Fulltone is Back: (Short Documentary Film) Feat. Mike Fuller & Brad Jackson

[@MotorCityGuitar]

We've been a Fulltone dealer since 1998 - in 25 years we might have sent one or maybe two pedals back for service - that's an impossible record to beat! Here's something we'd really like everyone to know - during the 2020 shutdowns when many small businesses including ours were closed and hobbling by online only, we received an order that we had placed earlier with Fulltone - and inside there were 5 extra OCD's. On the invoice where it listed the prices it said "stimulus package - $0" on that line. We thought there must be some mistake so we called Fulltone and they said it was their way of helping out during that tough time. I'm sure they were affected and uncertain what was going to happen just like everyone else was at that time, but they chose to perform an amazing random act of kindness and generosity and we will never forget it. We'll be happy and proud to offer these legendary pedals to our customers again, welcome back Fulltone!

[@RobertKeeleyTV]

That is a truly fantastic service record. Exceptionally great.

[@joesmith8398]

Fulltone is a great company and Mike Fuller is a great guy, but don't tell that to the virtue signaling woke a-holes who got triggered simply because Mike tells the truth and sees reality.

[@mike42356]

I don't see that as just an act of kindness, but a manifestation of Fuller's thoughtfulness, which is evident in everything he is doing.

[@Dr.Hosamtalhami]

That's very touching 👍

[@JHKNVY02]

Awesome story!

[@drivers1959]

I'm so glad mike's and his staff of dedicated employees are back making pedals again ..i got my OCD ver 1.4 on order..also gonna order other Fulltone gear..thanks Fulltone

[@scirasco1]

I worked 10 years for fulltone im glad to see it back ,i still have the pay raise stubs signed by mike,mike allways been fair to me ,there was some unfortunate dynamics that made the job harder then it needed to be ,but i can proudly say in 10 years i never missed a day of work unless i requested a day off ,with that said there are many pedals with my initials outthere made with love,and may this collaboration be fruitfull because one thing is for sure mike is what the american dream is about:)

[@RobertNolan]

Will we be able to get our tape echo cartridges replaced?

[@harpazohorizon]

Saw you at NAMM, good talk. Very happy to see this video. Good on Ya!❤

[@HahahaVille]

Unfortunately I had a very bad experience with Fulltone ...I bought the blue univibe pedal ( shown in the video) and I had problems with volume dropout.I contacted fulltone about warranty and have the pedal repaired. I contacted fulltone every other week for THREE MONTHS and never received a single reply! I hope that customer service will be a priority and not an after thought

[@hkguitar1984]

What a great guy Mike Fuller has proved to be. Years ago I had an issue with my OCD Pedal, I called the Fulltone telephone number listed in the literature (I had a hum issue from an external power supply). To my total surprise Mr. Fuller answered the phone and spent close to 10 minutes with me explaining the importance of a "Switching Power Supply". I mean, I'm just a guy, one of the millions of unknown players, and yet he gave me respect and took the time out of his day to assist and teach me. It was at that moment Fulltone became my favorite Pedal manufacturer.

[@JacksonAudio]

that is the sweetest thing. I love hear that. Mike is genuinely a kind person. - Brad Jackson

[@ramsilva]

Cool story, HK. Nice to see your comments out in the wild

[@ridgerover8347]

And I have 2 similar stories! Mike lives just outside the Nashville city limits I think. But where are the pedals made? When and how do I add to my collection?

[@deadlotCamper]

yes had a similar conversation with him regarding his custom made power supply that simply will not buzz. i told him my deja vibe was buzzing no matter what power supply i used, and if i should send it to him for repair. he asked if i was using HIS power supply and i said no, and being a little arrogant i said that really shouldnt matter, but he firmly stated that his power supply was better and "switching", which i never heard of....i bought one of his, plugged it in and it was 100% quiet....tried it on some of my vintage pedals that ALWAYS buzzed and.... low and behold, zero noise at all. f'n hero. he needs to make a pedal bank. also his pedals are not for the bedroom players - like so many other pedals that are suited better for low volume stuff, and sound marginal on stage. his stuff comes alive on tube amps and at high volume. such great news, i thought it was an end of an era...huge!!!

