The Hello Sailor Effects Spirit in the Sky Fuzz is a limited-edition fuzz pedal built on the Jordan Boss Tone circuit, aimed at recreating Randy California's tone. Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson reviewed it in June 2025, describing it as "a Boss Tone take focused on recreating Randy California tone"1. It sits alongside other Hello Sailor Effects fuzz designs such as the Monmouth Octave Fuzz and the Leia Rebel-Rebel.
Controls
The pedal keeps things simple: two knobs, Level and Fuzz, each with what the reviewer calls extensive range1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Level | Sets output volume; the reviewer's setting sits at 3 o'clock1 |
| Fuzz | Sets fuzz amount; the reviewer's setting sits at noon1 |
Circuit and transistor
The circuit is a Boss Tone design using a 2N1711 silicon metal can transistor, which the reviewer describes as "a fantastic 2N1711 Silicon Metal Can Transistor"1. The Jordan connection runs deeper than the circuit: Guitar Pedal X had earlier reported a Jordan Spirit in the Sky Fuzz (Boss Tone Mod) listed at $120 in April 2025, a separate and less expensive variant of the same lineage2.
Note that this pedal is not the Heather Brown Electronicals Spirit in the Sky, a different pedal whose fuzz section is based on a Ram's Head circuit and whose controls cover gain, tone, sustain and blend for a parallel boost/fuzz arrangement3.
Enclosure and availability
The enclosure is a signature Hello Sailor Effects piece: an intricate mix of leather and kimono fabric with a Banksy decal figure, which the reviewer notes is particularly tricky to make and unlikely to be repeated in the same way1. Only 3 units were made, including the reviewer's own, leaving 2 for sale at launch, and the pedal was expected to sell fast when it went up the week after the June 2025 review1.
What the reviewer said
Stefan Karlsson at Guitar Pedal X found the pedal responsive across its range and shared his preferred settings1:
"I typically have the Level dial @ 3 o'c, and the Fuzz dial @ Noon - that delivers the perfect texture and harmonics"
He also reported that Fuzz at 3 o'clock is searing, and that rolling off the guitar volume delivers killer tones across the controls and settings1.
Questions
What circuit is the Hello Sailor Effects Spirit in the Sky Fuzz based on?
Guitar Pedal X describes it as a take on the Jordan Boss Tone, a classic silicon fuzz circuit. Hello Sailor Effects' version is aimed squarely at recreating Randy California's tone, and it uses a 2N1711 silicon metal can transistor at its core. It is a separate design from the Heather Brown Electronicals Spirit in the Sky, whose fuzz section is based on a Ram's Head.
How many Spirit in the Sky Fuzz pedals were made?
Three. Guitar Pedal X reported in June 2025 that only 3 units had been made, one of which was the reviewer's own, leaving just 2 available for sale when the pedal launched.
What transistor does the Spirit in the Sky Fuzz use?
A 2N1711 silicon metal can transistor. Guitar Pedal X's review calls it a fantastic choice for the circuit, and it is what puts this pedal in the silicon fuzz camp rather than the germanium side of the fuzz family.
How much did the Spirit in the Sky Fuzz cost?
Hello Sailor Effects listed it at £250 and equivalent on its webstore in June 2025. For comparison, the earlier Jordan Spirit in the Sky Fuzz was reported at $120 in April 2025.
Is the Spirit in the Sky Fuzz still available?
Almost certainly not through normal channels. It was a limited run of 3 units, launched in June 2025 with only 2 offered for sale, and Guitar Pedal X expected it to sell quickly. The enclosure's mix of leather and kimono fabric was described as particularly tricky to make and unlikely to be repeated in the same way.
Sources (3)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2025-06-17
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2025-04-17
- Heather Brown Electronicals Spirit In The Sky Fuzz/Tremolo, Delicious Audio, 2023-06-05
