Ironic Perforator

Creamy overdrive to gnarly asymmetric fuzz. An obsessively accurate recreation of a cult classic circuit, built with the exact parts and a concerning level of care.

CORRECT TO A FAULT

Not "inspired by." Not "our modern take." The same parts as the original, sourced from reputable manufacturers, measured, matched, and fussed over well past the point of social acceptability.

TWO FLAVORS OF TROUBLE

Classic mode is the vintage-correct sound: warm, wooly, slightly feral. Modern mode sharpens its teeth, with more bite and cut for mixes where three other people also have opinions.

TWO KNOBS, ZERO FILLER

Harmonics sets the drive, from light growl to full saturation. Volume decides how much of it leaves the box. True bypass, so when it's off, it's actually off.

THE RECEIPTS

Transistors: 2N404A germanium PNP + 2N3565 silicon NPN, same pairing as the original

Diodes: Classic mode 1N695A, same as the original. Modern mode: ultrafast silicon paired with germanium

Controls: Harmonics (drive), Volume (output), Classic/Modern toggle

Bypass: True bypass

Power: 9V DC, center-negative

Jacks: Lumberg, Germany

Capacitors: Wima polypropylene film, Germany

Enclosure: Cream with brown print

Origin: Hand-soldered in Seattle, USA

Free shipping within the US. 14-day returns. One year warranty.