The Tone Mob Model 001 Fuzz Generator Aluminum Edition is a fuzz pedal built as a collaboration between the crews at SolidGoldFX and The Tone Mob1. It is a variant of the original Model 001, set apart by a thick brushed satin aluminum faceplate2. It was sold as a special edition, open for preorder from November 18, 2016 to November 29, 2016, and made to order in the quantity ordered2.
Controls
The pedal's tone shaping centers on a 3-way toggle switch that chooses three different tone modes1:
| Toggle position | What it does |
|---|---|
| Far left | Normal, flat tonal response |
| Middle | A bit of treble boost, useful to cut through a mix |
| Right | A bit of low end |
Pedal of the Day suggested setting the switch to the middle for a bit of treble boost and listening to it absolutely roar1.
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day reviewed the Aluminum Edition in April 2017 and called the Model 001 Fuzz Generator an aluminum fuzz masterpiece, describing it as a multi-level, super-dynamic piece of musical gear with a full, bold fuzz sound and crisp tones1. The reviewer's overall impression was of a pedal that is expressive both visually and sonically, and one that's sure to make you take a step back in wonder the moment it's engaged1.
"the Model 001 is a multi-level, super-dynamic piece of musical gear"
On the effect itself, Pedal of the Day explained that fuzz controls how much distortion is present in your signal, from a slightly buzzy fuzz to all-out fuzz pandemonium1.
Reviews and demos
Delicious Audio ran a demo of the Aluminum Edition in December 2016, worked up by Eirik of Living Room Gear Demos. The demo used a Fano PX6 and a Fender Baja Telecaster into a Tone King 20th Anniversary Imperial amp2. Delicious Audio's Christopher Scapelliti wrote that the edition took the original's gloriously versatile fuzz and turned the classiness dial up to 112.
"We took that gloriously versatile fuzz and turned the classiness dial up to 11."
How it differs from the original Model 001
The Aluminum Edition is a variant of the original Model 0012. The visible difference is the finish: the Aluminum Edition carries a thick brushed satin aluminum faceplate2, while the original run's appearance was described by Andrew Jackson of Stohn Guitars as looking like you "put a tuxedo on your pedalboard"2.
The Aluminum Edition was a special edition with a short preorder window, November 18 to November 29, 2016, and was made to order in the quantity ordered2.
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Questions
What is the difference between the Aluminum Edition and the original Tone Mob Model 001?
The Aluminum Edition is a variant of the original Model 001, released after the first run. Its distinguishing feature is a thick brushed satin aluminum faceplate, which Delicious Audio described as turning the classiness dial up to 11 on what it called a gloriously versatile fuzz. The original run's look was described by Andrew Jackson of Stohn Guitars as putting a tuxedo on your pedalboard.
Who makes the Tone Mob Model 001 Fuzz Generator?
The pedal is a collaboration between the crews at SolidGoldFX and The Tone Mob. Pedal of the Day described it that way in its April 2017 review, and Delicious Audio noted the pedal is the result of a collaboration between the two manufacturers. Pedal of the Day's product page also lists the pedal as a SolidGoldFX guitar and bass effects pedal.
What does the three-way toggle do on the Model 001?
A 3-way toggle switch lets you choose three different tone modes. The far left position gives a normal, flat tonal response, the right position adds a bit of low end, and the middle position gives a bit of treble boost. Pedal of the Day suggested setting it to the middle for a treble boost and listening to it absolutely roar, useful for cutting through a mix.
Was the Aluminum Edition a limited run?
Yes. It was a special edition, open for preorder from November 18, 2016 to November 29, 2016, and made to order in the quantity ordered. Pedal of the Day thanked SolidGoldFX and The Tone Mob for letting them get their hands on one of these special editions.
Sources (3)
- SolidGoldFX Tone Mob Model 001 Fuzz Generator, Pedal of the Day, 2017-04-05
- Tone Mob Model 001 Fuzz Generator (demo), Delicious Audio, 2016-12-02
- SolidGoldFX Tone Mob Model 001 Fuzz Generator, Pedal of the Day, 2017-03-27
