From private collection up for sale very rare, mint condition, Made in USA 1987 DOD FX52 Classic Fuzz.
Fully working, complete with original box, manual, warranty card, advisory and specific boxed DOD AC Adapter.
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Follows description from Equipboard:
The DOD FX52 Classic Fuzz is a vintage guitar effects pedal designed in the 1980s to emulate the sound of early 1960s germanium fuzz boxes, such as the Fuzz Face and the Fuzz Tone.
Key Features and Tone
- Vintage Sound: The pedal aims to replicate the thick, saturated, and warm distortion sounds prominent in classic rock and psychedelic music, like the famous "Satisfaction" tone by The Rolling Stones.
- Controls: It features a simple and intuitive interface with three primary controls:
- Volume: Adjusts the overall output level.
- Tone: Shapes the tonal character of the fuzz effect.
- Fuzz: Controls the intensity and amount of the fuzz effect.
- Boost Function: An additional Boost function is included to further accentuate the effect.
- Circuitry: While marketed as a classic germanium fuzz, its internal circuit uses an op-amp with diode clippers, making its sound distinct from traditional fuzz designs and giving it more mid-range presence and sustain. Some users compare its tone to a Big Muff or a Rat distortion.
- Versatility: It can be used for both rhythm and lead guitar playing and is compatible with both single-coil and humbucker pickups, offering a consistent fuzz effect.
- Power: The pedal typically requires a 9V battery or a compatible 9V DC power adapter.
Notable Users
- Several well-known guitarists have incorporated the DOD FX52 Classic Fuzz into their setups, including John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Ash Bowie (Polvo), and Jay Gonzalez (Drive-By Truckers).
Disclaimer: minor characteristics due-to-age such as light pots scratching / hums / hisses / clicks on every 10+ years old electronic equipment for sale may occur.
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| Condition | Mint (Used) Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played.Learn more |
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