JHS Pedals Fuzz Legends Of Fuzz Supreme

In the late 1960s, Japan was brimming with superb pedal companies and innovations. One of the most sought-after effects from that period and country is the Univox Super-Fuzz pedal. This effect is a fuzz/octave that transforms any note or chord into a thick, powerful texture. It was first produced inside a multi-effects unit the size of a large amplifier head called the Honey Psychedelic Machine (1967) and then re-released a few months later as a pedal under the name Honey Baby Crying Effect. Honey became Shin-Ei, and in 1968 Shin-Ei became the leader in Japanese guitar pedals, making effects under the Shin-Ei name and also manufacturing circuits for dozens of other brands such as Shaftesbury, Kent, Crown, Jax, and Univox in the USA. Thanks to Pete Townsend of The Who, the Univox Unicord Super-Fuzz version stood out and became famous. Initially produced in a simple, unpretentious metal case (1968), its look changed to something more attractive thanks to a large rectangular rocker with "SUPER-FUZZ" written in large letters on top (1970). Red and blue, black and gray, white and black—you could even choose your colors. The Supreme is an exact replica of the Super-Fuzz favorite from Josh Scott's collection, an extremely rare black and gray model. Although each of the early versions of this pedal has a surprisingly similar sound, this 1972 model has a certain magic that sets it apart. Imagine an Octavia Fuzz that got up on the wrong side of the bed: a powerful, screaming, and vibrant octave/fuzz that's always at maximum volume. There are 2 additional controls on the left side: Tone engages a midrange cut that tames the Supreme's attack and makes it more docile; Mode engages a JHS mode with a more pronounced octave, thicker mids, and more volume/boost available. If you want to reproduce the classic octave/fuzz sounds of Pete Townsend, The Black Keys, The White Stripes, The Beastie Boys, and Mudhoney, this pedal is for you!