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HEAVY METAL FUZZ

If there were a Venn Diagram showing the overlap between ‘90s British shoegaze and ‘90s Swedish death metal, Jugendstil would feel right at home in the middle. The circuit starts with a simple, high-gain silicon fuzz section which cleans up extremely well and can even be used as a clean boost at low settings. That’s all well and good, but Jugendstil’s secret weapon is a fully maxed out HM-2 style EQ, labelled “loud” and wired as a parallel blend — use the loud control to blend in as much or as little of the HM-2 sound as you like! "Sweep" controls the center frequency of the mid boost. Set it around 2 o'clock for the classic HM-2 frequencies. The "sub" control adds a slight bit of subharmonics to the signal, most noticeable when used with a clean amp.

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The Jugendstil blends "hm-2" deathmetal tone with fuzz, delivering aggressive sound without sharpness or hollowness, ideal for chainsaw-like effects.
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The pedal includes a silent soft touch switch, enhancing user experience by eliminating switch noise during operation.
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It's suggested that the base tone might be derived from a silicon fuzz, potentially similar to a silicon fuzz face.
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The pedal's loudness control serves as an HM2 style EQ, which can be blended into the fuzz, offering unique tonal shaping capabilities.
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Surprisingly versatile, the pedal can replace a cocked-wah for solos, such as in "Whole Lotta Love," and adds a thick tone suitable for pop-punk rhythms.
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Primarily used for leads and single note lines, though it can serve as a distinctive base tone for some players.
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Unlike standard fuzz tones, the pedal provides a gnarlier, nastier fuzz, possibly due to its hm-2 EQ knob, making it distinct in its class.
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Described as a blend between a Rat and HM-2, offering a unique fuzzy distortion sound.
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Described as two pedals in one, delivering both a great HM2 sound and an impressive fuzz, enhancing its versatility in varied musical applications.
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Despite not being a typical fuzz enthusiast, one user found the pedal exceptional, indicating its broad appeal beyond stoner metal fans.
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Highly satisfying when increasing the Loud and Gain knobs to achieve an over-the-top brutal sound.
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Owners find it challenging to purchase due to high demand, with units quickly selling out upon release.
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