Dentone 9000 Pound Violin fuzz prototype sonic mayhem hand built boutique 2026 - Ransom note relic

Introducing the DenTone 9000 Pound Violin. I've been building my 900 Pound Violin for 20 years both the silicon transistor and occasionally the germanium transistor version. I decided to take it to the next level. This is the prototype of the 9000 Pound Violin. The left side is a germanium full spectrum boost with a toggle turbo switch that gets it squarely into cranked vintage Fender tweed amp territory. This would be a great pedal on it's own.

The right side is a germanium 900 Pound Violin. More details on that below.

The magic really happens when both are activated at the same time. Sonic mayhem and sustain that is seemingly infinite.

This is the only one of these in existence and I'm not sure when I will have the correct mix of transistors and diodes to build another.

More details from previous listings for the 900 Pound version.

The Ultra-rare Germanium transistor version of the DenTone 900 Pound Violin. Most likely the last one for quite a while! I only build these when the right NOS metal can germanium transistors find their way to my workbench, generally a couple of times a year. Below you can read all the details of the standard version of the 900 Pound Violin. To that I would add, the germanium version has even more warmth and depth. Just a deep, rich sound with amazing harmonic overtones. Truly a holy grail pedal. I've only ever built a handful of these, and I've only ever seen one turn up on the used market (at $500). People that get them, seem to keep them forever. That says a lot.   This is likely the only one I will build for quite a while.

The name speaks for itself. The 900 Pound Violin is without question the most versatile fuzz pedal on the market. Sweet singing sustain, rich organic harmonic overtones and an incredibly wide range of sounds available.

Yes, it can get that "electric kazoo" lead sound. Yes, chords ring and sustain forever, yet don't get muddy and dull. Each note lives within the chord. Yes, it can get buzzy and fuzzy and downright raunchy. Yes, it will cut through the rest of the band in a live soloing situations. Yes, it can oscillate, gate and feedback in some settings. Yes, it plays well with other pedals. It loves single coils and humbuckers and sounds amazing through tube amp and solid state as well. It even sounds amazing with an electric bass.

Santana is in there, so is Jimmy Page, so is every garage band that ever dreamed of the big time. It's up to you to twist the dial until you find those sounds. But they're in there!

I made a short youtube demo video so that you can see how it sounds. The video only really scratches the surface of what this pedal is capable of. A few other owners have made demo videos of the 900 Pound Violin. A quick youtube search will find them.

Here is a recent comment from a 900 Pound Violin owner:

"The 900 pound violin is definitely every bit of 900 pounds. (That may be a conservative estimate too.) When A/B'ed with a Ramshead BMP on guitar, it has very similar mojo, but definitely clearer, more natural and open sounding. It has a lot more overtones and ring modulations at lower fuzz settings which was a very pleasant surprise.
It also keeps plenty of low end when the tone is turned all the way up. The BMP seems to thin out at the high tone settings.
The 900 pound violin has a bit less gain then the BMP, but becomes a beautiful monster when pushed by an overdrive pedal. The BMP just gets louder and more compressed, but not necessarily more pleasing.
Last night, I tried the 900 pound violin on a bass. Sweet Jesus! Talk about a match made in heaven. The full range of the pedals EQ really shines. I have always loved the BMP for bass fuzz and accepted it's heavy low-mid range sound, but compared to the 900 pound violin it sounds flat and flabby. The 900 pound Violin has an amazing tIght low end attack with plenty of sparkle.

Again, Great job on this pedal. It is kicking the BMP off my pedalboard for good."
-Andrew Ormerod

Pedal comes standard with unique, relic finish and raw graphics. No two are ever exactly alike. Each pedal is signed and dated.These pedals are hand built, one at a time in the USA. That does still mean something. There is no Chinese version of this box!

As in all DenTone pedals, only the finest components are used throughout. 9V DC, no battery option. Uses your standard Boss style adaptor with center negative 2.1mm plug.

Here is some recent feedback from Etsy:

"Well I'm a day late on leaving the feedback because since this thing came to the door, I've been jamming on it non-stop. I was calling over friends to hear it and try it. We were all impressed. I really do dig this pedal and all the different tones that can come out of it. It shines on both tube amps and solid state, and that's a cool thing. I haven't had the luxury of trying any of the vintage BMPs... BUT ... compared to the 900 Pound Violin the current BMP is a waste of money, sorry to say. What a steal the 900 Pound Violin is! This is high quality at an absolutely reasonable price. Thanks a lot Dennis. I'm really happy with this."

Here is some more recent feedback from Etsy:

"I've had this pedal for a few days now and I don't think I've ever fallen in love this hard for a stompbox. Distortion/Fuzz with body, and sizzle, and crackle, and growl, and shine. It's amazing at every setting I've tried on all 4 of my gtrs (sg, tele, jazzmaster, and gretsch hollow). It's stunning actually. Business-wise, it was shipped immediately in good packing and was in perfect condition. Aesthetically, it's beautiful and well-crafted. Thank you, DenTone!!"