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Description

The Sam Ash Fuzzz Boxx / Astro Amp Astrotone is a fuzz pedal that brings vintage charm and gritty textures to your guitar rig. Known for its distinctive silicon transistor-based circuit, this pedal is a nod to classic fuzz tones that defined an era of rock music. The Astrotone delivers a smooth, warm fuzz that can escalate to a satisfyingly crunchy overdrive, making it versatile enough for various genres and playing styles.

Crafted for musicians who value authenticity, the Fuzzz Boxx provides a straightforward interface, featuring just enough controls to shape your sound without overwhelming you with options. This keeps the focus on pure, unadulterated fuzz. Its robust and durable design ensures it can withstand the rigors of both studio sessions and live performances, offering reliability alongside its sonic capabilities.

The pedal's unique tone-sculpting capabilities allow for a broad range of sounds, from subtle, dynamic fuzz to a full-on sonic assault. Whether you're looking to replicate the sounds of legendary rock albums or create your own signature sound, the Fuzzz Boxx has got you covered.

Key Features:

  • Classic silicon transistor-based fuzz circuit
  • Smooth to crunchy fuzz range for versatile sound shaping
  • Durable construction for reliability in various settings
  • Simple interface with essential controls for ease of use
  • Ideal for both studio recording and live performances

Product specs

Analog/Digital analog
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Reviews

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Tone Machines Blog: Sam Ash Fuzzz Boxx vs. Astro Amp Astrotone

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See how David Gilmour uses Sam Ash Fuzzz Boxx / Astro Amp Astrotone

David Gilmour

Guitarist

Pink Floyd

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Analog Man received an Astrotone Fuzz from David in 2005 for repairs.

See how Leslie West uses Sam Ash Fuzzz Boxx / Astro Amp Astrotone

Leslie West

Guitarist

Mountain

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Two were used with The Vagrants, as reported by Analog Man from conversations with Gene Cornish and Ira Stone on its official Astro Tone Fuzz product page.

This was the first pedal that Analogmike cloned, way back in about 1994. Mine was really a clone, down to the artwork on the board and the board mounted pots. Still works very well! I met Gene Cornish from The Rascals at at the Long Island, NY Classic American Guitar show in the mid 90's where I brought this prototype pedal. Gene told me that he was using one in the 60s and Leslie West saw him use it. The next time they met, he saw that Leslie was using TWO of them in line! Ira Stone, who played with and knew Leslie back then (and came to my shop to check out some pedals recently) confirmed this, saying "Leslie used two Sam Ash fuzz tones in line many times with the Vagrants".

See how Tommy Bolin uses Sam Ash Fuzzz Boxx / Astro Amp Astrotone

Tommy Bolin

Guitarist

Deep Purple

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Welcome to all you Tommy Bolin fans! If you want to know more about the equipment of Tommy Bolin and how to achieve his sound, read this article by ’treblebooster’.

The article quotes: 'Tommy would turn down all the treble on his amps and the bass all the way up, using the Fuzz for sustain.'

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Al Schnier

Guitarist

Phil Lesh and Friends

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In this photo, Schnier shows his fuzz pedal collection. One of the pedals that can be seen in this photo is the Sam Ash Fuzzz Boxx.

See how Michio Kurihara uses Sam Ash Fuzzz Boxx / Astro Amp Astrotone

Michio Kurihara

Guitarist

YBO²

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Michio posted this photo of his pedals to Twitter, November 2021

See how Gene Cornish uses Sam Ash Fuzzz Boxx / Astro Amp Astrotone

Gene Cornish

Guitarist

The Rascals

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Used in the 1960s, as reported by Analog Man from conversations with Cornish on its official Astro Tone Fuzz product page.

This was the first pedal that Analogmike cloned, way back in about 1994. Mine was really a clone, down to the artwork on the board and the board mounted pots. Still works very well! I met Gene Cornish from The Rascals at at the Long Island, NY Classic American Guitar show in the mid 90's where I brought this prototype pedal. Gene told me that he was using one in the 60s and Leslie West saw him use it. The next time they met, he saw that Leslie was using TWO of them in line! Ira Stone, who played with and knew Leslie back then (and came to my shop to check out some pedals recently) confirmed this, saying "Leslie used two Sam Ash fuzz tones in line many times with the Vagrants".

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