The Fuzz Factory F7 is a variant of Z.Vex's long-running Fuzz Factory fuzz pedal, distinguished by its pair of rare germanium GT308V transistors. Guitar World's Jonathan Horsley described it as "a stompbox for taking electric guitar tone off the beaten track", adding that it might squeal and make strange noises, which is part of the charm1.
What it does
Like other Fuzz Factory variants, the F7 earns the seven in its designation with the seven dials it uses to shape your sound, giving far more control over the fuzz character than a standard three-knob fuzz1. In the center of the controls is a Lexan window revealing the pair of rare germanium GT308V transistors, so the heart of the circuit is visible on the pedal's face1.
The Ukraine Flag edition
The F7's most distinctive feature is its look into the circuit itself: in the center of the controls is a Lexan window revealing a pair of rare germanium GT308V transistors, the devices that generate the fuzz1.
The transistors visible through the Lexan window are a pair of rare germanium GT308V devices, a component choice that is central to what the F7 is1.
Where it sits in the Fuzz Factory family
What the F7 puts on display is the heart of the circuit: in the center of the controls is a Lexan window revealing a pair of rare germanium GT308V transistors1.
Sources (1)
- Z.Vex Effects launches Ukraine Flag Fuzz Factory to support World Central Kitchen, sells out in no time, Guitar World, 2022-04-13
