Maybe this is why I was surprised there were actual germanium resistors in the G-fuzz. The Fuzz Frenzy sounds amazing and states that it offers "sounds of Vintage Germanium Analog fuzz" but when I cracked it open, there was no germanium. Naughty, naughty rowin. But like it said, it's still glorious fuzz tones galore!
And so begins a new series where I show detailed photos of the insides of the (almost always budget) pedals I own. I have no idea why I take apart my pedals and see what's in there. I've tried many times to learn electronics and how circuits work and many times I have failed.
Here's the first pedal... a cheap Rowin G-Fuss germanium pedal.
I was honestly surprised to actually see actual germanium transistors inside this $23 pedal (Motorola 2N404)! It sounds fantastic... smooth and creamy and fuzzy.
