Magnetic Effects Black Moon

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Magnetic_EffectsMagnetic_Effects Frets: 135
edited October 2019 in Made in the UK tFB Trader

Recently I came across a small stash of great sounding germanium transistors with the right gain/leakage specs for a Fuzz Face. So I have decided to do a limited run of Fuzz Face clones with expanded controls. I present to you, the Black Moon.


The Black Moon is a Fuzz Face clone with expanded features that allows for classic fuzz tones in a more convenient and versatile pedal. 

Loaded with a pair of selected and tested Germanium NOS transistors.

In addition to the original Volume and Fuzz controls that the original Fuzz Face had, the Black Moon has Bias and Input control as well as a three position Low toggle switch.

The Input control alters the signal level and impedance at the input of the fuzz circuit. Fully clockwise (all the way to the right) is the original Fuzz Face setting. Turning the Input control down affects the overall gain and impedance of the circuit. This results in a difference to the feel and eq of the fuzz and can also allow other pedals, such as a Wah, to interact better with the fuzz. 

The Bias control affects the electronic tuning of the transistors. This control can be useful to compensate for differences in temperature which can affect the transistor bias of a Fuzz Face. (This only applies to Germanium transistor versions.) Additionally, the Bias control can used to intentionally alter the sound of the pedal. Different settings provide different tones and a different feel to the fuzz. It is worth spending some time experimenting with different settings of the Bias knob.

The Low toggle switch controls the amount of bass being fed into the circuit. This can help tighten up the low end and provide more tonal options.

http://www.magneticeffects.net/black-moon/
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  • Winny_PoohWinny_Pooh Frets: 7735
    edited October 2018
    Nice, great price too.
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  • Looks good, any sound clips at all?
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  • Magnetic_EffectsMagnetic_Effects Frets: 135
    edited October 2018 tFB Trader
    Thanks, I am trying to keep it reasonably priced. Also, easy to use as in you can plug it into a standard power supply and has an led etc. 

    I'll try and get some clips done when I can and post them here.
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  • mburekengemburekenge Frets: 1054
    Your pedals always look astoundingly good. The Solar Bender is on my GAS list, looks like this'll be joining it!
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  • FuengiFuengi Frets: 2849
    How many will you be making? 
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  • Magnetic_EffectsMagnetic_Effects Frets: 135
    tFB Trader
    @Fuengi Not sure, depends on how many transistors with the right specs I can get from my small stash. I did ten in the first batch. Hoping to have enough for another couple of batches. 
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  • FuengiFuengi Frets: 2849
    Sorely tempted. I absolutely love my White Atom, it's such a versatile and responsive pedal and sounds fantastic. 
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  • NorthernStompsNorthernStomps Frets: 398
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    Having spent some time with this pedal I can confidently vouch that it is hot shit. Tempted to buy one off myself! I think my search for a fuzz pedal may be over, finally!

    Facebook: @northernstomps // Instagram: @northernstomps // Twitter: @northernstomps

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    Currently Stocking: Hudson Electronic/Raygun FX/Zander Circuitry/ThorpyFX/Rainger FX/Life is Unfair/ Magnetic Effects/Fredric Effects

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  • lincolnbluelincolnblue Frets: 294
    edited November 2018
    I'm now struggling to decide between this and the White Atom. 
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  • LebarqueLebarque Frets: 3755
    @lincolnblue

    Here's how it looks to me:

    Black moon= germ fuzzface. Pure and simple.
    White atom = more flexible in that it sounds like you can play metal etc. on it too, as well as having the sputter sounds.

    What do you want out of it?
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  • Lebarque said:
    @lincolnblue

    Here's how it looks to me:

    Black moon= germ fuzzface. Pure and simple.
    White atom = more flexible in that it sounds like you can play metal etc. on it too, as well as having the sputter sounds.

    What do you want out of it?
    Black moon it is then!!
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  • Ordered one from @NorthernStomps yesterday. Excited for it to arrive!
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  • NorthernStompsNorthernStomps Frets: 398
    edited November 2018 tFB Trader
    Ordered one from @NorthernStomps yesterday. Excited for it to arrive!
    Posted today bud! Should be with you tomorrow, all being well!

    Will send you the tracking deets now

    A good choice, you are going to love it!

    Thank you loads for your order!

    Facebook: @northernstomps // Instagram: @northernstomps // Twitter: @northernstomps

    Specialist Retailer Of Handmade British Stompboxes // https://www.northernstomps.com/

    Currently Stocking: Hudson Electronic/Raygun FX/Zander Circuitry/ThorpyFX/Rainger FX/Life is Unfair/ Magnetic Effects/Fredric Effects

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  • FuengiFuengi Frets: 2849
    Just ordered one from Break The Machine. 

    Very excited!! 
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  • Fuengi said:
    Just ordered one from Break The Machine. 

    Very excited!! 
    Thank you very much for your order! its a cracking pedal, and i'm sure you'll enjoy it.
    We are a UK based, family run company retailing guitar effects pedals and accessories online. 
    https://www.breakthemachine.co.uk  connect@breakthemachine.co.uk
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  • FuengiFuengi Frets: 2849
    Got back from a weekend away to find a Black Moon package waiting for me. Have had a play around today with it, great crunchy tone. There is loads of variation withing the settings, but they are subtle.

    It's going to take a bit of playing around with but first thoughts are that it's really good.

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  • FuengiFuengi Frets: 2849
    How you getting on with yours @lincolnblue ?

    I'm really liking the full impedance original Fuzz Face setting. I play Tele and Strat through a clean valve amp and it's really thickening and crunching the tone up beautifully on low gain (9 o clock). 

    Going to dig out my Fender Esprit next week for a string change, will be interested to see how it is with that. 

    Great sounding pedal, nice work (again) @Magnetic_Effects ;


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  • Fuengi said:
    How you getting on with yours @lincolnblue ?

    I'm really liking the full impedance original Fuzz Face setting. I play Tele and Strat through a clean valve amp and it's really thickening and crunching the tone up beautifully on low gain (9 o clock). 

    Going to dig out my Fender Esprit next week for a string change, will be interested to see how it is with that. 

    Great sounding pedal, nice work (again) @Magnetic_Effects ;


    I love it. Played into a clean Blessings it sounded wonderful. It's certainly a keeper
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