United Kingdom (December 4, 2012) -- UK-based Fredric Effects has announced two new fuzz pedals: the Super Unpleasant Companion and the I Got Me A Pocket Weasel. Frederic says that the first is a combination of two classic fuzzes, while the second is an "oddball original design fuzzbox with a wah-like EQ." Here are the details from the company:
Super Unpleasant Companion
The Fredric Effects Super Unpleasant Companion is a combined Shin-Ei
FY-2 Companion Fuzz and FY-6 Superfuzz clone in a single enclosure
that's exactly the same dimensions as the original Companion Fuzz. Two
faithful clones of sought-after harsh silicon fuzzes in a cool
original sized and shaped enclosure. The FY-2 is a waspy, buzzy fuzz
unlike any other. The FY-6 has two distinct fuzz tones- a crunchy
garagey sound and a massive wall-of-fuzz sound. It has some nice
octave/ring mod tones in there too.
Watch Frederic Effects' Video Demo:
I Got Me A Pocket Weasel!
The Pocket Weasel is an original fuzzbox with a highly distinctive
wah-like tone control. I took the idea of the Harmonic Energizer with
added fuzz combo that we build as 'Do the Weasel Stomp' and used a
simpler workalike circuit. The frequency range has been broadened so
it goes from a deep bass boost to ear-shredding treble, with vocal
wah-like sounds in between. A Germanium transistor gain stage has been
added to give the fuzz in the Pocket Weasel a rougher edge.
Watch Frederic Effects' Video Demo:
Both pedals are available now. The Super Unpleasant Companion is £140.
The Pocket Weasel is £90. They are available direct from the builder
and selected shops.
For more information:
Frederic Effects