[@ericburns6604]

This is great news. After going through a million drive pedals, I finally got a Fulltone Full Drive 2 and realized it was head and shoulders above anything I’d tried before. The range of sound, the beautiful harmonics and purity of tone. The build quality-US made, of course-is second to none. I was bummed to hear Mike was burnt out and was closing. This is a perfect marriage. Congrats. Thrilled Fulltone will be sticking around.

[@ITheFight]

Still use the v1 wah to this day, my longest standing pedal and rightfully so.

[@joetodaro5733]

Repairs? I still have all my Fulltone from late 90's and early aughts. They need some love!!

[@glasaudio]

I hope Brad Jackson's business doesn't suffer too bad after this Michigan State Senator incident.

[@robertcallan2320]

I wonder if this announcement has Warm Audio nervous at all. Their recently -released ODD drive, intentionally meant to simulate OCDs in light of Fulltone shutting their doors, now feels precariously close to infringement. The trade dress of the two products are nearly identical.

[@StillLivinginthewoods]

The right thing for them to do would be to quietly cease production,.. or at least change the name and look of the pedal.

[@Justin_Knows_Power]

sounds exactly like the BS you'd hear form Fuller, and a continue lack of understanding of trademark / copyright law. bullying and litigation threat would impact more than any standing on merit.

[@vminator]

Worked at Fulltone for years. Miss those people.

[@black-xg3gz]

They should hire you.

[@glendoggett9670]

Whatever happened to the legendary RICO?

[@Dang...]

I've bought 9 Fulltone pedals and still have 8 of them. They're outstanding devices. Well designed, great sounds, and built like tanks. Wishing Fulltone ongoing success. They truly deserve it!

[@brianwood7237]

Wish I trusted my gut and bought the Clyde instead of the Dunlop Crybaby

[@mdpocoroba]

@@brianwood7237 I gave my crybaby away for free to a neighbor after getting the Clyde Deluxe.

[@loulasher]

My Choralflange is the first pedal I owned where I said "that sound is beautiful". I haven't really said it since that I remember. I really was blown away by that pedal. I have 3 other Fulltone pedals and they are all really great.

[@thomasb3668]

Totally Stoked. Fulltone is/was always my favorite brand of pedals. So glad to hear this news!

[@reecespecis8669]

Saw the guys at NAMM what a fantastic company , after chatting for while you can see the passion that drives these people to build what they do. So happy Fulltone is back in action teaming up with Jackson Audio omg can't wait to see what the future brings !!!!

[@stratplayr6997]

This is great news! Was sad to hear that Fulltone had been shut down, so I'll be looking forward to what will be coming down the road.

[@chickenlickin3820]

I love my Fulltone MDV Customshop Deja Vibe it's killer x

[@michaeldelara3115]

The sun is shining on the guitar world today.

[@jnycards5478]

This is going to be an awesome partnership! Welcome back Fulltone! No one is perfect. It's better to reflect, learn, and apologize then double down on your stubbornness. Michael Fuller is even more of an inspiration and role model to us all for owning up and continuing to grow. I can't wait for all of the jobs that this partnership will produce as well and for the future of both companies.

[@chrislaskowski3236]

I own 14 different Fulltone pedals - my setup is built around the quality of Fulltone gear. Fulltone gives the sound I need for playing classic Blues and the reliability to work, without fail.

[@chrisruef9221]

Still have my OCD and it's not going anywhere. This is great news!

[@eskemeldgaardkrogh4145]

Way cool - new TERC anyone?

[@MinistryOfStrings]

Pedals come on and off of my board regularly but one thing that has never left my board, since i bought it, is the fulldrive 3. Happy to see fulltone coming back.

[@kylerowe3843]

Beautiful, my favourite company is back!!

[@ae3898]

Best guitar industry news of the year. Long live Fulltone! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@keith.loves.lasagna]

Happy to hear this! FYI, my favorite overdrive pedal is easily the OCD 1.7. I've tried Klon klones, tube screamers, "transparent overdrives", etc. All great and have their purposes, but I keep coming back to stomp on that ol' white enclosure.

[@victoromarmunoztenorio3647]

My OCD 1.7 is my number 1 as well. It has dynamics, complexity of tone. Sounds awesome. I also love danelectro transparent overdrive v1 and it is awesome as well. Both stack very well

[@StarliteCampbell]

We have a pile of these and were just about to buy the valve tape delay before he shut the shop. Are you going to make these again? They are killer units. We own an original Echoplex but she’s an old girl now.

