-USED- Fulltone '69 mkII Fuzz Pedal

Based on the inaugural Fulltone pedal, the ’69 mkII overdrive pedal is a modernized spin on the classic germanium-style face of 1960s fuzz pedals. This dirtbox’s world-class build consists of a matched pair of germanium transistors handpicked by the Fulltone crew to ensure the highest level of performance. More importantly, the ’69 mkII brilliantly replicates the wild, harmonic-rich, and full-range tone of a true fuzzbox legend, upgrading the 2-knob control scheme of the original with two additional controls: An input bias knob to dial out excess wooliness and a handy contour switch to sculpt your midrange, sustain, and harmonics. Finally, cracking the ’69 mkII open reveals an internal trimmer to fine-tune harmonics, tracking, and clipping symmetry. Constructed with true bypass switching and a compact enclosure nearly half the size of its vintage inspiration, the Fulltone ’69 mkII seamlessly merges vintage fuzz tone with a host of modern upgrades.

Note: The Fulltone ’69 mkII overdrive pedal requires a special center-pin power supply if you don’t want to run the pedal on batteries which is included!

Top-quality matched germanium transistors

The Fulltone ’69 mkII’s tone exactly replicates the most famous circle-shaped stompbox in guitar history, right down to the matched germanium transistors. Setting the Fulltone ’69 mkII’s gain on low-to-medium settings produces a remarkably amp-like overdrive response, perfect for dynamic rhythm work and more subtle shades of saturation. However, cranking the Fulltone ’69 mkII to its fullest potential captures the raw, far, and sputtering sound that all but defined rock lead playing in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Upgraded with enhanced tone-shaping controls

While a simple Volume and Fuzz control can usually get the job done just fine.  However, the Fulltone ’69 mkII boasts three additional controls not found on the original: Input, Contour, and Internal trimpot.

• Input: First up, the Fulltone ’69 mkII’s Input control allows you to set your input impedance. In practical terms, this knob helps dial out the unwanted “woofy” quality so often found on vintage-style germanium fuzz pedals.
• Contour: Turning up the Contour introduces a healthy dose of midrange to the Fulltone ’69 mkII’s voice, sharpening your sound and clarity. Plus, vintage purists out there will be happy to hear that turning this knob fully counterclockwise completely removes the control from the circuit.
• Internal trimpot: Finally, loosening the Fulltone ’69 mkII’s four knurled thumbscrews (no screwdriver required!) reveals an internal bias trimmer. Fulltone urges players to experiment with this control, as it impacts everything from the overall shape of the distortion to the EQ to the dynamics of the fuzz.

Fulltone ’69 mkII Overdrive Pedal Features:

• Fulltone’s take on the most iconic circle-shaped, germanium-transistor fuzzbox of the 1960s
• Features a matched pair of top-quality germanium resistors
• Beautifully replicates the rich low-to-medium gain settings and wild, ripping high gains settings of the face of 1960s fuzz tones
• Upgrades the 2-knob control scheme of the original (Volume and Fuzz) with a midrange-enhancing Contour knob and a variable input impedance control
• Internal bias trimmer offers even greater sonic experimentation
• Robust metal chassis with 4 knurled knobs for disassembly — no screwdriver necessary
• Compact size is far more pedalboard-friendly than this pedal’s vintage inspiration