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JAM PEDALS FUZZ PHRASE BLACK LTD
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Limited Edition Germanium Fuzz with NOS OC44 Philips Black Glass Transistors
We’re thrilled to unveil the Black Fuzz Phrase LTD, builtaround a rare stash of NOS OC44 Philips black glasstransistors we recently unearthed. Entirely hand-wiredwith turret-based point-to-point construction andwrapped in luxurious suede, this fuzz is a loving tributeto the golden era of germanium tone—picking up rightwhere our sold-out CV7003 Fuzz Phrase LTD left off.
Why NOS OC44 Philips Black Glass?
At the heart of every great germanium fuzz lie itstransistors—and few are as legendary as the OC44.Manufactured in the late 1960s at Philips’ Frenchfacilities, these black glass versions are consideredamong the finest ever made. This batch, dated April18, 1969, comes from the twilight era of germaniumtransistor production, shortly before Philips and thewider industry shifted to silicon-based designs.
What makes these transistors so revered?
Exceptionally low leakage• Stable, musical gain (hFE)• Minimal noiseThese characteristics make them ideal for dynamic,vintage-voiced fuzz circuits. From warm saturation toarticulate volume-rolloff cleans, they deliver expressivetones with inspiring responsiveness.Thanks to their consistency, the internal bias trimmer isfactory-set at 4.5V—meaning no user adjustments aretypically needed. Just plug in and go.
Individually Tested and Matched by Ear
Each OC44 is hand-tested for gain and leakage, thencarefully matched by ear to ensure perfect synergy andsonic balance. This labor-intensive process guaranteesthat every Black Fuzz Phrase LTD delivers the signaturesound the series is known for: rich harmonics, smoothsustain, and that unmistakable vintage rasp.
Premium Vintage Components
To complement the rare OC44s, we’ve selected carbon-comp resistors and tropical fish capacitors—vintage-spec components that preserve warmth, clarity, andmusicality throughout the signal path. The result is afuzz that’s both aggressive and articulate, with cleansthat shimmer and leads that sing.
We’re thrilled to unveil the Black Fuzz Phrase LTD, builtaround a rare stash of NOS OC44 Philips black glasstransistors we recently unearthed. Entirely hand-wiredwith turret-based point-to-point construction andwrapped in luxurious suede, this fuzz is a loving tributeto the golden era of germanium tone—picking up rightwhere our sold-out CV7003 Fuzz Phrase LTD left off.
Why NOS OC44 Philips Black Glass?
At the heart of every great germanium fuzz lie itstransistors—and few are as legendary as the OC44.Manufactured in the late 1960s at Philips’ Frenchfacilities, these black glass versions are consideredamong the finest ever made. This batch, dated April18, 1969, comes from the twilight era of germaniumtransistor production, shortly before Philips and thewider industry shifted to silicon-based designs.
What makes these transistors so revered?
Exceptionally low leakage• Stable, musical gain (hFE)• Minimal noiseThese characteristics make them ideal for dynamic,vintage-voiced fuzz circuits. From warm saturation toarticulate volume-rolloff cleans, they deliver expressivetones with inspiring responsiveness.Thanks to their consistency, the internal bias trimmer isfactory-set at 4.5V—meaning no user adjustments aretypically needed. Just plug in and go.
Individually Tested and Matched by Ear
Each OC44 is hand-tested for gain and leakage, thencarefully matched by ear to ensure perfect synergy andsonic balance. This labor-intensive process guaranteesthat every Black Fuzz Phrase LTD delivers the signaturesound the series is known for: rich harmonics, smoothsustain, and that unmistakable vintage rasp.
Premium Vintage Components
To complement the rare OC44s, we’ve selected carbon-comp resistors and tropical fish capacitors—vintage-spec components that preserve warmth, clarity, andmusicality throughout the signal path. The result is afuzz that’s both aggressive and articulate, with cleansthat shimmer and leads that sing.
