Box Idiot Box Effects Blower BoxDistortionEffects Layouts (blog)—4— 31
ProCo RAT ('86 version) Perfboard Verified 2N5458 · LM308 ProCo RAT ProCo RATDistortionEffects Layouts (blog)—3— 25
Roger Mayer Voodoo-Bass Perfboard Verified BC549C · LM308 · LM308N Roger Mayer Voodoo-Bass Roger Mayer Voodoo-BassDistortionEffects Layouts (blog)—3— 26
SMD RAT Perfboard Unverified LM308 · MMBF5458 SMD RAT SMD RATDistortionEffects Layouts (blog)—3— 34
Moog 952 Keyboard Controller 2N3904 · 2N3954 · 741 · LM308 —Ring Mod / SynthExperimentalists Anonymous—2— 78
Oberheim Mini Sequencer 1458 · 2N3905 · 2N4302 · 2N5172 —Ring Mod / SynthExperimentalists Anonymous—1— 154
Oberheim Mini-Sequencer 1458 · 2N3905 · 2N4302 · 2N5172 —Ring Mod / SynthExperimentalists Anonymous—1— 169
Proco Rat 2N5458 · LM308 ProCo RAT ProCo RATDistortionExperimentalists Anonymous—3— 28
Proco Rat 2 BF245A · LM308 ProCo RAT 2 ProCo RAT 2DistortionExperimentalists Anonymous——— 27
Proco Rat 3 2N5458 · LM308 ProCo RAT ProCo RATDistortionExperimentalists Anonymous——— 23
Roger Mayer Voodoo-1 BC549C · LM308 · LM308N —FuzzExperimentalists Anonymous—3— 27
Rattus 2N5458 · LM308 ProCo RAT / RAT2 / You Dirty RAT / Turbo RAT ProCo RAT / RAT2 / You Dirty RAT / Turbo RATDistortionFive Cats Pedals—3£4.50 33
The Rat King (Dual RATs with clipping toggles) 2N5458 · LM308 1590BB—DistortionFive Cats Pedals1590BB3£5.00 37
3-Band Rat LM308 / OP07 ProCo RAT · 1590B ProCo RATDistortionFuzz Dog1590B5£36.00 36
FuzzPup Rat 2N5458 · LM308 · LM308N ProCo Turbo RAT · 1590A ProCo Turbo RATDistortionFuzz Dog1590A3£33.60 28
Rodent Baxandall 2N5457 / J201 · LM308N / OP-07 ProCo RAT · 1590B ProCo RATDistortionFuzz Dog1590B5£36.00 42
BlowBox J201/SMPJ201 · LM308 · LM308N Idiotbox Blower Box · 125B Idiotbox Blower BoxDistortionGriffin Effects125B4$11.00 46
LabRat 2N5458 · LM308 · LM308N ProCo RAT · 1590BB ProCo RATDistortionGriffin Effects1590BB—$9.00 34
Ratt Deluxe v4.5 2N5459 · LM308 —DistortionGuitarPCB—3$8.95 out37
Rat Distortion J112 · LM308 ProCo RAT · 1590B ProCo RATDistortionHotKits1590B4$7.00 29
Expandora 2N3906 · 4558 · JRC4558 · LM308 Bixonic Expandora Bixonic ExpandoraDistortionJMK PCBs—3$12.00 51
Alpha Dog 2N5458 · BS170 · LM308 Distortion · 1590B DistortionDistortionMadbean1590B6— 25
Dragon Hound 2N5458 · 2N5484 · BS170 · LM308 Parallel Overdrive & Distortion · 1590B Parallel Overdrive & DistortionDistortionMadbean1590B2— 49
Dragonbeard Jr 2N5087 · 4558 · LM308 Bixonic Expandora · 1590B Bixonic ExpandoraDistortionMadbean1590B3$10.00 53
Lil Mouse 2N5458 OR 2N5457 · LM308 ProCo RAT ProCo RATDistortionMoody Sounds—3kr695.00 out21
Mouse 2N5458 · LM308 ProCo RAT ProCo RATDistortionMoody Sounds—4kr895.00 out29
Bratz 2N5457 · LM308 · LM308N ProCo RAT ProCo RATDistortionMoonn Electronics—3€5.50 36
Sound Artillery 2N5457 · LM308 Caroline Wave Cannon Caroline Wave CannonFuzzMoonn Electronics—4€5.50 35
RAT 2N5457 · LM308 ProCo RAT · 1590B ProCo RATDistortionOP Electronics1590B3€1.50 out34
OmniRat 2N5457 · LM308 · LM308N Build all Rat versions in one pedal! Build all Rat versions in one pedal!DistortionOn The Road Effects—3$10.00 39
Bionic Pandora 2N3906 · 4558 · JRC4558 · LM308 Bixonic Expandora · 125B Bixonic ExpandoraDistortionPCB Guitar Mania125B3€11.90 out52
Death By Fuzz III 2N5088 · LM308 · LM308N Univox Super-Fuzz · 1590BB Univox Super-FuzzFuzzPCB Guitar Mania1590BB4€14.90 out81
La Rata Multi-board 2N5457 · LM308 · LM308N ProCo RAT · 125B ProCo RATDistortionPCB Guitar Mania125B5€7.90 out36
