The fuzz pedals of the time used PNP channel Germanium Transistors and were powered by a negative power supply. Therefore, they had to be used with batteries. They were also sensitive to temperature changes, so the sound was different each time, and there were individual differences as well. They would get better and worse as they warmed up, sometimes making hesitate to use them.
The 65 FUZZ reproduces the nuances of the PNP-Germanium FUZZ sound of the time with an NPN channel Silicon Transistor. By reproducing, we have further solved various problems. To take maximum advantage of the Silicon Transistor, the BIAS in the first stage can be controlled, allowing for a wide variety of sound creation. The input level issue of the Germanium Transistor, which was very severe, has also been resolved. It is powered by +9V now and can also be powered by a power supply. This makes it easy to integrate into a pedal board. You can experience a sound as good as or better than the Vintage Germanium FUZZ.
