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Published on 05/26/11 at 09:58Frantone pedals are made in Brooklyn New York. These pedals are 100% hand made. This is the Frantone "The Sweet" fuzz pedal. The pedal has a very vintage look to it with the black case and the green script. The simple design is something you find alot in boutique pedals. Like all classy fuzz pedals you get 3 knobs. The knobs you get are the volume knob the sustain knob and the tone knob. It is a simple pedal with an input and an output. The knobs are big so you can adjust on the fly with your feet while you are playing. The green LED stands out against the black casing so with a quick glance you can see if it is on or not.
UTILIZATION
The construction is very solid. There are no plastic battery holders or plates to break off. It is held together by four sturdy screws. All the wires are neatly placed inside the pedal which is what you expect with a boutique pedal. This Fuzz pedal is quieter than most fuzz pedals but that is not saying much, most pedals can get out of hand with the noise they produce but this one is alright. There is still audible noise when it is switched on but it is much lower than on low quality fuzz pedals.
SOUND QUALITY
The Fuzz sound this pedal puts out is quite dynamic and is in tune with how you are playing. If you play softer the fuzz cleans up and if you hit hard so does the fuzz. With cheap Fuzz pedals there are not any dynamics with the fuzz it is there no matter what but this one is in a class of its own. The clarity of this pedal is great too and that is something you dont really expect from a Fuzz pedal. The tone knob allows for great tone shaping. You can add more brightness and bite to the fuzz or more jangle in addition to the fuzzy low end. The germanium transistors help contribute to the warm fuzz tones of the likes of Hendrix and other classic 60’s fuzz tones.
OVERALL OPINION
This is one of the best Fuzz pedals on the market. Its high quality construction and high quality sound put it in a class of its own. Being handmade you know someone has built this with pride and has staked their reputation on its performance. If you are player with distinguishing taste and have the bread to pay 400 USD for a fuzz pedal, Fuzztone's "The Sweet" is the only place you need to look.
UTILIZATION
The construction is very solid. There are no plastic battery holders or plates to break off. It is held together by four sturdy screws. All the wires are neatly placed inside the pedal which is what you expect with a boutique pedal. This Fuzz pedal is quieter than most fuzz pedals but that is not saying much, most pedals can get out of hand with the noise they produce but this one is alright. There is still audible noise when it is switched on but it is much lower than on low quality fuzz pedals.
SOUND QUALITY
The Fuzz sound this pedal puts out is quite dynamic and is in tune with how you are playing. If you play softer the fuzz cleans up and if you hit hard so does the fuzz. With cheap Fuzz pedals there are not any dynamics with the fuzz it is there no matter what but this one is in a class of its own. The clarity of this pedal is great too and that is something you dont really expect from a Fuzz pedal. The tone knob allows for great tone shaping. You can add more brightness and bite to the fuzz or more jangle in addition to the fuzzy low end. The germanium transistors help contribute to the warm fuzz tones of the likes of Hendrix and other classic 60’s fuzz tones.
OVERALL OPINION
This is one of the best Fuzz pedals on the market. Its high quality construction and high quality sound put it in a class of its own. Being handmade you know someone has built this with pride and has staked their reputation on its performance. If you are player with distinguishing taste and have the bread to pay 400 USD for a fuzz pedal, Fuzztone's "The Sweet" is the only place you need to look.