Shin-ei: 8Tr Fuzz Wah. Vintage.

[@chrissavage1534]

Famously (and wonderfully) used by the Jesus and Mary Chain.

[@ginaramusic]

GASing over this

[@max_64746]

cant forget about Cosmic Psychos chainsaw bass tone

[@darwinsaye]

I got my first three pedals around 1978/79; an EHX Small Stone, a Shinei FY-2 fuzz and a Shinei WT-1 Wah. I still have and use the Wah pedal. It’s not the oldest piece of gear I own by a long shot, but it’s the longest I’ve owned a piece of gear.

[@8ulls3y3]

Hell yeah, I have that same model. It RIPS! It's very cool on bass too.

[@steve--smith]

I'm smiling here. You can't help but be impressed by that sound. It's only *just* under control...

[@zeerust2000]

I also had one as a kid in the early 70s. Still have it because in those days you were lucky to have anything and I will never sell it.

[@heavy_70s70]

Hey do you remember what year exactly you got it? And if it was exactly a 8tr model? I’m trying to figure out when they came out.

[@zeerust2000]

@@heavy_70s70 Don't know for sure. 73 or 74 probably. Yes, 8 transistors.

[@bengalvin9932]

AWESOME!!!! killer fuzz sounds and it's always good to have a wah around i want one.

[@vintagetone22]

Thats why these pedals lived on.

[@MrTDembinski]

Awesome (and fun) stuff Brett. Thanks for the trip down memory lane

[@gingerale08]

Ha, I just bought one of these! Dirt cheap as well 😁 Can’t wait for it to arrive. Great demo!

[@ale2031977]

A hug from Italy! What a sound...I remember those fuzz - wha pedals being produced and selled by an Italian company named Silversound, also affiliated to Vox.

[@heavy_70s70]

I have a silversound wah! I couldn’t find any info on it except what you’ve said here and that it is mid 70s.

[@wrayven]

The fuzz is the same as a FY-6 Super Fuzz(the original gray box version). I own 4 of these 8Tr Wah Fuzz pedals. One is a Memphis, another is a Kimbara & a pair of Jax pedals. All four cost a bit more combined than an actual FY-6 Super Fuzz.

[@nickolas627]

Would you be interested in selling one?

[@mysterysurf4554]

Almost the same. I think the model # on those differentiated how many transistors they had. Had one of each of the fuzz-wahs (2 different companies but same manufacturer), gave the 6 transistor model to a friend and kept the 8 transistor pedal. The early days of eBay were great for picking up old gear cheap.

[@wrayven]

@@mysterysurf4554 I just got three of these pedals back from my tech last week. I him asked how different the fuzz in the 8 Tr Fuzz Wah is to Super Fuzz FY-6. He said not really much except for integrating the wah circuit into the circuit board. All I know is I own a half dozen of them and they sound pretty much the same as my ancient gray box Univox Super Fuzz. I have an early Royal Fuzz Machine, and it has separate circuity boards for the wah and the fuzz. For sure that circuit board is exactly the same as my Univox Super Fuzz. They both have the same layout with all of the same transistors, caps and resistors. They also sound the same.

[@wrayven]

@@nickolas627 I will be listing a couple up on eBay. One is already up that is labelled for Memphis. That one is pretty much untouched except for some contact cleaner in the pots. The other one is made for National. It has a replaced pot and isn't in almost mint condition. Both sound great.

[@heavy_70s70]

Do you know when they came out exactly?

[@RandyFricke]

I had one when I was a kid. A National Fuzz/Wah. The wah was nice.

[@jamesflack8624]

I'm still around... I know...😔 Great demo, and tasty use of this pedal. In my hands? Not so good... Keep us up to date on your upcoming live gigs. Most of us need to live vicariously these days. No live music around my hometown... Cheers 🍻

[@christophersoulos6100]

I have two, (I _had_ three!) a Kimbara and a Shin Ei. The Shin Ei is the classic doomster. However, the Kimbara is simply the best pedal of this genre I've ever used or owned. Just as the fuzz circuit, the wah quality/character varies from pedal to pedal. Age plus lack of early QC, just get 'em out there! The question is, in what order is the Fuzz and Wah? Well, it's in the name: Fuzz Wah. First the Fuzz, then the Wah. The builders used a Wah circuit to filter the Fuzz's hairy roar. I used mine in the studio on gtr but for live I use it on bass.

[@stilllifewithguitar184]

I have one of these, the wah sucks and it really only does that one fuzz tone, but holy hell does it do that well. Just insane. I've been thinking about rehousing just the fuzz section.

[@latontolog]

If you're just interested in the fuzz part, there are a lot of comparatively affordable clones of superfuzz style fuzzes out there. You could make a fair chunk of money selling the fuzz/wah and buying a cheap superfuzz clone.

