Catalinbread StarCrash Fuzz Pedal - '70s Collection

Description: DJ GEAR INSTRUMENT GEAR LIVE SOUND RECORDING MICROPHONES HEADPHONES ACCESSORIES SOFTWARE LIGHTING BUNDLES Authorized Dealer Catalinbread StarCrash Fuzz Pedal - '70s Collection - Open Box Fuzz Pedal with Limited Edition Artwork - Open Box - Description Overview The Fuzz Face debuted in 1966 as a germanium-equipped model, and by the ‘70s, all Fuzz Faces being made featured silicon componentry for circuit stability reasons. However, the powers that be barely adapted the circuit to its new semiconductors, only a single part was changed to reflect this. In light of this, the Star crash is the ‘70s fuzz you wish they would have made from the beginning. For starters, we got rid of that goofy Fuzz knob. We know that 95 percent of all players run it dimed, and the remaining five percent use their guitar’s volume knob to rein it in. Secondly, we installed a handy Bias control, also known as a “dying battery simulator.” This starves the second transistor of voltage and lets you dial in the right amount of texture, from raw and brawny to lean and harmonically rich. The Low-Cut control enacts a tastefully executed filter circuit that cuts the bass frequencies from 40Hz to 500Hz with the turn of a knob. While bias and filter controls cut volume, we’ve compensated by giving the Star crash a little more volume than the typical “Face” circuit, so you can still push your amp regardless of knob settings. Volume Yes. Low-Cut Engages a high-pass filter that cuts at ~30Hz (minimum) and ~500Hz (maximum). It’s a 3dB cut per octave so when it’s all the way up you lose 3dB from ~250Hz, 6dB from 125Hz, etc etc. 30Hz is inaudible to the human ear (and it would only cut 3dB at 15Hz anyway) so the control is effectively out of the circuit when all the way down. It’s at its most notable when it’s up past noon. Anything before that just cuts out subharmonic mud. Bias Changes the character of the fuzz from “distortion-esque” to “Velcro fuzz.” When it’s all the way down, the sound is full and throaty. The noon position on this knob is the normal Fuzz Face bias point, ~8K2 on the Q2 collector. All the way up is sputtery and Velcro-esque. It’s just about the best sounding limit of this kind of control, any higher and it wouldn’t be usable. Power Supply You can use a variety of power sources to power your Star Crash. It supports a standard DC power supply of 9 Volts. DO NOT give the Star Crash AC or a center-positive supply, you will void the warranty. Bad move. Features/Specs Type Fuzz Quick Pitch The Starcrash isn't an exact recreation of the venerable '70s "Face" circuit, but one refined to truly explore the boundaries of the circuit. Featuring a gooey saturated fuzz circuit with a voltage starve circuit to gently increase harmonic content, you can dial in the transistor voltage that best suits your playing. We've also installed a Low-Cut knob to tighten up the flubbiness that plagues some silicon fuzz circuits, extending the range up into the low-mids to sit in the mix nicely. Product Dimensions 96" X 2.36" X 4.33" We are authorized dealers for all these brands. Click a logo to see our listings. ProAudioStar is also not responsible for any taxes, local duties, or fees outside of the USA and those are not included in the sale price or ship charge. If an item is refused by the buyer, ship costs to and from the destination in which the item was shipped to are not refunded. Please note the cost of return shipping is usually double of what the original ship cost. Shipping is not free to HI, AK, and PR. FREE SHIPPING ONLY TO THE LOWER 48 STATES. We provide free shipping to the contiguous 48 United States, on most items. 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Price: 109.99 USD

Location: Winchester, Virginia

End Time: 2024-11-28T22:34:08.000Z

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