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Product Description

The long-awaited germanium transistor version of RoShi Pedals' long-standing model, based on a 1960s fuzz face! Serial #048.

Constructed from a carefully selected combination of several vintage transistors that were tested. In addition to the volume and gain controls, the SHAVE control is very unique and allows you to adjust the bass of the fuzz sound. Fully open to the left, it is equivalent to the original fuzz face. Turned to the right, the bass is reduced and the gain is lowered slightly. This is very useful because the original fuzz face can be saturated and incompatible with some guitars (humbuckers, etc.) used, or you have to squeeze the guitar hand when the pedal is turned on to get the sound out. Also, by cutting the bass when setting a wah in front of this pedal, the wah works much better. The sound and usability together make it a fuzz pedal that is truly suited for real-world use! It has a raw, realistic taste like germanium, and the gain is powerful at full ten, but when set one step forward, it has a moderate fuzz sound, which is unbearable!

〜The following is from the manufacturer's website

The warmth and softness unique to german transistors has been used to reproduce the german fuzz face sound that RoShi Pedals has envisioned. The carefully selected Japanese germanium transistors used in this product respond linearly to the volume and tone of the guitar. Two types of transistors were used after testing a number of transistors. Many Japanese germanium transistors have a straightforward sound quality, and one type of transistor lacks tenacity and glassy highs. By crossing two types of transistors with different characteristics, we have expressed the sound that RoShi Pedals was aiming for.
When using germanium transistors, it is inevitable that there will be variations in sound. The SMUG FACE Ge also has individual differences in sound. There are differences in the sound when the gain is high or the volume of the guitar is turned down. However, each guitar is sound-checked and adjusted when it is assembled. There are no so-called "outliers" such as a guitar with no sustain. Each one is finished to a sound that you will think is wonderful.

The fuzz face is controlled by the hand, from a glassy clean sound to a biting crunchy sound, which is the charm of the fuzz face. The Shave knob can also be used to adjust the overdrive sound, and the Shave knob can be used to reduce the bass at the input stage, leaving the biting highs intact. This pedal is a must-have for those who like Japanese germanium fuzz faces, as well as for those who are looking for a controllable overdrive pedal with germanium transistor texture.

Specifications
Vintage germanium transistor made in Japan
・Resistors are made of carbon composite. The manufacturer is discrete. The resistors are selected based on the measured resistance values and sound, so they may vary depending on the individual.
True bypass (Switch: alpha)
LED
DC Jack Center Plus (This is for using batteries with battery snap-in from the outside. No noise countermeasures or protection circuits are provided.)
Jack: Cliff (made in England)
Solder: Ersin multicore (made in England)

About the power supply
Power is supplied by pointing the jack to IN. The DC Jack is attached to use an external battery snap (sold separately). It can also be used with a power supply, but we have not installed any circuitry to prevent noise or protection circuits from the power supply. Please check the electrodes before using the DC Jack. If you have any parts for the device, we will repair it as long as they are still available. However, if the entire board is replaced, the full amount will be charged.


Made in Japan(Okinawa)

Age: 2020's

Accessories: box, instruction manual

Contact : Sano

The warranty period is one month from the date of purchase.

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