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Description
Presenting the Analog Man Peppermint Fuzz, a fuzz effects pedal that offers a true journey back in time. It utilizes germanium transistors, ushering in a rich, high gain fuzz tone reminiscent of the 1960s. The pedal boasts a trio of controls: Volume, Fuzz, and Buzz. The Buzz control is particularly notable, allowing you to fine-tune the sharpness of the fuzz, making it as smooth or as harsh as your music requires. The Analog Man Peppermint Fuzz is a vintage touch for the modern musician, granting an authentic and flexible fuzz effect in a compact, easy-to-use pedal.
Key Features:
- Germanium transistors for a rich, high gain fuzz tone.
- Volume, Fuzz, and Buzz controls for maximum tonal flexibility.
- Authentic 1960s fuzz sound for a vintage touch.
- Compact and easy to use, perfect for any guitar setup.
Product specs
| Brand | Analogman |
| Model | Peppermint Fuzz |
| Finish | Red |
| Year | 2000s |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Fuzz Pedals and Effects |
FAQs
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What type of sound can I expect from the Analog Man Peppermint Fuzz?
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The Analog Man Peppermint Fuzz is known for its vintage, classic fuzz tones with a raw and aggressive edge, reminiscent of 1960s psychedelic rock. It's ideal for players seeking a thick, saturated fuzz sound with a responsive dynamic range.
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Is the Analog Man Peppermint Fuzz suitable for both rhythm and lead guitar playing?
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Yes, the Peppermint Fuzz is versatile enough for both rhythm and lead applications, offering a rich, full-bodied sound that cuts through the mix for solos while providing a thick texture for rhythm parts.
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How does the Analog Man Peppermint Fuzz interact with different guitar pickups?
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The Peppermint Fuzz responds well to both single-coil and humbucker pickups, delivering distinct tonal characteristics with each. Single-coils provide a more biting, treble-rich fuzz, while humbuckers yield a warmer, fuller sound.
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Can the Analog Man Peppermint Fuzz be used with a bass guitar?
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While primarily designed for guitar, the Peppermint Fuzz can be used with bass guitars to achieve a gritty, fuzz-laden sound, though it may reduce low-end clarity depending on the setup.
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Does the Analog Man Peppermint Fuzz require a specific power supply?
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The Peppermint Fuzz typically runs on a standard 9V battery or a compatible 9V power supply, making it easy to integrate into most pedalboards without requiring special power considerations.
Videos
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Analog Man Peppermint Fuzz demo
Reviews
PROS
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Delivers a range of fuzz tones, from classic fuzzface to explosive sounds
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Offers unique shades with guitar’s volume knob
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Features a hefty bottom end for thicker sound profiles
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Maintains clarity, notes don’t get lost in distortion
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Versatile, works well with single coils and various guitar pickups
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Compatible with other dirt boxes, enhancing pedalboard flexibility
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Recreates 60s fuzz tones with high fidelity
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Internal bias trimpot allows for precise sound sculpting
CONS
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Does not clean up as well as some traditional fuzzface pedals
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Can be challenging to adjust settings for desired tone
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Requires effort to master internal trimpot for optimal loudness
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Analog Man Peppermint Fuzz.
Features and functionality
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The Peppermint Fuzz produces FM-like sputtery and decaying fuzz, distinct from thin AM radio fuzz tones like the EQD Sound Shank.
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The Peppermint Fuzz is praised for its nasal-y, buzzy tones, appealing to fans of 60s garage rock and spaghetti western fuzz sounds.
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When purchasing a Peppermint Fuzz, users receive high-gain germanium transistors with no options for customization, unlike the Sun Face which offers various transistor choices.
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Build quality
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No LED or power jack; relies on a non-alkaline battery, a choice recommended by the creator, Mike, who also signs receipts for authenticity.
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Comparisons
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Users find the Peppermint Fuzz's sound unpredictable, unlike the more controlled tones of the Analogman Sun Face, which offers excellent cleanup.
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The Peppermint Fuzz can lean towards fuzzrite or maestro sounds, unlike the Sun Face, which offers more classic fuzz face tones.
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Inside, the Peppermint Fuzz shares a similar board with the Sun Face, but the tonal differences are noticeable due to the specific transistors used.
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Analogman Dark Peppermint Fuzz versions are rare and sought after, often fetching higher prices than standard models.
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User experience
Mods and upgrades
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Combining the Peppermint Fuzz with Analogman's Bad Bob boost enhances its sound, especially effective when placed after any fuzz pedal.
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Use cases and applications
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The Peppermint Fuzz is not ideal for those seeking to clean up fuzz sounds with a volume knob, unlike other fuzz pedals like the Sun Face.
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Setup and maintenance
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Based on 1 Review and 7 Ratings
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Strawberry Alarm Clock in a pedal
The fuzz this pedal gives is a brilliant recreation of the 60s fuzzes and very versatile, in particular the Strawberry Alarm Clock. Once you've gone through the tedious effort of the internal bias trimpot and finding the right setting, the rest of it is easy. I prefer the buzz knob set low for the harsh fuzzes (battery dying effect), rarely going past 1 o'clock. Fuzz and volume knobs on full. The pedal can be a bit tricky to master in terms of trying to get it to be loud enough, but once you've sorted the trimpot setting its quite straightforward. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for that wonderful 60s fuzz.
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I wanted to like this one but found it was just between a vox tonebender and a mosrite fuzzrite but couldn't make up its mind... and yet it was just as finicky as both. in the end it went out with all my boutique and vintage fuzes leaving me with just an old vox in case I want to impersonate the beatles. Its cool to hear someone got some pleasing results from this guy.
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At the moment I'm having issues with the bias internally, the fuzz is too quiet. Going to dedicate some time tonight, other than that yeah I like it a lot. Shame you had issues!
Artist usage
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When touring Attack & Release in 2008 and 2009, Dan Auerbach used a Analogman Peppermint Fuzz Pedal.
An Analog Man Peppermint Fuzz pedal can be seen on Josh Klinghoffer's pedalboard in this photo.
Adrian uses an Analogman Peppermint Fuzz pedal, according to Guitar Geek.
This article lists the Peppermint Fuzz among the gear Scott Holiday uses.
In this post on Nick’s Instagram, a peppermint fuzz can be seen on his pedalboard
"my chain goes: Rickenbacker 345 into a couple fuzzes (which I change out every now and then. right now I’m liking the Analogman peppermint fuzz the best), an Ibanez turbo tube screamer, a few echoes for different time options (Echosex 2 & Boonar right now), an old Vox wah (v846), a Fulltone tube tape echo, through a modified Fender Twin Reverb twin ’65 reissue w/ reverb maxed out."
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The Dark Peppermint Fuzz is slightly "darker" in timbre and glows in the dark: https://www.analogman.com/pepper.htm
The DARK Peppermint fuzz is similar but uses some darker sounding transistors. They are the same transistor model but a different brand. The basic sound is similar but not quite as bright. There is more difference with the extreme sounds, the DARK version is not as sitar like, it is fatter and can get a sort of trumpet sound when backing off the volume control. We are about out of the Dark Peppermint transistors in early 2013 and I can't seem to find more. We ran out in late January, 2013.
The Dark Peppermint fuzz has a light flourescent BLUE coating over the pedal. It glows slightly under flourescent lights. Pricing and options are the same.
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