Vintage Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face Test! Vintage Germanium NKT275 and Silicon BC183 and 108 Fuzz Face!

[@richietownsend6737]

What a cool demo of these epic Fuzz Face tones. Fantastic playing, man! ☮️☮️

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Thank you kindly!

[@walkerkaeck7706]

I am thinking the same thing! What a monster player! Thank you sir for this dazzling display.

[@druwk]

So pleasing to see three vintage smiling faces staring up at you!

[@TheTrudgingTech]

Just monstrous tone, dude. Love it. All 3 sound amazing. Not even the camera can hold still.

[@wjdfhr57]

2:02 NKT275 3:13 BC183 5:20 BC108

[@haloskater24]

Bc108 is def my fav out of the three

[@TheBenScarr]

Cool video dude! I’ve just picked up a ‘71 BC108 FF and I frigging love it! Killer tones 🤘🏻

[@Robnrollmusic]

The camera starts shaking when you turn on the vibe ✌🏻 so awesome man

[@jimivibes609]

Brutal comparison. Got myself a bc183, beast!

[@ziggylayneable]

Hey Nik.I've been subbed for a really long time, but I decided to scroll through some of your older videos just for poops and giggles.I was surprised by which was your favorite.I think the first one the germanium one sounded the best.Thanks for making the video because now I know which one I'm going to buy.✌️🙂✌️

[@rilatti]

Thanks, that's I searched! For my "Texas-taste" i liked the clean up tone of the germanium(NTK275) is the best because it makes finger nuances to live clearly. So you can change the sound just play harder or softer. That's makes your sound more personal too because anybody can't play with just your fingers...

[@paullaughton3440]

Great comparison, especially the rolled-off tones (less gain) from these amazing fuzz faces!

[@TheMicAmused]

Don't want to take anything away from those FF, but the rolled-off tones are basically a strat in the kingtone bluespower pedal, the fuzz is not adding much in that case, just cleaning...

[@Hamppzah]

@@TheMicAmused Sorry but you couldn't be farther from the truth

[@TheMicAmused]

@@Hamppzah for each their own i guess and i love cleaned up tones on my fuzz faces ;)

[@TiagoFrancomusic]

monstrous tones...!!! nkt for me :D

[@Ian_sheridanuk]

Great fuzzes and great playing. Wonderful.

[@canterburyaudio5836]

Dang, amazing tones from those pedals, they sound super cool!

[@leebryan78]

I’d be happy with either! Great sounding, all of them. Maybe the 108’s for me, NKT then Bc183.

[@bjornsahlin]

I love this video so much man.. Thanks for this!

[@billtice5057]

BC108’s are “The Bomb!”

[@LostPlanet2024]

I landed on BC108 FFs myself. The FF is the best pedal ever made!!!!

[@rickthestick8]

Killer Hendrix-esque licks! I still have my light blue hammered paint one from the early '70s. It's got the 209-C's in it. Waiting for my Quad Cortex to capture it forever.

[@richietownsend6737]

That’s cool, the far ends of guitar technology meeting that way.

[@jfmax2000]

Man Bruh.. Really Nice Demo and Killer Playing !!!! There All Awesome... But The Germaniums Got it for Me for The Clean Stuff Ya Know... And Thanks for All The Hard Work and Upload I Really Enjoyed it ☺☺😎👊💯💯

[@austinharrison2453]

Thnx bro...got my germanium fuzz face and my 69 London fuzz pedal wrkin

[@chebrneck]

I just got a new analogman bc183 and it has that same mojo. i also got a dover drive and it's pretty close as well.

[@PaulSevigny]

Sounding great my brother

[@JesusRocks26]

killer playing

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Thanks man. I always appreciate your support!

[@jimivibes609]

Indeed, singing!!!

[@morais99]

Clean: 1:47 NKT275: 2:01 BC183L: 3:12 BC108: 5:21

[@surfmatze]

What is it starting from ca. 4:20 ? Following the "tour" it should be the BC183L with volume rolled back for clean up, but unfortunatelly there's a cut in the video. All 3 sound amazing - and all seam to clean up really wonderful

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Bc183

[@bengalvin9932]

HEY NIK! they all sounded killer after trying a few FF style pedals i have a jam pedals fuzzpharse [ germanium ] dunlop jimi BOG mini FF [ silicon ] and 2 ox fuzz pedals [ 1 germanium 1 silicon ] and my favorite of all is the silicon ox fuzz it is killer!! and i tend to like silicon over germanium because of the extra bite and sweetness and when you clean it up on your guitar volume it almost has a treble booster like sound BUT it does really depend on the pedal some silicon FF stlye pedals are really bad and harsh.in this video i liked the clean up tone of the germanium the best.

[@millstap]

The fuzz debate will never end. These sound great. Actually, I still like my FFM2 or Mini Fuzz Face but eventually bought one Cornell reissue from Chris. Then I learned about the AC128 debate which I knew nothing about. The Cornell has AC128's. I told Chris just to send the best sounding one but it seems the NKT's are more popular. Oh well. The main thing is your playing. You can make anything sound good. And that Deluxe, wow, I wish I still had my Silverface.

