Distortion (Vintage transistor distortion / fuzz) · $199
The Maxon D&S Distortion & Sustainer is an analog vintage transistor distortion / fuzz pedal based on the 1974 transistor distortion using hand-selected Toshiba 2SC1815 low-noise transistors (Big Muff-adjacent topology), with Distortion, Tone, Balance controls, made in Japan. From $199.
| Category | Distortion (Vintage transistor distortion / fuzz) |
| Circuit / based on | 1974 transistor distortion using hand-selected Toshiba 2SC1815 low-noise transistors (Big Muff-adjacent topology) |
| Signal | Analog |
| Controls | Distortion, Tone, Balance |
| Switches | Normal/Effect |
| Footswitches | 1 |
| Bypass | buffered (JFET) bypass |
| I/O | 1 x 1/4" input, 1 x 1/4" output |
| Power | 9V DC |
| Power draw | 6 mA |
| Battery power | Yes |
| Enclosure | Reissue/Compact Series |
| Dimensions | 70 x 113 x 56 mm (W x D x H, incl. protrusions) |
| Weight | 260 g |
| Country of manufacture | Japan |
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