The new Wattson FY-2 Fuzz

After a few beers, Chris goes to the Wattson shop and gives us a demo of the new Wattson Classic Fuzz FY-2, a reproduction of the vintage Shin-ei FY-2.

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Music

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• Wattson
• FY-2
• FY2
• Shin-ei
• guitar
• effects
• bass

[Boefkick]

Hey what happened to the Balance and Expander knobs? and what the hell happened to the tone switch????? that thing made the fuzz sound so original and cool bro!!!

[ampsurgeon]

@Boefkick

You're thinking of the FY-6. Totally different pedal.

[jkretch72]

Does the "FY" in FY-2 and FY-6 stand for what I think it stands for?

[ampsurgeon]

@jkretch72

I doubt it. FY-2 and FY-6 are the same model numbers used by the Shin-ei Company in the 1960's for the guitar pedals on which the Wattson pedals are based. The FY-2 was commonly called the "Companion fuzz" because it was sold under Shin-ei's Companion brand. The FY-6 was sold under many brands, the most notable was the Univox Super-Fuzz. The numbers 2 and 6 refer to the number of transistors in the original circuit.

[TheEtchings]

I didn't know Donnie Darko played such a mean fuzz. Well done.

[Penguin806]

Are you playing "Naked and Red" by Colour Revolt? If so, you are the greatest person ever to live.

[jkretch72]

@ampsurgeon Thanks for the info. I was just wondering. You know how "colorful" other fuzz effect names can be. i.e. Big Muff & Swollen Pickle.

[Boefkick]

@ampsurgeon sorry man! i though this was the updated version, my bad ;)

[chhau123]

poor colin...

[Nyblingking]

Sounds like arse. Tubescreamers are way crazier when you think of it. Especially with some light compression.