The fuzzatort was an almost identical circuit that was the basis of a kit offered by sentry manufacturing company. One can only hope that gibson will eventually see fit to reissue the maestro ps1. Maestro fuzz tone vintage effect pedal fz 1 gibson ebay. One can only hope that gibson will eventually see fit to reissue the maestro ps1 phase shifter as well. The fuzz tones are pretty decent, and its meant to model the fuzzface, fz1a and octavia.
Here is clip of my fz 1s clone well, its not exact clone with bigger capacitors it does not lose low end even on maximum blend setting, added tone knob and transistor switch there is no original 2n53. I did a lot of research on the reissue before i bought it. Boss fz5 fuzz pedal a distorted blast from the past. It is a great tumbling rocks overthetop fuzz sound but there is significant low end loss up and down the dials.
The later fz1a used the same circuit with different transistors. There has been much confusion about this circuit, as the schematics on the patent, and on the original ieaflet that came with the pedal are both wrong. Maestro fuzz pedal turner musical instruments in toronto mentioned on the pedal, was a subdivision of gibson like maestro. It was an original fz1a that keith richards used to record the riff on satisfaction possibly the most famous recorded fuzz tone of all time. Looking back at the glorious rock sounds of the 60s and 70s, the fz5 recreates its vintage. Maestro fuzztone fz1 fuzztone schematic corrected correct. From the sounds of things it will give my 70s little big muff a run for its money in the out of. In an ironic twist of fate, the present day gibson company reacquired the rights to the maestro name and reissued the maestro fz 1a fuzz tone effect in 2001. Back in january, i started on this years fuzz tone quest 2018 year of fuzz with 5 articles on key fuzz types fuzz face, big muff, tone bender, rat and uniqueunusual. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Apr 16, 2016 2n26 2n2614 alternative archives casino classic clone collection early epiphone fuzz fuzz tone fx fz 1a garage gibson keef keith lettering maestro original pedal pedals photo pic porn richards sub tone transistor post navigation. What pedals out there are clones of maestro fz1 variants. The first fuzz to be used on a hit record, this is a grand daddy of all fuzz. It was first manufactured in the kalamazoo factory in michigan. Well, it is one the first guitar pedals, so pedalboard were not really an option at that time. The maestro fz 1 fuzz tone was the first fuzz distortion device to become widely available on the market for electric guitars and basses, although there had been other prototype devices made. The reissue fz 1a has met with considerable success. Assmaster discussion in effects bg started by limlam. Maestro vintage fuzz tone fz1s super fuzz pedal on. Maestro fuzztone fz1, fz1a and fz1b legendary guitar.
It was commonly agreed among those that were familiar with both the original fz1a and the reissue that there was too much gain on the reissue. The pedal is in great working order and cosmetic condition isas pictured the maestro fuzz tone fz 1a is the earlier 3 germanium transistor model. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Boss proprietary cosm technology allows guitar players to recreate classic fuzz boost control for more aggressive tone. Vintage 1960s gibson maestro fuzztone fz1b guitar effects pedal. One category i foolishly overlooked was the mac daddy original fuzz the gibson maestro fz 1 fuzz tone most notable for its use on the rolling stones track i can. The name of the model is clearly written on the front of the enclosure, with fz1a instead of fz1. Maestro fz 1 along with its almost identical update the fz 1a achieved a peak of popularity in the 1960s. Turner musical instruments in toronto mentioned on the pedal, was a subdivision of gibson like maestro. It was an original fz 1a that keith richards used to record the riff on satisfaction possibly the most famous recorded fuzz tone of all time. Gibson maestro fz1a fuzztone guitar effects pedal original fuzztone fz1a.
Over 40,000 of this lower powered version were made. The fuzz atort was an almost identical circuit that was the basis of a kit offered by sentry manufacturing company. April 16, 2016 masuto masuto masuto leave a comment. The balance control is a strange one as turned ccw you only get almost the bypass tone plus a pinch of fuzz and cw it all systems go. In stock limited availability based on the first guitar pedal ever made, the 1962 gibson maestro fz1 fuzztone the reuss vintage three volt fuzz is based on the worlds first guitar pedal, the 1962 maestro fz1 fuzztone not the later fz1a or the fz1b. Maestro fuzz tone fz1a reissue effect pedal guitar center. The reissue fz1a has met with considerable success. Aug 3, 2016 maestro fuzz tone vintage effect pedal fz 1 gibson ebay stay safe and healthy. Skip to main content skip to footer site51542461 used 1542461 maestro fuzz tone fz 1a reissue effect pedal. All three of these fuzzes are pretty iconic in the fuzz world, and theyve helped create a majority of the old school 60s70s tones that were famous back in the day. The fz5 is a modern pedal built for the modern guitarist, but the sounds you can get from the fz5 are pure retro. Nyc guitarist producer vinnie zummo asked me the repair his vingtage maestro fz1 fuzz.
