The Canyon Climber is a fuzz pedal from Jext Telez, a maker with several fuzz designs in its range, including the Black Drone Wasp and the Buzz Tone. The Canyon Climber sits in the fuzz family: a pedal that clips the signal hard for a thick, sustaining distortion character1.
What sets it apart is its lineage. Delicious Audio describes it as "a fuzz based on the legendary Shin-ei Companion fuzz", the vintage Japanese circuit prized for its raw, buzzy character1.
Design and inspiration
Jext Telez built the pedal around the sound of a specific player. The design is "inspired by the work of L.A. based guitarist and producer Jonathan Wilson", whose production work leans on vintage tones and textures1. That connection places the Canyon Climber among pedals designed to capture a particular artist's approach rather than a general-purpose fuzz voicing.
"a fuzz based on the legendary Shin-ei Companion fuzz"
Reception
The pedal drew attention from the press early on. In July 2018, Delicious Audio reported that "Premier Guitar just gave its 'Premier Gear' to their Canyon Climber"1. The Premier Gear award is Premier Guitar's mark for gear its reviewers rate highly, and it is a notable endorsement for a small-builder fuzz.
"Premier Guitar just gave its 'Premier Gear' to their Canyon Climber"
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Questions
What is the Jext Telez Canyon Climber based on?
Delicious Audio describes the Canyon Climber as a fuzz based on the legendary Shin-ei Companion fuzz, the vintage Japanese circuit. Jext Telez shaped the pedal around the work of L.A. based guitarist and producer Jonathan Wilson, whose fuzz-heavy tones inform the design.
Did the Canyon Climber win any awards?
Yes. Premier Guitar gave the Canyon Climber its Premier Gear award, as reported by Delicious Audio in July 2018. The Premier Gear award is Premier Guitar's recognition of gear its reviewers rate highly.
Sources (1)
- Jext Telez Canyon Climber Fuzz Gets Premier Guitar Award, Delicious Audio, 2018-07-05
