The CopperSound Pedals Mystique is a germanium fuzz and boost pedal in one enclosure, built to celebrate the maker's 10th anniversary. CopperSound describes it as drawing inspiration from legendary circuits like the Fuzz Face and the Tone Bender, and says the two circuits together provide an impressive range of tones, from smooth, creamy sustain to raw, aggressive fuzz1.
The Mystique is a limited run of 50 units and is listed as sold out on CopperSound's product page. CopperSound asked customers to allow 10 to 14 days for shipping while the run was being fulfilled1.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Order switch | Places the boost before or after the fuzz for more tonal options1 |
| Low | Low band of a simple two-band EQ1 |
| High | High band of a simple two-band EQ1 |
The order switch is the pedal's distinguishing feature: it lets you decide whether the boost pushes the fuzz or lifts its output. CopperSound calls it "an innovative order switch" and says it opens up "even more tonal options"1.
The germanium transistors
Germanium fuzz pedals live or die by their transistors, and CopperSound put the emphasis there. Each Mystique carries three hand-measured germanium transistors, and the company says every pedal is assembled by hand with its germanium transistors individually tested by the team1.
CopperSound also passed along a reviewer's reaction to the pedal's character:
"The Germanium fuzz for the people that don't typically fancy Germanium"
Where the circuit comes from
The Mystique is not a copy of a single vintage circuit. CopperSound describes it as drawing inspiration from the Fuzz Face and the Tone Bender, calling it "the perfect blend" of vintage inspiration and modern features1. The Tone Bender lineage is worth knowing for context: the early wooden-case Tone Bender models featured level and bias control, which enabled the user to tune in their perfect fuzz tone, according to British Pedal Company's history of the circuit2. That bias-adjustable character is part of what germanium fuzz designs like the Mystique inherit.
Availability
The Mystique was offered at $249.00 as of 2026-10-25 and is listed as sold out1. With only 50 units made, it was a one-time anniversary release rather than an ongoing product line. Players interested in CopperSound's current fuzz and boost offerings will find them on the maker's site, and the broader categories are covered on the Fuzz Pedals and Boost Pedals pages.
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Questions
How many CopperSound Mystique pedals were made?
The Mystique was a limited edition of 50 units. CopperSound Pedals built it as an exclusive 10-year anniversary edition, and the maker's product page states plainly that only 50 units were available. The pedal is listed as sold out, so the run is complete and no further units are being offered through the maker's shop.
Is the CopperSound Mystique a Fuzz Face or a Tone Bender?
Neither exactly. CopperSound describes the Mystique as drawing inspiration from legendary circuits like the Fuzz Face and the Tone Bender, blending vintage character with modern features such as a two-band EQ and an order switch. It is its own design that nods to both classic circuits rather than a straight copy of either one.
What does the order switch do on the Mystique?
The order switch lets you choose whether the boost stage sits before or after the fuzz stage. With the boost first, it pushes the fuzz harder; with the boost after, it lifts the fuzzed signal. CopperSound calls it an innovative feature that opens up more tonal options from the two circuits.
Is the Mystique fully analog?
Yes. CopperSound describes the Mystique as a fully discrete analog design, built around three hand-measured germanium transistors that are individually tested by the company's team. Every pedal is assembled by hand.
Is the CopperSound Mystique still available?
No. The Mystique is listed as sold out on CopperSound Pedals' product page. It was a limited run of 50 units made for the company's 10th anniversary, priced at $249.00, and that run has ended.
Sources (2)
- Mystique, CopperSound Pedals
- Tone Bender History, britishpedalcompany.com
