Fat fuzz factory rocks, screams, kicks in the face. Fuzz factory youve been waiting all your life for the zvex fuzz factory eurorack module. Zvex vexter fuzz factory guitar effect pedal greentoe. The circuit is not modeled after any classic fuzz design, but should have been around when leary was still lucid. Electro harmonix big muff pi usa by proguitarshopdemos. This is a big pedal in a small package, its a killer silicon fuzz pedal. This was a rude, loud, dirty fuzz pedal in an era that was rapidly becoming overpopulated by highgain valve heads, and before the boutique pedal boom had really hit its stride. The zvex vexter fat fuzz factory is a take on the original company flagship pedal the fuzz factory. See below for some information from zvex on this pedal. In 2004, they released the vexter series which is the exact same pedal only. Zvex vexter fuzz factory guitar effect pedal guitar center. Zvex vexter fuzz factory guitar effect pedal musicians. Really cool custom paint edition, 1 of 1 zvex fuzz factory.
The vertical vexter fuzz factory offers the exact same fuzz tones that made the original such an iconic stompbox, but rotates them into a more conventional enclosure. Setting 1 is a standard fuzz factory, settings 2 and 3 introduce low and lower frequencies to manipulate, oscillate, and mutate as you like. The original zvex fuzz factory is considered by many, myself included, to be a modernday classic fuzz pedal. This variation features a three position mini toggle switch. Zvexs flagship fuzz factory just got an upgrade with the zvex fat fuzz factory. I also have a zvex double rock that ive yet to finish. Figured id share some of the settings i found while exploring. Vex 20170705 zvex fuzz factory by alex t 20180523 zvex fuzz factory demo video by zachary vex by woodbrass 20181001 the hybrid fuzz factory announcement and demo by z. Using the original fuzz factorys design but adding a sub switch, the fat fuzz factory opens up your fuzz to give you a killer, thundering bottom end. The fat fuzz factory sounds fantastic on both guitar and bass. Based on our field reports, this new fatness lends itself particularly well to the bass guitar, and rips equally well on. Zvex vexter fat fuzz factory germanium fuzz pedal zzounds.
Jun 18, 20 the fat fuzz factory offers a huge range of fuzz tones. Today im going to covet the highly underrated zvex fat fuzz factory from now referred to as fff for efficiency and tell you what i think about their update to a solid 20yearold design. The fat fuzz factory features a sub switch that opens the pedal up to astounding bottom end. Check 11, 2, aaaaaaand welcome to the next installment of pedal file. It comes in at usd 199, making it a fair bit cheaper than the regular fuzz factory, which costs usd 319 each. So you can save money and pedal board space with this new edition. The zvex fuzz factory is one of the earliest pedals invented by zachary vex and continues to be his most popular. Because it is hand silkscreened instead of handpainted, we are able to offer it at a somewhat reduced price. This means the pedal can oscillate at much lower registers, giving it some very interesting thunder broom synth qualities. Buy the zvex vexter fat fuzz factory and get free delivery. The z vex fuzz factory shot to legendary status almost instantly upon its release in the mid 90s. In todays vast landscape of fuzz pedals, the zvex fuzz factory pedal stands out as one of the original and most widely used boutique fuzzes. Ladies and gentlemen, wed like to introduce you to the fat fuzz factory, a take on our original company flag ship fuzz factory. Zvex fuzz factory i heard a lot of great stuff about this thing.
Ladies and gentlemen, wed like to introduce you to the fat fuzz factory, a take on out original company flag ship fuzz factory. The fuzz factory is based on, yet vastly expands the tonal palette of, classic fuzztone designs from the 1960s. The zvex fuzz factory is a versatile fuzzdistortion pedal designed for use with electric guitar, but of course usable with any electronic instrument. Using the original fuzz factory s design but adding a sub switch, the fat fuzz factory opens up your fuzz to give you a killer, thundering bottom end. The reactor is a modified zvex box of rock, the late night fuzz is the wooly mammoth clone kit, and the big muff is a green russian with a mid boostscoop switch. Apr 10, 2011 the z vex fuzz factory shot to legendary status almost instantly upon its release in the mid 90s. Though the circuit isnt modeled after any one specific classic fuzz, it delivers tones straight out of the 1960s. Very loud and dirty it begs to be a tool of punishment. You use your board to express your music, why not express your tastes with custom painted stompboxes. Nov 28, 2017 the vertical vexter fuzz factory offers the exact same fuzz tones that made the original such an iconic stompbox, but rotates them into a more conventional enclosure. Zvex vexter fuzz factory guitar effect pedal musicians friend.
Zvex effects is a boutique effects pedal company founded in minneapolis by president zachary vex in 1995. Zvex vexter series fuzz factory by proguitarshopdemos. The vexter fuzz factory is identical in construction to the newest handpainted fuzz factories, including a dc power jack and onoff led indicator. Although the five knobs are named for the parameters over which they seem to have the most control, they are really controls f. The transistor was in invented in late 1947 at bell labs, and, driven by the military and rabid consumers of portable transistor radios, quickly displaced vacuum tubes in portable electronics. A little rolling thunder the fuzzolos microscopic size did not deter zvex from indulging their customary flair for the visual.
