Germanium fuzz based on the Vox Tone Bender MKI V828 two transistor fuzz circuit with added bias control.

The controls:

- Level: the output level

- Attack: the amount of fuzz

- Bias: bias control for the transistors. Ideal bias is around 12 o'clock. Fully clockwise produces a "gating" effect (the intensity varies with the temperature!), fully anti-clockwise produces a more open sound.

- Internal input level trimmer (only on PCB models): by default almost at full. Anti-clockwise the input level is reduced like rolling back the guitar volume on the guitar itself. If the pedal is too "woofy" then reduce the level. Default setting filters out unwanted radio signal interference. If this is not an issue, level may be increased to maximum.

Matched NOS germanium transistors based on availability. Actual available transistor options are shown in the drop down list. If you are looking for specific transistor models for your pedal, please contact me! Transistors used in this pedal so far: Tungsram OC1074 (OC74), OC1075 (OC75), OC1076 (OC76), OC1077 (OC77), AC125 or Tesla GC508, GC517, GC518, GC519. A limited number of Italian made SFT337 + SFT353 transistor pairs are also available at extra cost (these are more expensive to buy).

This model by default features a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) construction. Hand wired Tagboard construction is available by request or if specifically noted in the drop down list. 

Aluminum 125B size die-cast box. True bypass. Operates on center negative 9V power supply or 9V battery. THIS IS A POSITIVE GROUND CIRCUIT SO PLEASE USE ISOLATED POWER SUPPLY. Hand built in Hungary (European Union).

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The pedal has the Greek letter Phi (or Fi) on it. The pedal is named after the Greek cheese Feta.