Sunday, July 26, 2020

SHIN-EI: Companion Fuzz FY-2, Point to Point Layout

One of the early Japanese fuzz pedals to mark it's mark with the classic notch filter - the Shin-Ei Companion Fuzz FY-2.   

The fuzz control is more about texture rather than the amount of fuzz present.  They're notorious for being a little low in level, which is why I have included the second option with the boost stage after the filter (last stage of a Big Muff).


SHIN-EI COMPANION FUZZ - POINT TO POINT LAYOUT


Shin-ei companion fuzz fy-2 point to point p2p layout


SHIN-EI COMPANION FUZZ - POINT TO POINT LAYOUT, WITH BOOST MOD


Shin-ei companion fuzz fy-2 point to point p2p layout


Instead of the usual demo video, this probably demonstrates it best and it may be one of the most famous uses of the Shin-Ei Companion Fuzz.  The Jesus and Mary Chain, Just Like Honey from their 1985 album Psychocandy.  

1985 being the dark years when fuzz was not considered cool.  Cool was a fluro Jackson strat with humbuckers and a floyd rose, possibly teamed up with every Boss pedal ever made (which wasn't that many at the time), along with mandatory big hair. 





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