Life Device (Compact Version) 2N3906 · 2N5089 · 2N5457 · BS170 EarthQuaker Devices Life pedal · 125B EarthQuaker Devices Life pedalFuzzPCB Guitar Mania125B5€11.90 out75
Life Device SMD 2N3906 · 2N5089 · 2N5457 · BS170 EarthQuaker Devices Life pedal · 125B EarthQuaker Devices Life pedalFuzzPCB Guitar Mania125B3€21.90 out31
Rat Distortion 2N5458 · LM308 ProCo RAT ProCo RATDistortionPCBWay: Glory to Ukraine—3— 28
Dingo Distortion 2N5458 · BS170 · LM308 · LM308N VFE Alpha Dog · 125B VFE Alpha DogFuzzPedalPCB125B6$10.00 34
Frajeelay Distortion LM308 · LM308N · TL074 Oneder Effects Red Ryder Distortion · 125B Oneder Effects Red Ryder DistortionFuzzPedalPCB125B6$12.00 52
Muroidea Distortion 2N5458 · LM308 ProCo RAT · 125B ProCo RATDistortionPedalPCB125B3$8.00 32
Pandora’s Box 2N3906 · 4558 · H11F1 · JRC4558 Bixonic Expandora · 125B Bixonic ExpandoraDistortionPedalPCB125B5$10.00 50
Parentheses Fuzz 2N5087 · 2N5089 · BS170 · LM308 EarthQuaker Devices Life pedal · 1590XX EarthQuaker Devices Life pedalFuzzPedalPCB1590XX6$18.00 79
Parentheses Mini Fuzz 2N5087 · 2N5089 · BS170 · LM308 EarthQuaker Devices Life pedal · 125B EarthQuaker Devices Life pedalFuzzPedalPCB125B6$12.00 76
ProCo The Rat (early version, 1986 trace) 2N5458 · LM308 · LM308N ProCo RAT ProCo RATDistortionRevolution Deux—3— 33
Northern Harrier Distortion 2N5458 · LM308 ProCo RAT · 125B ProCo RATDistortionRWL Pedals125B3— 35
Bixonic Expandora Vero23×20 Unverified 4558 · H11F3 · LM308 · LM308N Bixonic Expandora Bixonic ExpandoraDistortionTagboard Effects—4— 39
Biyang Tonefancier BL-8 Blue Vero15×10 Unverified LM308 · LM308A Biyang Tonefancier BL-8 Blue Biyang Tonefancier BL-8 BlueOverdriveTagboard Effects—2— 15
Blakemore Effects R.O.U.S. Vero17×12 Verified 2N5457 · LM308 · LM308N Blakemore Effects R.O.U.S Blakemore Effects R.O.U.SDistortionTagboard Effects—5— 32
Giant Hogweed Vero31×22 Verified 2N3904 · 2N5088 · BS170 · LM308 Giant Hogweed Giant HogweedFuzzTagboard Effects—6— 54
Idiotbox Blowerbox Vero21×16 Verified J201 · LM308 Idiotbox Blower Box Idiotbox Blower BoxDistortionTagboard Effects—4— 31
Landgraff MO'D Vero19×11 Verified 2N5457 · LM308 · LM308N Landgraff MO'D Landgraff MO'DDistortionTagboard Effects—3— 29
Paia 5730 Gator Vero Verified LM13700 · LM308 · TL074 Paia 5730 Gator Paia 5730 GatorNoise GateTagboard Effects—3— 23
Peavey Hotfoot Distortion Vero20×15 Verified 2N5457 · LM308 Peavey Hotfoot Distortion Peavey Hotfoot DistortionDistortionTagboard Effects—3— 22
ProCo Solo Vero23×14 Unverified 2N5458 · LM308 ProCo Solo ProCo SoloDistortionTagboard Effects—4— 30
Proco Rat Vero20×11 Verified 2N5458 · LM308 ProCo RAT ProCo RATDistortionTagboard Effects—3— 23
Proco Rat 2 Vero17×12 Verified 2N5457 · LM308 ProCo RAT 2 ProCo RAT 2DistortionTagboard Effects—3— 26
Roger Mayer Mongoose Vero19×11 Verified 2N3904 · LM308 · LM308N Roger Mayer Mongoose Roger Mayer MongooseDistortionTagboard Effects—2— 22
Roger Mayer Voodoo Bass Vero18×16 Verified BC549C · LM308 Roger Mayer Voodoo-Bass Roger Mayer Voodoo-BassDistortionTagboard Effects—3— 27
Roger Mayer Voodoo-1 Vero18×16 Verified BC549C · LM308 Roger Mayer Voodoo 1 Roger Mayer Voodoo 1DistortionTagboard Effects—3— 28
VFE Pedals Alpha Dog Vero21×15 Verified 2N5458 · BS170 · LM308 VFE Alpha Dog VFE Alpha DogDistortionTagboard Effects—6— 27
VFE Pedals Dragon Hound Vero21×21 Verified 2134 · 2N5458 · 2N5484 · 7660S VFE Dragon Hound VFE Dragon HoundDistortionTagboard Effects—6— 34
Rat La Rata 2N5458 · LM308 ProCo RAT ProCo RATDistortionTonepad—3$11.00 21
Choose Your Own Ratventure 2N5458 · LM308 · LM308N ProCo RAT ProCo RATDistortionZero G IOD—3$5.00 out37