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Created November 04, 2025
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Summary

2-Voice Feedback Soft-Clip Diode Fuzz w. 2-Band Tone.


Description

2-Voice feedback-type "soft-clipping" diode fuzz circuit with 2-band Baxandall-style tone controls. Fuzz voices A and B correspond to standard diodes and Schottky diodes, respectively. Fuzz A has little/no effect on gain, while Fuzz B cuts gain in half. Controls Include: Drive 1, Gain, Fuzz Enable switch, Fuzz Voice switch (A or B), Fuzz symmetry switches (four, with 2 settings each), Tone Drive 2, Bass, Center, Treble, Buffer Level, and Volume. Maximum circuit gain with all controls at 50% is +18.8 dBV @ 1 kHz, or over twice that with controls at 100%. Frequency Range is from 40 Hz to 10 kHz with all controls at 50%. Suitable for 6/7-string guitar or 4-string bass (not recommended for 8-string guitar or 5/6-string bass). Power-supply not shown. Requires a regulated dual-polarity DC supply providing +-9VDC or +-12VDC or +-15VDC at >= 40 mA of current. And though simulator verified, treat the circuit as experimental. Breadboard test it before committing to a soldered build.


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