[@stilllifewithguitar184]

@@latontolog I've tried a few and none really do it the same yet, although some are great in their own right. Using the Basic Audio Supafuzz on the board as a replacement for live, but still using the vintage for recording.

[@latontolog]

@@stilllifewithguitar184 Yeah, I've owned and compared a lot of Superfuzz style pedals, and there is that special 2-3% magic to the vintage 8TR. Not enough to warrant putting it on a live or rehearsal pedalboard, but as you say, nice to have for recording.

[@JCKnuckles]

Some of them had sirens in them too lol. I love em!

[@heavybrett-al4082]

I never been a fuzz guy,but you've got me interested with this wha.tell ya what love the look of that tele😍👍

[@danielu8328]

Mine came from Montgomery Wards in 1971. Used it until 1973 when I went to a Vox Cry Baby and Vox Tone Bender. Still have them all!

[@ernstlark]

I just re-capped one. branded as JAX. killer fuzz, got rid of a few after getting this working. Try it infront of a JHS unicorn. sounds sweet.

[@supersonicnomad8437]

I also have a JAX branded one. Good to know another JAX branded one exists, I haven't seen another. \m/

[@Balonious_Crunk]

Man this sounds unreal

[@MariJu1ce]

I have one that is my dads old pedal, the fuzz is something quite unique sounding. But the wah sucks pretty bad. Just found out sell for kinda expensive, which i would never have guessed from playing it all these years. But yea it sounds pretty cool!

[@sleepyfinger]

my first drive, Fender Sound House in Oxford Street, Syd. I believe I paid close to $30... I have one that needs restoring, if only for nostalgia....

[@Cyberbehni]

Reminds me on my old Ibanez Wau Fuzz

[@URTH-yb5xh]

Thats a crazy sound

[@thepostapocalyptictrio4762]

The fuzz is NOT subtle. Beautiful

[@The_Penny_Seventeens]

Sweet pedal I wish he made them looks like it’s never on their website to order…😢

[@postpol8529]

Anyone has experience with the Ibanez Standard fuzz?differences?wich you prefer??wich is more usable?

[@telsutton]

Modded mine. Took the pointless (not very good compared to my Coloursound) wah out of the circuit and use the wah switch to toggle between the two modes... red and green leds added to the top to indicate which is on. I was given mine by a friend in 1985 - no badge on it - and till the internet came into my life around 2001 it was referred to as 'The Bastard' by every band member that ever dared to cross it's path.

[@laudirjunior8922]

Great!!! 😃 Very good!!!

[@alanbarnes3943]

I wish somebody would make a fuzz while pedal that sounded like that I miss that pedal

[@itzikmusly3038]

you just blow my mind right now ,wow what a sound!

[@nostro1001]

Not such a fan of any of those fuzz tones, but I do love that wah. There's 'just' enough...I'm thinking perfect for some real funky music. All in all what a fun pedal, shame it was a bit awkward to use in unison. Excellent demo..really looked like you were enjoying yourself, especially bringing back those memories. 😎

[@davidtexmex1616]

Thanks, can I have my face back? That sounds dynamite 🧨 love it.

[@supersonicnomad8437]

I have a JAX branded example. Rite on and rock on!

[@markthespark6240]

Someone should re-release this pedal. Surely Josh from JHS would want to do this!!!

[@randyhollandsworth626]

Hi guys. Josh did. It's the JHS "Supreme - Legends of Fuzz Series". I had been looking for this sound for 20 years and the supreme version is almost dead on. There are four in the series ranging from different time periods however, the SUPREME model is the one you want. Only $179. I bought another after hearing/playing it for the first time(for backup).

[@777wisdom7]

@@randyhollandsworth626 Shin el is back in business releasing new pedals

[@randyhollandsworth626]

@@777wisdom7 There is a god! Thanks for the update :-)

[@mattgilbert7347]

@@randyhollandsworth626 It's just the Fuzz tho, yeah? No Wah in the JHS. I suppose you could run a Wah after the Supreme for a makeshift Shin-Ei

[@truthtobehonest]

If anyone has one of these to sell please message me, thanks!

[@mikeroadblock]

12 cats being..... hahahaha

[@garthodowd6846]

Unsubscribed because of your pro mask attitude and your toxic comments regarding non mask wearing. Stick to playing guitar.

[@garthodowd6846]

@@eyelooksawaythenlooksback3077 run along little sheep

[@mysterysurf4554]

Ooh, little sheep versus little snowflake slap fight. Sorry I missed it.

[@garthodowd6846]

@@mysterysurf4554 yeah you were asleep

[@The_Penny_Seventeens]

Sweet pedal I wish he made them looks like it’s never on their website to order…😢