Released in the late 1960s, this radical octave fuzz features a tone selector that lets you switch between a bass-heavy, punchy sound and a slightly quirky tone with emphasized high-mids! Deadstock item!!
The controls include a "VOLUME" knob that also serves as the power switch, a "FUZZ ADJ." knob for adjusting distortion, a tone selector footswitch, and a bypass footswitch. Even when the "FUZZ ADJ." is set to minimum, there is still significant distortion, and as you turn it up, the distortion increases while harmonics surge.The characteristic "beep-beep" and "hiss-hiss" distortion typical of Japanese fuzz pedals is enhanced by a melancholic upper octave, creating a lustrous and deep sound. When playing chords, the sound tends to get a bit muddy, but this results in a bold, powerful tone that really makes its presence known. The bright, punchy sound selectable via the tone selector creates an astonishing metallic quality. With its superb sound, this is truly a legendary Japanese fuzz pedal!
Believe it or not, this is a deadstock unit from the era that was unearthed from a music store warehouse in Jakarta, Indonesia, after more than 50 years! While the paint finish shows some general dulling, the control plate is still shiny. Although it has some minor wear and tear, it comes with the rare original box ( tears/one corner missing/tape repair marks —see image), instruction manual, and cable.
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Era: 1960s
Accessories: Box (tears/one corner missing/tape repair marks—see image), instruction manual, cable
Handled by: Sano
*The warranty periodis one month from the date of purchase.
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