Peppermint Fuzz
By Analog Man
A nastier, buzzier germanium fuzz than the Sun Face, aimed at mid-1960s Fuzzrite and Maestro-style sounds.
About this pedal
The Peppermint Fuzz is built like a Fuzz Face but tuned for the raw, buzzy fuzz of mid-60s pedals such as the Mosrite Fuzzrite and Maestro Fuzz-Tone. It is named for the fuzz on “Incense and Peppermints.” It also covers proto-punk tones and, dialed back, gets near a late-60s Fuzz Face or the early two-knob Tone Benders.
Hand made in the USA with super-high-gain germanium transistors. Options include top jacks, an on/off pot or toggle, a power jack and an LED.
Specs
| Circuit | Fuzz Face-type architecture with high-gain germanium transistors, tuned for buzzy mid-60s fuzz |
|---|---|
| Options | {"Jacks":"Side or top; on/off fuzz pot +$15 or mini toggle +$25","Boss-style power jack (isolated power required)":"+$15","LED":"+$15"} |
| Variant note | Dark Peppermint (darker transistors) made only in occasional small batches |
Quick answers
- How much does the Peppermint Fuzz cost?
- Analog Man lists it at $189 to $244 (USD), depending on options. Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Peppermint Fuzz still available?
- Yes. Analog Man lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Peppermint Fuzz?
- Analog Man. Where it's built: Handmade in the USA (Analog Delay and Prince of Tone are hand-soldered but not fully USA-built). It's listed here as a fuzz pedal.
- What warranty does Analog Man offer?
- Analog Man warrants all pedals it builds or modifies for one year to the original owner. Pedals it sells but doesn't build or modify carry their own manufacturer's warranty.
- How long is the wait for Analog Man gear?
- King of Tone is sold only through a waiting list (email to join, see kingoftone.com); the list is very long and customers are limited to four KOT pedals total since 2016. Other pedals list their build time on each order page's availability line.