{"product_id":"vox-vfz1-vfz-1-fuzz-pedal","title":"Vox VFZ1 VFZ-1 Fuzz Pedal","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eVOX Fuzz VFZ-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eIconic ’60s fuzz, reborn for modern players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eFew effects have shaped electric guitar tone like fuzz. The VOX VFZ-1 honors that legacy by revisiting one of the most influential fuzz circuits of all time—the late-’60s two-transistor design commonly known as the Mk 1.5. Its expressive breakup and touch sensitivity inspired generations of players, and now VOX brings that sound back with modern reliability and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eThis isn’t a clone—it’s a thoughtful evolution of a classic circuit, designed to deliver vintage character without vintage compromises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eClassic Germanium Character. Modern Silicon Stability.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eVintage fuzz pedals are prized for their warm, harmonically rich distortion, but their Germanium transistors come with well-known drawbacks: temperature sensitivity, inconsistent biasing, and excessive noise. Silicon transistors solve these issues—but often lose the musical sweetness that made Germanium fuzz legendary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eVOX engineers carefully analyzed prized vintage units and developed a Silicon-based design that faithfully recreates the feel and response of the best Mk 1.5 circuits. Each of the two Silver Can BC108 transistors is biased to a precisely calculated operating point, allowing them to interact dynamically—just like their vintage inspirations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eThe result is a fuzz that’s raw yet refined, expressive yet stable, with exceptionally low noise and consistent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eVintage two-transistor fuzz circuit inspired by classic Mk 1.5 designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eSilicon transistors voiced for authentic Germanium-style tone and dynamics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003ePrecisely targeted biasing for a wide sweet spot and natural cleanup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eDual premium Silver Can BC108 transistors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eCrunch Switch for lower-gain, volume-rolled-back overdrive tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003eBass Cut and Tone Cut controls for precise tonal shaping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003eHigh input impedance for flexible pedalboard placement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2300\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2300\"\u003eCompatible with Wah pedals and buffered signals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eExceptionally low noise performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eCompact, rugged vintage-style enclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eStandard 9V pedalboard-friendly power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"VOX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46312734064829,"sku":"1057824","price":199.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/4175\/9421\/files\/FUZZVOX.jpg?v=1768510563","url":"https:\/\/moogaudio.com\/products\/vox-vfz1-vfz-1-fuzz-pedal","provider":"Moog Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}