And Fuzz Face Treasure Hunting

By CJ Landry · Vol. 27, No. 9 · July-August 2026

Builder CJ Landry dives into the art and science of constructing original PNP germanium and NPN silicon Fuzz Faces — hunting for the rare transistors and elusive mojo that made Jimi Hendrix and Eric Johnson's fuzz tones legendary.

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