The story: a one-person DIY operation in Philadelphia
Champion Leccy's product pages all carry the same line: every pedal and device is designed and assembled by hand in a South Philly rowhome27. Woolly describes the business as a "very small DIY analogue effects and contraptions making operation" and is candid that being represented in reputable local stores like Russo Music is part of how such a small operation builds its reputation15.
The economics are those of a one-person shop. Woolly has described the money paid for a pedal as going directly to the builder, which up to that point had only ever been him, so it functions as his wage5. Prototypes before a release "can easily add up to a couple of hundred dollars"5. He has also cut Amazon and Uline from the supply chain in favor of smaller businesses for things like packaging5.
"On occasion there are a few blem or B stock pedals which we discount, but as a general rule I don't do sales"
Woolly has pointed to being represented in reputable local stores, such as Russo Music, as a way for the operation to build its reputation5. Beyond those retailers, the business stays small by design: it is a very small DIY analog effects and contraptions making operation, just one person, Woolly himself1.
Known for: the Woozy, Kilter, Dunsh and Skitter
The range covers dirt, modulation and ambient effects, most with a lo-fi or experimental bent.
| Pedal | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| The Woozy V2 | Lo-fi modulation | Covers chorus, vibrato, pitch shifting and reverb or warped tape delay effects8 |
| The Kilter V2 | Modulating parallel FX loop utility | Also works as a tremolo, clean blend, parallel mixer or ring mod9 |
| The Dunsh | Fuzz-stortion | Amp-smashing fuzz-stortion with gating and EQ options7 |
| The Skitter | Reverb and tremolo | Reverb-tremolo combo pedal10 |
| The Skitzy | Dual layered modulated reverb | Developed alongside the Dunsh as a flexible, customizable shoegaze combo1112 |
| The Swan Hunter | Lofi echo and reverb | Lofi echo and reverb pedal13 |
The Kilter is the clearest example of the brand's utility-pedal thinking. Woolly describes it as a fun pedal for soundscapes and experimentation, a flexible utility pedal that is not a one-trick pony, one that makes you think of your instrument and signal chain in a different way14. The Dunsh has its own origin story: it grew out of the more useable ideas Woolly had for the Dunce, his own entry in the #endofdaysfuzz challenge15. The Skitzy was developed alongside the Dunsh and, in Woolly's words, works great with the Dunsh and just about any dirt pedal12.
Earlier pedals include the Fettle Boost and its expanded version, the Canny Fettle Boost, released the same day as the Kilter14. The Hand Samwitch, an older batch-built pedal, took no batteries and was hand built and painted with one-off artwork in small batches16.
The person behind it: Woolly from Newcastle
Woolly is the founder, designer, assembler and only employee15. His local dialect shows up in the naming: "Leccy" for electric, "canny" for the expanded Fettle Boost, and pedal names like the Dunsh1. He speaks directly to customers through the site's news posts, explaining pricing, supply chain decisions and shipping problems in his own voice5.
Buying, shipping and support
Champion Leccy no longer ships to the UK or EU due to RoHS restrictions. Woolly has said he is working on the issue, but the restriction was still in place in his most recent notices171819.
UK and EU players have faced this restriction since at least 2020, with the same notice appearing across product pages and support pages over successive years, each time paired with "I am working on this issue"620. For everyone else, pedals are sold direct and through retailers including Russo Music5. There are no sales as a rule, only occasional discounted blem or B-stock units5.
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Questions
What does Leccy mean in Champion Leccy?
Leccy is pronounced 'lecky' and is short for 'electric'. Woolly, the builder behind the brand, notes that some of the pedal names and controls are also in his local dialect, which is why names like the Dunsh and the Canny Fettle Boost look unusual to American players.
Why doesn't Champion Leccy ship to the UK or EU?
The maker states that it no longer ships to the UK or EU due to RoHS restrictions, the European rules limiting hazardous substances in electronics. Woolly has said repeatedly that he is working on the issue, but as of his most recent notices the restriction still stands.
Are Champion Leccy pedals handmade?
Yes. Every Champion Leccy pedal and device is designed and assembled by hand, in Woolly's South Philadelphia rowhome. Earlier pedals were also painted with one-off artwork in small batches. Since 2021 some modulation pedal PCBs have been partly converted to SMD so some manufacturing can move out of the house.
Does Champion Leccy have sales or discounts?
As a general rule, no. Woolly has said he does not do sales, with the occasional exception of blem or B-stock pedals that are discounted. Prices are set from the cost of parts, materials, services and labor, plus a margin covering unseen business costs.
Where can I buy Champion Leccy pedals?
Directly from the Champion Leccy website, and through retailers including Russo Music. Because production is a one-person operation, stock can be limited, and secondhand prices can run well above retail; Woolly has noted a used Woozy listed at around $500.
Do Champion Leccy pedals work with any power supply?
The maker's product pages carry standard power requirements, and the Hand Samwitch takes no batteries. Check each pedal's page before powering it, and note that the brand's terms allow order cancellations for flippers, so buying secondhand at a markup is discouraged.
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- the Kilter V2, Champion Leccy, 2020-11-24
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