The Jeds Peds Mix Tape Fuzz is a fuzz pedal sold as a DIY guitar effects pedal kit. Jeds Peds describes it as "designed to emulate a guitar being played into a 4 track recorder," and calls it "a chip driven circuit and a really great fuzz."1 It sits among the maker's fuzz designs alongside kits like the Fuzz Face kit, the Silicon Tone Bender and the Muff Fuzz kit. For more on the effect type itself, see Fuzz Pedals.
What it does
The idea behind the pedal is a lo-fi recording character: rather than a straight fuzz voice, Jeds Peds says the circuit is meant to sound like a guitar tracked through a 4 track recorder.1 The four controls give you a say over that tone beyond a simple fuzz and level pair, with Bass and Treble shaping the bandlimited, tape-like character the circuit aims for.1
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume | Output level |
| Fuzz | Fuzz amount |
| Bass | Bass control |
| Treble | Treble control |
There are four pots in total, so you will need 4 knobs for the kit; Jeds Peds suggests medium sized ones.1
Kit versions and what you get
The Mix Tape Fuzz is sold in several stages of completeness, so you can take on as much of the build as you want:1
- PCB Only: just the plain PCB
- PCB & Components
- PCB & Components and off board parts: adds the foot switch, jacks, 9v socket and LED
- Full Kit: supplied with a JP125B enclosure
- Full Kit & Drilling: drilling includes all the holes for a complete pedal, an optional extra with a small surcharge
- Pre Built Kit: built for you, with a 1 to 4 week build time
All kits require full assembly, and any images of completed PCBs are for reference only. Only the Pre Built Kit arrives built.1
Building it
Jeds Peds rates the Mix Tape Fuzz as an intermediate level build, with a difficulty rating of 4/10.1 Mechanically it is a straightforward arrangement: the PCB hangs from the pots inside the enclosure, which is supplied as a JP125B with the Full Kit.1 If you would rather not drill, the Full Kit & Drilling option adds all the holes needed for a complete pedal for a small surcharge.1
The Pre Built Kit is an alternative if you do not want to solder at all. It carries a 1 to 4 week build time and is priced at £34.00 GBP.1
On pre built units, Jeds Peds states there are no returns accepted, but offers a 12 month repair warranty should a fault develop.1
How it compares
Jeds Peds says this kit compares to the Demo Tape Fuzz. The maker is explicit that there is no endorsement or approval from any manufacturer and that this information is for comparison only.1
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Questions
Is the Jeds Peds Mix Tape Fuzz a kit or a finished pedal?
It is sold as a DIY guitar effects pedal kit, and all kits require full assembly. Jeds Peds notes that any images of completed PCBs are for reference only. A Pre Built Kit option is also offered, built for you, with a 1 to 4 week build time and a 12 month repair warranty, though no returns are accepted on pre builds.
How hard is the Mix Tape Fuzz to build?
Jeds Peds rates it as an intermediate level build, with a difficulty rating of 4/10. It is a chip driven circuit, and the PCB hangs from the pots inside the enclosure, which keeps the wiring relatively contained compared with designs that need more off board work.
Does the Mix Tape Fuzz kit come with an enclosure?
The Full Kit is supplied with a JP125B enclosure. The PCB hangs from the pots inside it. Drilling is an optional extra for the Full Kit & Drilling version, which includes all the holes needed for a complete pedal for a small surcharge.
Does the Mix Tape Fuzz kit come drilled?
Only if you choose the Full Kit & Drilling option. Drilling there includes all the holes for a complete pedal and carries a small surcharge. The plain Full Kit comes with the JP125B enclosure undrilled, so you would drill it yourself.
What knobs does the Mix Tape Fuzz need?
The pedal has four pots, so you will need 4 knobs. Jeds Peds suggests medium sized knobs for this kit.
What pedal is the Mix Tape Fuzz compared to?
Jeds Peds says the kit compares to the Demo Tape Fuzz. The maker states there is no endorsement or approval from any manufacturer and that this information is for comparison only.
Sources (1)
- Mix Tape Fuzz, Jeds Peds (jedspeds.co.uk)
