I think thats the dunlop jh2, which, if my understanding is correct, dunlop produced at a time when it had the rights to hendrixs name, but did not yet have the rights to the fuzz face trade. Digitech jimi hendrix experience manual pdf download. Dunlop ffm3 jimi hendrix fuzz face mini distortion effects pedals with a pair of patch cables and instrument cables. Customer service customer experience point of sale lead management event management survey. Dunlop ffm3 jimi hendrix fuzz face mini distortionthis is a brand new item, unused, in original packaging. Seriously though, very different fuzzes with different applications. The circuit is meticulously faithful to the fuzz face unit that jimi hendrix used in the late 60s.
Fuzz face, unequivocally and subjectively wins hands down. How to build your own fuzz face radio shack circuit. Maybe someone could point me the right schematic for this and how. The fuzz face remains an enigma today, perhaps three decades after it first hit the market. The dunlop jimi hendrix fuzz face is a meticulously faithful reproduction of the. Jimi hendrixowned original 67 arbiter fuzz face up for.
This is a very nice distortion pedal even though then name says fuzz. The jimi hendrix fuzz face distortion is a meticulously faithful reproduction of the 196970 dallas arbiter fuzz face model that jimi used on classic albums such as electric ladyland. The classic 60s70s soft distortion fuzz face pedals the ones used by jimi hendrix used germanium transistors, but all the parts mentioned above ac128, nkt275, sft363e were a long time ago discontinued. If the amp doesnt feed back when youre not playing, youre not loud or fuzzy. This is the red fuzz project based on the schematic from robin tomtlunds effects.
Dunlop dallas arbiter fuzzface red, mods telecaster. Classic germanium fuzz tone in a smaller box, you cant go wrong with the dunlop germanium fuzz face mini distortion pedal. The ones that were made tended to get broken or lost, so they are rare to find in working condition. Dime the volume on your fuzz so it drives the preamp tubes into overdrive, then slowly turn up the fuzz until it becomes uncontrollable, then dial it back a bit. Schematics and printed circuit board layouts for rare pedals like the tycobrahe octavia, clyde mccoy wah and lots of vintage fuzz pedals. Building a germanium fuzz face guitar pedal hackaday. It produces a characteristic high distorted sound called fuzz. The dunlop jimi hendrix fuzz face mini distortion pedal features the same legendary fuzz face tone in a much more compact size. This analysis covers the first arbitrer fuzz face model equipped with pnp germanium. The fuzz face is an effects pedal for electric guitar, used also by some electric bass players. The fuzz was a little weak with classic combo ac 128 and also with 2n404 even combo, maybe my choice should have been for hotter trans. This pedal will forever be associated with jimi hendrix. Jun 22, 2015 1970s original vintage dallas arbiter fuzz face tfk bc108c model probably 19721973 this pedal is close to jimi hendrixs cry of love band sound.
His love affair with the legendary fuzz face pedal began in the early days of the experience. If you want to take that circuit and get it into an. The switch to silicon transistors happened early enough that hendrix. If youre looking for that nasty, over the top, complete sonic annihilation that only a thick fuzz can provide, then this mi.
You can build the perfect germanium fuzz face electrosmash. The 2 minicaps could have been larger ones, theres enaugh room for better ones. The dunlop germanium fuzz face mini ffm2 is a smaller version of the their popular fuzz face reissue that saves precious pedalboard real estate. Dunlop ffm3 jimi hendrix fuzz face mini pedal sweetwater. One of the largest sites for doityourself guitar effects builders. The company headed by the late ivor arbiter was the first british distributor of fender guitars, basses and amps. I will look at the schematic and explain how the circuit works and how. How do i use my hendrix fuzz face with my marshall. The following diagram is the jimi hendrix fuzz face pedal jh2 circuit diagram. While the original fuzz face is a very simple circuit. Fuzz face effects circuit diagram circuit schematic. Guitars amps pedals drums synths software controllers. Otherwise, we recommend you ignore this pcb mask and buy the readytosolder printed circuit board or complete kit from the links below. The 1966 dallas arbitrer fuzz face has become the holy grail of fuzz tones.
