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The Fender® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.

During the late '50s and early '60s, the popularity of Fender musical instruments flourished, and although the Fender assortment had expanded to include many great new instruments, the Stratocaster® reigned supreme. By 1961, the Stratocaster had taken on a more refined aesthetic, with a 3-Color Sunburst reformulated with a more vibrant red and bolder black edge, topped with a 3-ply pickguard accenting the Strat's signature curves.

Featuring a premium alder body, a trio of Pure Vintage 1961 Stratocaster pickups and a medium "C"-Shaped maple neck mated with a 7.25" radius slab rosewood fingerboard, the American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster reproduces the quintessential tone and feel of the original. Other appointments include a vintage-accurate synchronized tremolo with cold rolled steel block and bent steel saddles, single-line "Fender Deluxe" tuners and 3-ply pickguard.

The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest form: Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends.

The Ram Head is a sonic replica of the 2nd edition of the Electro Harmonix Big Muff Pi, more commonly referred to as the "Ram's Head" or "Lamb's Head" model. The Ram had more gain and tonal scope than the 1st edition "Triangle" Big Muff and was the first Muff to be housed in the larger enclosure.

The original EH Ram's Head Big Muff is a really great fuzz box but is not with out its draw backs. It did not feature true bypass switching, a DC socket, status LED and had no internally shielded cable, which can lead to stray radio noise and interference. The D*A*M Ram Head captures all the sweet vintage tone of that original 70's pedal but has all those modern features that are a must for any of guitar/bass player.

The Ram's Head features include.

1. UK made OMEG Conductive plastic ECO potentiometers which have over twice the life span of carbon pots.
2. True bypass switching so no sucking will occur when the unit is in bypass mode.
3. NOS BC239C high gain silicon transistors as used in the original EH Ram's Head Big Muffs.
4. The correct mixture of ceramic and polyester capacitors that the original Ram's used to ensure the correct tonal output.
5. 1% metal film resistors which help to minimize background noise.
6. High quality USA made Davies control knobs.
7. Neutrik 1/4 inch long life audio jack sockets.
8. Anodized brass LED bezel.
9. 2% Silver content solder used through out.
10. High quality die cast aluminium hand finished enclosure with hand applied screen printed artwork.

When asked by Mr. Macari "what pedal would you to make next" the overly excited words that tumbled out of my mouth were "FUZZ BOX!" So presenting amigos, The Colorsound Fuzz Box, thee Fuzz Box. Brain child of non other that the late great Dick Denney. These fresh faced brightly coloured wonders are based upon the original pedals Dick handmade for Colorsound in the 1990's and have been put together with the help of his actual hand drawn circuit diagrams dating from the 1960's. Coolness and then some.

Non-harsh-oscillating-processing. For a relatively high gain silicon fuzz circuit this thing is smooth, like real smooth, a soft smooth you could say. Make no mistake this blue cyclops will fart-out a chewy smoke laden fuzz cloud you can really get your teeth into but will do so with a degree of etiquette. Bourbon as mouthwash holes punched through corrugated cardboard kinda tones but delivered to your ears with an air of refinement. No mad spazzed out oscillation and no frying eggs soundtracks going on in the background. In other words, it's a smartly designed circuit. Very simple, but thoroughly thought out. As cliched as it will sound it is a very germanium sounding silicon pedal. Not that silicon can't or doesn't sound warm or smooth but, to me at any rate, this degree of refinement adds much greatness to the whole idea of having a circuit so simple in design and function that sounds so well balanced. It'll easily trip on freaked out garage riffage all day long but happily chow down on the heavier 70's vibes. One knob, many flavours. The Fuzz Box's refinement also makes this a very interactive tool. It stacks well with other noise makers and gels beautifully with a heavily overdriven amplifier, no sag no control loss in the low end. Clean up, you are not going to get clean up from the volume control on your guitar but what you do get is tonal variation. What is there is musical and most definitely usable.

The Twin Step: Texas-Sized Tone

The Twin Step is a powerful combination of fuzz and boost, inspired by the legendary Texas Square Face Fuzz and Texas Ranger pedals. This powerhouse of a pedal packs a punch and has been designed to pay homage to the tones of one of my all-time favourite performances at Austin City Limits in 1989. It has become a staple of my personal pedalboard and I believe it will quickly find it's way onto yours too!

