When it comes to the world of fuzz, few have carved out a niche like Spaceman Effects. From their beginnings with the Rumblefuzz, Spacerocket, Mercury III and Gemini III to the more current Titan II, Nebula and Gemini IV, they’re no strangers to absolutely incredible fuzz effects. So today, we’re going to take a look at their newest unveiling in the fuzz realm, one that keeps tradition with, but also builds upon, their classic Sputnik lineup. Ladies and gents, this is the Spaceman Effects Sputnik III Germanium Fuzz.
The Sputnik III is an all-germanium fuzz that features vintage Soviet transistors. As germanium fuzz uses may know, these machines can sometimes be a bit unpredictable, but usually in the best of ways. Spaceman brings that classic, vintage sound into the modern era once more, after the wildly successful and now highly sought-after Sputnik and Sputnik II creations. An homage to the golden era of electronics, this pedal is a powerhouse when inserted into ANY rig or setup.
The Signal knob sets your overall output volume, of which there is NO shortage here, and Range dials in your fuzz gain. Calibrate works in conjunction with the Filter toggle, selecting differing frequency rolloff slopes and allowing you to set the perfect tonal filter for the fuzz. Sometimes smooth and warm, sometimes harsh and unpredictable, the Sputnik III offers a wide range of fuzz goodness that’s sure to please everyone.
Now, if you dig the more traditional fuzz tones, but are searching for something a little over-the-top, Sputnik III has got you covered as well. Engage the Drift footswitch, and enter into a world so full of sonic corruption it should be illegal. This is where this pedal gets truly unpredictable and wild, unleashing true, unapologetic fuzz fury from every angle. The Scan knob adjusts this level of corruption and chaos, again sporting a nice range of sounds to play and experiment with, and really digging into what this machine is capable of.
The new, mid-sized enclosure is awesome as well, giving you the same tones as the first two incarnations, but in a smaller package than II, and with more options than the first one. The soft-switches allow for silent and easy switching, and inside, as always, you’ll find some of the finest components and wiring you can get in any pedal on the planet. We loved the first two versions of Sputnik, but this one might be the real cake topper, as it combines everything we love into one new, shiny pedal. Cheers as always to the Spaceman Effects crew on another crazy and successful launch – we can’t wait for what’s next. Be sure to see and hear Sputnik III in action in our demo below, and don’t forget to subscribe!
Use this link to purchase this pedal on Amazon and support us: Spaceman Sputnik III Germanium Fuzz Guitar Effects Pedal with SCAN, CALIBRATE, RANGE and SIGNAL Controls, DRIFT and TRUE BYPASS Switches – Standard Edition
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