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Thanks so much man! Kind words, really appreciate it!

[@greatwhite3676]

Man I scored a random homemade fuzz face called a fuzz boy on reverb with the AC128s it has become my number 1 fuzz face!!! I always heard these transistors were not as good but they are killer

[@yvandewever6518]

Your clean tone is super. What amp is this please?

[@pedrosenamelo9881]

This moment (10:40) this moment, guys!

[@paulcowart3174]

3 cherries on the FF handle pull brother Digging the Blues Power too Hope yet feeling better soon

[@Davidmichael210]

Nice video I want a 1970 bc108 I been seeing pedal pawn around a bit and listened to the video chris did on the 108 I just emailed them earlier

[@aceguitar911]

Great sounds. Greetings from Ace Guitar

[@frankgarcia918]

Great playing I think all 3 sound great,which of those fuzz face do you think is closet to the sound on the first iron butterfly album "heavy

[@MG-lb6nq]

Great demo! Did you have the blues power on and in the signal path for the whole video?

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Right at 1:40

[@egaudet1]

My clean strat tone through my 1967 blackface Deluxe Reverb doesn’t come close to that. What was your volume on? Those fuzzes sound insane through it. Damn.

[@rokinrandy]

bc138 and 108 fuzz faces do the trick

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Oh yes

[@michaeldorrenbacher8977]

Really cool video! I think the Dunlop BOG FF Mini is a bang for the buck if you do not want a big sized one. One thing: It would be cool if the video had time stamps.

[@Voodoo66Chile]

The Dunlop BOG FF isn't a Fuzz Face circuit.

[@emanuelbaa1560]

I insist that thanks to you I learned a lot !!!!! just as a doubt. How do you set an overdrive after a fuzz? little gain? a lot of volume or the same volume as the fuzz? and the tone?

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Look at it as, stages The fuzz is going to go thru that it a sense, so, if you want a little volume boost, adjust the drive accordingly. I like to use a drive more as a boost after the fuzz, working the guitars volume knob the whole time

[@emanuelbaa1560]

@@theriffwniksevigny5473 thanks nik!!!

[@thediminish8517]

Great video ! what is your amp?

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Deluxe reverb

[@thediminish8517]

@@theriffwniksevigny5473 Thank you so much. Sound really good !

[@mattmorgan2400]

All three are required. To do otherwise would be like having to choose which kid to abandon.

[@l-s4236]

Someone knows what is the music at 3,50?

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Its just some playing in C#

[@leo.y.comprendo]

Was the amp a cranked deluxe reverb?

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Yes

[@Davidmichael210]

What year you think that 108 is? It looks a lot like one I’ve been lookin at on reverb

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

71-72 i think

[@Davidmichael210]

The Riff w Nik Sevigny thought so think one on reverb is 72

[@swankmotee]

Would like it a lot more if you switched pickup selections.🤔

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Like single to PAF?

[@swankmotee]

@@theriffwniksevigny5473 Less middle pup and more treble (single coil) pleeze.👍

[@pastordimasromao2056]

which amplifier did you use?

[@linomas5246]

Nice playing !!! What's the FX pedal at 6"48 please ?

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Uni vibe!

[@DelusionalVoice]

@@theriffwniksevigny5473 Vibe before or after fuzz? Sounds sick

[@PvtKingpin13]

Is it one of these that JD Simo is using? I saw one on his Instagram.

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

U bet

[@PvtKingpin13]

@@theriffwniksevigny5473 I'm guessing the BC108? :P It's great to have someone this close to SIMO so active on social media, your videos are great in general, but those with him are just that little bit extra fun. Thanks!

[@heymrguitarman7637]

Hey did you get the NKT275 from Chris too? If so, that used to be mine and I miss it greatly. Regret selling it massively. If it is, and you want the little history I know then let me know.

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Adam James Rogers no i didnt. But im glad to have it

[@oliverholt8011]

Hi man great video! Would you be willing to sell the 108 for $300/ 400? Cheers

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

No way... but here is one that is priced pretty cheap! rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F114295770956

[@metart93]

Would be cool if you recorded these videos with a mic that was clipping so badly... Can't really hear any of the nuances of these fuzzes with such a bad recording. Great playing though.

[@webcityguymyclubb4032]

I got a 108c red Dallas FuzzFace as well as a near minty Shin-ie univibe complete with pedal. Now if I could only play guitar at your level, lol. Seriously tho, I’m gonna be selling both…just sayin’…I’d rather sell to someone that appreciates this gear, rather than rich guys who just want to flip for profit.

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

send me an email with some photos and prices

[@webcityguymyclubb4032]

@@theriffwniksevigny5473 ‘Twas a off hand comment: I can’t use the gear but am not actively selling it. I bought this gear from a guy with a studio in his backyard years ago. Have zero idea of what $ is involved here. If you want to make a reasonable offer plz do. BUT I need to do abit of research on what’s “reasonable $” as well before I let rare gear out my door - Jimi could have played it, lol.

[@webcityguymyclubb4032]

Don’t see your email on your About Page.