Legendary guitar effects the maestro fuzztone fz1, fz1a and fz1b with sound clips. Features originaltype 2n26 npnpnp transistors, pointtopoint wiring, and a design thats entirely faithful to the original. The later fz 1a used the same circuit with different transistors. Gibson maestro fz1a fuzztone fuzz box pete townshends. Skip to main content skip to footer site51542461 used 1542461 maestro fuzz tone fz1a reissue effect pedal. Vintage 1964 gibson maestro fuzz tone guitar effect pedal. The particular fz1 and fz1a i have sound discernibly different.
In an ironic twist of fate, the present day gibson company reacquired the rights to the maestro name and reissued the maestro fz1a fuzztone effect in 2001. Later an fz1b version was released, changing from germanium transistors to silicon. The gibson maestro fz1 fuzztone was the first fuzz distortion device to become widely available on the market for electric guitars and basses, although there. The fuzz has only one input, and a jack allows you to connect it directly to your amp. The maestro fuzz tone is simply the first fuzz ever. Feb 05, 20 demo of the fuzz tone in our ebay store. Ive got a germanium assmaster might be fun to try out a clone of the fz1. The company also used the circuit in several basses including the eb0f, ebsf 1250 and epiphone newport ebsf the f suffix indicating fuzz. It was the sound of the bad boys of rock, the rolling stones, with their latest song, satisfaction. We have an original that was bought new and it is a good sounding fuzztone. Produced during the 60s and 70s, the maestro fuzztone fz1a is considered a classic vintage effect along with its sibling the fz1 and the legendary echoplex tape echo. Its built with 2n270 germanium transistors and runs on 3v like the original old pedal.
Just like the original, this is powered from 1 single aa battery, forget voltage convertors and all that modern stuff, pure 60s early fuzz with no frills. The gibson maestro fz 1 is often called the satisfaction fuzz, because keith richards used it to create that memorable lick. Reuss fz01 vintage three volt fuzz reuss musical instruments. The maestro fuzztone is simply the first fuzz ever. The pedal is in great working order and cosmetic condition isas pictured the maestro fuzztone fz1a is the earlier 3 germanium transistor model. The fz1s is perhaps the most underrated fuzz in the maestro fuzztone family, its quite a versatile fuzz with some useful features. Maestro fuzztone fz1, fz1a and fz1b legendary guitar e.
Recall the fuzzfilled flavors of classic pedals, such as the maestro fz1a, fuzz face and octavia pedals, and kick em into overdrive with the fz5s boost knob. Gibson maestro fuzztone fz1a reissue pedal 2002 reissue by gibson it comes complete with its original boxlid is missing and paperwork. Fz1, fz1a, fz1b staying inspired during the covid19 pandemic. As a reprise to satisfaction, most every instrument maker legit and otherwise offered their own fuzz. Groups for inspiration and financial assistance options for photographers. In stock limited availability based on the first guitar pedal ever made, the 1962 gibson maestro fz 1 fuzz tone the reuss vintage three volt fuzz is based on the worlds first guitar pedal, the 1962 maestro fz 1 fuzz tone not the later fz 1a or the fz 1b. Looking back at the glorious rock sounds of the 60s and 70s, the fz5 recreates its vintage fuzz through boss stateoftheart cosm technology. The beatles are seen using the usa made maestro fuzztone in the studio.
