Univox Super Fuzz - 1970s
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In the late 1960’s, Japan was bursting at the seams with amazing guitar pedal companies and innovations. One of the most sought after effects from this time and place is the Univox Super-Fuzz. This effect is an octave fuzz that turns any note or chord into a thick and searing texture. Playing a high octave up alongside the distorted note, this is an effect that demands your attention. First produced inside of a large amp head sized multi-effect unit called the Honey* Psychedelic Machine (1967) and then re-released a few months later as a standalone pedal called the Honey* Baby Crying Effect. Honey* soon became Shin-Ei* and by 1968 Shin-Ei* became the guitar pedal powerhouse of Japan, making Shin-Ei* branded effects as well as producing those same circuits for dozens of brands like Shaftesbury, Kent, Crown, Jax, and America's Univox. This circuit found its way into the lineup of brands all over the world.
Thanks to product placement by Pete Townsend of The Who, the Univox Unicord Super-Fuzz version found fame above all the rest. First produced in a simple, unassuming grey metal enclosure (1968), it transitioned into a more eye catching form factor utilizing a large rectangle foot pad that said SUPER-FUZZ in large letters across the top.
If you've clicked on this listing, you know what this is and know its historical significance. This is the Octave Fuzz that changed the world and revolutionized Fuzz Pedals as we know them. Often imitated, seldom duplicated, cloned from several high-profile builders, this is the real deal.
This pedal is in Fair-to-Good condition, showing signs of heavy use, repair, and light modification. According to our techs, this pedal has had the pots and activation switch replaced. Some of the blue capacitors inside may have also been replaced at some point. This pedal's enclosure has a small hole drilled in the bottom edge and the power wiring has been modified to include a hardwired barrel-style power cable. We have tested this pedal ONLY with the battery clip and, though it functions like a glitchy old fuzz, it functions and sounds as intended. The original battery clip also seems to have been replaced. The front control plate is loose and is held on only by the knobs. There are some cracks in the blue plastic stomp switch cover. There is wear and chips in the paint on the orange enclosure. One of the four screw holes on the base of the pedal has a screw which has sheered off into the hole. Two of the four screws are replacements, with one being seemingly original. There velcro applied to the baseplate of the pedal. The battery compartment cover and screw is original and has some rust and the baseplate has some rust on it as well. This pedal is being sold AS-IS. Serious inquiries only. As this is a consignment item, we will not be accepting any trades for this pedal.
Add this legendary piece of pedal history to your museum or vintage-inspired board today for a heavy dose of the classic octave fuzz that melted the face of rock-and-roll.
USED
$750
In the late 1960’s, Japan was bursting at the seams with amazing guitar pedal companies and innovations. One of the most sought after effects from this time and place is the Univox Super-Fuzz. This effect is an octave fuzz that turns any note or chord into a thick and searing texture. Playing a high octave up alongside the distorted note, this is an effect that demands your attention. First produced inside of a large amp head sized multi-effect unit called the Honey* Psychedelic Machine (1967) and then re-released a few months later as a standalone pedal called the Honey* Baby Crying Effect. Honey* soon became Shin-Ei* and by 1968 Shin-Ei* became the guitar pedal powerhouse of Japan, making Shin-Ei* branded effects as well as producing those same circuits for dozens of brands like Shaftesbury, Kent, Crown, Jax, and America's Univox. This circuit found its way into the lineup of brands all over the world.
Thanks to product placement by Pete Townsend of The Who, the Univox Unicord Super-Fuzz version found fame above all the rest. First produced in a simple, unassuming grey metal enclosure (1968), it transitioned into a more eye catching form factor utilizing a large rectangle foot pad that said SUPER-FUZZ in large letters across the top.
If you've clicked on this listing, you know what this is and know its historical significance. This is the Octave Fuzz that changed the world and revolutionized Fuzz Pedals as we know them. Often imitated, seldom duplicated, cloned from several high-profile builders, this is the real deal.
This pedal is in Fair-to-Good condition, showing signs of heavy use, repair, and light modification. According to our techs, this pedal has had the pots and activation switch replaced. Some of the blue capacitors inside may have also been replaced at some point. This pedal's enclosure has a small hole drilled in the bottom edge and the power wiring has been modified to include a hardwired barrel-style power cable. We have tested this pedal ONLY with the battery clip and, though it functions like a glitchy old fuzz, it functions and sounds as intended. The original battery clip also seems to have been replaced. The front control plate is loose and is held on only by the knobs. There are some cracks in the blue plastic stomp switch cover. There is wear and chips in the paint on the orange enclosure. One of the four screw holes on the base of the pedal has a screw which has sheered off into the hole. Two of the four screws are replacements, with one being seemingly original. There velcro applied to the baseplate of the pedal. The battery compartment cover and screw is original and has some rust and the baseplate has some rust on it as well. This pedal is being sold AS-IS. Serious inquiries only. As this is a consignment item, we will not be accepting any trades for this pedal.
Add this legendary piece of pedal history to your museum or vintage-inspired board today for a heavy dose of the classic octave fuzz that melted the face of rock-and-roll.
USED
$750