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REVIEW: Phase One Technologies Fuzzymoto
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Phase One Technologies Fuzzymoto: Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal
Phase One Technologies, founded in 2008 by Bill Carrigan and Mason el Hajj, is a custom shop for musicians striving to get the best sound out of their pedals and amps. They use analog solid-state and vacuum tube components exclusively and offer an existing product line as well as consultations with clients to provide custom solutions. The Fuzzymoto is a limited supply pedal inspired in sound by Mason’s love of Jimi Hendrix and in appearance by…well, you’ll have to ask the guys about that yourself.
IS THAT…AN EFFECT PEDAL?
What has two eyes, two ears, red and black fur, and a nose you’re supposed to stomp on? Why, it’s the Fuzzymoto, of course! This might be the coolest or the cutest pedal I’ve ever seen, I can’t decide. Supported by rubber feet, “Fuzzy” takes up a fair amount of real estate at 4-1/2 inches tall, 7 inches long, and 4 inches wide. Two chicken head-style dials form the eyes…I mean, allow control of volume and amount of fuzz. A heavy duty footswitch sits at the base, creating the visual of a long snout. And the whole thing is covered in red and black fur! How cool is that? Or cute? I still can’t decide. The underside is hand-etched with the name of the company, their location (Costa Mesa, CA), “The Original Fuzzymoto” and serial number a la artwork (I got “#24 of 40″). Even if you never use it to fuzz out your sound, this would just be fun to have on stage. Or to take along with you, like you do with your pet rock family. But that’s not the point.
