JHS Mary K | Vintage style Fuzz | Effect Pedal 

Product Description

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Brand New & Sealed  | Direct from JHS Pedals |  Full Warranty

Kay Musical Instruments was founded by Henry “Kay” Kuhrmeyer on July 1, 1931. Although Henry quickly shifted production focus to all types of stringed instruments (including basses, violas and guitars), they didn’t enter the guitar pedal market until the late 1960s with a series of  knobless, treadle-based delightfully odd plastic pedals. Each of these four units (the Fuzz Tone F1, Tremolo T1, Wah Wah W1 and Bass Boost B1) were housed in knobless, treadle-based enclosures allowing one parameter of each effect to be adjusted by foot. The Kay Fuzz Tone was most likely released in late 1968/early 1969. Initially designed as a low-cost-version of the Shin-ei/Univox Superfuzz, this fuzz is one of the Edge’s go-to pedals. Fifty-four years later, JHS is releasing our spin on the Kay Fuzz Tone: the Mary-K. We’ve even added knobs and an expression pedal output for those who want to use it as it was originally intended.

Rather than using a treadle chassis, we allow Mary-K users the option to control the Frequency knob with an expression pedal. We recommend the Nektar NX-P and Roland EV-5 expression pedals, but many other expression pedals should also work.  Be advised: some expression pedals may introduce a hum/noise into the signal chain in high electromagnetic interference environments. Therefore, we recommend using plastic chassis expression pedals with short cables to avoid unwanted noise in a high EMI environment.

THIS PEDAL REQUIRES 9V DC NEGATIVE CENTER. 4MA CONSUMPTION. DO NOT USE MORE THAN 9V DC, OR YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED. 

THE MARY-K DOES ALLOW FOR BATTERY OPERATION VIA A SINGLE 9V BATTERY. JUST LOOSEN THE TWO REAR SCREWS FROM THE ENCLOSURE AND THE BACKPLATE WILL SWING OPEN. ON THE INSIDE YOU WILL SEE A BATTERY CLIP TO INSTALL THE BATTERY INTO.

Features:

• Pedal Type: Fuzz
• Analog/Digital: Analog
• Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
• Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
• Controls: Mode, Volume, Frequency
• Power Source: 9V DC 4mA power supply (sold separately)
• Batteries: 1 x 9V
• Height: 2"
• Width: 3.62"
• Depth: 5.68"
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.

 

 

Shipping

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Orders are shipped worldwide via FedEX and USPS with tracking information included. Our centralized Midwest location and our same business day shipments, allow most domestic orders to be received within 2-5 days of purchase.

*Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, APO, PO Boxes, US Terriories and international shipments may require additional shipment charges. Please contact our store before purchasing or bidding. Orders completed before 12pm Central Standard Time, Monday - Friday are routinely shipped the same day.

 

Payments

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Our store utilizes eBay Managed Payments (currently accepting the following forms of payment: credit, debit, gift cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and PayPal Credit.

*We do not accept personal checks or money orders.

 

Returns & Exchanges

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If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may exchange or return accepted item(s) within 30 days of purchase. If an item shows additional wear or product packaging is missing or destroyed the refund will be subject to a minimum 10% restocking fee or possible disqualification of the return. If your purchase was eligible for Free Shipping, shipping postage cost will be deducted from your refund. Returns must be in the complete and original packaging with all accessories and complete documentation. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, please feel free to contact our store immediately by message or phone. We strive to offer our customers with 100% satisfaction.

*Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs unless return is a result of incorrect shipment or shipping damage.
*The following items are non-refundable: Instrument Strings, Instrument Upgrade or Installed Parts, Assembly Cable Kits, Instrument Care or Cleaning Items.

 

Refunds

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We strive to process returns as quickly as possible. If you do choose to return an item, we ask that you please keep transit, inspection and processing time in mind while you await your refund. We promise, we won't forget about you. If you have any questions regarding our return process, please contact us by message or phone.

 

Customers Outside of The United States

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* Select items are not available to be shipped internationally due to manufacturer regulations. These brands include, but are not limited to: Fender, Squier, Jackson, Gretsch, Vox, Voodoo Lab, MXR, Dunlop, & Way Huge. If you have questions regarding these regulations, please contact one of our sales representatives.

Our store utilizes USPS Priority Mail & The eBay Global Shipping Program for shipments outside of the USA. Most shipments enter customs within 7-10 days of shipment. Any and all shipping rates provided during checkout do not include VAT, import taxes, brokerage fees, and any other applicable charges which may vary around the world. Any and all fees accrued are the responsibility of the receiving party.