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Audiofanzine FR
Published on 12/09/08 at 14:29
(Originally written by Mark Twang/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
The Superfuzz is a '68 Jordan Bosstone Fuzz clone with two additional controls (Resonance and Tone). These two controls are intended to add sound alternatives to this vintage fuzz effect. The unit is fully analog and has a true bypass. The aluminum housing seems to be rugged and has only three connections: input, output and 9-volt DC PSU input (negative center). A 9-volt battery is included but no PSU (standard Boss PSA). You'll have to remove the bottom side screws to access the battery.
UTILIZATION
Four controls allow you to set the fuzz intensity (which can produce very high gain), the output volume, the low overtones rate (resonance) and the mid frequency response (tone). With these settings you have a large array of effects at your disposal ranging from vintage to modern and bluesy sounds.
SOUND QUALITY
It's a pure fuzz effect allowing you to recreate Jimi Hendrix' sound (think Star Spangled Banner) as well as Gilmour's solo sound (think Time). So it's a very interesting alternative to the Fuzz Face and it's worth a test before choosing a fuzz pedal.
OVERALL OPINION
I've been using it for four months with an OCD, a BB Preamp, a T-Rex Møller and a Big Muff Pi. This pedal has a strong sound character but does provide a pretty large sound range for a fuzz. The value for money is almost unbeatable and I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again... and I actually did already because the first one I bought was faulty (ground problems). If you have the opportunity to get one, I bet you you won't take it off your setup anymore.
The Superfuzz is a '68 Jordan Bosstone Fuzz clone with two additional controls (Resonance and Tone). These two controls are intended to add sound alternatives to this vintage fuzz effect. The unit is fully analog and has a true bypass. The aluminum housing seems to be rugged and has only three connections: input, output and 9-volt DC PSU input (negative center). A 9-volt battery is included but no PSU (standard Boss PSA). You'll have to remove the bottom side screws to access the battery.
UTILIZATION
Four controls allow you to set the fuzz intensity (which can produce very high gain), the output volume, the low overtones rate (resonance) and the mid frequency response (tone). With these settings you have a large array of effects at your disposal ranging from vintage to modern and bluesy sounds.
SOUND QUALITY
It's a pure fuzz effect allowing you to recreate Jimi Hendrix' sound (think Star Spangled Banner) as well as Gilmour's solo sound (think Time). So it's a very interesting alternative to the Fuzz Face and it's worth a test before choosing a fuzz pedal.
OVERALL OPINION
I've been using it for four months with an OCD, a BB Preamp, a T-Rex Møller and a Big Muff Pi. This pedal has a strong sound character but does provide a pretty large sound range for a fuzz. The value for money is almost unbeatable and I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again... and I actually did already because the first one I bought was faulty (ground problems). If you have the opportunity to get one, I bet you you won't take it off your setup anymore.