New Fuzzrite kit available

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Posted on Oct 08 2016 09:26 AM

Came across this a few weeks ago on the Stew-Mac website.
JHS Old School Fuzz kit
It looked interesting but I wanted to wait until they put up a video demo for it. I was pleasantly surprised to hear a Davie Allan type demo in the beginning.

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Posted on Oct 21 2016 02:45 PM

Haha! That's me in the video!

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Reverb17

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Posted on Oct 21 2016 03:33 PM

Toneschaser wrote:

Haha! That's me in the video!

Cool!
I ordered the pedal last week. It's a fairly easy build.
I'm painting the enclosure now. Hope to use it at rehearsal next week.

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Posted on Oct 21 2016 09:35 PM

Not much of a bargain at $91 before shipping. I would have expected something around $40. There are such kits out there but the real question is how well selected are the parts? There are transistors and then there are transistors...

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Posted on Oct 24 2016 02:42 PM

JObeast wrote:

Not much of a bargain at $91 before shipping. I would have expected something around $40. There are such kits out there but the real question is how well selected are the parts? There are transistors and then there are transistors...

I don't think it is that excessive. It's $50 less than the CatalinBread Fuzzrite($150), $40 less than the Spaghetti Western Fuzz (which I have and love), and way cheaper than the Hallmark NuFuzz($250).
And basically it only took a couple of hours of soldering to get it up and running.

I'd also be much more wary of the parts selection of a $40 kit.
I've used Stew Mac parts and tools on a # of guitars I've built and modded, and have no complaints with the quality of their stuff.

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Posted on Oct 24 2016 03:10 PM

For another $10 or $20 I could buy an expertly built piece from Smitty or Monsterpiece. I'be had good experience with such small effects builders already. The parts must cost all of $25.

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Posted on Oct 24 2016 03:41 PM

JObeast wrote:

For another $10 or $20 I could buy an expertly built piece from Smitty or Monsterpiece. I'be had good experience with such small effects builders already. The parts must cost all of $25.

I looked into the Smitty and Monsterpiece pedals and they look interesting, but the Smitty Fuzzrite clone is selling for $150 + shipping on his FB page, and I couldn't find a Fuzzrite type fuzz on the Monsterpiece page.
Monsterpiece

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Posted on Oct 24 2016 10:58 PM

I bought used ones; they circulate as players' tastes change with the seasons. I sold my Monsterpiece MkII Pro because I don't need such a gainy fuzz. If a reliable Fuzzrite clone comes along for a bgood deal less than $150 I will buy one.

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Posted on Oct 26 2016 09:52 AM

Right on, Paulie! Thanks for giving them a shot!

J, there's a couple of different ways to look at it but kits aren't necessarily purchased by folks trying to save money, most who buy them simply enjoy the challenge of building them up.

The components are from the same suppliers that all the boutique builders source from and the circuit cards are superior to any found in the other kits. The quality is there all around.

Perhaps the biggest thing that separates these from the others are the instructions, which are by far the best available, and of course the unconditional satisfaction guarantee Stewmac offers on all of their products.

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Reverb17

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Posted on Oct 26 2016 05:39 PM

Have to second what Tonechaser said.
The instructions are pretty much idiot proof.

Should have a real world review in a day or two.