Key Features:

Dual-Circuit Power: Experience the raw power of fuzz and the clarity of boost in one compact pedal. Vintage-Inspired Tone: Authentic Texas tone, meticulously crafted to deliver classic fuzz and cutting boost, reminiscent of an iconic performance at Austin City Limits in 1989. Premium Components: High-quality components and carefully selected NOS transistors ensure exceptional tone and durability. Versatile Control: The simple four-knob design allows for easy control over your sound, from subtle boost to face-melting fuzz. Tweakable: Internal dip switch for the fuzz Fat/Tight modes. An internal bias pot and "Clean" trim pot allows you to pre-set some amount clean up which can help with noise and when placing a wah wah before the pedal. Road-Ready Design: Compact, durable, and powered by standard 9V DC power, the Twin Step is built to withstand the rigors of the road. The Twin Step's internal circuit is optimized for a specific pedal order: fuzz into boost. This configuration delivers a unique sonic synergy, allowing you to effortlessly transition from smooth, overdriven tones to aggressive, fuzz-laden textures.

With the Twin Step, you can dial in a wide range of blues-rock tones, from warm, vintage cleans to searing, overdriven leads. Whether you're channeling the spirit of Texas blues or creating your own unique sound, the Twin Step is the perfect tool to take your guitar tone to the next level.

Specs: Selected NOS Germanium/Silicon transistors High-quality Multi-Layer PCB for a minimal noise-floor Vishay film resistors Wima film capacitors Gorva soft-click footswitch 1/4" Top Jacks Internal dip switch for Fat/Tight settings Internal input trimmer Internal bias trimmer with test pads True-Bypass switching Box and carry bag included

The Firebox Treble Booster: A Modern Twist on a Classic

The Firebox Treble Booster is a high-gain, mid-boost pedal inspired by the legendary Dallas Rangemaster and Diaz Texas Ranger. It combines vintage charm with modern design to deliver a wide range of tones, from subtle boost to aggressive overdrive.

Key Features:

Vintage-Inspired Tone: Experience the classic sound of a Rangemaster, enhanced with modern features. Versatile Control: The Range knob offers a wide sweep of tonal possibilities, from subtle boost to aggressive overdrive. Premium Components: High-quality components and a carefully selected NOS transistor ensure exceptional tone and durability. Flexible: An internal Full/Cut dip switch lets you customize the sweep of the Range knob from the full spectrum to just the more aggressive frequencies. Road-Ready Design: Compact, durable, and powered by standard 9V DC power, the Firebox Treble Booster is built to withstand the rigors of the road. With its simple, two-knob design, the Firebox Treble Booster is easy to use and incredibly powerful. Whether you’re cutting through the mix or adding a touch of grit to your sound, the Firebox Treble Booster is the perfect tool for any guitarist. Selected NOS Germanium transistor

High-quality Multi-Layer PCB for a minimal noise-floor Vishay film resistors Sprague electrolytic capacitors NOS TRW/Good-All capacitor Gorva soft-click footswitch 1/4" Top Jacks Internal bias trimmer with test pads True-Bypass switching Box and carry bag included

The Faceless Fuzz: A Modern Classic

The Faceless Fuzz is a refined take on a classic fuzz pedal, incorporating elements from the original Face circuit and a host of famous tweaks.

Key Features:

Vintage-Inspired Tone: Experience the authentic sound of iconic ‘60s fuzz pedals, meticulously crafted to capture every nuance. Enhanced Performance: More output volume and a better Fuzz knob sweep makes this fuzz more useable with today's rigs. Tweakable: The new V2 features internal Fat/Tight mode and internal bias and "Clean" trimmer that can help with noise and when placing a wah wah before the pedal. Premium Components: High-quality components and carefully selected NOS transistors ensure exceptional tone and durability. Road-Ready Design: Compact, durable, and powered by standard 9V DC power, the Faceless Fuzz V2 is built to withstand the rigors of the road. With its simple, two-knob interface, the Faceless Fuzz V2 is easy to use and incredibly powerful. From subtle overdrive to full-on, face-melting fuzz, this pedal can do it all.

A word about transistors – the heart of this circuit:

Each transistor type imparts its unique character to the sound and feel of the fuzz. Refer to the Transistor Info FAQ in the top menu for details on different types of transistors. Prices may vary based on rarity, with new options as they are available.

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Specs:

Selected NOS Germanium/Silicon transistors High-quality Multi-Layer PCB for a minimal noise-floor Vishay film resistors Sprague electrolytic capacitors Wima film capacitors Gorva soft-click footswitch 1/4" Top Jacks Internal dip switch for Fat/Tight settings Internal input trimmer Internal bias trimmer with test pads True-Bypass switching Box and carry bag included

“Magic” IC & NOS Toshiba clipping diodes Zero alteration to tone or gain structure of pedal Carling SPST plunger footswitch Ultra-bright white status LED Tamura-Mod faceplate Signed by Susumu Tamura

Who better to mod a pedal than the engineer who invented it?

In the year 1979, Japanese electronics engineer Susumu Tamura unknowingly started a sonic revolution.

Seeking to create a circuit to compete with the Boss OD-1, Mr. Tamura inadvertently developed a pedal that would go on to become the most copied, cloned and modified guitar effect of all time.

