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ZVEX Effects Fuzz Factory Vexter Series Fuzz Guitar Pedal
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Brand | Zvex |
Style | Classic |
Item Weight | 11.36 ounces |
Voltage | 9 Volts |
Amperage | 3 Milliamps |
About this item
- Made with 2 new old stock '60s germanium transistors
- Drive, and Stability controls
- Hand-silkscreened, hand-polished aluminum chassis
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Product information
Item Weight | 11.4 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 3.25 x 3.25 x 5.5 inches |
ASIN | B01LTIQ7OO |
Item model number | Vexter Fuzz Factory |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #20,992 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #5,593 in Guitar & Bass Accessories |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 13, 2004 |
Hardware Interface | 1/4-inch Audio |
Signal Format | Analog |
Size | 3.15 x 5.5 x 3.25 |
Voltage | 9 Volts |
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Product Description
The Vexter Fuzz Factory from ZVex is a 5-knob fuzz pedal with 2 old-stock '60s germanium transistors, and it comes in a hand-polished aluminum chassis with hand-silkscreened, 2-color text. The Vexter Fuzz Factory from ZVex is a 5-knob fuzz pedal with 2 NOS '60s germanium transistors, and it comes in a hand-polished aluminum chassis with hand-silkscreened, 2-color text. Though the circuit isn't modeled after any one specific classic fuzz, it delivers tones straight out of the 1960s. These 5 knobs control the Fuzz Factory's parameters at various operating levels, letting you shape your own personalized fuzz effect. ZVex designed the Fuzz Factory to consume less energy than other effects pedals. When on, the Fuzz Factory's current is less than 3 mA. This fuzz pedal is hand-painted and assembled, and each is unique. Fuzz Factory Controls Volume: Output level Gate: Squelches noise after end of sustain. Turn to the right to eliminate squeals, hiss, and buzz, stopping just as they disappear, or use to tune in exact feedback pitch. Turning to the left opens gate. Compress: Adds attack characteristic when turned to the left, which gets softer to right, and suddenly pinches tone when all the way right. Also tunes in fat, feedbacky fuzz. Lower the Stability and see what happens to this control. Drive: Increases distortion when used as a "normal" fuzz and adjusts feedback pitch and tonal thickness. Stability: Use to control feedback pitch. This is one of the more finicky controls, so it will take some experimentation to get it right.
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hardware interface | 1 4 inch audio | — | — | 1 4 inch audio | — | ethernet |
amperage | 3 milliamps | 5 milliamps | 100 milliamps | 30 milliamps | 30 milliamps | 20 milliamps |
signal format | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog |
controls type | Knob | Knob | Knob | Knob | Knob | — |
voltage | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts |
style | Classic | — | Bass | Distortion | — | Advanced |
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Customers like the sound quality, fun, style and quality of the sound and recording equipment. For example, they mention it has amazing sounds, great fuzz tones, endless sound variations and very little noise. Some appreciate the appearance, and effects box. That said, opinions are mixed on the pedal.
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Customers like the sound quality of the fuzz box. They say it has amazing sounds, great fuzz tones, and endless sound variations. Customers also mention that the construction is very solid and that the sound has a particular distortion sound. They also appreciate the killer sub sonic fuzziness that goes deeper than any other pedal.
"...do: use delay and reverbs on this as they sound pretty cool...." Read more
"...Solid construction and artwork----and endless sound variations are available --- all depending on the decisions and subsequent set-points of the..." Read more
"Great fuzz tones, although it lacks the sustain of the big muff. However, you can use it to make all sorts of crazy noise effects." Read more
"Amazing pedal! Super fun to play around with makes some really cool sounds. Great for anyone who like to experiment with sounds" Read more
Customers find the sound and recording equipment fun. They mention that it can be a lot of fun if you're looking for experimental sounds, and the diverse range is rewarding.
"...this pedal is more vast and complex then space travel but is also more rewarding as i would find this as my most powerful and important pedal...." Read more
"...Fun Fun Fun. The neighbors will be polarized in your favor or againstLive Hard Die Free and crank this while you have a heartbeat..." Read more
"Amazing pedal! Super fun to play around with makes some really cool sounds. Great for anyone who like to experiment with sounds" Read more
"...This pedal can be a lot of fun if you're looking for experimental sounds, Velcro type sounds, radio interference fuzz, and wildly oscillating tones..." Read more
Customers like the style of the fuzz pedal. They say it has a cool approach to fuzz, and has all the fuzzy sounds one could want. Customers also say that it has clean crunch to petrifying fuzz.
