How big is a Fuzz Face?
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| Outputs | 1 x 1/4″ | 1 x 1/4″ |
| Batteries | 1 x 9V | – |
| Height | 3.25″ | 1.22″ |
| Width | 7.25″ | 2.38″ |
Why are fuzz faces so big?
They’re big and round for purely aesthetic reasons, reputedly inspired by the base of a mic stand. The circuit will fit in a much smaller box – there are plenty of small-box FF-clones.
What bands use fuzz pedals?
There is no pedal that is as divisive as the fuzz….
- Nokie Edwards, The Ventures.
- Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones.
- Jimi Hendrix.
- Pete Townshend, The Who.
- Eric Brann, Iron Butterfly.
- Ron Asheton, The Stooges.
- Poison Ivy, The Cramps.
- David Gilmour, Pink Floyd/solo.
How old is the Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face?
The Dallas-Arbiter Fuzz Face has been around since 1966, and it shows no signs of dying any time soon. Through this design’s past you’ll find all kinds of different variations in the basic original circuit, from PNP Germanium to NPN Silicon, and a countless number of fuzz pedals that are based on it.
Who was the creator of the fuzz pedal?
As one of the original classic Fuzz pedals, the Fuzz Face has seen many variations by many makers over the years. The original Fuzz Face was built by Dallas Arbiter and includes Volume and Fuzz controls in a chassis inspired by a microphone stand mount.
What kind of transistor does Arbiter Fuzz Face have?
In recent years there has been a huge resurgence of interest in the original Arbiter Fuzz Faces, probably fueled by the very mediocre sounding Dunlop Fuzz Faces. A couple of years back, the Arbiter company made a limited run of reissue Fuzz Faces, complete with AC128 transistors.
Which is the best Fuzz Face distortion pedal?
One of the most notable Fuzz Face-based distortion pedals is my personal favorite…the Sola Sound ToneBender MKII. The Fuzz Face has been played by almost every famous guitar player that has ever lived, and this trend will most likely continue for a very long time to come.