Do any of you own the zvex woolly mammoth silicon and the germanium. Amazing little pedal that is a beast to try and tame. And while were at it just post cool sounds youve come up with. Zvex limitededition fuzz factory 7 handpainted fuzz effects.
Sample settings of hi compression fuzz, smooth fuzz, velcro fuzz, cleanish hi octave intermodulation, and radio fuzz are included in the manual. In this case i was going for a bass synth type of sound. Four new working prototypes are being shown, all of which are in new sized enclosures. The zvex fuzz factory is one of the earliest pedals invented by zachary vex and continues to be his most popular. This pedal can totally destroy your tone in the most wonderful of ways with a ringing sustain that can linger on forever. Does anyone know what the tone control is that zvex added to. Sponsored content is clearly labeled everywhere it appears, and. My fuzz factory achieves awesome dynamic overdrive tones all. A cheaper alternative to the hand painted fat fuzz factory. The fat knob is amazing, it lets you sweep through so many more tonal ranges, but to be honest if i were you id get a standard fuzz factory, or a fat fuzz factory and spend the remainder on something else thats cool. Zvex vexter fuzz factory guitar effect pedal guitar center. Ladies and gentlemen, wed like to introduce you to the fat fuzz factory, a take on our original company fag ship fuzz factory.
Fuzz factory clone project documentation flare fuzz. Used zvex 20 fat fuzz factory effect pedal guitar center. Hey all, i just grabbed one of these nasty, weird pedals last week and have been having a lot of fun with it and annoying the hell out of my girlfriend and neighbors. Zvex effects vexter fuzz probe gently used prymaxe.
Just a slight improvement to this circuit, try using a 10k log pot instead of the 5k linear, this reduces the maximum volume which is far too loud to something a bit more useable and also improves the sweep. This 5known fuzz pedal has 2 nos 60s germanium transistors, a handpolished aluminum chassis with handsilkscreened, 2color text, and delivers a tone straight out of the 1960s. Very loud and dirty it begs to be a tool of punishment. The zvex fuzz factory is a versatile fuzz distortion pedal designed for use with electric guitar, but of course usable with any electronic instrument. Vex pedal, a fiveknob wonder that often expresses itself whether you are playing or not. The zvex vexter fuzz factory guitar effect pedal is the answer youve been waiting for. The fat fuzz factory features a sub switch that opens the pedal up to an. Somebody posted a huge list of fuzz factory settings here a few months back. Includes an onoff led and centernegative dc power jack.
When the designer found a supply of black glass germanium transistors from the midfifties, he was so inspired by their unique look and sonic character, that he designed a fuzz factory specifically to showcase them. Zvex fat fuzz factory 20 sn a3, hand painted in usa. Vex announces fuzz factory 7, channel 2, fuzzolo, and. For greater savings check out our used zvex fuzz factory effect pedal and get a great deal today. The guitar is modeled as weak voltage source and series resistance. Zvex fat fuzz factory vexter 20 sn vfff01425 usa reverb. The new knobs are a fatness switch that has 9 positions with 9 levels of sub depth allowing the user to completely control the oscillation range and bass content of the fuzz signal, tailoring it for the bass response of their rig. For greater savings check out our used zvex 20 fat fuzz factory effect pedal and get a great deal today. Definitely this is not touchresponsive addition to the sound, rather heavyoriented but still inspiring, very present and suggestive instrument. There is a 3 58 antenna plate mounted on a chunk of 38 clear acrylic that passes over the top of the pedal housing, angles down to sharp turn, and goes back to the pedal. Jul 11, 20 minneapolis, mn july 11, 20 exciting news this summer at the namm show from your friends at z. Fat fuzz factory rocks, screams, kicks in the face. The zvex vexter fat fuzz factory is a take on the original company flagship pedal the fuzz factory.
