Shiney Fuzz

"This is a super fuzz"

 

 

The Shiney Fuzz rack effect module compares to the Shin Ei (Univox) SuperFuzz octave fuzz pedal.  It's a big rockin' fuzz machine that every fuzz-lover should try when it's time to rock the house.

 

Description

A number of players have used the Shin Ei SuperFuzz, usually known as the Univox SuperFuzz, including Pete Townshend and The Beastie Boys guitarist Adam Yauch.  It's a big mid-scooped fuzz that adds in octaves to make it sound even bigger.  Or with a flick of a switch it became a bottom-heavy doom machine.  The originals are getting pricey in their old age.  Try a Shiney Fuzz to hear what the original sounded like in its prime.

 

Configurations

  • Shiney Fuzz - compares to Shin Ei or Univox SuperFuzz

 

Buffers

None

 

Options

  • Mids Control - The default configuration comes with a Flat/Scooped Mids switch.  If you prefer, you can add a potentiometer to provide additional control over the mids on one setting.
  • Noise Capacitors - With the gain and fuzz, the circuit can amplify some noise.  We can add a couple of capacitors on the gain stages to trim out some high treble and noise.
  • Hi Cut Switch - Same as the Noise Capacitors option, but on a switch so you can choose whether to cut the highs/noise or not.
  • Custom Transistors - The default transistor is the 2SC828, same as the original pedals.  If you prefer, we can put in 2N5089 or some other lower noise transistor, or any other silicon transistor you prefer.
  • Custom Clipping - Germanium 1N34A diodes are used by default, same as the original pedals.  If you prefer, we can put in another germanium diode.  Silicons are also an option, but will change the character of the fuzz a fair amount.
  • Carbon Comp Resistors - For those that like carbon comps in their fuzz.
  • Custom Components - We use metal film resistors and a selection of capacitors that provide good tone and low noise. 

 

Front Panel

  • Volume
  • Fuzz
  • Mids Switch
  • (optional) Mids control
  • (optional) Hi Cut switch

 

Rear Panel

  • Audio In
  • Audio Out
  • On/Off Footswitch
  • On/Off Override
  • DC Power
  • DC Power LED

 

Module Width

  • 1.5" standard
  • 2" left wing module and 1.5" right wing modules are available for 3-4 control configurations

 

Power Consumption (aprox)

10 - 15mA

 

Base Configurations

Part # Description List Price
MOD-SHINEY Shiney Fuzz  module $199

 

Options

Part # Description List Price
MOPT-SHINEY-MIDS Mids Control $29
MOPT-SHINEY-NOISE Noise Capacitors $39
MOPT-SHINEY-HICUTSW Hi Cut Switch  
MOPT-SHINEY-TRANS Custom Transistors $0 - TBD
MOPT-SHINEY-CLIP Custom Clipping $0 - TBD
MOPT-SHINEY-CCOMP Carbon Comp Resistors $5
MOPT-SHINEY-CC Custom Components TBD

 

Parts

Part # Description List Price
MPT-SHINEY-CA Replacement pot, switch, jack, LED cable assembly $19
MPT-SHINEY-KNB Replacement control knob $2
MPT-SHINEY-PB Replacement power board $29
MPT-SHINEY-SB Replacement switching board $29