Custom Germanium/Silicon Fuzz (Purple Sparkle)

This is a custom fuzz pedal with a pair of germanium transistors, similar to our standard germanium fuzz, but with the first transistor switchable to silicon for extra versatility.  Not only the extra silicon transistor gives an alternative tone, but also can be very handy when the ambient temperature is less than ideal and you want extra stability.  The pedal is fitted with an external bias knob, on top of the classic Volume and Fuzz knobs, to help compensate for the variation between the different transistors.  Additionally, a Filter control is included for controlling the circuit’s low end, adding tremendous versatility to the pedal.  Also included is a toggle switch on the back for disconnecting the internal battery without having to unplug the pedal.  The pedal is housed in a Hammond enclosure, powder-coated in Purple Sparkle.

Specifications:

• Genuine Hammond aluminium enclosure. powder-coated in Purple Sparkle.
• Hand-selected NOS germanium and silicon transistors.  The silicon transistor is a Mullard OC202, whereas the germanium ones can be selected from the following:
  • Newmarket NKT271 paired with a Mullard AC188 (£80 surcharge).
  • A matched pair of Mullard CV7005 (£30 surcharge).
  • A matched pair of Mullard OC42 (no surcharge).
• NOS Philips moulded metallised polyester capacitors “Mepolesco” type.  These are the exact same ones used in the original Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face.
• NOS ERO KT1801 film capacitor.
• NOS Philips electrolytic capacitors.
• NOS Allen Bradley carbon composition resistors.
• Premium Cliff UK jacks.
• Alpha 16mm potentiometers.
• Premium 22 AWG solid core Silver-plated copper wire with Teflon insulation, for superior signal transmission.
• Audio-grade shielded wire.
• Premium Kester Lead-free Silver-based solder.
• True bypass.
• Fully hand wired.
• 3 years warranty.
• Dimensions: 121 x 66 x 40 mm.