Early fuzz boxes tended to be one-trick ponies – but how about four angry ponies in one enclosure? British indie pedal maker Fredric rides to the rescue.
Updating an original design from 2016, UK-based Fredric Effects has gifted the pedal world a new version of its highly sought-after germanium preamp/boost featuring some ingenious tweaks.
Fredric Effects has developed a strong reputation for custom enclosures and artwork, alongside coveted sounds usually only heard in Soviet-era preamps and obscure European guitars.
These two British-made pedals have both been designed in tribute to obscure kit from the old Eastern Bloc… but the results could hardly be more different.
The stated mission of British boutique effects brand Frederic Effects is to unearth unusual and under-appreciated vintage circuits and bring them back to life...
