Description: DESCRIPTION The 'Legends Of Fuzz'' series is a collection of the world's most historic, rare, and sought after circuits. At JHS, fuzz pedals have been in our lineup for over a decade. We have designed original circuits, replicated classics, and we have seen the trend of fuzz popularity come and go. The 'Legends Of Fuzz'' series is our tribute to the most important fuzz circuits ever made. It is our way of ensuring that the stories of these effects live on in the music that you are going to make. From the earliest days of fuzz in the mid-60's London scene to the 1990's ex-Soviet military factories that brought the Big Muff back to life, fuzz tells a story, and that story includes guitarists just like you. There is nothing more primitive than plugging your guitar into a vintage fuzz circuit; it is raw, untamed, and so pure that it pushes the boundaries of what your instrument can accomplish. Plug into a fuzz and plug into sixty years of beautifully broken sound. In 1966, a salesman named Ivor Arbiter saw the rising British rock scene demanding the effect of fuzz. He decided that his company Arbiter Electronics* needed to join the other London guitar product companies and release his own take on this trending sound. After seeing the circular base of a mic stand, he came up with the idea to put the effect in a similar round enclosure and give it a face: two eyes made of knobs, a foot switch nose, and a brand label mouth. Thus, the Fuzz Face* was born. That same year an American guitarist named Jimi Hendrix arrived in London and adopted Ivor’s design as his weapon of choice, and the rest is history. The first few years of the Fuzz Face* were manufactured using germanium transistors but by 1969, germanium fully gave way to silicon devices and Arbiter never looked back. Hendrix himself preferred the silicon versions over germanium because of their sound, aggressive bite, and their stability in environments where germanium proved inconsistent. The JHS Smiley is a sonically faithful recreation of what makes these early silicon Fuzz Faces great. Several vintage units from my collection were considered and analyzed so that we could be sure to perfectly capture the magic that I love in this era. The Smiley is clear and defined, straddling the line between distortion pedal and a searing sustain, sustaining low end and crisp mid-range bite that you expect from a vintage Arbiter unit. One of the most revered characteristics of a good Fuzz Face* is its ability to clean up when the guitar's volume is rolled back, and the Smiley does this effortlessly. The controls are Volume and Fuzz. Volume sets the overall output level of the effect; turn it up and it gets louder. Fuzz is the distortion control; the more you turn it clockwise, the more fuzz you create. On the side you will see a “Mode” control. Push this button to access our own unique “JHS Mode”. This mode sends the Smiley into high gain / gated fuzz territory that you may never want to come back from. If you want a fuzz that covers coveted classic tones, look no further. Legends like Jimi Hendrix, Jack White, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, and Eric Johnson have used this circuit on countless albums. Now it's your turn.GUARANTEE New Gear We are authorized dealers for a number of great companies that back their products with standard warranties. We extend this warranty period for 1 year beyond the manufacturer's as a token of our gratitude for shopping with us :) We want to make sure that you don't get stuck with a lemon and will either replace or have the unit repaired by an authorized service center on our dime. We offer a 30 day return policy 'no questions asked'. Unless the item is defective, you will be subject to a 15% restocking fee. Used Gear All gear is tested prior to listing for sale. Any known issues will be mentioned in the item description. We work extremely hard to make sure that you have peace of mind when buying pre-owned gear. You will have 14 days from receipt of the item to test and make sure that everything meets your expectations. If the item is found to be defective, we will cover return shipping. You must contact us first to set up the RMA. Any used items returned for reasons other than functionality (within this 14 days) will be subject to a 20% restocking fee. We will bend over backwards to make sure that you are happy with your purchase. If you have any issues or questions at all please email or call us. We are happy to assist!SHIPPING Orders will be processed and handled within 1 business day in most cases. Orders placed before 1pm PST during our business hours generally are shipped the same day. We also offer expedited shipping. If you have any special requests please contact us first, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Domestic Buyers We offer Free shipping on every item big or small to the lower 48 US StatesHawaii, Alaska & Puerto Rico residents are subject to a handling fee, so please contact for quotes.We ship to APO & FPO addresses, but please contact for a quote. We insure every package for the full amount Any purchase over $200 will require a signature. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS! International Buyers We ship via FedEx or USPS to most countries around the worldBuyer is 100% responsible for ALL Duties & Taxes (VAT,etc.) imposed by your local government/ customs officials. These are not included in our Shipping & Handling fees so please be aware before purchasing.International orders are usually delivered in 3-5 business days if there are no delays caused by customs or weather conditions. POLICIES Return Policy You must contact us for a RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) within 30 days for new gear and 14 days for used gear.Items are subject to either a 15% (new gear) or 20% (used gear) restocking fee, unless found to be defective. Customer is required to cover shipping using a trackable service with signature confirmation.We will cover return shipping for defective items and submit a return label via email.All new items must return in 'new' condition with all original packaging, warranty cards, and cables. All used items must be returned in the same condition as picture & represented online.If new items arrive damaged and/or without original materials the RMA may be revoked or you may be subject to a 25% restocking fee. If used items arrive damaged the RMA may be revoked or you may be subject to a 30% restocking fee. Please allow up to 5 business days for us to process returns. Refunds, store credit or replacements will be handled within that time frame If you experience a problem with a unit: do not attempt to open or repair the unit yourself. Any attempt to do so will void any warranty or guarantee. Please send us a detailed description of the problem you are experiencing and we will have a team member contact you as soon as possible.International Buyers We are not responsible for unit damaged due to use of improper voltage. Please make sure to double check voltage compatibility and use a proper voltage converter when necessary.CONTACT US Our customer service hours are Monday through Friday, 10AM to 7PM Pacific Time. Feel free to contact us We are here to help, so if you don't get ahold of us leave a message and we'll be back with you as soon as possible. Thanks! © 2022 Perfect Circuit. All Rights Reserved.
Price: 139 USD
Location: 91504
End Time: 2024-11-28T11:14:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
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Brand: JHS Pedals
Type: Fuzz