The 1976 Electro-Harmonix Black Finger is a rare, vintage solid-state compressor pedal, often recognized for its large enclosure similar to early Big Muffs. It offers heavy, vintage-style compression and sustain with a wide tonal sweep. Users have noted it can be noisy but provides a unique, warm, and thick "70s-style" compression. Volume/TonePotentiometers are 39th week of '76, Sustain Pot is 7th week of "76.

Key Features and Performance (1976 Model):

• Compression Style: Known for producing heavy compression, described as a "distortion-free guitar sustainer" in vintage marketing.
• Circuitry: Uses vintage solid-state circuitry, often with numerous ceramic disc capacitors.
• Controls: Generally features Volume, Sustain, and Tone controls, offering significant control over the compression ratio.
• Power: Typically runs on two 9-volt batteries, totaling 18 volts, though some may be modified.
• Sound: Users describe the tone as very thick, fat, and greasy, perfect for achieving vintage 70s tones, though it can have significant hiss, especially on higher settings.