The later fz1a used the same circuit with different transistors. The pedal is in great working order and cosmetic condition isas pictured the maestro fuzztone fz1a is the earlier 3 germanium transistor model. Also, there are two other names on the deluxe gibson vibrato. Ive been looking for that tone on a new fuzz ever since, havent found it. Gary hurst, a technician, began selling these in mid1965. How to get robby kriegers guitar tone guitar tone talk. I havent done much to do it up so far but have still played it a lot. You can now test the led driver circuit, and by extension the power wiring. Gibson maestro fuzztone fz1a reissue pedal 2002 reissue by gibson it comes complete with its original boxlid is missing and paperwork. According to keith richards, he only used the relatively new pedal with the intention of using it for the demo, to mimic the sound that should be played by horns in the final version. I photoshopped this up from philip bryants incorrect schematic at fuzz central and posted it on the freestompboxes forum in 2009. The bestknown early commercial distortion circuit was the maestro fz1 fuzz tone, manufactured by gibson, released in 1962. Q1 is an emitter follower that provides a high input impedance to match a guitar. It was in decent shape until the 80s, when i gave it to a nephew to fiddle with, and he lost it.
The gibsonmaestro fz1 is often called the satisfaction fuzz, because keith. The chromeplated highquality tuners are diecast for added tuning stability. Gibson introduced the fz1 in 1962, the first commercially available fuzzbox to gain widespread acceptance. Beginner kits free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Fuzz tone achieved a peak of popularity in the 1960s. One category i foolishly overlooked was the mac daddy original fuzz the gibson maestro fz1 fuzz tone most notable for. The tonebender fuzz was actually made with a version of this same jumbo circuit around 197677, the tone control version mentioned above, but this 90s reissue did not have the word tone under the tone knob as the jumbo circuit version had, but rather used the original treble and bass labeling like the classic tonebender version. Lot 257 pete townshend maestro fuzz pedal 1967 gibson maestro fuzztone foot pedal with original battery, serial number 12362. Maestro by gibson 6string 38 parlorsize acoustic guitar.
Electroharmonix unveils 5th nano big muff pi reissue the 1973 v2 violet rams head edition oct 17, 2019. Billy gibbons guitars and gear william frederick, or billy gibbons, was born on december 16, 1949, in houston, texas. The gibson maestro fz1 fuzz tone was the first fuzz distortion device to become widely available on the market for electric guitars and basses, although there had been previous prototype devices. And of course, many fuzz pedals out there can cop similar tones if dialled in right.
Ill also show video of the guitar being played so that you can get an idea of. By september he was selling them through the macari brothers musical exchange shops. The first incarnation of the tone bender was a three transistor circuit based on the gibson maestro fuzz tone. Gibson 1964 es345 with a maestro tremolo electric guitar. Clone, reuss three volt fuzz and the vectra fuzz tone. Gibson then lauched the maestro fz1 fuzztoneand it flopped. See more ideas about guitar pedals, guitar effects pedals and pedalboard. This is an audio sample of a 1964 maestro fz1a fuzz tone pedal. It was the first built in distortion, in a guitar, i had ever seen. The blue things, had a built in fuzz distortion in his danelectro guitarlin. The device was used by keith richards in the rolling stones 1965 hit satisfaction and became a favorite of many garage rock and psychedelic. Best 60s maestro type fuzz tone pedal clone the gear page. In an ironic twist of fate, the present day gibson company reacquired the rights to the maestro name and reissued the maestro fz1a fuzz tone effect in 2001.
The company also used the circuit in several basses including the eb0f, ebsf 1250 and epiphone newport ebsf the f suffix indicating fuzz. Gibson maestro fuzz tone fz1a reissue pedal 2002 reissue by gibson it comes complete with its original boxlid is missing and paperwork. A brief hobbyist primer on key fuzz transistor types and chronology jul 29. In the august and revered hall of fame of fuzz, the jordan boss tone deserves a prominent pedestal.
