EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General Octave Fuzz Blaster

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The EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General is an analogue octave fuzz inspired by the vintage Ace Tone Fuzz Master FM-2 Professional, taking the raw, aggressive character of classic Japanese octave fuzz and expanding it with a wider Fuzz range, continuously variable Tone control and three distinctly different clipping voices. From relatively restrained dirt through to huge buzz-saw fuzz, pronounced octave-up harmonics and almost ring-modulator-like textures, the Fuzz Master General is designed for players who want their fuzz to have serious personality. The original standard-production Fuzz Master General is now discontinued, adding extra appeal for EQD collectors as well as players searching for an unconventional octave fuzz. Why Choose the Fuzz Master General? Inspired by the Ace Tone Fuzz Master FM-2 The starting point for the Fuzz Master General was the vintage Ace Tone Fuzz Master FM-2 Professional, an octave fuzz closely related in concept to the famous Super Fuzz. EQD didn't simply reproduce the original circuit. It redesigned key areas to make the concept more versatile for modern players, including a broader Fuzz range, significantly greater output, reduced noise and much greater control over the tone and clipping response. The result retains the unmistakable swelling octave grind of vintage octave fuzz while offering far more control over how aggressive it becomes. Three Clipping Voices The Voice switch is where the Fuzz Master General really comes alive. Mode 1 – Germanium Germanium clipping produces the most open and loose of the three fuzz voices. Choose this setting when you want: More open dynamics Looser fuzz Strong output Vintage-style texture Less compressed attack Mode 2 – Silicon Silicon clipping produces a tighter and more compressed response. It's particularly effective for: Heavy riffs Aggressive rhythm sounds Focused fuzz Tighter attack Dense saturation Mode 3 – Open Transistor Drive The centre position removes the clippin