The Dr. No 3rd Eye SkullFuzz Light Brown is a one-off handmade fuzz pedal from Dr. No, offered in July as one of three 3rd Eye SkullFuzzes the maker built that month. It is a limited and special version of the Original SkullFuzz, which Dr. No has built since 2013, and its defining feature is the 3rd Eye control: where the standard SkullFuzz has a mini toggle switch on the side with two fuzz type presets, the 3rd Eye replaces that switch and gives you the two presets and everything in between1.
A one-off finish on the Original SkullFuzz
Dr. No describes the limited SkullFuzz series as limited and special versions of the already special Original SkullFuzz. The maker tries to build two or three special and limited versions of the SkullFuzz each month, and for July the theme was the 3rd Eye: three handmade units, with one appearing on the page each week21.
The Light Brown unit was the first of the three made available. Dr. No describes it as a Light Brown flocked base plate with a Brown, Gray, Blue eyes configuration, on a flocked skull. The sibling units in the series, the Red and Brown versions, were built with a red foot and green, brown, blue eyes213.
"All handmade artifacts are limited editions."
"It sounds 'Killer'."
What the 3rd Eye control does
The functional difference between a 3rd Eye SkullFuzz and the Original SkullFuzz comes down to one control. On the standard pedal, a mini toggle switch on the side selects between two fuzz type presets. On the 3rd Eye versions, that switch is replaced by the 3rd Eye, which Dr. No says not only gives you the two fuzz type presets but everything in between, so the two settings can be had continuously rather than as fixed choices21.
| Control | Standard SkullFuzz | 3rd Eye SkullFuzz |
|---|---|---|
| Fuzz preset selection | Side mini toggle switch, two fuzz type presets | 3rd Eye control, two presets and everything in between2 |
Availability
All three 3rd Eye SkullFuzzes, including the Light Brown, are sold. The maker's page states plainly: "I.m Sorry, This unique creation has been SOLD!" Because the Light Brown was a one off, not repeated in this configuration, and only one was available, it will not be built again in the same form2.
The Light Brown 3rd Eye SkullFuzz was listed at €565.00 EUR with worldwide free shipping, but it is a one-off that has been sold. Dr. No continues to build special and limited SkullFuzz versions each month, so other one-off finishes appear on the maker's site from time to time1.
Dr. No's SkullFuzz family extends well beyond this unit. The maker's range includes the Art SkullFuzz, the Flying SkullFuzz, the Siamese Twin SkullFuzz, the Turd Fuzz, the Octofuzz and the Evil MotherFuzzer, among other fuzz designs2.
Questions
What does the 3rd Eye control do on the SkullFuzz?
On the standard SkullFuzz, a mini toggle switch on the side selects between two fuzz type presets. On the 3rd Eye versions, that switch is replaced by the 3rd Eye control, which gives you both presets and everything in between, so the two fuzz characters can be blended continuously rather than chosen as fixed settings.
Is the Light Brown 3rd Eye SkullFuzz still available?
No. Dr. No listed only one Light Brown 3rd Eye SkullFuzz, and the maker's page states that the unique creation has been sold. Because it was a one off, not repeated in this configuration, it will not be built again in the same form.
How does the 3rd Eye SkullFuzz differ from the Original SkullFuzz?
The 3rd Eye SkullFuzz is a limited and special version of the Original SkullFuzz, which Dr. No has built since 2013. The functional difference is the 3rd Eye control, which replaces the side mini toggle switch and offers the two fuzz type presets plus every setting in between, instead of just the two fixed presets.
Is the Light Brown SkullFuzz handmade?
Yes. Dr. No describes the 3rd Eye SkullFuzzes as handmade artifacts, and all handmade artifacts from the maker are limited editions. The Light Brown unit was one of three handmade 3rd Eye SkullFuzzes offered in July.
Does Dr. No ship the 3rd Eye SkullFuzz worldwide?
Yes. The maker's product page for the Light Brown 3rd Eye SkullFuzz states, as always, worldwide free shipping.
Sources (3)
- 3rd Eye SkullFuzz Red, Dr. No effects webshop, 2024-10-31
- 3rd Eye SkullFuzz Light Brown, Dr. No effects webshop, 2024-10-31
- 3rd Eye SkullFuzz Brown, Dr. No effects webshop, 2024-10-31