However, both jhs and wampler make amazing fuzz pedals both make more than one model each. One of jimis main weapons was the arbiter fuzz face, a cheap, crude fuzz box that would become famous and infamous forever. Silicon fuzz face clone into a clean fender amp simulation. These were actually only made for a very short period of time. While the original fuzz face is a very simple circuit, many modifications have been made in the nearly 50 years since it was first introduced. Scroll to the bottom and youll see a crude schematic that was based just off looking at some pictures of the circuitboard. The trademark fuzz face has changed hands several times and there have been several reissues.
The bc108 is the traditional silicon transistor for the fuzz face. Dunlop ffm2 germanium fuzz face mini germanium transistor. Here is some information on the transistor version of the electroharmonix muff fuzz. Fuller, maker of the fulltone 69 pedal, posted his preferences for fuzz face. Listen to hendrix on band of gypsys his amp is on a nice lowgain crunch without the fuzz face. Hendrix was the master of fuzz an artist with many subtle shadings at his command. The input stage will first hit mushy saturation on one polarity of signal and then if driven hard enough, hit cutoff on the other polarity. Based on the classic jhf1 hendrix fuzz face pedal,it gives you the same thick, smooth fuzz face tone from its toneful bc108 silicon transistor. Dunlop jhf1 jimi hendrix fuzz face perfect circuit. The input stage will first hit mushy saturation on one polarity of signal and. Our engineers narrowed the sound down to a version of the octavio circuit that didnt have that pedals famous octaveup effect. The 1966 fuzz face pedal, popularized by jimmy hendrix, was arguably the first major fuzz pedal to hit the market. How to modify a dunlop jimi hendrix signature fuzz face fuzz face history duration. Fuzz face diy kit good fuzz kit, alpha pots, good quality jacks.
Now, an original 67 arbiter fuzz face is worth a pretty penny already, as they werent exactly making thousands of them. It enjoys the most enduring reputation probably due to jimi hendrix use and abuse of this pedal. How to get the hendrix sound using a fuzz face youtube. Dunlop jimi hendrix system fuzz face the gear page.
Dunlop jhf1 jimi hendrix fuzz face pedal sweetwater. As far as it being a hendrix model, i dont think so. This simple, two transistor circuit remains for many the very definition of the. Using mp39b will yield a warmer tone with less fuzz. My recently sold early 2000s dunlop fuzz face had nkt 275s in it too. Sola sound and vox had been using the same circuit topology for their tone bender pedals earlier in 1966. Well it looks like someone got inside and changed some stuff around and some of the wires are not connect.
The fuzz face has asymetrical clipping designed into it. The pedal is equipped with true bypass switching, 9v power jack. Guitar effects pedals schematics pedal, contrabaixo. Dunlops engineering department examined hoards of vintage fuzz face pedals, honing in on a few units which possessed that unmistakable jimi voodoo. Based on the classic jhf1 hendrix fuzz face pedal,it.
Apparently, ivor himself came up with the fuzz face. Z string music is an authorized seller of mxr products. Aside from that, the schematic is precise with small variations in components on several units read more. If the amp doesnt feed back when youre not playing, youre not loud or fuzzy enough. The new fuzz face pcb and layout that i have drawn is based on the axis face circuit board, which is quite possibly the smallest and most compact fuzz face circuit board available. Dunlop ffm3 jimi hendrix fuzz face mini pedal reverb. When jimi hendrix released his first album, 1967s are you experienced, he launched a new level of guitar heroics as well as a sartorial fad for ruffled shirts and band jackets.
Band of gypsys mini fuzz face telecaster guitar forum. It is authentic in every detail a handwired brown circuit board with no solder. It does this by bombarding the program being evaluated with random data. The fuzz face is a smoother, woollier fuzz, which very much. Opamp electronic circuits and electronic schematics for a variety of. Fuzz face guitar effect pedal schematic diagram the original schematic isnt exaclty what is shown above, it had a pretty complicated switching system that has been simplified certainly nothing has been missing dont get worried and a different grounding setup. His love affair with the legendary fuzz face pedal began in the early days of the experience and continued to evolve throughout his brief but blazing career. If the fuzz face is at the start of your chain, you can control its fuzz with your guitars volume. Any trademarks on this page belong to their owners and not to general guitar gadgets. The solaris fuzz project is the ultimate clone of the dallasarbiter fuzz face, one of the most ubiquitous effects in the diy and boutique effect landscape. Circuitry based on mid60s fuzz faces with slightly mismatched germanium transistors legendary fuzz face tones in a pedalboardfriendly housing status led, ac power jack, and battery door. Ivor arbiter took the round shaped enclosure idea from a microphone stand and it was the first pedal including a dpdt stompswitch. Dime the volume on your fuzz so it drives the preamp tubes into overdrive, then slowly turn. Dave fox might be able to provide a firsthand account of the timing, if ive got it wrong.
