September 27, 2008

WMD Fatman - Show and Tell

Stashed under: Show and Tell - Non-Fuzz — grygrx @ 9:32 am

September 21, 2008

Inventory Update - D*A*M Day

Stashed under: Inventory Update — grygrx @ 9:57 pm
D*A*M Fuzz Rong and MKII Pro High Gain

Guyatone TZ-2 “The Fuzz” Review

Stashed under: Reviews, Reviews - Fuzz — grygrx @ 9:57 am


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Manufacturer: Guyatone
Model: TZ-2 The Fuzz
MSRP/Paid: $70/$45
New/Used/Loan: Used
Battery: Yes
Power Supply: 9v boss style
Size: Aprox. Aprox. 2.75″ Wide x 3.875″ Tall x 2.0″ Deep (jacks/knobs etc included)
Available from:Dealers Everywhere

From the maker:

Description:
We all know there are plenty of digital multi-effect units out there, but how about an analog one that’s so small it can fit in your shirt pocket? The TZ-2 Fuzz may appear simple at first glance, but once you plug it in you’ll discover it’s multiple uses.

A retro-style fuzz effect based on the vintage Univox Superfuzz, the concept behind the TZ-2 was to create distortion using methods other than waveform clipping. Unlike standard distortion and fuzz pedals, the TZ-2 produces a sawtooth waveform that yields a much ruder and cruder tone with a whopping low-end that makes it perfect for use with Bass as well as Guitar.

So where do we get off calling the TZ-2 a multi-effect? Well, its circuit contains a diode ring. Diode rings are used to add upper octave tones to an input signal (think Dan Armstrong Green Ringer or Tychobrahe Octavia). The TZ-2’s upper octave tracks particularly well and is smoother and more subtle than most “boutique” octavia clones currently on the market. It even tracks well on Bass, creating a very unique, synth-like tone on upper register notes. In addition, playing double stops or chords through the TZ-2 will produce atonal, clangorous tones similar to a ring modulator, making it great for special effects and more unconventional applications.

The TZ-2 Fuzz: Distortion, Octavia, and Ring Modulator - Three great analog effects in one pint-sized powerhouse!

Tech Specs

TZ-2 THE FUZZ
Input Impedance: 470K ohm
Input Jack: 1/4 Inch standard phone jack
Output Impedance: 1k Ohm
Output Jack: 1/4 Inch standard phone jack
Output: 1
Controls: VOLUME, DEPTH
Switch: NORMAL/EFFECT
Max Amplitude: +30dB
Power Supply: 9V Manganese dry cell battery or special AC Adaptor
Power Voltage: DC9V (Battery) / DC9 V (AC Adaptor)
Current Consumption: 6 mA
AC Adaptor: Guyatone AC2 (optional) Input: AC120V Output: DC9V/200 mA (Center -/Sleeve +)
Dimensions: 2.75″ W x 3.875″ L x 1.5″ H
Weight (w/o battery): 8.0 oz
Accessories: 9V Manganese dry cell battery, User’s Manual, Warranty Card

September 14, 2008

MXR M182 El Grande Bass Fuzz Review

Stashed under: Reviews - Fuzz — grygrx @ 11:23 am


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Manufacturer: Jim Dunlop - MXR
Model: M182 El Grande Bass Fuzz
MSRP/Street/Paid: $165.63/$99/$75
New/Used/Loan: New
Battery: Yes
Power Supply: 9v boss style
Size: Aprox. 4.37″ Tall X 2.37″ Wide X 2.00″ Deep (jacks/knobs etc included)
Available from:Dealers Everywhere

From the maker:

description:
The El Grande Bass Fuzz, the latest offering from MXR Bass Innovations, is a versatile and brutal fuzz designed just for bass. We took a classic 70’s fuzz circuit, re-tuned it for more low end, and added a DEEP switch that delivers up to +15dB of monstrous bass that is internally adjustable between 87Hz - 113Hz. And that’s not all: Volume, Tone, and Fuzz controls let you sculpt your tone with precision to get everything you need—from searing, sustained upper-register chords to punchy, growling low B’s—without sacrificing low end or clarity. The El Grande comes in a lightweight but durable aluminum casting with the same high-quality jacks and switches that have made MXR pedals the road-ready standard on pedal-boards around the world for over 30 years.

Manual
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September 12, 2008

Inventory Update

Stashed under: Inventory Update — grygrx @ 12:36 pm

Big day today.

1) Got my computer back. Turns out the power supply had a part “explode”. No idea, but it’s running now after recovering everything from backup last night.
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2) Got a couple of deliveries today…
WMD - Fatman
Zvex - Woolly Mammoth
Sinister Analogue - UltraLord v2