Unfollow gibson maestro to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Find gibson maestro from a vast selection of electric guitars. Skip to main content skip to footer site51542461 used 1542461 maestro fuzz tone fz1a reissue effect pedal guitar center. Gibson maestro fz1a fuzztone guitar effects pedal original fuzztone fz1a. Vintage 1964 gibson maestro fuzz tone guitar effect pedal. I bought this guitar around 10 months ago as a do up guitar. Skip to main content skip to footer site51542461 used 1542461 maestro fuzz tone fz1a reissue effect pedal. Gibson becomes the first to the market with a mass produced consumer fuzz circuit. In an ironic twist of fate, the present day gibson company reacquired the rights to the maestro name and reissued the maestro fz1a fuzztone effect in 2001. Early incarnations were housed in wooden enclosures.
Maestro fuzztone fz1 fuzztone schematic corrected correct. Gibson manufactured the shortscale ebof bass from 1962 until 1965. The first incarnation of the tone bender was a three transistor circuit based on the gibson maestro fuzztone. An idiots guide to choosing the right fuzz pedal happy mag. Over 40,000 of this lower powered version were made. Short version of deluxe gibson vibrola was fitted as standard to the 1967 reissue gibson flying v.
This guitar delivers a powerful sound and tone, that is truly amazing for its size. Buy maestro by gibson 6string 38 parlorsize acoustic guitar. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Gibson cs 1967 flying v maestro reissue 2010 classic white 101427. Mojo to spare this is the fuzz pedal that made fuzz popular, thanks to one song. Produced during the 60s and 70s, the maestro fuzz tone fz1a is considered a classic vintage effect along with its sibling the fz1 and the legendary echoplex tape echo. The fuzz atort was an almost identical circuit that was the basis of a kit offered by sentry manufacturing company.
This box made its world debut on the stones satisfaction in 1965 and revolutionized guitar tone. Gibson maestro fuzztone effects pedal demonstration record zctv 82437 demonstration record that explored the possibilities of the new and revolutionary gibson maestro fuzz pedal. Maestro fuzz tone fz1a reissue effect pedal guitar center. The fuzzatort was an almost identical circuit that was the basis of a kit offered by sentry manufacturing company. Feb 05, 20 demo of the fuzz tone in our ebay store. The maestro fz1 fuzz tone was designed by recording engineer glenn snoddy and wsmtv engineer revis v. One category i foolishly overlooked was the mac daddy original fuzz the gibson maestro fz1 fuzztone most notable for its use on the rolling stones track i can. Some boutique builders also build clones if you are looking an option slightly cheaper. Gibson maestro fz1a fuzz tone guitar effects pedal original fuzztone fz1a.
Our fully restored and totally cool gibson ebof fuzztone bass. The gibson 1964 es345 with a maestro tremolo electric guitar is a reissue of the es345 semihollowbody classic, with double fholes, mhs historic pickups, aged gold hardware, a nylon saddle and nut, historic neck profile and tons of vintage vibe and charm. In 1968, the gibsonmaestro rhythm n sound arrived on the scene to challenge and perplex guitarists with its strange sounds and features. The bestknown early commercial distortion circuit was the maestro fz1 fuzztone, manufactured by gibson, released in 1962. There has been much confusion about this circuit, as the schematics on the patent, and on the original ieaflet that came with the pedal are both wrong. But the new exh satisfaction which i guess is supposed to sound like a maestro fuzz seems to have less mids with the keeley, if you increase the internal tone pot for more treble, it will help balance out the mids, but youre still gonna get mids. He is best known as the guitarist of the texas bluesrock band zz top and also as the lead singer and composer for many of the bands songs. The best diy guitar amplifier and effects pedal kits. Or maybe its as a memento mori, an example of a dead end in the search for overdriven guitar tone bliss. Gibson maestro fz1a fuzztone fuzz box pete townshends. Noted dates include the monterey pop festival appearance and, according to auction lot notes, was taken from the stage at the whos 17 november 1967 date at shawnee mission, kansas, south high school. The maestro by gibson 30inch acoustic guitar, takes that design and carefully shrinks it down to a size thats perfect for travel or for people with small hands and kids. Legend has it that a dallas rangemaster was involved in driving erics. He set about trying to produce the sound for himself, entering a partnership with gibson, and in 1962, the maestro fuzztone fz1 was born.
