The Pedal Pawn NOS CV7005 Fuzz (LTD Edition) is a limited-run germanium fuzz pedal built around hand-selected authentic 1977 Newmarket NOS CV7005 germanium transistors. Pedal Pawn describes it as a "thick, textured germanium fuzz with humungous FAT tone", with a dynamic, touch-sensitive response when the guitar is wide open1. The circuit is a Fuzz Face style germanium fuzz, the layout most players associate with this kind of two-transistor design2.
The CV7005 transistors
The heart of the pedal is a pair of Newmarket CV7005 germanium transistors, described by Pedal Pawn as authentic New Old Stock parts from 1977 and hand-selected for the circuit1. New Old Stock, or NOS, means original production parts that were never used, which is why a 1977 date code can appear in a pedal built today. Pedal Pawn notes that respected builders often compare the character of the CV7005 to the legendary NKT275, the transistor long associated with classic Fuzz Face designs1.
Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson, who already owned a couple of CV7005 transistor Fuzz Faces, had this to say about the transistor's output2:
"it looks great - and for sure the CV7005's can really deliver on the output side - you won't get many better sounding fu"
What it does to your sound
Pedal Pawn describes the pedal as delivering a thick, powerful germanium fuzz with bags of texture and humungous FAT tone, with a dynamic, touch-sensitive response1. Germanium fuzzes of this style are known for cleaning up with the guitar's volume control, and the touch-sensitive response Pedal Pawn describes points in that direction. For more on the effect type itself, see Fuzz Pedals.
One point worth knowing before buying any germanium fuzz of this style: Guitar Pedal X's Karlsson noted that this design has no external Bias control, writing "I don't buy Germanium Fuzzes - which don't have an external Bias control"2. A bias control lets a player adjust the transistor operating point to taste, so its absence is a consideration for players who like to fine-tune a fuzz's character from the pedal itself.
Availability and price
The run is strictly limited to 120 pedals1. Guitar Pedal X described it as a "gorgeous hot pink, 120-unit limited run" and predicted that "This 120 run will likely all be gone by the time this post goes live first thing Monday morning"2. Pedal Pawn's own page later marked the pedal as sold out, with remaining pedals available to order while stocks last, and noted "Less than 10 left!" with a large part of the run selling overnight1.
The listing price is £287.00 GBP, shown at a sale price of £243.95 GBP on the maker's page as of 26 October 20261. Pedal Pawn offers free worldwide shipping on all pedals, with import duties and taxes on international orders the customer's responsibility, and 30 day returns1.
This is a 120-pedal limited run, and the maker's page marks it as sold out with fewer than 10 remaining at the time of listing. If you are looking at this pedal secondhand, the limited run is the context for its availability.
Related Pedal Pawn fuzzes
Pedal Pawn builds several other fuzz designs that share the brand's approach:
- Pedal Pawn Fuzz
- Pedal Pawn Fuzz Germanium LTD Edition
- Pedal Pawn Freaky Fuzz
- Pedal Pawn Freaky Fuzz Big Box Artist Series
- Pedal Pawn Octone
- Pedal Pawn CV7005 Germanium Transistor Fuzz Face edition
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Questions
How many Pedal Pawn NOS CV7005 Fuzz pedals were made?
The run was strictly limited to 120 pedals. Pedal Pawn's product page states the limit directly, and Guitar Pedal X described it as a 120-unit limited run when the pedal was announced. A large part of the run reportedly sold overnight, with fewer than 10 left at the time of the maker's listing.
Is the Pedal Pawn CV7005 Fuzz true bypass?
Yes. Pedal Pawn lists true bypass switching on the product page, so the pedal passes your guitar's signal untouched when it is off.
Can the Pedal Pawn CV7005 Fuzz run on a 9V battery?
Yes. Pedal Pawn lists standard 9V power and battery operation, and recommends a quality 9V battery or a high-quality isolated 9V power supply.
What are Newmarket CV7005 transistors?
They are germanium transistors made by Newmarket, and the pedals in this run use authentic New Old Stock examples from 1977, hand-selected for the circuit. Pedal Pawn notes that respected builders often compare the character of the CV7005 to the legendary NKT275, a transistor associated with classic Fuzz Face designs.
Where is the Pedal Pawn CV7005 Fuzz built?
Pedal Pawn states that each pedal is individually built and tested in the UK.
Is the Pedal Pawn CV7005 Fuzz sold out?
Pedal Pawn's product page marks the pedal as sold out, while noting that remaining pedals are available to order while stocks last. Guitar Pedal X had predicted the 120-unit run would likely be gone by the time its post went live.
Sources (2)
- NOS CV7005 Fuzz (LTD Edition), Pedal Pawn
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2026-09-21
