July-August 2026 Issue
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MATTHEW DUNNE ON CHASING STELLAR FUZZ

The SAG BC108 Silicon & NKT275 Germanium

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

ToneQuest sits down with fuzz builder Matthew Dunne to explore the art and obsession behind his SAG BC108 Silicon and NKT275 Germanium fuzz pedals — from reverse-engineering vintage Fuzz Faces to hunting NOS transistors worldwide. A hands-on review of both fuzzes follows, delivering a verdict that's hard to argue with.

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