Its even possible gibson saw this effect as primarily for bass use. Perhaps it should be in a cabinet of cute curiosities. The fullsized maestro by gibson electric guitar comes with an easytofollow instructional dvd in written and oral english, encouraging general memory and concentration. One can only hope that gibson will eventually see fit to reissue the maestro ps1 phase shifter as well. The pedal is in great working order and cosmetic condition isas pictured the maestro fuzz tone fz1a is the earlier 3 germanium transistor model. Gibson maestro fz1 fuzztone lee hazelwood was an early pioneer of fuzz tone, it seems he had a fuzz box created by a radio station technician for use in the recording studio. Features originaltype 2n26 npnpnp transistors, pointtopoint wiring, and a design thats entirely faithful to the original. Belcat fuz510 guitar bass fuzz tone effect pedal true bypass. May 21, 2010 this is an audio sample of a 1964 maestro fz1a fuzz tone pedal. Al casey used this fuzz box in recording sessions for the sanford clark song go on home, released in march 1960. Gear amps gear galleries effects gear of the month guitars 6v6 solidbody fuzz singlecoilequipped solidbody tube combo may 2012 fender gibson 1966 fender mustang, 1961 fender princeton, and vintage gibson maestro fuzztone fz1a. The gibson maestro fz1 is often called the satisfaction fuzz, because keith richards used it to create that memorable lick. Gibson maestro fz1 fuzz tone guitar effects pedal super early original fz1. One can only hope that gibson will eventually see fit to reissue the maestro ps1.
The petite boss tone was half the size of any other fuzz pedal. The maestro fuzztone was created almost by accident in 1962, when a faulty transformer distorted a bass guitar, and engineer glenn snoody and session guitarist grady martin shopped the circuit to gibson. Sep 19, 2005 20100521 maestro fz1a fuzz tone by gibson audio sample by vintage gear hollywood 20100804 maestro fuzz demo 101 by geopets1 20110220 maestro gibson fz1 tone bender tonebender fuzz tone by pinstripedclips. One category i foolishly overlooked was the mac daddy original fuzz the gibson maestro fz1 fuzz tone most notable for its use on the rolling stones track i can. Check us out at, or on ebay with the user id vghollywood. The highest quality components and the most thorough and easytofollow instructions. Maestro fuzz, vox tone bender, big muff, and dunlopdallas arbiter fuzz face, were the more popular. Lyre vibrola nicknamed after the lyre engraved on the cover plate, which was fitted to gibson es335 series as an option by 1964.
The originals are somewhat rare andor expensive, so it makes a good candidate for building a diy replica. Pete townshend used a 1966 gibson maestro fuzztone fuzz box serial no. Gibson maestro 30 mini acoustic guitar, black, with gig bag. In fact distortion pedals were rare compared to these days. The reissue fz1a has met with considerable success.
We have an original that was bought new and it is a good sounding fuzztone. This may have also been a standard maestro fuzztone. Back in january, i started on this years fuzz tone quest 2018 year of fuzz with 5 articles on key fuzz types fuzz face, big muff, tone bender, rat and uniqueunusual. Built to handle years of use, the 30inch maestro by gibson offers a maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and basswood top, back and sides. Maestro fz1a fuzz tone by gibson audio sample youtube. Maestro by gibson mesgbkch double cutaway electric guitar kit. The beatles are seen using the usa made maestro fuzztone in the studio.
Delivers strength, stability and vibrant tone have a question. The maestro fuzztone might have been the first widely available fuzz pedal, but. Gibson maestro fz1 fuzztone guitar effects pedal super early original fz1. Produced during the 60s and 70s, the maestro fuzztone fz1a is considered a classic vintage effect along with its sibling the fz1 and the legendary echoplex tape echo. Maestro fuzz tone fz1 fuzztone schematic corrected corr. Later an fz1b version was released, changing from germanium transistors to silicon. Unknown which fuzz it was, but roger mayer did design a fuzz pedal for jimmy in 1964 according to mayer, based on a maestro fuzztone. Super electric fuzztone germanium fuzz maestro fz1a. The f stands for fuzztonegibsons onboard circuit that produces pretty cool fuzzlike distortion. Maestro fuzztone fz1 fuzztone schematic corrected corr. Does anyone make a current fuzz that does the maestro thing.