That pedal was the Ibanez TS808 TubeScreamer.

Known for its incredible warmth and organic, tube-like quality, the “808” quickly became the go-to amp-pushing pedal for countless guitarists around the globe, including a soon-to-be legendary blues player from Texas named Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Over the past four decades, the 808 has taken on a variety of incarnations and launched the careers of many aspiring pedal designers looking to build a better mouse trap. But as the saying goes, there ain’t nothing like the real thing.

The Tamura-mod TS808 is the culmination of a three-year quest by Mr. Tamura to replicate the best sounding TubeScreamer of all time.

After painstaking analysis of hundreds of 808 variants, Mr. Tamura determined that the best-sounding units all featured a specific brand of IC, and that these IC’s were also from a specific production period.

This IC was subsequently sourced by Mr. Tamura and incorporated into his TS808 mod.

The use of this hen’s tooth IC has a dramatic effect on the tonal characteristics of the TS808, generating a transparency, clarity and note-to-note separation so uncanny that it makes other drives sound as if they are being played with a blanket over the speaker.

The Tamura-mod’s hand-selected IC offers the added benefit of altering the overtone components of the signal based on input level.

At low levels, the Tamura-mod TS808 generates primarily even-order harmonics. When the input level is increased, a blend of even- & odd-order harmonics are created, yielding an overtone series that imitates the pre and power sections of a tube amp with remarkable accuracy.

In addition to this magic IC, the Tamura-mod TS808 features specific component substitutions to better match the pedal to its original vintage archetype.

Several key resistor and capacitor changes have been made to fine-tune the Tamura-mod’s tone, while NOS Toshiba silicon diodes have been installed in the clipping section for the ultimate warmth and clarity of crunch (these same diodes were used in certain production runs of the vintage TS808).

The TS808 Tamura-mod also replaces the finicky “chicklet” switch with a high-quality mechanical plunger-type footswitch, and the mod is topped off with the installation of an ultra-bright, blue-white LED.

Even the composition of the chassis plays a role in the Tamura-mod's tone. The TS808's die-cast zinc chassis has different electrostatic & electromagnetic qualities than the die-cast aluminum commonly used for pedals, resulting in superior performance & lower noise.

Each Tamura-mod TS808 is hand-signed by Mr. Tamura and is guaranteed to take your tone even further into TS Utopia.

Due to industry-wide stock shortages, production of the Tamura-mod TS808 will be extremely limited.

When you are after the most authentic vintage tone, it’s always best to go to the source.

For the most authentic TubeScreamer tones, the source is Tamura-san.

Classic Maxon OD-9 modified by amp guru Mike Fortin Extreme output level to push any amp to its limits Gain structure ranges from clean boost to sweet, classic overdrive Red LED’s in clipping stage for more organic, amp-like tone Enhanced upper midrange response for improved note articulation True Bypass Switching It’s an undisputed fact that countless Metal & extreme music guitarists have used Maxon overdrives to pummel their amps and sculpt their tones with surgical precision.

So who better to modify a Maxon pedal for optimum performance with high-gain amps than one of the industry’s foremost amp designers?

We’re extremely stoked to announce the release of the Custom Shop, Fortin-modded OD-9 Overdrive.

For years, many of our friends and artists have been raving about Fortin Amplification and their monstrous tones. So, when we ran into Mike Fortin at the 2020 NAMM show, the first thing we did was pitch him on the idea of doing a mod for a Maxon pedal.

Mike enthusiastically agreed, and one pandemic-stricken mess of a year later, the Fortin-modded OD-9 has finally become a reality.

The first thing you’ll notice about the Fortin OD-9 is that it is LOUD. I mean, REALLY loud. Like, obscene, window-shattering, tinnitus-inducing, end-of-the-universe LOUD.

This excessive output level simply pulverizes the front-end of any amplifier, torturing tones out of tubes that must be heard to be believed.

The use of red LED’s in place of the standard clipping diodes allows the Fortin OD-9 to offer a fully clean boost when the Drive control is set to zero. When Drive is increased, these red LED’s also offer a more natural-sounding, tube-like clipping than standard diodes.

The Fortin OD-9 has also been voiced with an enhanced upper midrange, accentuating higher-order harmonics for more articulate pick attack

With a few simple yet strategic component swaps, Mike Fortin has taken a legendary overdrive and converted it into an essential component in the quest for crushing crunch. The Fortin-modded Maxon OD-9 – sheer brutality in a box.

The 40th Anniversary celebration continues!

Maxon has collaborated with Catalinbread chief engineer Nicholas Kula to bring you the limited edition 40th Anniversary Catalinbread-modded OD808.

The OD808-40C features Catalinbread's “ODin808” Mod which delivers a creamy, articulate drive that simply kills with any instrument, through any amp.

