259 euros retail (appx. $367 U.S.)
KNOBS Pegel (Volume), Klang (Tone),
Verzerrung (Sustain), Dampfung (Gain),
Mode (Normal/Dirty)
SOUNDS Wow! The Motor Fuzz somehow
manages to produce fat, robust,
and creamy fuzz sonics, as well as a
snappy, cut-through-the-band attack,
and these fabulous buzzy oscillations
that keep the tones sounding mean
and twisted. All manner of sonic carnage
seems possible here—such as
the bizarro melding of a flutey “Over
Under Sideways Down” timbre with
the spiky psychedelics of “In-A-Gadda-
Da-Vida” that I dialed in just for fun.
WHO’S IT FOR? Until the Deluxe Motor
Fuzz is widely distributed in America,
it’s likely going to attract mostly
boutique-minded tone seekers with
patience, perseverance, and a few extra
bucks in their pockets. But for those
with the fortitude to get their hands on
this vicious little machine, the rewards
are awesome.
CONTACT orion-fx.com
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