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Catalinbread Giygas Demo | NAMM 2020

Three silicon diodes, a wet/dry blend control, and impressive midrange flexibility make this a fuzz of many flavors.

Shawn Hammond
By Shawn HammondJan 18, 2020
Shawn Hammond
Shawn Hammond was PG's editorial director from 2010 till the fall of 2022. You can follow him at @feverloveband.
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