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Savor the Snarling Sound of Silicon Transistors





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Hotter, angrier, and fuzzier than its germanium-equipped sibling, the Fulltone ’70 snarls with a spot-on re-creation of the world’s most iconic circle-shaped silicon-style fuzzbox. The heart of this pedal lies in its dual silicon BC-108C transistors, which have been intentionally mismatched by Fulltone to enhance the ’70 BC-108C’s harmonic-rich bite. Just like the original, tweaking the ’70 BC-108C’s highly interactive Volume and Fuzz controls unlocks a plethora of tonal colors, from a touch of raspy overdrive to blow-out and sputtering single-note leads. And while this pedal remains tonally true to the vintage stompbox that inspired it, the ’70 BC-108C upgrades the 2-knob formula of the original with an additional Mids control that sharpens up your sound and allows you to slice through any mix!





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Mismatched BC-108C silicon transistors





Back during the dawn of fuzz in the 1960s, germanium transistors ruled the roost, boasting a remarkably warm, rich, and dynamic character ? a little bit too dynamic for some, as germanium transistors are highly susceptible to drastic tonal changes depending on their temperature. So, in the late 1960s, the original face of fuzz switched over to the day’s most cutting-edge silicon transistors, which had the secondary effect of dramatically changing the pedal’s tone. Which is better? Neither ? that’s entirely up to your taste! However, players that favor a more aggressive, articulate, and wild fuzz flavor will undoubtedly find much to love in the Fulltone ’70 BC-108C’s intentionally mismatched pair of top-quality BC-108C silicon transistors.





Meet in the middle





By and large, the Fulltone ’70 BC-108C is a true tribute to the original silicon-equipped, circle-shaped stompbox so beloved by none other than Jimi Hendrix. Well, with one key exception: the addition of an all-new Mids control. Sweetwater guitarists love how this powerful little knob has the ability to drastically boost your tone’s cut and clarity, allowing your ripping fuzz-laden leads to cut through any mix.





Fulltone ’70 BC-108C Fuzz Pedal Features:


A loving tribute to the silicon-transistor-based fuzzbox of the late 1960s and early 1970s, favored by none other than Jimi Hendrix


Intentionally mismatched silicon transistors offer a highly defined fuzz snarl, with significantly greater stability than germanium transistors


Upgrades the 2-knob design of the original with an additional Mids knob to sharpen up your clarity and bite


Robust metal chassis with 4 knurled knobs for disassembly ? no screwdriver necessary


Compact size is far more pedalboard-friendly than this stompbox’s vintage inspiration