Shaftesbury / Duo Fuzz / 1960's / Effect
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The Shaftesbury Duo Fuzz: one of the most sought-after fuzz pedals of all time and proof that the devil does have all the best tunes…
A Shaftesbury Duo Fuzz made in Japan by Shin-ei for Rose Morris in the UK, this pedal is in excellent working order & very good cosmetic condition for a pedal dating from the mid 60s to the early 70s (see detailed photos).
I'd previously thought the hype about these pedals was crazy... until I finally got to try one out. Now I wouldn't be without mine - my 'Desert Island' fuzz pedal: it's the one I'd save if the studio caught fire - adds bags of oomph to whatever you put through it. Filth, fuzz, octave and attitude: it doesn't get any better, or nastier, than this. Makes a Tele kick sand in Les Paul's face...
A guitarist friend who's a real tonehound tried out a bunch of our favourite vintage fuzz pedals and this one just put a huge grin on his face immediately: it stood out from the crowd (and a fine crowd - early Muffs, Lovetone, Tonebender, Analogman, etc etc). He couldn't stop playing through it - 'it just inspires and amazes. Great big chunks of filth and grunt. Awesome!'
The GigRig website features a well-written and informative article on the Duo Fuzz - I can't improve on Dan Steinhardt's description of what this pedal is about: Some of the fuzz circuits created way back when made your guitar sound like a buzz saw, which is fine but very harsh. The Duo-Fuzz has this amazing quality of actually working with the tone of your guitar enabling you to squeeze every nuance from your instrument. It's a sound that is so enjoyable you immediately stop over playing. The simplest blues lick played through this thing makes you sound like an axe toting deity. There is an emphasis on the upper harmonics, especially the first octave, so notes just jump out at you. I can honestly say I've never had so much fun with a fuzz pedal in my life.
This pedal is in perfect working order - no crackly pots or noisy switch issues.
Fitted with a new Duracell Industrial battery and ready to play.
Famously used by Steve Hackett of Genesis. Identical to the Univox Superfuzz as used by Pete Townshend, Josh Homme, Billy Corgan etc etc.
If it seems expensive, here's Dan from the GigRig site again: How much should I pay? An objects' worth can only truly be measured by what someone is willing to pay to acquire it. I can tell you that a major rock star (name rhymes with 'Fryin Madams') offered £800 for this example, and was turned down. Now that may seem over the top, but guitarists just will not sell them because they are irreplaceable. It all comes down to the value of tone to you. What are you willing to pay for it? In the words of the great philosopher Homer, ' I've always had a hole in my life, a sort of emptiness that I've tried to fill it with friends, family, religion and all to no avail. I think this might just do it!'
Soundgas Ltd, UK 
Soundgas grew out of one man's love of interesting and vintage instruments and recording gear. Initially, it was just satisfying gearlust for old and unusual sonic gear to fill the studio. This has grown over the past 12 years of trading on Ebay, most notably as Ainternational (100% positive feedback on over 700 transactions worldwide), into Soundgas Ltd. Based in the UK, on the edge of the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District, we've a wealth of experience of sourcing and sending delicate and precious gear worldwide.
We find good examples of interesting, rare and classic gear and ensure that our customers receive them in as perfect working order as possible. We appreciate fine, unusual, quirky and well-engineered recording equipment and instruments: that appreciation shines through in everything we do. First and foremost we ourselves are musicians, engineers, collectors and customers.
What started out as a passion and sideline has evolved into a business with a client list that reflects our commitment to good old-fashioned customer care and attention to detail (and a love of cool, strange and oddball vintage gear).
We mail out a monthly stocklist to our customers which contains many items that never make it to Vintage & Rare or Ebay (head over to the website to register).
Contact
We are passionate about supplying high quality vintage gear to our customers and go the extra mile to ensure complete satisfaction. To speak to us about payment, shipping or any aspect of anything we sell please email tony@soundgas.com or call Tony on +44 7543 855788
Visit our website soundgas.com for more information on who we are and how we do business, as well as to see a full archive of our past stock of rare and unusual items.
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Returns
Our aim is complete customer satisfaction and we accept returns within 14 days if the item has not been opened or tampered with in any way. We cover the cost of return if the item is faulty (EU only); if the buyer wishes to return for any other reason then the cost of return is his/her responsibility. Please contact us before returning the item: if the item is faulty, we may arrange for our courier to collect. Please ensure item is returned in the original shipping container and securely packed/fastened. If we find there is a fault with the item, we will cover the cost of repair or accept a return. If returning by your own method, please ensure a tracked and insured service is used and that we have confirmed the return address. We accept no responsibility for loss or damage where the above conditions are not observed.
Our policy lasts 14 days. If 14 days have gone by since your purchase, please contact us. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted: (if applicable)Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error.Any item that is returned more than 14 days after delivery
Refunds (if applicable)Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within seven working days.
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Exchanges or returns for repairWe will endeavour to repair items if they are defective or damaged on receipt. Please send us an email at soundgas@gmail.com and send your item to: Returns Dept Soundgas Ltd, 39 Manor Road, South Wingfield, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7NH.
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return. ShippingTo return your product, you should mail your product to: Returns Dept Soundgas Ltd, 39 Manor Road, South Wingfield, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7NH
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable unless the item was found to be defective on receipt. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
You should use a trackable shipping service with full shipping insurance for the value of the item. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
