Fuzz is a type of guitar effect that produces a highly distorted and saturated tone characterized by its thick, buzzy, and aggressive sound. It’s achieved by clipping the guitar’s signal in a way that creates extreme distortion and compression, resulting in a velvety, sustaining fuzziness. Fuzz pedals typically feature controls for adjusting parameters such as gain (the amount of distortion), tone (the frequency response of the fuzzed signal), and volume (the output level). By manipulating these controls, guitarists can create a wide range of fuzz tones, from gritty and raw to smooth and singing. Fuzz is commonly used in genres such as rock, blues, and psychedelic music, where it adds texture, power, and intensity to guitar solos, riffs, and rhythm parts. Popular fuzz pedal models include the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi, Dunlop Fuzz Face, and ZVex Fuzz Factory.
A pedal is a compact device that guitarists use to alter their instrument’s sound by shaping effects such as distortion, delay, reverb, and modulation. Typically housed in a rugged enclosure and controlled by footswitches, pedals are designed to be placed on the floor for hands-free operation during playing. They can be analogue or digital, true bypass or buffered, and come in countless varieties to suit different styles and preferences. Pedals are essential tools for creating signature tones and adding colour and texture to a guitarist’s sound.
A vintage guitar is a guitar that is considered to be of significant age, typically over 30 years old, and often possesses historical, cultural, or collector’s value. Vintage guitars are highly sought after by collectors, musicians, and enthusiasts for their craftsmanship, tone, playability, and historical significance.
Vintage guitars can come from various eras, each with its own unique characteristics and desirability.
Vintage guitars often exhibit signs of wear and aging, which can add to their character and authenticity. However, originality, condition, and provenance are crucial factors that determine the value of a vintage guitar. Well-maintained and all-original vintage guitars with documented history and provenance tend to command higher prices on the collector’s market.
While vintage guitars can be valuable investments, they are also cherished for their playability and the unique sonic characteristics they offer. Many musicians prefer vintage instruments for their mojo, vibe, and connection to music history.
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JF-26 Fuzz Pedal delivers classic fuzz tone of the 90's, featuring punchy bass and unique sustained tone while playing guitar solo. Control knobs: Level/Sustain/Tone knobs can easily get the rock guitarist' vintage fuzz tones. Metal alloy case and precision components makes it solid, lightweight and portable. True-bypass overdrive pedal design rema…
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【Soul FUZZ】Soul FUZZ is a Fuzz controlled by two modes,wherein Normal is the conventional mode, and Mid cut can filter the lF signals.It can create a fine, rough and sharp granular sensation through delicate regulation. 【Signal switch】The comprehensive channel switch effects pedal, can switch one way signal to two different outputs, applicable for …
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£11.88
Integrated Noise Reduction– Developed with the code to reduce noise swells common with phase circuit, you get the quietest effect possible with this ultimate Overdrive pedal. Pure Signal–True bypass switching maintains pure signal flow when the ultimate overdrive pedal disengaged. Dedicated speed knobs allow for precise effect tailoring. Solid Qu…
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£13.16
Solid Quality–Aluminium alloy body makes this ultimate overdrive pedal safe for transport, stable and strong. Pure Signal–True bypass switching maintains pure signal flow when the ultimate overdrive pedal disengaged. Dedicated speed knobs allow for precise effect tailoring. Integrated Noise Reduction– Developed with the code to reduce noise swel…
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£37.29
Old-Fashioned Germanium Transistors: This fuzz effect pedal bring smooth old-fashioned fuzzy sound because of using old-fashioned germanium transistors. You get the quietest effect possible with this Fuzz pedal. This pedal have an abundant and great sound which can be compare to the violin tone. True Bypass Effect: Come with all-metal shell, very s…
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