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 |