SolidGoldFX If 6 Was 9 MKII Fuzz
"If 6 Was 9" is a Fuzz Face inspired pedal from SolidGoldFX. All the legendary players used a pedal much like this and SGFX are paying tribute to one of the greatest dirt boxes of all time.
From SolidGoldFX:
It’s been at least 10 years since we launched our original If 6 Was 9 BC183 and improving on this solid design was no small feat. SGFX’s pedal pays tribute to all the players who contributed to the pantheon of rock, with specially selected components to get your mojo working. We put two BC183 devices in each one, which is widely regarded as a happy medium between the potentially mushy compression of germanium and the brash sawmill-like fuzz of silicon. The tone of the If 6 Was 9 MKII is just that - smooth and refined, without falling apart on chords and with loads of sustain on single-note work. The MKII includes all the soulful fuzz tones of the original BC183, but incorporates a variety of new features aimed at bringing this vintage inspired design into the modern age.
What really sets the new If 6 Was 9 MKII apart is the power supply. Fuzz Face tone has been whittled down to such a precise science that players now know what voltage at which they prefer their Fuzz Face to be run. Eric Johnson famously kept a box full of batteries drained to various degrees. We have equipped this fuzz with a variable voltage pump, supplying anywhere from 5 to 15VDC from a single 9V power source. No need for a box full of questionable batteries anymore, just set the knob to your preferred supply voltage and get as much fuzzy compression or meaty breakup you desire consistently, every time.
This, in conjunction with the bias control, will allow for any shade of fuzz ranging from gated and sputtery, to smooth and dynamic, then all the way to bold and punchy. The new saturate control trims the circuit’s input for better cleanup, signal chain integration or impedance matching, ideal for use with a wah pedal. Finally, soft-touch true bypass switching and top jacks really bring this fuzz face into the 21st century.
Specs:
Volume: Allows you to boost or cut your volume level
Bias: This varies the voltage to Q2’s collector, giving you a huge range of tones from compressed and nasty to big and bold.
Fuzz: Sets the amount of distortion.
Volts 5-15V: This controls the overall power feeding the pedal. Turning counter-clockwise drops the voltage to 5V for more sag and compression while turning clockwise increases the internal voltage up to 15V for extra kick and headroom.
Saturate: This knob trims input gain. Turn it fully clockwise for classic fuzz face tones. Dial it back for impedance matching with wahs & other effects placed before it for better cleanup/less fuzz.
TOGGLE SWITCHES:
Body: This toggle switch delivers three different fuzz voicings. Chose from Fat (left), Treble Boost (center), or Classic (right).
AUXILIARY:
Input: Instrument or other pedal goes here.
Output: Amplifier or other pedal goes here.
True bypass footswitch: Turns the effect on and off.
POWER:
The If 6 Was 9 MKII requires center-negative 9V DC power supply with a 2.1mm barrel plug only. Current draw is 20mA.
Important: internal voltage pump - do not exceed 9VDC. Use of an improper power supply will void warranty.
DIMENSIONS:
4.77" x 2.6 x 1.39" (121.1 x 66 x 35.3mm)
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