[@Lymanization]

Fulltone is top quality gear! As long as it stays in Mike's hands and keeps up quality/orders, they should be back on top just on Fulltones history of boutiques

[@frankf7563]

I'm really happy about this great news!

[@kilsoo]

i am with yall! I've had nothing but excellent years of experience of fulltone in studio or stage. most peeps just dont know!

[@skubee23]

This is fantastic news!! I can’t wait to see what comes from this!

[@MrRsw1138]

Welcome BACK!!!!!!

[@THE_WOAT]

Robin Trower uses Fulltone...enough said. IMO the best blues / rock tone under the sun.

[@pmarona3667]

Wow, what an awesome collaboration. I was sad when I heard Mike was retiring and the legacy of of his amazing contribution to guitar tone was coming to an end. This really makes me happy to know that his legacy will continue and evolve with new designs for us to enjoy and be inspired by. Congratulations and thank you both for your passion and dedication to creating amazing tone tools.

[@maxpeck4154]

Retiring? Well, that's one way to say it

[@leftylang3798]

Good on you Brad to bring Fulltone back and keeping Mike involved. This is great news for guitar players! I own over 20 Fulltone pedals...Love every one of them!

[@TheDryes]

I grew up playing Fulltone products too! This warms my heart to hear, and can’t wait to see/hear what y’all do!

I am excited to know these products are on the way back. The best pedals ever made.

[@michaelgreen5206]

Love 1st generation Plimsoul overdrive pedal! Coupled with EL34 tube amps gets a heavenly guitar tone to die for!!!!

[@stephenperlowski4738]

This is awesome! Can’t wait to try everything!

[@rockinvida1960]

Mike Fuller and his Fulltone pedals are a national treasure!

[@BLP-BrianLucasProject]

It warms my heart to see that Mike and Fulltone are back. I'm a dedicated Fulltone user and have the Robin Trower Overdrive, Secret Freq, white MDV2 and white Clyde Wah. The workmanship and quality of Fulltone pedals are amazing. I did develop an issue with the Clyde and was hoping Mike and Jackson Audio will offer repairs or provide some guidance that might help me resolve it. Thanks for bringing Fulltone back. Now I need to get a white OCD to add to my arsenal. You guys are the BEST!❤

[@shanealan2995]

This is awesome!

[@tbluesboye]

Way cool! I have 5 or 6 full tone pedals and they're perfect after my first one 20+ years ago! Welcome back boys!

[@anatomieshealthfitnesscent2257]

Heck yes! I've been a Fulltone user for couple of decades! Best of tomorrow for you both!

[@rocknrollboise]

Wow these comments are on another planet from what's on Reddit about Mike/Fulltone. It's wild. I thought EVERYONE absolutely HATED him. Apparently there's more than a little support.

[@BeachJazzMusic]

Mike has always been great to me. He was the first boutique pedal builder here in the USA. I still use them after all these years. So glad he's back.

[@Scottone]

Great to see Fulltone making a comeback. My first boutique pedal was an orange Fulldrive 2 that I bought directly from Mike when he was advertising in Vintage Guitar magazine (pre-web). I wish that I still had that one...maybe you can do a re-issue :)

[@RJCruz-uw6vf]

Tube amps and Fulltone pedals and a TTE is all we need….great to hear that Fulltone is back!

[@gregglick4864]

Best thingI've heard on KZbin in a long while. Fulltone is one of the first boutique pedal manufacturers. I was really bummed to find out he had retired a couple of years ago. So happy to hear this news. Thank you!!!

[@MrDennislatimer]

So glad Mike Fuller is back!

[@troy_neilson]

What is happening with the TERC, TTE and SSTE..?

[@C_Moore]

Fulltone pedals with MIDI control and Jackson Audio modes & modules!!! WHAT!?!?!

[@GiordinoSavignano]

Sounds like the perfect combo!

[@ludocipriani]

yeah, midi is so rock'n'roll... pure Fulltone style

[@samroney6644]

So, Mike or Brad if you’re monitoring comments, is Fulltone going to be distributed to dealers through Jackson Audio? Can Jackson Audio dealers order Fulltone pedals in their Jackson Audio orders?

