Writing an essay about the Fuzz Factory - New ideas and help wanted.

[Jurassic]

Hi!

I'm studying musicology in Helsinki University and I'm writing an essay/analysis about the Zvex Fuzz Factory. I have collected some basic information about the circuit from the web, but I know there are a lot of talented people in here that know effects and electronics way better than I do.

So, I'm asking some ideas and tips from you people. Are there some clever tricks on the Fuzz Factory design that I should  definitely mention? What aspects/parts of the circuit should be inspected in more detail? Any ideas? I will of course mention all sources of information (including this topic) in my writing, so I will not present your knowledge as my "own".

Thanks!

-Juri

[DutchMF]

I don't know if you've already been there, but this http://www.beavisaudio.com/Projects/fuzzfactory.htm is very informative.... 

Paul

[Jurassic]

  I knew that link would come up..

[jeffaroo]

yep, what paul said.   ^
and if you got to much to wright about, he also did a
fuzz jr. hell, just do a paper on Beavis (hes kind of a mad scientist)

[neiloler]

Kaipaan Helsinkia ja Suomia! Toivon sulle onnea ja sisua siihen yliopistohommaan!

[DutchMF]

yep, what paul said.   ^
and if you got to much to wright about, he also did a
fuzz jr. hell, just do a paper on Beavis (hes kind of a mad scientist)

Check the date on the bottom of the article, Jeff..... But you're right, Beavis rules!

[culturejam]

What's remarkable about the Fuzz Factory is that it has sold thousands of units, even though quite a few of the possible control settings render it unusable. 

[jeffaroo]

lol, we all sit around and bitch and moan about what 2 caps or diodes to use. what i like about Beavis is he grabs his balls, hits a power chord, slams a beer and throws every idea hes got at it. makes you think outside the box at builds. hes inspired a BIG project im working on now. even brian will be proud when this bastard is done ! talk dirty to your pedals, make them earn your respect !

[Jurassic]

Kaipaan Helsinkia ja Suomia! Toivon sulle onnea ja sisua siihen yliopistohommaan!

Kiitos! Eiköhän tämä kouluhomma ihan hyvin hoidu!

Anyway, I found some background information from ZVex forum and the circuit it self looks pretty basic.. I gotta start writing.

[DutchMF]

talk dirty to your pedals, make them earn your respect !

You got it right there Jeff! Teach them some manners, make 'm work for you! Show 'm who's boss! Doesn't work with my lovely wife, but at least I can boss my pedals around.... 

Paul

[DuctTapeRiot]

Am I crazy but is not the Fuzz Factory just 5 Sho stages slammed together with random knobs in random places??

[jkokura]

Yes, you are crazy. There are only 3 transistors.

It's actually a modded Fuzz Face really.

Jacob

[jeffaroo]

dont you just love it when somebody creates a unique sound then marks it up 500%
the ole fishing pole tied to a dog bone trick
how bad do you want it ?