Because it is hand silkscreened instead of handpainted, we are able to offer it at a somewhat reduced price. Setting 1 is a standard fuzz factory, settings 2 and 3 introduce low and lower frequencies to manipulate, oscillate, and mutate as you like. Buy the zvex vexter fat fuzz factory and get free delivery. I tried it over and over again wondering what was wrong with me that i didnt like fuzz. Though the circuit isnt modeled after any one specific classic fuzz effect, it delivers tones straight. Zvex fat fuzz factory 20 in mint condition with box, manual and case candy. On, sponsored content refers to articles, videos, or audio recordings that are produced or curated by an advertiser but that premier guitar is happy to share alongside our own editorial content due to the sponsored contents educational, musical, or entertainment value. Im an original contributor to the fuzz factory setting list that resides at zvex s sites forum. Buy zvex effects fuzz factory vexter series fuzz guitar pedal. Using the original fuzz factory s design but adding a sub switch, the fat fuzz factory opens up your fuzz to give you a killer, thundering bottom end. Vex effects neuheiten by sessionmusictv 20 01 namm z. Demo of new zvex fuzz and sequencer models video by sonicstate 20 0 namm 20 z. Zvex has housed it in a vertical box to provide another option for crowded pedal boards. When i just want to play an have a fuzz there are other pedals i prefer.
I cant seem to find comparisons online, only separate demo videos. Fuzz factory, a take on our original company flag ship fuzz. Vex effects super seek wah, super seek trem, ringtone ii, and fat fuzz factory demos by. Zvex s flagship fuzz factory just got an upgrade with the zvex fat fuzz factory. The silicon fuzz factory contains carefully selected silicon transistors that preserve the classic texture of the original germanium fuzz factory while providing temperature stabilization. Fwiw, my pre2000ish backwards hand painted fuzz factory smokes. Vex fuzz factory hit the scene in the winter of 1995, there was nothing out there quite like it. Vex fuzz factory is a fuzz pedal made by the american inventor and musician zachary vex of the z. Well, in this video we show you 12 settings to easily use this great box. Zvex effects fuzz factory vexter series fuzz guitar pedal. The fat fuzz factory sounds fantastic on both guitar and bass. Vex announces fuzz factory 7, channel 2, fuzzolo, and snowbox.
Ladies and gentlemen, wed like to introduce you to the fat fuzz factory, a take on our original company flag ship fuzz factory. The vexter fuzz factory is identical in construction to the newest handpainted fuzz factories, including a dc power jack and onoff led indicator. I cant find it anywhere now though, does anybody have that. Ladies and gentlemen, wed like to introduce you to the fat fuzz factory, a take on our original company flag ship fuzz. Zvex effects fat fuzz factory germanium fuzz guitarbass pedal. What year is the fuzz factory you used for your settings. Zvex settings for a fuzz factory the gas channel g. I highly recommend that you try out the example settings provided in the manual or here. The fuzz factory is based on, yet vastly expands the tonal palette of, classic fuzztone designs from the 1960s. The fuzz factory is essentially a classic fuzz face with a lpb1 booster in front of. Jun 21, 2010 zvex fuzz factory lots of pretty custom shop fuzz factories for mere completeness and to stop me getting so many emails. Vex press release, july 11, 20 the fuzz factory 7 is a new version of the fuzz factory with 7 knobs and two stomp switches. Zvex effects fuzz factory 7 limited edition fuzz guitar pedal a limited edition version of our fuzz factory.
Especially in something as volitile as the fuzz factory. The fuzz factory from zvex is a 5knob fuzz pedal with 2 oldstock 60s germanium transistors. Today im going to covet the highly underrated zvex fat fuzz factory from now referred to as fff for efficiency and tell you what i think about their update to a solid 20yearold design. Invented in the mid1990s, the pedals are mostly handbuilt and painted in minnesota, united states, with a budget line being manufactured in taiwan. Youre the proud owner of the zvex effects hand painted fuzz. Zvex effects vexter fuzz probe the fuzz probe is a kind of cross between a theremin and a fuzz factory. The fuzz factory 7 is the ultimate do all modern germanium fuzz that can go from vintage fuzz tones that clean up beautifully, to noise maker buzz machine, to spitty dying fuzz with octave overtones galore. Zvex makes guitar effects pedals, bass pedals, and amps. The vexter fuzz factory from zvex is a 5knob fuzz pedal with 2 nos 60s germanium transistors, and it comes in a handpolished aluminum chassis with handsilkscreened, 2color text. The flagship is our fuzz factory 7, a new version of the fuzz factory with 7 knobs and two stomp switches. There is also a fat switch included in the circuit, that increases the bass response by adding a 2. This means that it can be used in very hot situations such as sunny outdoor stages and under hot lights where g. The fat fuzz factory lends itself particularly well to use with a bass, though it shreds with equal power when. I am wondering if there is a difference between the 2 in terms of tone.
