Dirty Sock Effects Black One | Distortion + Fuzz

$179.00
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super limited drop of this made in australia all-in-one distortion/fuzz box, which is a tweaked and re-designed interpretation of the infamous “life” circuit. if you wanna hear it in action, check this out!

we have 10 in stock now and will switch over to a limited time only pre-order for a 2nd batch, which will take about 4 weeks to be completed.

Features:

  • cult fx-exclusive colorway

  • first batch of 10 units

  • v1.5

  • rodent distortion circuit w/ modern updates

  • improved buffer circuitry

  • 3 clipping modes

  • symmetrical clipping

  • no diode op-amp clipping

  • asymmetrical clipping

  • blendable octave-up section

  • hand-matched nos germanium diodes

  • paired with modern transistors

  • switchable jfet boost stage

  • made in australia

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super limited drop of this made in australia all-in-one distortion/fuzz box, which is a tweaked and re-designed interpretation of the infamous “life” circuit. if you wanna hear it in action, check this out!

we have 10 in stock now and will switch over to a limited time only pre-order for a 2nd batch, which will take about 4 weeks to be completed.

Features:

  • cult fx-exclusive colorway

  • first batch of 10 units

  • v1.5

  • rodent distortion circuit w/ modern updates

  • improved buffer circuitry

  • 3 clipping modes

  • symmetrical clipping

  • no diode op-amp clipping

  • asymmetrical clipping

  • blendable octave-up section

  • hand-matched nos germanium diodes

  • paired with modern transistors

  • switchable jfet boost stage

  • made in australia

super limited drop of this made in australia all-in-one distortion/fuzz box, which is a tweaked and re-designed interpretation of the infamous “life” circuit. if you wanna hear it in action, check this out!

we have 10 in stock now and will switch over to a limited time only pre-order for a 2nd batch, which will take about 4 weeks to be completed.

Features:

  • cult fx-exclusive colorway

  • first batch of 10 units

  • v1.5

  • rodent distortion circuit w/ modern updates

  • improved buffer circuitry

  • 3 clipping modes

  • symmetrical clipping

  • no diode op-amp clipping

  • asymmetrical clipping

  • blendable octave-up section

  • hand-matched nos germanium diodes

  • paired with modern transistors

  • switchable jfet boost stage

  • made in australia

in dirty sock’s words:

based on the infamous "life" circuit, the black one v1.5 takes this concept further, with a completely redesigned circuit, for a greater breadth of tonal variety and lower noise. it's keeping with the original concept of an all-in-one distortion/fuzz box that includes a boost that will destroy the clean headroom of even the most stubborn amplifier.

the improvements start with a completely overhauled analog octave-up section. this octave is spittier and fuzzier than the original and pairs perfectly with the rat-style distortion placed after it. it uses hand-matched nos germanium diodes paired with modern silicon transistors. the "octave" control blends in the octave as you turn it up and can take you from mild octave-up tones to total end of the world octave-up fuzz.

the distortion segment (mass) stays true to the original 80's white logo circuit with some modern updates, including improved buffer circuitry and the addition of a clipping selector. the clipping switch allows for stock (symmetrical) clipping, op-amp clipping (loud!) and asymmetrical clipping. different settings change the distortion characteristic of the whole circuit, so choose wisely!

rounding out the circuit is a foot-switchable jfet booster stage that will deliver more than enough gain to push any amp into natural distortion. use it to push the front end of your amp or as a subtle clean boost for a little extra level – the choice is yours.