Produced during the 60s and 70s, the maestro fuzz tone fz 1a is considered a classic vintage effect along with its sibling the fz 1 and the legendary echoplex tape echo. Produced during the 60s and 70s, the maestro fuzztone fz1a is considered a classic vintage effect along with its sibling the fz 1 and the legendary echoplex tape echo. Gibson maestro fz1 fuzztone guitar effects pedal super early original fz1. The fuzz tones are pretty decent, and its meant to model the fuzzface, fz 1a and octavia. Its fairy short almost des integrating itself to pieces. The fz 1s is perhaps the most underrated fuzz in the maestro fuzz tone family, its quite a versatile fuzz with some useful features. The gibsonmaestro fz1 is often called the satisfaction fuzz, because keith richards used it to create that memorable lick. Maestro fuzz tone fz 1 fuzztone schematic corrected correct. This box made its world debut on the stones satisfaction in 1965 and revolutionized guitar tone. As a result, i like building fuzz and distortion stompboxes with one knob or no knobs, and piloting the tone from the guitar. The fz1 is generally accepted as the first production fuzz pedal ever made, and.
Might work well with a blend, but the malekko will sound better and is blendable by design in addition to being much more bassfriendly. There are quite a few schematics posted on the internet, but i decided since i had the real mccoy right in front of me, the first thing to do was draw out a schematic. Dallasarbiter by crest audio fuzz face reissue bc109c. One category i foolishly overlooked was the mac daddy original fuzz the gibson maestro fz1 fuzztone most notable for its use on the rolling stones track i can. See more ideas about guitar pedals, guitar effects pedals and pedalboard. One sided, 7, 33rpm noncommercial release, promoting the newest guitar accessory, the fuzz pedal. Maestro fuzz service manual see other formats manual no. Rothstein guitars serious tone for the serious player. I photoshopped this up from philip bryants incorrect schematic at fuzz central and posted it on the freestompboxes forum in 2009. Mar 18, 20 the balance control is a strange one as turned ccw you only get almost the bypass tone plus a pinch of fuzz and cw it all systems go. Maestro fuzztone fz1 fuzztone schematic corrected corr. Gibson maestro fz 1a fuzz tone guitar effects pedal original fuzztone fz1a. Gibson maestro fuzz tone fz 1a reissue pedal 2002 reissue by gibson it comes complete with its original boxlid is missing and paperwork.
I dunno how to really describe it exactly, but the fz1 can get this. From a vast collection we are selling on behalf of a prominent touring guitarist. May 27, 2012 quick demo of the maestro fuzz tone fz 1a reissue. Smitty pedals limited edition maestro fuzztone fz1 clone.
Maestro vintage fuzz tone fz1s super fuzz pedal on modulargrid. The name of the model is clearly written on the front of the enclosure, with fz 1a instead of fz 1. Later reissued in floor pedal form as the little muff pi, and then again as the muff. Sep 19, 2005 20100521 maestro fz 1a fuzz tone by gibson audio sample by vintage gear hollywood 20100804 maestro fuzz demo 101 by geopets1 20110220 maestro gibson fz 1 tone bender tonebender fuzz tone by pinstripedclips. This effect needs a 3v supply and is a positive ground effect so ive included a 3. Includes aa battery, reproduction of original instructions with.
The originals are somewhat rare andor expensive, so it makes a good candidate for building a diy replica. Maestro fz1s this is a fuzz tone from the early 1970s. The mfz was quite different and not thin and buzzy, very unlike the satisfaction tone, its bigger and beefier and most recently known as the fuzz used by dan auerbach of the black keys. I felt a bit like an archeologist when inspecting this effect. I originally made the fuzz face in the fuzz detective video without knobs, and only added the gain and output controls later to conform with the other pedals in the video. Fz1a reissues bear the nashville, tennessee legend. The gibson maestro fuzztone was one of the first massproduced guitar effects pedals, first introduced in 1962 as the fz1 and was made famous by keith richards on i cant get no satisfaction in 1965. History of the maestro fuzz tone the maestro fuzz tone fz1 was the first fuzz pedal ever. Against this original 2n2614 transistors, with little or no attack pot excursion, aka max it or it wont fuzz, my clone is a pot full of. It was commonly agreed among those that were familiar with both the original fz 1a and the reissue that there was too much gain on the reissue. For sale here is the legendary maestro fuzz tone fz 1a, it is the 2002 reissue by gibson this thing has the exact sound as the original, a sound you have heard on countless spaghetti western sound tracks like th good, the bad, and the ugly, or once upon a time in the west. The most noticeable thing is that the fz1 is way louder, but aside from that, the 1 just sounds brassier than the 1a.
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