Effectrode Mercury Space Charge Fuzz Quick Start Manual

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S p e c i f i c a t i o n s

• Input impedance: Greater than 1MΩ

• Output impedance: Less than 40KΩ

• Controls: Fuzz and Volume

• Features: 'Hot'/'cold' bias switch

• Thermionic!: Based on a N.O.S. space-grade

mil-spec subminiature triode vacuum tube

• True bypass: With 'anti-pop' or 'thump' foot-

switching circuitry

• Power requirements: 12VDC @ 600mA -

Centre positive 2.1mm barrel connector

• Dimensions: Width 4.75"; Depth 3.75"

• Weight: 12oz ( on Earth); 4½oz (Mercury)

• Construction: Solid die-cast aluminum box

• Finish: Mustard powder coat

Serial #

TF-3A

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Page 1 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s • Input impedance: Greater than 1MΩ • Output impedance: Less than 40KΩ • Controls: Fuzz and Volume • Features: ‘Hot’/‘cold’ bias switch • Thermionic!: Based on a N.O.S. space-grade mil-spec subminiature triode vacuum tube •...
Page 2 Ground-plane construction ensures lowest possible noise and hum. Thank you for supporting Effectrode–we really could not do what we do without your support. We wish you many years of musical enjoyment from this limited edition hand-built, all-tube fuzz pedal.
Page 3 Within a few years germanium/galena 'cat-whiskers' C o n t r o l s were being used by amateur radio enthusiasts and Fuzz knob controls the signal level from the tube gain in early commercial radios. The development of stages feeding the crystal diode clipping circuitry . This radar systems during WWII then led to a demand for is a logarithmic control with a wide range going from a more...
Page 4 Further , when biased for symmetrical clipping the Instead of transistors operating from a 9V PP3 MERCURY is operating at maximum gain generating battery , the MERCURY employs vacuum tubes maximum distortion and smooth, sustaining fuzz running at real amp plate voltages of 300V to boost tones.

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