DELUXE GERMANIUM FUZZ

$275

The Deluxe is our flagship fuzz, based around a modified Fuzz Face topography. Each variant we offer uses hand-selected sets of new old stock vintage germanium transistors to ensure a great-sounding fuzz no matter the flavor.

Standard features for all of our three-knob Deluxe Fuzzes:

  • Bias controls for both transistors, Q1 internal Piher trimmer, Q2 external knob

  • All NOS components build on custom eyelet board

  • Built-in inverter circuit to allow use with standard 9V center negative Boss style power supplies, NPN negative ground type transistors also available for custom orders

  • Isolated LED indicator circuit

  • True Bypass wiring

  • Gorva Design S90 Special Edition metallic sparkle enclosures

  • Lumberg jacks, Alpha pots, Cusak Pro-grade softer touch footswitches

  • Full lifetime warranty on all internal components

Transistor Info:

Every transistor produces vivid changes in the overall sound which makes the possibilities in voicing and attack almost endless. It’s easiest to break each transistor type down by model:

  • AC FUZZ - AC128 or AC125 silver can transistors, medium-high gain w/ smooth, warm response and great clean up

  • * More AC transistor options available, email for more details

  • OC FUZZ - OC45 black glass transistors, medium gain, more mids response, vintage tone, excellent cleanup

  • * More OC transistor options available, email for more details

  • 2N508 FUZZ - A shop favorite, 2N508 silver cans circa late 1970’s, medium to high gain, full-bodied, can be a bit of hair on rollback with higher gains, similar sound profile as higher gain NKT275’s

  • 2N43A FUZZ - Low gain, even response, glassy cleanup, quantities limited

  • WARSAW - Polish ASY37’s, medium-high gain, pronounced low end, full sound w/ a bit of hair on rollback

  • KRAKOW - Polish ASY33/36’s, medium gain, smooth response, great clean up

  • POZNAN - Polish TEWA TG5S’s - medium to high gain, even response, good cleanup

  • HYTRON - Rare CBS Hytron 2N339/440’s, low to medium gain, beautiful warm tones, excellent cleanup

  • TI FUZZ - Texas Instruments 2N404’s, medium gain, warm low-end response with brilliant cleanup