St Paul, MN, United States
About this listing
This unit has never gigged. Studio use only. Serial number 0015. It is in amazing condition.it is an incredibly rare, early-production Pete Cornish P-2 Precision Fuzz, bearing the low Serial Number BLK/0015. This isn't just a pedal; it’s a piece of tone history handcrafted in the UK by the legendary Pete Cornish, the man responsible for the iconic sounds of David Gilmour, Paul McCartney, and Lou Reed. The Holy Grail of Gilmour TonesThe P-2 is the direct evolution of the P-1, designed specifically to deliver a smoother, more refined high-gain sustain with thicker lows and a more prominent midrange than a standard Big Muff. It was a mainstay in David Gilmour’s rigs from the late '80s through the Division Bell era for its "uncanny" single-note definition and infinite sustain. Aion FX +2 FeaturesPristine Aesthetics: This unit is in "near mint" condition, meticulously maintained and showing the high-level craftsmanship Cornish is known for.Low Serial Number: S/N BLK/0015 marks this as an early, highly collectible black-series unit.Legendary Buffering: Features the universally acclaimed High Impedance, Unity Gain, Class A Buffer Preamp, ensuring your signal remains pure even through long cable runs.Tone Shaping: The unique passive tone control provides a 14dB attenuation at 3KHz when rolled back, allowing for everything from mellow crunch to searing lead "laser-focused" saturation.Rugged Build: Housed in a heavy-duty die-cast box with a custom all-metal footswitch and a high-brite LED. Why the P-2?Unlike standard fuzzes that can get lost in a mix, the P-2 is renowned for its ability to cut through effortlessly while maintaining a fat, harmonically rich texture. It’s widely considered the "best sustaining distortion ever made" by tone purists. Perfect specimen for collectors and pedal enthusiasts.Tested and working perfectly.
Original Price$1,100
$125 price drop
New Price$975
+ $10 Shipping
