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At A Glance

Input Impedance
10 kΩ
Output Impedance
Max Volume - 2 kΩ / Mid Volume - 115 kΩ
Max Gain
45 dB
Bypass
True Hardwire
Current Draw
500 µA
Power Supply
9 volts DC
Transistor Type
Germanium PNP
Description

Dunlop produced the JDF2-U Fuzz Face Distortion as a reproduction of the vintage Fuzz Face circuit, positioning it as a faithful recreation of the original Germanium PNP transistor-based design within their effects line.

The unit was built to vintage specifications and centres on a Germanium PNP transistor circuit, which Dunlop associated with the rich, creamy fuzz character of the original. Electrically, the pedal presents a 10 kΩ input impedance and an output impedance that varies with the volume control — 2 kΩ at maximum volume and 115 kΩ at mid volume — a behaviour inherent to the classic Fuzz Face topology. Maximum gain is rated at 45 dB. The bypass implementation is true hardwire. Power draw is 500 µA from a 9-volt DC supply.

Owners sourcing replacement transistors, pots or other internal components, or seeking help dialling in the impedance interaction with upstream and downstream signal chain, should consult a qualified guitar technician familiar with vintage germanium fuzz circuits.

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