Laval, Canada
About this listing
Up for sale is a true piece of rock history. Purchased brand new from a music store in 1974 and kept entirely untouched by its original owner ever since. This pedal has never undergone any modern modifications, circuit tampering, or aftermarket repairs.This is a fascinating late-1973 factory stock transitional variant, built right as Electro-Harmonix was shifting from the "47" circuit toward the "Violet" era. It features the legendary 47 foundation: the NVF circuit board, the iconic jumbo TRW "bottle green" ceramic disc capacitors, and most importantly, the highly coveted original FS36999 transistors which give this specific era its magical, creamy gain structure.For the circuit purists, you will notice the 100% factory-original orange axial electrolytic capacitor neatly factory-soldered on the trace side of the NVF 3003 board. This back-side power filtering layout is a textbook example of Electro-Harmonix’s famous, quirky mid-70s Manhattan factory assembly methods. It remains entirely untouched with pristine, undisturbed period solder joints.A rare opportunity to own a healthy, pure, and 100% factory stock vintage Big Muff with an immaculate, documented single-owner history.Sonic-wise, it delivers the absolute best of both worlds: the huge, singing low-mids of the 47 combined with the harmonic clarity and chime of the Violet.I will not lower the price, given its authenticity and history; I would rather keep it if I don't get the asking price.It will be fully insured and a tracking number will be provided to you. Thanks
PriceC$5,500
+ C$100 Shipping
