Each new creation I see from our friends at Whimsy Machines (The Great Fantabulizing Whatsitdo, The Short Stack) brings a big smile to my face, and I just knew today’s piece of gear would do the same. Come along as we investigate the Sweet Tooth Waveshaping Fuzz Overdrive, an effects unit that defies logic and opens the doorways to brand new sonic possibilities. Innovative and creative as always, this one sounds just about as...
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Pedals that you can’t really accurately describe with words, or categorize with ease, have always been favorites around here, and today’s effect falls squarely into these boxes. The Great Fantabulizing Whatsitdo (great name, right?) from Whimsy Machines acts as an octave fuzz of sorts, with elements of filtering, pitch shifting and, of course, angry mobs of robotic bees swarming with a vengeance. Yeah, this is a fun one,...
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Right out of the box (and, actually, including the box itself), today’s pedal and company are bringing something unique to the table. The Whimsy Machines Short Stack JFET Booster Preamp looks modern and vintage simultaneously, and once you turn it on, it feels that way somehow as well. A single stage, ultra high gain JFET machine, this throwback features nostalgic graphics, killer tones and a wide range of options to blend into...
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