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At A Glance

Input Impedance
10 kΩ
Output Impedance
Max Volume: 2 kΩ / -6 dB Volume: 115 kΩ
Max Gain
45 dB
Bypass
True Hardwire
Current Draw
3.4 mA
Power Supply
9 volts DC
Description

Dunlop produced the FFM2-U Germanium Fuzz Face Mini as part of its Fuzz Face Mini series, positioning it as a compact, gigging-practical take on the classic Fuzz Face circuit. The defining characteristic of this variant was its use of mismatched germanium transistors, chosen to reproduce the warm vintage fuzz character associated with the original Fuzz Face design.

The FFM2-U ran on a 9-volt DC power supply and drew 3.4 mA of current. Input impedance was 10 kΩ; output impedance varied with the volume control, measuring 2 kΩ at maximum volume and 115 kΩ at −6 dB. Maximum gain was rated at 45 dB. The pedal employed true hardwire bypass switching. For convenience, Dunlop fitted the unit with an AC power jack, a battery door, and a status LED — features absent from earlier large-format Fuzz Face housings — all packaged in the reduced mini enclosure that gives the series its name.

Owners sourcing a replacement power supply should confirm a regulated 9-volt DC centre-negative source compatible with the 3.4 mA current draw. For internal component service, transistor matching, or any bias adjustment work, a qualified guitar technician with experience in germanium fuzz circuits is the appropriate resource.

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