Deep Trip Capivara

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The Capivara isn't only one of the most eye-catching pedals around, but it's also the closest approximation I've ever seen/heard to the original NKT275 transistors, now virtually extinct and basically the holy grail of classic fuzz tones. This pedal is the result of 15 years building and studying this magical vintage circuit and its hidden secrets. The Capivara is an exact replica of the first 1966 Fuzz Face, the only addition is an internal trimpot to fine tune the bias, but what's really special here is in the transistors.

The biggest secret for this tone is related to the transistors' frequency response. While modern day transistors have frequency limitations way beyond audio range, in germanium days there was a lot of parameter variation that directly affected fuzz tone and harmonics (like transistion frequency, base-collector capacitance etc.) So, although every germanium transistor has the intrinsic characteristics of germanium itself, each one sounds and reacts differently when put in a fuzz circuit due to those parameters. And that's where the real thing is.

The Capivara reproduces that delicious fat fuzz of the original fuzz faces, with very musical harmonics, elegant like a true classic: and as you turn the guitar volume down, it cleans up beautifully, bright and sharp like nothing else!

Please check our website for all the information: deeptripland.com/capivara

This pedal is equipped with a couple of selected AC153 NOS germanium transistors; your choice of carbon comp resistors or metal film, Mallory 150 capacitors, Switchcraft connectors and G0rva Mechano footswitches (more reliable, but with softer click).

This pedal has low input impedance and only works on 9V batteries, please check our website for all the info (link above).