Dallas Arbitereffect·fuzz
Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face
Hendrix's fuzz pedal. Round, thick, woolly fuzz that cleans up beautifully with the guitar volume knob. Germanium transistors give it a warm, organic character.
Modeler equivalents
- helix
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Recipes using this gear
Field notes on the Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face
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