• Registered: 2012-05-18
  • Posts: 69

Topic: Fuzz face mini

Hey how does the mini compare to the big size JB fuzz face?

  • Registered: 2012-05-18
  • Posts: 69

Re: Fuzz face mini

anyone?

  • Registered: 2009-02-24
  • Posts: 197

Re: Fuzz face mini

According to Dunlop, they are identical. Exact same circuit.  There may be slight differences due to the tolerances on the transistors, but that is true with ALL fuzzes.

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  • Registered: 2011-04-01
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Re: Fuzz face mini

I've seen the board in the big fuzz and its like really, I mean really small compared to the size of the pedal.
Don't know why they ever made it that big. and being round makes it hard to fit on your board correctly with all the small rectangle pedals'

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  • Registered: 2010-12-06
  • Posts: 122

Re: Fuzz face mini

When they designed it you didn't have pedals, you had pedal.  You didn't need a board, your pedal and back up battery fit in your guitar case, or the back of your amp.

6 Reply by Blues57 (edited by Blues57 2015-07-13 16:34:57)

  • From: France
  • Registered: 2010-07-07
  • Posts: 5

Re: Fuzz face mini

received mine yesterday, and it doesn't look like the big one I had. All the new mini fuzz face seem to have the same circuit, only different components on the board

  • Registered: 2010-11-26
  • Posts: 51

Re: Fuzz face mini

I own both an original 1st run copper version, and the new black mini. A-B tested them side by side.
The mini is very close if run on batteries. Once you use the 9v adapter option, i noticed a bit more head room.
Not as grindy? I have two different boards ( main board for all live shows, and a simpler grab and go board for
open mics, jams, rehersals etc.)  I've been bouncing the mini back and forth between the two. No-one else
in the band seemed to notice any difference . Maybe I'm just to picky, or neurotic about tone. I don't
think you would be disappointed if the mini was your main fuzz. I agree the smaller foot print is a plus in
its favor. AHHHHH decisions, decisions,decisions………Never ending search(battle?)
Cheers
Fred

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