Catalinbread Fuzzrite Germanium Fuzz Pedal

£159.99

The Catalinbread Guitar Pedals always come out on top. This is New is in stock and ready to post out to you, with fast, reliable delivery straight to your door. For more New Guitar Pedals options, read on for full specifications, demos, and secure online ordering. Catalinbread have recently been working closely with the Moseley (Mosrite) family to bring back the Fuzzrite as an officially sanctioned Moseley-backed pedal. The Fuzzrite is now an exact sonic replica of the original vintage germanium Fuzzrite from the 1960’s.So you can plug in the Fuzzrite to get any of those 60s style fuzz effects.…

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The Catalinbread Guitar Pedals always come out on top. This is New is in stock and ready to post out to you, with fast, reliable delivery straight to your door. For more New Guitar Pedals options, read on for full specifications, demos, and secure online ordering.

Catalinbread have recently been working closely with the Moseley (Mosrite) family to bring back the Fuzzrite as an officially sanctioned Moseley-backed pedal. The Fuzzrite is now an exact sonic replica of the original vintage germanium Fuzzrite from the 1960’s.

So you can plug in the Fuzzrite to get any of those 60s style fuzz effects. It only uses 2 transistors to get its sound and can go from wild screeching fuzz tones to warm, rich fuzz. It has a fantastic rasp in the mid-range and will cut through the mix unlike a lot of other fuzz pedals that get drowned out by their own wooly fuzz tones.

Mosrite Fuzz

From the years of 1966 to 1968, Mosrite produced two distinct fuzz circuits—one outfitted with silicon transistors, the other with germanium parts. Of the two, the germanium version is by far the most rare, with original designer and Mosrite employee Ed Sanner estimating that around 250 ever made it out the door. In that final year of production, Mosrite shifted exclusively to silicon parts, making germanium components a thing of the past.

Germanium

Catalinbread happen to have a germanium version at their disposal, and have used it as a benchmark to create an extremely faithful version with a modern twist. Just like the original, the Catalinbread Fuzzrite Germanium includes two NOS PNP germanium semiconductors with a polarity inverter IC so it plays nice with all forms of power. Unlike the original, they’ve added a toggle switch to shift into modern mode, significantly beefing up the low-end content to suit more contemporary rigs.

Specifications

  • Input: Mono
  • Output: Mono
  • Power: 9V DC, Centre Negative
  • Weight: 0.4lbs
  • Dimensions: 1.96″ x 2.36″ x 4.33″

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

Stuff About Guitar Pedals

Guitar pedals are compact effects units that shape and enhance a guitar’s sound, sitting between the instrument and the amplifier. They include gain pedals like overdrive and distortion, modulation effects such as chorus and tremolo, time-based effects like delay and reverb, and essential utilities including tuners, compressors and loopers. Understanding basic things such as pedal type, signal order, power requirements and intended use helps players choose pedals that suit their style, setup and playing environment.

The Important stuff

Fuzz — Fuzz is one of the earliest and most distinctive guitar effects, known for its thick, gritty, and saturated tone that completely transforms your sound. It works by heavily clipping the audio signal, producing a raw, almost broken distortion that defined the sound of the ’60s and ’70s rock era. Classic pedals like the Fuzz Face and Big Muff became legendary for their roaring sustain and rich harmonic texture. Modern fuzz pedals range from vintage-style warmth to wild, synth-like chaos, making them perfect for players who want to add character, attitude, and a touch of chaos to their tone.. Germanium. Pedal — Pedals are the tools that let you shape, colour and transform your sound, from subtle tone enhancement to bold, creative effects. Whether you are adding grit, space, movement or control, a pedal becomes part of your playing rather than just an add-on. Exploring different pedals is about discovering what responds to your touch and helps your sound feel more like your own..

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