Sushi Box FX releases limited Tarantula Fuzz for October 2024

October 1, 2024 · 1 sources

Sushi Box FX released the Tarantula Fuzz, a limited edition pedal for October 2024, the maker said. Production was limited to 60 units because of the stock of NOS germanium transistors on hand¹.

The circuit starts with a 12AX7 tube stage that pushes a pair of NOS germanium transistors into fuzz, then feeds a second 12AX7 tube stage. The maker describes the result as the effect of a tube boost pushing a germanium fuzz into the front of an amp, all in one pedal. The tube input stage has an input impedance of 1MΩ, which the maker says avoids the problems some vintage-style germanium fuzzes cause with other devices in a signal chain¹.

The gain control sweeps from a crunchy, vintage-inspired fuzz to a more aggressive boosted fuzz, according to the maker. A switchable noise gate is intended to tame noise at high gain settings and also produces what the maker calls unique compressive tones¹.

As a tube pedal, it draws high current; the maker recommends a 9-12VDC supply capable of at least 400mA and warns that using less can damage the power supply or the pedal¹. The maker's page lists the pedal as archived and offers an optional power supply at checkout; no price is given there¹. It sits alongside other fuzz designs in the fuzz pedals category.