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This is a very interesting fuzz pedal circuit. The original two-knob Karl Fuzz circuit was something they should have never stopped making, IMO.
It's kind of in the same realm as the Super Fuzz or Scrambler, but those pedals have a ton of gain and almost exist as special effects. This has fewer transistors than those mighty beasts (this has three instead of four to six) and allows some of your guitar's character and tone to shine through, along with some measure of the subtleties of your chops. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's still a ton of fuzz, but not quite as much as these types of pedal that throw out random octave overtones usually have.
The original Karl was inspired by Tim Escobedo's "Tripple Fuzz" circuit with a couple of minor alterations. This circuit uses the 2N3904 (NPN) and 2N3906 (PNP) Complimentary Pair to form what's called a "nonselective frequency tripler." Some modular synth guys call it a, "wave folder."
At low gain settings it just sounds like a fuzz, but as you crank it up it will start spitting out seemingly random octave effects and dimed it will do strange ring modulator stuff sometimes, but not predictably. Its random, chaotic nature makes it really fun, IMO.
True bypass switching. Powder coated enclosure for durability. Will run on a standard Boss-style 9-volt power supply or a 9-volt battery.
DIY fuzz face guitar pedal project, documented from arrival of components to final result, including some screenshots from simlating the circuit.
CAMBRIDGE, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Ty Segall swaps out his guitar for the drum kit and leads the power trio Fuzz through a raucous set in support of Fuzz II, their newest record. Support by Walter (featuring members of Sadgirl, Meatbodies and Ducktails) and local band Zip Tie Handcuffs. Shot at The SInclair on Monday, November 16, 2015.
CAMBRIDGE, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Ty Segall swaps out his guitar for the drum kit and leads the power trio Fuzz through a raucous set in support of Fuzz II, their newest record. Support by Walter (featuring members of Sadgirl, Meatbodies and Ducktails) and local band Zip Tie Handcuffs. Shot at The SInclair on Monday, November 16, 2015.
Hi, my name's Fuzz.
This is my favourite toy: I love to chase it all around the house. Once, I took it out to play and lost it! Luckily mum found it half way down the street on some guy's driveway. I wonder how it got there?
Anyway, paws off: it's mine!
Pedal de fuzz basado en el cásico efecto de Dallas Arbitrer, con transistores de germanio seleccionados y componentes especialmente elegidos y calibrados para el mejor desempeño posible.
El trabajo de acabado fue un diseño en swirl y pintura blanca para las letras (pintadas a mano).
CAMBRIDGE, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Ty Segall swaps out his guitar for the drum kit and leads the power trio Fuzz through a raucous set in support of Fuzz II, their newest record. Support by Walter (featuring members of Sadgirl, Meatbodies and Ducktails) and local band Zip Tie Handcuffs. Shot at The SInclair on Monday, November 16, 2015.
Lots of biological stuff on the beach today. Other than velella velella, I don't know what comprises the mix, but there's white stuff and green stuff and it's all held together with fuzzy stuff. It's squishy and a little slippery. Last weekend was warm and I tried to stay upwind of the wrack line, but it was cold today and not too stinky.
@ Druso Circus
Bergamo, 17 Aprile 2015
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CAMBRIDGE, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Ty Segall swaps out his guitar for the drum kit and leads the power trio Fuzz through a raucous set in support of Fuzz II, their newest record. Support by Walter (featuring members of Sadgirl, Meatbodies and Ducktails) and local band Zip Tie Handcuffs. Shot at The SInclair on Monday, November 16, 2015.
CAMBRIDGE, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Ty Segall swaps out his guitar for the drum kit and leads the power trio Fuzz through a raucous set in support of Fuzz II, their newest record. Support by Walter (featuring members of Sadgirl, Meatbodies and Ducktails) and local band Zip Tie Handcuffs. Shot at The SInclair on Monday, November 16, 2015.
CAMBRIDGE, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Ty Segall swaps out his guitar for the drum kit and leads the power trio Fuzz through a raucous set in support of Fuzz II, their newest record. Support by Walter (featuring members of Sadgirl, Meatbodies and Ducktails) and local band Zip Tie Handcuffs. Shot at The SInclair on Monday, November 16, 2015.