Shin-Ei 6Tr Fuzz Wah 1972

Shin-Ei/Companion Fuzz Wah 6Tr (Tempo brand). Made in 1972, this vintage Fuzz Wah combo pedal contain the sought after FY-2 Fuzz.

Everything is in order and good shape. I only had to clean the pots with some tone control lubricant. And one of the two screws closing the battery door is missing. 

I found this pedal in the mid-90s and it's basicaly sleeping in my pedal drawer since. I always wish to use it, but it not seems not to be suited for my projects... Perhaps it could be of better use with another musician.

Write me if you want a link to hear a test drive of the beast.

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The Shin-ei Companion FY-2 is a discontinued fuzz box which was made by the Shin-ei company in the 1970s in Japan. FY-2 pedals are considered a rarity.

Different versions were made, most used silicon transistors. These had a Tone switch added which lowered the volume. The sound from these was the so-called classic chainsaw buzz.

The FY-2 is well known for its raw, distinctive, gated fuzz.

Notable musicians who have used the FY-2 include:

• William Reid of The Jesus and Mary Chain famously used the FY-2 and a Shin-ei Companion Fuzz/Wah extensively on their 1985 debut album, Psychocandy.
  
• Colin Greenwood of Radiohead can be heard on "Exit Music (For a Film)" from OK Computer and "Myxomatosis" from Hail to the Thief.
  
• Graham Coxon
  
• Dan Auerbach
  
• Stephen Morris of Joy Division and New Order
  
• Ross Knight of Cosmic Psychos
  
• Nick Tyler of Driveblind
  
• Adrian Lendon of Red Riding Quartet
  
• Andrew Wilson of Die! Die! Die!
  
• Mike Doskocil of Drunks With Guns
  
• Jon Wilson of Father One
  
• Christian Bland of The Black Angels
  
• Mick Destiny of The Demon Drink
  
• Ian Chestnutt of Percolator and Art Slug
  
• Lauren Andino of Sun Colony
  
• Kevin Bayly of The Dance Party