A significant amount of components have been substituted on the ODin808 to create it’s unique tone – a thick wall of sound with insane amounts of gain and output, yet still sporting the classic 808 purr.

Extremely amp-like, the ODin808 offers less clean tone blended in with the Drive and a flattened mid-hump, bringing the 808 lineage into distortion territory.

As with the OD808-40K, the OD808-40C ODin808 will be limited to a production of 400 individually numbered units, each with its own signed certificate of authenticity.

In addition, units 1-40 will be hand-signed by Mr. Kula and feature additional component substitutions including different Drive & Tone pot values, an OPA2134 OpAmp, and Catalinbread knobs!

Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-half-century opportunity – pre-order your Catalinbread-modded OD808 today!

The 40th Anniversary celebration continues!

Maxon has collaborated with master pedal engineer Jamie Stillman of Earthquaker Devices to bring you the limited edition 40th Anniversary Earthquaker Devices-modded OD808.

The OD808-40E features Earthquaker Devices' “Signal Shredder” Mod which lends a more open feel to the classic OD808 sound, with more clarity and punch thanks to an enhanced upper midrange, alternate clipping diodes, and increased output volume.

As with the OD808-40K and OD808-40C, the OD808-40E will be limited to a production of 400 individually numbered units, each with its own signed certificate of authenticity.

In addition, units 1-40 will be hand-signed by Mr. Stillman and feature an as-of-yet undecided additional modification to the basic Signal Shredder tweaks.

Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-half-century opportunity – pre-order your Earthquaker modified OD808 today!

The 40th Anniversary celebration continues!

Maxon has collaborated with David Koltai, president of Pigtronix to bring you the limited edition 40th Anniversary Pigtronix-modded OD808.

The OD808-40P features Pigtronix's “Germanium Fat Mod” which, according to Koltai, has been “imbued with the ability to blow the balls off a charging rhino at 100 yards.”

This uncanny ability has been achieved via a unique configuration of clipping diodes, increased gain, and a slightly improved low-end curve

Dave likes the mod so much that the OD808-40P now holds a vaunted place in his live pedalboard.

As with the OD808-40K and the OD808-40C, the OD808-40P will be limited to a production of 400 individually numbered units, each with its own signed certificate of authenticity.

In addition, units 1-40 will be hand-signed by Mr. Koltai and feature special some additional, extremely rare specs!

Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-half-century opportunity – pre-order your Pigtronix-modded OD808 today!

The 40th Anniversary celebration continues!

Maxon has collaborated with master pedal engineer Robert Keeley to bring you the limited edition 40th Anniversary Keeley-modded OD808.

The OD808-40K features Keeley’s all-new “Max-Gain” mod which delivers a louder, hotter, stacked-gain sound while still retaining the OD808’s signature tone.

"The sleek and classic sounding Maxon OD808 has always been a favorite of mine. What I have always wanted to do is fully realize the mods in my head. I wanted to change several aspects at once. For this 40th anniversary edition I put everything into making it a very hot, stacked gain sounding overdrive. It is everything a classic OD808 is, just Maxed out!" - Robert Keeley

As with the OD808-40, the OD808-40K will be limited to a production of 400 individually numbered units, each with its own signed certificate of authenticity.

In addition, units 1-40 will be hand-signed by Mr. Keeley and also feature a mini-toggle switch to go between the standard OD808 tone and the Keeley Max-Gain mod.

Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-half-century opportunity – pre-order your Keeley-modded OD808 today!

In the year 1979, Japanese electronics engineer Susumu Tamura unknowingly started a sonic revolution.

Seeking to create a circuit to compete with the Boss OD-1, he inadvertently developed a pedal that would go on to become the most copied, cloned and modified guitar effect of all time.

That pedal was the Maxon OD808, which was then rebranded for Ibanez as the TS808 Tubescreamer.

Known for its incredible warmth and organic, tube-like quality, the “808” quickly became the go-to amp-pushing pedal for countless guitarists around the globe, including a little-known blues player from Texas named Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Over the past four decades, the 808 has taken on a variety of incarnations and launched the careers of many aspiring pedal designers looking to build a better mouse trap. But as the saying goes, there ain’t nothing like the real thing.

2019 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of this iconic overdrive, and to celebrate Maxon is releasing a limited-edition OD808 model in collaboration with Godlyke, Inc.

Using the current-production OD808 as a launch pad, Mr. Tamura provided specific modifications to the pedals’ circuitry that provide a more open, articulate sound with improved dynamic response.

There will be a limited production of 400 units of the OD808-40, and each will come with a signed certificate of authenticity. In addition, the first 40 units of the pedal will be hand-signed by Mr. Tamura himself.

With it's unique tonal characteristics and undeniable collectible appeal, The Maxon 40th Anniversary OD808 is destined to take its place alongside the legendary pedals it has descended from.