The trademark fuzz face has changed hands several times and there have. The dunlop jimi hendrix fuzz face is a meticulously faithful reproduction of the 196970 dallas arbiter fuzz face that jimi used on classic albums like band of gypsys. Roger mayer, jimi would buy half a dozen fuzz faces and mark the one he. It is designed to produce a distorted sound referred to as fuzz, originally achieved through accident such. But its more than just a novelty item to be used only when doing your rendition of purple haze. The jimi hendrix 70th anniversary tribute series fuzz face produces one of the most sought after sounds in a compact, road worthy format. Dunlop did make at least 1 jimi fuzz face in its own shell. Its uncanny ability to add harmonic richness and hair around clean tones at lower settings is as satisfying as the fullon roar it wields when dimed and raging. Solaris fuzz face pedal diy pcb project aion electronics. It still responds nicely to playing dynamics and guitar volume control.
The jh2 has a tendency to fold in on itself and gives the impression that unity gain is unattainable. It is designed to produce a distorted sound referred to as fuzz, originally achieved through accident such as broken electrical components or damaged speakers. Turn up your amp, turn up the fuzz and unleash screaming riffs. The ones that were made tended to get broken or lost, so. It is authentic in every detail a handwired circuit board with no solder mask and. I think thats the dunlop jh2, which, if my understanding is correct, dunlop produced at a time when it had the rights to hendrix s name, but did not yet have the rights to the fuzz face trade dress that it later acquired from crest audio. The following diagram is the jimi hendrix fuzz face pedal circuit diagram. Fuzz faces naturally tend to bias with only about half a volt on the collector of the first transistor, so there is a lot of room upwards. While jimi hendrix certainly had his pedal modified as did jimmy page neither of them went to this extent.
Countless other models have been built and sold since then, but at the. The intro and solo use a dallas arbiter fuzz face distortion. In stompbox lore, the fuzz face distortion sits among the icons. This analysis covers the first arbitrer fuzz face model equipped with pnp germanium transistors from the first releases. Fuzz face schematic finally, within this bearfoot pedal, we are able to see one tantalum capacitor orange drop around the left from the circuit, mkt capacitors, most likely epcos brand blue boxes. It is authentic in every detail a hand wired brown circuit board with no solder mask. Dunlops engineering department examined hoards of vintage fuzz faces, honing in on a few units which possessed that unmistakable jimi voodoo. Fuzz face readyfortransfer printed circuit board layout for use only if you are a complete diy person who wants to etch and drill your own pcb. Dec 27, 2010 building a germanium fuzz face guitar pedal. If those are a bit too rich, there are a lot of pedals based on the darb circuit.
This is a follow up to my video on using a breadboard to build your own fuzz face circuit. The fuzz face mini pedal line features legendary fuzz face tones in smaller, more pedalboardfriendly housings with several modern appointments. In a way, it combines joe bonamassa with jimi hendrix and a bit of eric johnson fuzz face. But not all the fuzz faces sound the same, in the old days, players sorted. In this video i take a look at a classic guitar effects pedal circuit the fuzz face. Dunlop jhf1 jimi hendrix fuzz face pedal musicians friend. Its funny how a small resistor like that is all it takes to keep the circuit stable.
Maybe someone could point me the right schematic for this and how this should be wired so i can get this to use. Fuzz face schematic finally, within this bearfoot pedal, we are able to see one tantalum capacitor orange drop around the left from the circuit, mkt capacitors, most likely epcos brand blue boxes, electrolytic capacitors of various sizes big and small black and whitecolored cylinders. Jimi hendrix fuzz face pedal circuit wiring diagrams. One of the most sought after reissues is the bc109c version produced by crest audio. But not all the fuzz faces sound the same, in the old days, players sorted through dozens of pedals at a time to find the best sounding fuzz of the store. The fuzz face is a distortion guitar pedal designed in london by arbitrer electronics ltd in the autumn of 1966.
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