[@joemclemore3503]

OCD was the worst dirt pedal I've owned. Couldn't get a usable sound out of it. Probably me but I sold it on craigslist

[@westernrider100]

Bought a FD2 and OCD. Sold an OCD, as the OCD seemed picky about what pedals I used with it.

[@BentTom]

I wonder if they will re-release the Fulltone TERC.

[@CharlesSummers-d1v]

Very cool…looks like a great partnership. Wishing you both the best of luck. Guitar player in Georgia.

[@grandviewguitar]

Owned a Fulldrive 2 and an OCD. Plimsoul and Deja vibe have been on my wishlist. This is awesome news

[@andrewglenn4199]

This is very exciting news. I've wanted a few Fulltone pedals for a while. But being pretty new to the game I was unable to get any before scalpers jumped on them when Mike closed his California shop. And being in Australia they were a bit rarer to begin with. Will you be distributing units to dealers in Australia? That would truly make my heart sing.

[@JS-nf1sn]

So glad Fulltone is back. I thought it was an absolute crime that Fullton was gone. Awesome pedals.

[@RobertKeeleyTV]

I've know Mike Fuller since the very first stomp switch I purchased. To say he was an inspiration for my business would be an understatement. Over the decades he has always been kind to me and we even worked on a potential project at one time! I wish Brad and Mike the best of luck. It sounds like everyone's minds and hearts are in the right place.

[@mdpocoroba]

I've pretty much replicated Robin Trower's Fulltone pedalboard (actually no board, they get taped down to the stage) and couldn't be happier, except I still can't fully work out using 3 different drive pedals (2 in the FullDrive, 1 in the RTO) but my rig sounds great! Welcome back!

[@daviddixon7326]

Pumped that Fulltone is back! Mad respect for Brad Jackson stepping forward to partner to bring Fulltone's return...long live the legacy of Fulltone! Props to Sweetwater for selling the Fulltone line!

[@findJLF]

I am very excited about this. Thank you for keeping FullTone alive in FullToneUSA.

[@JacksonAudio]

Our pleasure!

[@paulpavot6446]

Hope his customer service improved.

[@cantstartafire]

What?!?!? Wait! Really??? I LOVE my full tone pedals. Thank goodness. My deja vibe needs to be replaced and I need a new OCD.

[@Corporations8MyBaby]

Fulltone freed me from going without. I needed a good overdrive at critical moments during my rise to my first record contract. But I hated the way my guitar sounded w any dirt pedal OFF. I was also making my living at guitar at 20 & had a vintage Fender Deluxe Reverb and a good repair man (who was friends w/Mike) I ran a Thomas Organ WAH into it and it didn't work bypassed. So I got a Modern Fender for wah and played 2 amps. My main amp, always untouched by any effects other than the reverb inside. I had a TV appearance and used the 2nd amp to get the dirty sound. .. the mixing guy didn't catch it and my solo was all on my edge-clean amp. Not what I wanted: Being embarrassed just to avoid the tone-suck of a bypassed pedal. Right after that I learned of a "new overdrive" that didn't harm your sound when turned off. It was an IDEALIZED Tube Screamer/Super Overdrive. For the first time in my career, I could get my perfect cleaner tone, a "more" setting w the Fat Boost and a TS sound & a TS Plus sound but with all the lows in tact. I bought more Fulltone. I got a Distortion Pro, traded that for a first gen Plimsoul which I still have. Also had an OCD that I gave/sold to a teen student who was begging his clueless parents for one. The one I have now isn't as good but it's still great. I had a Deja Vibe. I had a Supa-Trem - I still dream of getting a Tape Echo... Mike Fuller is awesome. He's a fantastic player - treats his musicians w respect & love.. Mike was a really good boss to my friend... said he was the best boss/owner that he ever worked for. I can only imagine that 30 years of doing every little thing wears you out. This seems like a perfect marriage. Let Fuller be brilliant and free from the concerns of businessman-brain. Let Brad Jackson protect and grow the legacy. Great news.

[@mheyl180]

What great news!!!! I love my Fulltone Pedals...

