Arbiter Fuzz Face 1968 - NKT275 Germanium

Vintage 1968 Arbiter Germanium Fuzz Face

Killer Fuzz Face, fully revived by me @dominionelectric and ready for a new home!

This iconic piece of history just left the workbench. It required a very light touch to bring it back to its full glory while preserving its legendary soul.

The circuit board is 100% original. It features the ultra-rare, vertical stack font NKT275 germanium transistors. Orignal pot dates May of 1968.

The Restoration Work:

•Replaced a dead volume control with a custom-made Omeg pot.

•Battery Snap swapped out a modern replacement for an era-inspired style snap.

•Installed high-quality reproduction knobs, carefully aged and distressed in-house to perfectly match the natural patina of the original enclosure.

•Has a replacement baseplate screw

Germanium transistors are notoriously sensitive to temperature, but this specific pair is a rarity when it comes to old units as they bias beautifully right around 25°C. If you live in a warmer climates, this is the absolute perfect Fuzz Face for you.

As a bonus, out of the dozens of vintage Fuzz Faces I’ve owned over the years, this one has to have one of the lowest noise floors of any of them.

Feel free to message me here or on my socials with any questions.