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Reverb17 Joined: Jun 14, 2006 Posts: 490 NYC	Posted on Oct 08 2016 09:26 AM Came across this a few weeks ago on the Stew-Mac website. JHS Old School Fuzz kit It looked interesting but I wanted to wait until they put up a video demo for it. I was pleasantly surprised to hear a Davie Allan type demo in the beginning. — TarantinosNYC TarantinosNYC FB page The WrayCyclers FB page Rockaway Beach Surf Music Festival Top
Toneschaser Joined: Jun 14, 2012 Posts: 462 Ohio!	Posted on Oct 21 2016 02:45 PM Haha! That's me in the video! Top
Reverb17 Joined: Jun 14, 2006 Posts: 490 NYC	Posted on Oct 21 2016 03:33 PM Toneschaser wrote: Haha! That's me in the video! Cool! I ordered the pedal last week. It's a fairly easy build. I'm painting the enclosure now. Hope to use it at rehearsal next week. — TarantinosNYC TarantinosNYC FB page The WrayCyclers FB page Rockaway Beach Surf Music Festival Top
JObeast Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan	Posted on Oct 21 2016 09:35 PM Not much of a bargain at $91 before shipping. I would have expected something around $40. There are such kits out there but the real question is how well selected are the parts? There are transistors and then there are transistors... — Squink Out! Top
Reverb17 Joined: Jun 14, 2006 Posts: 490 NYC	Posted on Oct 24 2016 02:42 PM JObeast wrote: Not much of a bargain at $91 before shipping. I would have expected something around $40. There are such kits out there but the real question is how well selected are the parts? There are transistors and then there are transistors... I don't think it is that excessive. It's $50 less than the CatalinBread Fuzzrite($150), $40 less than the Spaghetti Western Fuzz (which I have and love), and way cheaper than the Hallmark NuFuzz($250). And basically it only took a couple of hours of soldering to get it up and running. I'd also be much more wary of the parts selection of a $40 kit. I've used Stew Mac parts and tools on a # of guitars I've built and modded, and have no complaints with the quality of their stuff. — TarantinosNYC TarantinosNYC FB page The WrayCyclers FB page Rockaway Beach Surf Music Festival Last edited: Oct 24, 2016 14:43:05 Top
JObeast Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan	Posted on Oct 24 2016 03:10 PM For another $10 or $20 I could buy an expertly built piece from Smitty or Monsterpiece. I'be had good experience with such small effects builders already. The parts must cost all of $25. — Squink Out! Top
Reverb17 Joined: Jun 14, 2006 Posts: 490 NYC	Posted on Oct 24 2016 03:41 PM JObeast wrote: For another $10 or $20 I could buy an expertly built piece from Smitty or Monsterpiece. I'be had good experience with such small effects builders already. The parts must cost all of $25. I looked into the Smitty and Monsterpiece pedals and they look interesting, but the Smitty Fuzzrite clone is selling for $150 + shipping on his FB page, and I couldn't find a Fuzzrite type fuzz on the Monsterpiece page. Monsterpiece — TarantinosNYC TarantinosNYC FB page The WrayCyclers FB page Rockaway Beach Surf Music Festival Top
JObeast Joined: Jul 24, 2012 Posts: 2762 Finknabad, Squinkistan	Posted on Oct 24 2016 10:58 PM I bought used ones; they circulate as players' tastes change with the seasons. I sold my Monsterpiece MkII Pro because I don't need such a gainy fuzz. If a reliable Fuzzrite clone comes along for a bgood deal less than $150 I will buy one. — Squink Out! Top
Toneschaser Joined: Jun 14, 2012 Posts: 462 Ohio!	Posted on Oct 26 2016 09:52 AM Right on, Paulie! Thanks for giving them a shot! J, there's a couple of different ways to look at it but kits aren't necessarily purchased by folks trying to save money, most who buy them simply enjoy the challenge of building them up. The components are from the same suppliers that all the boutique builders source from and the circuit cards are superior to any found in the other kits. The quality is there all around. Perhaps the biggest thing that separates these from the others are the instructions, which are by far the best available, and of course the unconditional satisfaction guarantee Stewmac offers on all of their products. Top
Reverb17 Joined: Jun 14, 2006 Posts: 490 NYC	Posted on Oct 26 2016 05:39 PM Have to second what Tonechaser said. The instructions are pretty much idiot proof. Should have a real world review in a day or two. — TarantinosNYC TarantinosNYC FB page The WrayCyclers FB page Rockaway Beach Surf Music Festival Last edited: Oct 26, 2016 17:40:26 Top

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