{"product_id":"vfz-1-fuzz-c1070100066","title":"Vox VFZ-1 Fuzz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u0026lt;h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;The VFZ-1 Fuzz is Vox's fuzz effect pedal inspired by the legendary 1960s Mk 1.5. It features two precisely biased silicon transistors, chosen over the original germanium transistors to emulate the same sonic behavior and reduce the noise and instability of that era. Additionally, it includes a CRUNCH switch for low-gain overdrive sounds and Bass Cut and Tone Cut controls for extended tonal shaping.\u0026lt;\/h1\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;Overview of the Vox VFZ-1 Treble Booster\u0026lt;\/h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;The iconic fuzz of the 60s, reborn for modern musicians\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;Few effects have defined the electric guitar sound as much as fuzz. The VFZ-1 celebrates this legacy by revisiting one of the most influential fuzz circuits ever: the classic two-transistor design of the late 60s, commonly known as the Mk 1.5, whose expressive breakup inspired entire generations of guitarists.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Classic germanium character, modern silicon stability\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;Vintage fuzzes are beloved for their warm, harmonically rich distortion, but germanium transistors have well-known limitations: thermal drift, inconsistent performance, and high noise. While silicon solves these issues, it rarely manages to recreate the musicality of germanium — until now.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;After in-depth analysis of highly sought-after vintage units, VOX engineers developed a silicon-based design capable of preserving the magic of the originals. Each of the two transistors is biased at a precisely calculated operating point, allowing them to interact musically and interdependently, just like in the best Mk 1.5 circuits.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;The result is an aggressive yet refined, dynamic yet stable fuzz that combines a timeless tone with modern reliability and extremely low noise.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: center;\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;img align=\"\" height=\"\" src=\"\/filer\/sharing\/1768400590\/12330\/\" title=\"Discover all the details of the Vox VFZ-1 Fuzz effect pedal\" width=\"\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Key features\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;    \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vintage two-transistor fuzz design, updated for modern stability\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;    \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Optimized silicon transistors for an authentically germanium-like response and tone\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;    \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Precisely calibrated bias for a wider sweet spot and natural sound cleanup\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;    \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Two high-quality silicon transistors\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;    \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Crunch switch for low-gain overdrive sounds with rolled-back volume\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;    \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bass Cut and Tone Cut controls for extended tonal shaping\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;    \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;High input impedance, allowing placement anywhere in the signal chain, even after wahs or buffers\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;    \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Extremely low noise\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;    \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Compact and robust vintage-style chassis\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;    \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Compatible with modern 9V power supply, ideal for pedalboards\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;The sound of classic fuzz… and much more\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;The VFZ-1’s first transistor, meticulously biased, offers an unusually high input impedance for a vintage-style fuzz. This preserves the natural harmonics of the guitar and ensures full compatibility with buffered pedals and wahs, overcoming one of the main limitations of traditional fuzzes and making the VFZ-1 significantly more flexible in modern pedalboards.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;The second transistor shapes the breakup character, recreating the soft compression and harmonically rich saturation typical of a vintage tube amplifier pushed to its limits. Together, the two stages provide an expressive, musical fuzz with excellent dynamics and touch sensitivity, as well as very effective sound cleanup.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Shape your fuzz. Define your voice.\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;Once the fuzz amount is set via the main control, the VFZ-1 offers shaping tools designed for modern musicians:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Bass Cut\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;: adjusts the amount of low frequencies entering the gain stages. Ideal for humbuckers, neck pickups, or for making the fuzz more defined in rhythm parts.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Tone Cut\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;: attenuates high frequencies at the output, perfect for softening more aggressive sounds or achieving the classic \"violin\" tone.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Crunch Switch\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;: instantly delivers the typical low-gain overdrive sounds of vintage fuzzes when rolling back the guitar's volume, without adjusting the instrument's controls.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Tradition perfected\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;Inspired by the Mk 1.5 and early two-transistor fuzzes, the VFZ-1 captures their liquid sustain, rich midrange presence, and dynamic feel, while offering lower noise, absolute stability, and greater flexibility. It maintains the organic breakup that made early fuzzes legendary, but resolves the usability issues that limited their effectiveness.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;A legendary fuzz, finally accessible\u0026lt;\/h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u0026gt;True Mk 1.5 fuzzes are now rare, expensive, and often unpredictable. The VFZ-1 brings that unmistakable character into the hands of today's guitarists, with modern improvements that make it easier to integrate, more controllable, and much more reliable, without sacrificing the soul of the originals.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;Specifications of the Vox VFZ-1 Treble Booster\u0026lt;\/h2\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Dimensions (W × D × H)\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;: 74 × 123 × 58 mm\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Weight\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;: 413g\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;","brand":"VOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58044000502105,"sku":"C1070100066","price":122.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/3633\/6985\/files\/vox-vfz-1-fuzz-c1070100066-0.jpg?v=1778580654","url":"https:\/\/yourmusiconline.it\/en\/products\/vfz-1-fuzz-c1070100066","provider":"yourmusiconline.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}