[@ran-diy-audio]

I have a 2nd hand OCD v1.4, Since 2017 never leave my board, I modified with multiple style of diodes for clipping only for fun and I run it in 12v, this is for me the perfect voltage. Greeting from Argentina! glad he come back!

[@To.Si.Ma.]

OCD, Mini Deja Vibe and Octafuzz should become permanent available human heritage.

[@Plex45a]

Awesome! Bring back the Ultimate Octave pedal please.

[@dt81819]

Glad to hear it! The OCD and Plimsoul are my go to pedals for sweet overdrive tones. Welcome back!

[@barrygarrett]

Great to see. Congratulations Brad!

[@sunburststrats]

are you gunna sell tape for the fulltone tape echos? please.

[@YeatzeeGuitar]

Fulltone has always had some of the best pedals in every category, even still today. Good for the market to have them back.

[@midnightblues717]

YEAH BABY! Welcome back Michael! Long-time user. I have five of is pedals and I love everyone of them.

[@kfkm2955]

Fulltone is back. Now their used prices won't be so crazy anymore. Had lots of their products over the years.

[@whodunitpros8555]

I noticed some of those used prices are dropping.

[@ahall3823]

Who knows, maybe the old ones will gain value…

[@GerryBlue]

The OCD is a great, great pedal, I'll be supporting this endeavour, and I don't care if I get called any kind of 'ist'.

[@mazukakai]

Please retain what, to me (the working player), was the best thing about Fulltone - making great sounding AFFORDABLE gear. Also work up a twin fat boost design, you said you used to use. I hope the best for this!

[@StillLivinginthewoods]

It's about time! Mike was a victim of the mob mentality, and he did absolutely nothing wrong! I love my Supa-Trem 2, I like my OCD, and I can't wait to purchase a brand new Fulltone product in the near future! Thanks to Jackson Audio for this!

[@scott.johnson]

Looks like a great partnership! Be blessed fellas!

[@johnpierson8398]

It is so great to hear Mike and Brad are working together! Mike is a prolific and legendary guitar pedal designer I have purchased and own many of his pedals, and they are each amazing and inspiring. I have communicated over emails with Brad and he is a gentleman and his pedals are exceptional! The guitar player world awaits tones we have not yet heard, from this alliance.

[@JacksonAudio]

Our pleasure!

[@drunkmonkey_]

@@JacksonAudio Im guessing this is your way to support Mikes comments and positions without fear of repercussions of being public with them?

[@jan_07]

Great to see Fulltone back! Was wondering though, are you folks also going to sell the FWP-2 wah pots for current owners of Clyde Deluxe wahs? I don’t see it in the new website, but I hope you will offer them because mine’s getting a little bit scratchy..

[@user-xi5zd3pj5j]

Glad to see him still in the game........

[@KyleLaulo]

I would love to see an OCD dual pedal of some sort. I can't live without my OCD and it pairs nicely with lots of other drives. It would be great to see it in a dual pedal coupled with something else, or even just 2 OCD's in one pedal. I would buy it!

[@deemusiclv]

I picked up a Full Drive 3 that is almost the OCD with a boost option. I have them in separate boards.

[@waitingforguitar6991]

I'm so happy about this return!

[@booitsnick]

I’m so happy about this…. And I’m also a real big fan of peeing sitting down.😊

[@findfaith3423]

Oh yeah! This works! Glad Mike is back!

[@NEONNOONE]

OMG Reddit people are gonna throw some tantrums! 😂 Great to see fantastic products are back!

[@headlessdan]

Now...re-release the big box 69 fuzz with nkt275 please!

[@MrGibsn1960]

There have been a number of his pedals that I’ve loved. I had a V1 ocd on my board for over 10 years.

[@SashaIvantic]

This is AWESOME!!!!

[@TONEWARSgearshow]

Great news!

[@louiealfaro1]

I'm glad Fulltone is back! They make great pedals!

[@shawn9773]

Awesome news!! Such a great story. Welcome back!

[@gregmize01]

The Fulltone Ultimate Octave is the GOAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ScottyBrockway]

Yay, I hope the support and parts department is as good as it used to be. I always had a great experience obtaining things to fix broken Fulltone pedals for myself or other customers.

[@gonzopewpew]

So happy Fulltone is back.

[@scutoscuto]

Welcome back guys! Less bullshit more drive!