All tagged fuzz face

FSC Fuzz

FSC Fuzz

Mark Marshall
Pedals, Reviews, Gear

FSC Guitars has recently introduced their latest pedal, the What The Fuzz (WTF), based on a germanium Fuzz Face circuit (although using silicon) with some unique modifications.

While the WTF retains a silicon circuit's stability and standard power capabilities, it is designed to exhibit the sound qualities typically associated with germanium fuzz pedals. In addition, this innovative approach allows for increased stability and eliminates the need for specialized power supplies.

One notable addition to the WTF is the bias knob, a feature not commonly found on traditional silicon fuzz faces. This knob enables you to adjust the spiciness and gated characteristics of the sound by effectively starving the circuit.

Analog Man Sun Face BC108

Analog Man Sun Face BC108

Mark Marshall
Gear, Reviews

The Fuzz Face circuit is the most well know of the fuzz circuits alongside the Big Muff. This largely in part by the usage of the Fuzz Face by Jimi Hendrix and David Gilmore. David Gilmore eventually moved to a Big Muff, which made that pedal well known.

Although Hendrix used other fuzz pedals from time to time, he became associated with the Fuzz Face. Likely because of his performance at Woodstock. I actually got to hold the Fuzz Face, and wah-wah Hendrix played at Woodstock. I was thoroughly pattered down, leaving the location where they are stored.

The term Fuzz Face has become a generic term for fuzz among some guitarists. Some major manufactures don't help in their marketing either. You're often led to believe there is one basic Fuzz Face, which is not valid. I'm not saying Dunlop is lying to you. I'm saying they're making a vanilla Fuzz Face with hopes it fits all.