Vex fuzz factory hit the scene in the winter of 1995, there was nothing out there. Fu factory flare fu 1 flare fuzz factory overview fuzz factory project link the flare is a clone of the zvex fuzz factory, a really interesting little box that lets you create everything from a really thick but musical fuzz to some messedup oscillations. Keep in mind though, even with the same quality, same brand of components the variations in these components can add up to quite different sounding pedals. Nov 30, 2008 somebody posted a huge list of fuzz factory settings here a few months back. Do you like the fuzz factory pedal but you cant tame it. Though the circuit isnt modeled after any one specific classic fuzz, it delivers tones straight out of the 1960s. The fuzz factory 7 features a 9position rotary sub switch that opens the pedal up to an astounding new bottom end as well as thin, reedy fuzzes. Its the same fiveknob fuzz using two new oldstock sixties germanium transistors as the original. Woolly mammoth 7 zvex woolly mammoth 7 audiofanzine. Zvex vexter fuzz factory guitar effect pedal musicians friend. I am new here, and am looking at the fuzz factory, which sounds great through my ampeg v4 for doom metal.
The flagship is our fuzz factory 7, a new version of the fuzz factory with 7. Each setting is ballpark because not all fuzz factories sound exactly the same. Youve been waiting all your life for the zvex fuzz factory eurorack module. Im really into fuzz so the extra tweakability is something i use all the time. This is a fiveknob fuzz using two new oldstock sixties germ.
Over the years weve fielded many many requests from the synth community for a fuzz factory that would behave the same way for them as the fuzz factory does for guitarists. But the switchs additional positions open the gates to two very differentsounding harmonic ranges that deliver everything from tubby stoner fuzz to total lowend armageddon. My take on a zvex fuzz factory settings list the gear page. In this case the lower sub content yields a deep and chewy sort of punctuation to grace notes. This is a one off fuzz factory 7 created i think for heavy metal hill 20. Although the five knobs are named for the parameters over which they seem to have the most control, they are really controls f. Minneapolis, mn july 11, 20 exciting news this summer at the namm show from your friends at z. This is a short sample of our new zvex fat fuzz factory in a high gain gated setting with the sub switch set to position 2. So many useful sounds in this box as well as a lot of zany fun for those times when you just want to make some noise.
Here is the schematic a vero board layout for the ever famous zvex fuzz factory, crazy fuzz sounds galore. When zack found a supply ofblack glass germanium transistors from the midfifties, he was so inspired by their unique look and sonic character, that he designed a new fuzz factory specifically to showcase them. Thoughtfully though, the manual provides a few sample settings to get you started with. Zvex effects fuzz factory vexter series fuzz guitar. Well packaged, and instruction manual is very useful. This variation features a three position mini toggle switch. Jun 18, 20 the fat fuzz factory offers a huge range of fuzz tones. The pedal is made up of analog components, boasting new oldstock 60s germanium transistors. Here is another quick sample of our new zvex fat fuzz factory. This is a limitededition, handpainted version of zvex effects fuzz factory. The mode switchs position 1 has all the endless fuzz variations of the standard fuzz factory.
Our line is a unique blend of norules engineering and artistic whim, from our affordable vexter series to our hand painted and custom designed items. I like the fuzz factory when i want a sound that i can craft. It is gritty, shapeable and just the best fuzz ive ever played. Zvex makes effects pedals and amps for guitar and bass and weve been at it since 1995. My fuzz factory achieves awesome dynamic overdrive tones all the way to unstable, gated, electrical velcro. The next edition of our fuzz factory 7, using two rare, russian gt308v germanium transistors. It would be cool to see a list for the two additional subs settings on the fat fuzz factory. Then, i tried the zvex fuzz factory and had to have one got a vexter version. Zvex fat fuzz factory vexter 20 sn vfff01425 usa in mint condition with box and guarantee card obsolete. This is a vertically oriented version of zvex s most famous pedal the fuzz factory. This is a fiveknob fuzz using two new oldstock sixties germanium transistors. Check 11, 2, aaaaaaand welcome to the next installment of pedal file.
The fuzz factory has standard 14 connections and 9 volt power is needed. Though the circuit isnt modeled after any one specific classic fuzz, it. The fat fuzz factory features a sub switch that opens the pedal up to an astounding new bottom end. Zvex new sequence and fuzz pedals by gear4music 20 0127 wnamm.
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