1966 Series Fuzz

The JHS 1966 Series Fuzz is a germanium-based fuzz effects pedal inspired by the original 1966 Fuzz Face circuit. This classic-style fuzz stompbox features hand-matched germanium transistors, carbon composition resistors, and oversized capacitors, designed to deliver full, thick fuzz tones with rich low-end response. The circuit uses vintage positive ground voltage, so isolated power supply or internal 9V battery is required—daisy-chaining is not supported. The pedal includes true bypass switching, an internally adjusted power supply filter for noise reduction, and a refined potentiometer taper for intuitive control. Each unit in the series may exhibit slight tonal differences due to component tolerances, while maintaining the signature fuzz character associated with early British designs. **Features:** - Germanium-based fuzz effects pedal with hand-matched transistors - Vintage-style circuit based on the original 1966 Fuzz Face - True bypass switching for signal integrity - Positive ground voltage—requires isolated power or internal 9V battery - Noise reduction via enhanced power supply filtering - Designed for first position in the signal chain for optimal input impedance