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How does the Fuzz Face work?
The fuzz face works by inputting signal through a DC blocking resistor driving a transistor one, transistor two is directly coupled with transistor one. The final non-‐ polar capacitor blocks the Fuzz Face from saturating any device that follows it, also it determines the lowest frequencies that are let through.
What type of fuzz is a Fuzz Face?
What is a Fuzz Face, exactly? The big, almost-round guitar effects pedal first built by Arbiter of England in 1966, and descended from the seminal Maestro Fuzz-Tone.
Who used Fuzz Face?
Jimi Hendrix
The Fuzz Face Appears One of the more memorable fuzz boxes to come along was the Arbiter Fuzz Face that debuted in 1966. Soon adopted by Jimi Hendrix, it became an integral part of his sound.
Who used a fuzz face?
Electronics manufacturer Maestro understood, and in 1962 launched what was possibly the first fuzz effect, the Fuzz-Tone, which was soon heard on the Ventures’ “The 2,000 Pound Bee.” The most famous application was the Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” And a young Jimi is believed to have sported a …
How many transistors does a Fuzz Face have?
2 Transistors
2 Transistors = Fuzz Face Circuit.
Can a PNP transistor be used with a Fuzz Face?
Fuzz Face PNP Germanium Transistor With Charge Pump Version. The addition of a charge pump on the input power, gives you the ability to daisy chain power to your PNP Positive ground pedal with all your other negative ground pedals! Eliminate any need for special considerations when powering your Fuzz Face with the other pedals on your pedal board.
Can a germanium transistor make a Fuzz Face clone?
You may have heard that there actually exist NPN germaniums. While most germanium transistors are PNP, there are some NPNs, and they do make good Fuzz Face clones. To test them, just reverse the battery polarity and the meter leads in the tester diagram.
How to bias a Fuzz Face transistor circuit?
For the Fuzz Face circuit to be optimally biased, the collector of Q2 needs to be at 4.5 volts. (When connecting the Arbiter Fuzz Face Clone circuit to your multimeter as shown in the photos below your meter will read -4.5v) The 20K trim pot is used to dial in this value. You will need…
What kind of capacitor does a Fuzz Face use?
The 0.01 F capacitor that connected to the third lug of the volume pot was metallized polyester. The original versions of the Fuzz Face were equipped with PNP Germanium transistors. There were at least three types used: NKT275, AC128, and SFT363E. These three transistors are quite hard to come by these days.