Guyatone Crazy Face

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Unleash a wild storm of sonic creativity with the Guyatone Crazy Face fuzz pedal. Known for its raw, vintage fuzz tones, this pedal is a favorite among guitarists seeking that classic, gritty sound reminiscent of the 60s and 70s rock era. The Crazy Face is meticulously designed to deliver a warm, rich sustain that cuts through any mix, making it a staple for both live performances and studio sessions.

At the heart of the Crazy Face is a carefully selected pair of transistors, which work together to produce a wide range of fuzz tones, from smooth, creamy overdrive to aggressive, face-melting fuzz. Its simple control layout makes it easy to dial in your desired sound, offering a user-friendly experience for both beginners and seasoned players. The pedal is built with durability in mind, ensuring it withstands the rigors of regular use.

Moreover, the Crazy Face's true bypass switching maintains your guitar's natural tone when the pedal is not engaged, ensuring no loss of signal integrity. Whether you're aiming for a subtle boost or a full-on fuzz assault, the Crazy Face is versatile enough to handle it all with ease.

Key Features:

Delivers classic, vintage fuzz tones
Features a pair of carefully selected transistors for a rich sound
Simple control layout for easy tone shaping
True bypass switching for uncompromised signal integrity
Durable construction for reliable performance

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Power	9V
Analog/Digital	analog

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The Guyatone Crazy Face is a battery-powered pedal, activating with the volume knob and engaging via a switch.
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The Crazy Face's Fuzz knob is mostly ineffective until the last 10%, where it shifts from light to full-on raspy germanium fuzz.
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The Volume knob doubles as a power switch, clicking to an OFF position at the dial's bottom.
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The pedal features a round casing, similar to a Fuzz Face, with guitar-style knobs suggesting a home build or rehouse.
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It's a Japanese-made Fuzz Face clone, often compared to department store models like those in the Sears catalog.
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The Crazy Face's enclosure is about 2/3rds the size of a standard Fuzz Face, making it larger than Dunlop minis but more compact than regular Fuzz Faces.
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Owners have found transistors likely to be germanium, indicating vintage origins possibly from the sixties or seventies.
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Owners characterize the pedal as a "one trick pony" that excels in delivering a distinct, vintage fuzz tone.
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One user acquired the pedal for $30 at an auction, bundled with a metal lunch box and miscellaneous vintage items.
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jimmarchi1

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over 7 years ago

fuzz face clone

a Friend of mine got one of these for peanuts at a guitar show and we couldn't get it to make a fuzz sound. It was laid out just like a fuzz face but it was wired up wrong so it just passed a clean boost LOL. I figured they were all this way and that's why no one had heard of this Fuzz Face copy. I alter scored one that DID make fuzz. It very much sounded like a the Fuzz Face it was copied from. Pretty much an early Arbiter with Japanese parts. I alter found out from Analog Man that these were made by Guyatone... wow! Guyatone's first pedal as far as I know. These can give you a nice vintage fuzz face sound on the cheap, but beware getting on that's wired wrong. Try before you buy if the asking price is more than $50

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Jedd Hughes

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That’s an old Guyatone fuzz—I’ve got it right here in front of me. It’s called a Crazy Face. It’s a really early one with this beautiful Hammerite green Fuzz Face-looking cover. I used that along with my ’57 Tele through a Supro 1620 combo.