Doc Music Station Vintage Fuzz II (2 SA 202)

Controls: Fuzz, Volume and Bias

The pedal has three controls: Fuzz, Volume and Bias, on Alpha 16mm potentiometer faders, with Neutrik jacks for input and output¹. The Bias knob is the one that sets the pedal apart, since it changes the character of the fuzz across its travel:

• Bias fully clockwise: a velvety fuzz tone reminiscent of the 1960s and 1970s¹
• Fuzz around half-way, Bias fully counter-clockwise (or thereabouts): classic rock and overdriven sounds on a clean amp channel¹

That range is why the reviewer called it diverse: the same pedal covers vintage-style fuzz and cleaner pushed-amp tones depending on where Bias sits¹.

Power and bypass

The Vintage Fuzz II is a one-hundred percent analog pedal with True Bypass switching¹. It runs on a standard 9VDC (negative center) power supply¹.

Build and enclosure

The chassis is a Hammond 1590B aluminum case, which the reviewer noted is both lightweight and provides shielding for the electronic card. The pedal measures 113 x 67 mm, about 4.25 x 2.25 inches, and weighs 230g (8oz)¹. Neutrik jacks and Alpha pots are the kind of hardware usually associated with higher-priced pedals, and the review called out both by name¹.

What reviewers said

The Pedal of the Day guest review by Brian Johnston (February 2, 2019) was positive on both sound and build, and weighed the pedal against a straight Fuzz Face reproduction:

The review put the price at 159 Euro at the time and called it fair¹. For players comparing it with other two-transistor designs, the maker's related Vintage Fuzz BC108 uses a different transistor set, and the Fuzz Pedals page covers the wider field.

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