Geek Fuzz #35 is in a metallic olive/brown drab enclosure with Boss style knobs. For transistors, introducing the 3AX31C NOS germanium, new to my collection and to the Geek Fuzz.
To my ear they most closely sound like the AC126, a slightly higher gain version of the famous AC125, but with a slightly more open high end. The cleanup is excellent as well.
This is the pinnacle of fuzz, the Geek Fuzz. I have taken what I loved about my favorite fuzz pedals and crammed them into one deceptively simple unit. The Geek Fuzz by PFG Pedals produces sparkling cleans, mild crunch, chunky overdrive, and blistering leads, all with your guitar's volume control. The best parts available are combined with sorted, graded, hand tested and sonically matched germanium transistors from my Magic Numbers stash. These are the top 5% of devices that fall within what are widely considered to be the perfect gain readings.
What makes it a "Geek Fuzz?" The Geek switch, an idea I borrowed from the Seymour Duncan Tweak Fuzz. This toggle switch switches between a "normal" and "bright" input capacitor. In the left position, only the normal cap is present. To the right, a second smaller cap is introduced in series, reducing low frequencies, tightening up the lower strings, and creating a fuzz tone that doesn't get lost in the mix as many classic fuzzes do.
The other addition is a clean, or smooth control in the middle knob. This is a variable resistor that acts as a second volume knob for your guitar. It can be used as a preset level so your actual volume knob can stay up for easier switching between channels and effects or used in combination with your volume control it can unlock many overdriven and crunchy tones that are otherwise a little finnicky to dial in.
-Replica Issue 1 PCB with NOS resistors and capacitors..
-3AX31C germanium transistors.
-High quality Alpha pots and insulated muting jacks for durability. 3PDT true bypass switching with a smooth satisfying click that will last a lifetime. Top mounted jacks for easier pedal board integration.
-Powered by 9V battery or DC power jack powered. Isolated power supplies are strongly recommended.
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Thanks,
Pete/PFG
Geek Fuzz No. 35 3AX31C germanium Fuzz Face / Tone Bender
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