"...if you follow the below guidelines you will be golden and have an incredible, crisp and filthy fuzz which ACTS LIKE AN OVER DRIVEN TUBE..." Read more
"Great fuzz! Perfect and a bit crazy! Just what I wanted." Read more
"Great sounding unit, all the fuzz one could want. My only hang up is that it's a little hard to adjust as the knobs are interactive...." Read more
"Its a cool approach to fuzz, but somehow it misses the target...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it is well made, has a solid feeling case, and has screened paint job.
"...Solid construction and artwork----and endless sound variations are available --- all depending on the decisions and subsequent set-points of the..." Read more
"...is a very useful tool for most music genres, but I do think it's well built and quite a lot of fun.You have been warned!" Read more
"...Seems to be very well made, I appreciate the "analogue" sound but I would highly recommend testing one of these units out before you go..." Read more
"...It has a particular distortion sound, you'll love it. The construction is very solid...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it is very professional while maintaining a boutique look. The solid feeling case and the screened paint job look very professional.
"...follow the below guidelines you will be golden and have an incredible, crisp and filthy fuzz which ACTS LIKE AN OVER DRIVEN TUBE..." Read more
"...The pedal has a very solid feeling case and the screened paint job looks very professional while maintaining a boutique look...." Read more
"remarkably powerful unit. try it before you buy it because it's beautiful but tricky- it's not hard to be overpowered by it." Read more
Customers like the effects box. They mention that it's unique, well made, and presented in an interesting way. They also say that it can produce crazy tones.
"...seems to be well made and was presented in an interesting and somewhat unique way. The pedal came in a somewhat plain white cardboard box...." Read more
"...Truly a unique effects box." Read more
"this thing is cool. you can get some crazy tones. i like it, love it but hate it sometimes when it squeals..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the pedal. Some mention it's amazing and one of the best distortion pedals available, while others say it'd be better off sending it back.
"Amazing pedal! Super fun to play around with makes some really cool sounds. Great for anyone who like to experiment with sounds" Read more
"...for 31 years and I've never seen such a hissing, useless and uncontrollable foot pedal. Sending it back." Read more
"...One of the best distortion pedals available. He is still getting new sounds with it." Read more
"...It's a weird little pedal." Read more
Customers find the sound and recording equipment frustrating and hard to dial in. They also say the instructions are vague and tongue in cheek.
"...The instructions are somewhat vague and a little tongue in cheek (for those that are that kind) but did provide some example settings...." Read more
"...It is initially a bit confusing when you first plug this sucker in because given the pedal's sensitivities, the knobs tend to have some really..." Read more
"...checking it out because it is so unique, I just found it to be a bit frustrating and hard to dial in...." Read more
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don't: use this the dirty channel on the amp, with an over drive or distortion, with another fuzz. don t take the volume down with a volume pedal while using this because it will send you into a fifth dimension and make aliens noises(its happened to the best of us). don't plug in the power chord while running off of the reserve energy(which charges while using a dc 9 v) while the pedal is on...I shocked myself and could have caused a fire. DONT DROP THE GATE TO ANYTHING TO THE LEFT OF 3 'CLOCK
do: use delay and reverbs on this as they sound pretty cool. If you want them to be subtle but the fuzz first if you want them to be promentent put the atmospheric pedals first. make sure this fuzz comes after volume and tuner pedals and with any high gain pedals it doesn't matter because you will take my advice and won't be using them with this will you??
knobs: it gives suggestions on instructions that are great bt hear are some more.
more compressed sound: turn compression up and drive down
more fuzzy sound: stab down role gate back a bit (but never the left of 3 'Oclock of course!)
better than star wars: drive, 5:30; stab 5; compression, 9; gate, 3:15(or until screaming stops) and volume doesn't matter because it is always loud.
all in all this pedal is more vast and complex then space travel but is also more rewarding as i would find this as my most powerful and important pedal. please buy this for your sake
Fun Fun Fun. The neighbors will be polarized in your favor or against
Live Hard Die Free and crank this while you have a heartbeat
Connected to a Mesa Boogie w 3 channels, its amazing
The ONLY thing this pedal needs is an adjustment for tone to brighten up my humbuckers, or to soften single coils.