![]() Despite its oversized casing, the Fuzz Face is an incredibly simple circuit, made up of two transistors, four resistors, three capacitors, and just two controls: “Volume” and “Fuzz.” Since the circuit is so simple, every component is extremely important in shaping the tone, particularly the transistors. ![]() Arbiter housing the prototype circuit in the base of a mic stand. The iconic smiley-faced design originally came from Mr. Made famous by Jimi Hendrix, the Fuzz Face’s signature sound is a smooth, singing sustain and dynamic responsiveness to guitar volume. The original Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face was designed in London by Ivor Arbiter in 1966, and was inspired by the Maestro Fuzz Tone and the Vox / Sola Sound Mark 1.5 Tone Bender pedals.
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