I bought a used hand painted fuzz factory in great shape. Zachary vex effects po box 16078 minneapolis, mn 55416. Packed with knobs that let you control everything from tight, radically fuzzy sounds that gate off instantly when you stop playing, to intermodulating oscillations that fight for control of your guitar as your notes decay, to shortwave radio sounds, ripping velcro and octavelike fuzz. This pedal has it all and distinctive guitar has one of the largest selections of zvex custom 1 off pedals. Zack earned his mad scientist credentials early on, but he really exploded the pedal universe at winter namm 2016 with his candela vibrophase. Zvex fuzz factory settings hey all, i just grabbed one of these nasty, weird pedals last week and have been having a lot of fun with it and annoying the hell out of my girlfriend and neighbors. The zvex fuzz factory is one of the earliest pedals invented by zachary vex, mr. Zvex vexter fat fuzz factory guitar effects pedal guitar.
The original zvex fuzz factory pedal was invented in the mid 90s, each one handpainted and assembled in minnesota. The zvex fuzz factory is a versatile fuzz distortion pedal designed for use with electric guitar, but of course usable with any electronic instrument. The vexter fuzz factory from zvex is a 5knob fuzz pedal with 2 oldstock 60s germanium transistors, and. May 30, 2014 a little rolling thunder the fuzzolos microscopic size did not deter zvex from indulging their customary flair for the visual. Vex finally releases vertical vexter fuzz factory pedal.
Vexs new take on the classic fuzz factory with a sub switch for tons of crazy bottom end. Ladies and gentlemen, wed like to introduce you to the fat fuzz factory, a take on z. Our line is a unique blend of norules engineering and artistic whim, from our affordable vexter series to our hand painted and custom designed items. This pedal can totally destroy your tone in the most wonderful of ways with a ringing sustain that can linger on forever.
Now the vertical model allows you to route your pedalboard the modern space saving way. Now change the gate control to around 1 or 2 o clock your are looking for the squeal. This time he has a quick play with the fuzz factory from zvex. Though the circuit isnt modeled after any one specific classic fuzz, it. The fat fuzz factory offers a huge range of fuzz tones. Everyone will recognise its extreme, gated, velcro tones from hits like muses song plug in baby.
But the switchs additional positions open the gates to two very differentsounding harmonic ranges that deliver everything from tubby stoner fuzz to total lowend armageddon. Vex vexter fuzz factory guitar pedal by gear4music. Vex effects fat fuzz factory vexter ladies and gentlemen, wed like. Although the five knobs are named for the parameters over which they seem to. This new model fuzz factory has the same sound and parts as the original handpainted fuzz factory, but its been updated with an onoff led and a dc power jack that works with bosstype 9vdc adaptors. Vex effects announced the release of the silkscreened vexter series fuzz factory. Zvex vertical fuzz factory silicon full demo youtube. Definitely this is not touchresponsive addition to the sound, rather heavyoriented but still inspiring, very present and suggestive instrument.
Zvex s flagship fuzz factory just got an upgrade with the zvex fat fuzz factory. Over the years weve fielded many many requests from the synth community for a fuzz factory that would behave the same way for them as the fuzz factory does for guitarists. Zvex vexter fat fuzz factory guitar effects pedal musician. A cheaper alternative to the hand painted fat fuzz factory. Vex fuzz factory is a fuzz pedal made by the american inventor and musician zachary vex of the z.
If you want custom artwork on your pedal, see the custom requests page. Buy the zvex vexter fuzz factory and get free delivery. Availability time to dispatch usually ships in 1 to 2 business days product code. The vexter fuzz factory from zvex is a 5knob fuzz pedal with 2 nos 60s germanium transistors, and it comes in a handpolished aluminum chassis with handsilkscreened, 2color text. Being a vexter edition, this fuzz factory has a screenprinted exterior, unlike the original pedals, which were hand painted. The mode switchs position 1 has all the endless fuzz variations of the standard fuzz factory. Quick play zvex fuzz factory vexter pedal duration.
Invented in the mid1990s, the pedals are mostly handbuilt and painted in minnesota, united states, with a budget line being manufactured in taiwan. Zvex vexter fuzz factory guitar effect pedal effects bay. As soon as i got it home and plugged it in, i could tell that this will always be my. The fat fuzz factory features a sub switch that opens the pedal up to an astounding new bottom end. The pedal is made up of analog components, boasting new oldstock 60s germanium transistors. Youve been waiting all your life for the zvex fuzz factory eurorack module. This is a fiveknob fuzz using two new oldstock sixties germanium transistors. The zvex fuzz factory is one of the earliest pedals invented by zachary vex and continues to be his most.
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