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Description
Unleash a storm of sonic mayhem with the Minotaur Sonic Terrors Evil Eye MKIII, a fuzz effects pedal that embodies the wild spirit of classic rock and modern innovation. This pedal is designed to push the boundaries of your guitar's tonal capabilities, providing a rich, saturated fuzz that is both aggressive and articulate. With its hand-selected germanium transistors, the Evil Eye MKIII offers a warm and dynamic response that is ideal for players seeking vintage-inspired tones with a modern twist.
The Evil Eye MKIII is not just about raw power; it also features a unique bias control that allows you to tailor the fuzz character from smooth and creamy to sharp and biting. This flexibility makes it an excellent choice for musicians who want to dial in their signature sound. The pedal's intuitive layout includes controls for volume, tone, and fuzz, ensuring you have everything you need at your fingertips to shape your sound.
Whether you're chasing the gritty sounds of the '60s or exploring new sonic territories, the Evil Eye MKIII stands ready to deliver with precision and style. It's a must-have for any pedalboard, offering versatility, character, and a truly unique fuzz experience.
Key Features:
- Hand-selected germanium transistors for vintage-inspired warmth
- Unique bias control for customizable fuzz character
- Intuitive control layout: volume, tone, and fuzz
- True bypass switching to preserve signal integrity
- Durable construction for reliable performance in any setting
Product specs
| Power | 9V |
| Bypass | true bypass |
| Analog/Digital | analog |
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Minotaur Sonic Terrors - Evil Eye MKIII - Tone Bender MKII Professional Silicon Fuzz BC109C
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The Evil Eye MKIII is compared to a Tonebender clone, excelling in late 60s psych blues rock, reminiscent of Zeppelin tones.
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The Minotaur Sonic Terrors Evil Eye MKIII can be toned back from Doom to Stooges sound, offering versatility in achieving different fuzz tones.
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Owners suggest comparing the Evil Eye MKIII to the Superfuzz and Shin Ei variants, noting its ability to achieve similar aggressive, high-gain tones.
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Features and functionality
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It's highlighted for its ability to replicate tones typical of late 60s psych blues rock, particularly Zeppelin sounds.
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Used live for the shows leading up to and during the tours for Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts and Aghori Mori Mei, as known from the following sources:
- Equipboard, Submission 421939 (Billy Corgan's Minotaur Sonic Terrors Fuzz & Burn) (2022), submitted by minotaursonicterrors
Billy Corgan endorses Minotaur Sonic Terrors guitar pedals. https://www.minotaurst.com/artists.html#artists On this video https://youtu.be/CD-RYfXstVM at 00:24 you can see the Minotaur Sonic Terrors - Fuzz & Burn (white and black) at the far right of his pedalboard and right next to it is the Minotaur Sonic Terrors - Evil Eye MKIII fuzz (grey)
- Video from Smashing Pumpkins' September 20, 2022 show at Chicago Metro (visible at 0:24 and throughout)
Photos (including this one) taken by Chris Sweda at the September 20, 2022 show at Chicago Metro, published in Chicago Tribune, "Review: The Smashing Pumpkins return to Chicago’s Metro in a surprise show, upbeat and newly on fire" by Bob Gendron (September 21, 2022)
Instagram, @billycorgan, October 1, 2022 story (larger, cropped version (pictured above))
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- YouTube, Laney Amplification, "Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins Joins Laney - Plays Laney LA100SM Head & LA412 Cabinet" (October 31, 2022) (@ 0:16 and 0:33)
- Video from Smashing Pumpkins' November 5, 2022 show at Irving Plaza (visible throughout)
- Premier Guitar, "Rig Rundown: The Smashing Pumpkins [2022]" by John Bohlinger (November 23, 2022)
Billy Corgan's Pedalboard
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Here’s what underfoot: an RJM Mastermind GT/16 MIDI controller, an MXR CAE Power System, Analog Man Beano Boost treble booster with Mullard-style transistors, a Lehle III switching and looping tool, a Tone Bender-inspired Minotaur Sonic Terrors Evil Eye MkIII fuzz, a Strymon Brigadier delay, a Behringer Octave Divider, and a Dunlop Volume (X), used as an expression pedal for the Strymon.
- Warm Audio, photo on Featured Artists page (uploaded October 2023)
- Instagram, @kikilongo, story prior to June 23, 2024 (reposted by @smashingpumpkinsgear on June 23, 2024)
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