Regarding other builders comments, it seems, well, "normal"...
Here's how it sounds, with a bass:
https://soundcloud.com/cylens/green-citrusI've been stubborn and stuck with the trimmers... well, surprise surprise, it's VERY noisy. I promise I'll listen to you next time, john :D
I find it very difficult to bias Q1, too (J201 everywhere for me)
For the record, here's what I've used (use at your own risk)