SolidGoldFX Unveils New Imperial MKII Fuzz Pedal

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The slider-equipped pedal is a recreation of the rare JEN Jumbo Fuzz.

Solid Gold FX Imperial MKII
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SolidGold FX has unveiled its new Imperial MKII fuzz pedal.

Based on the rare JEN Jumbo Fuzz (which was itself based on the iconic Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi) this gated fuzz pedal features Volume, Tone, Fuzz, and Contour – which, by changing the high pass filter frequency, adjusts the midrange – controls. 

A true bypass footswitch and two LEDs – one indicating gate status and the other indicating bypass status – also feature at the front of the pedal.

Notably, the Imperial MKII opts for sliders rather than knobs, for a unique and retro visual touch.

The SolidGold FX Imperial MKII fuzz pedal is available now for $199. 

For more info on the pedal, stop by solidgoldfx.com.

Jackson Maxwell
Jackson Maxwell
Associate Editor, GuitarWorld.com and GuitarPlayer.com

Jackson is an Associate Editor at GuitarWorld.com and GuitarPlayer.com. He’s been writing and editing stories about new gear, technique and guitar-driven music both old and new since 2014, and has also written extensively on the same topics for Guitar Player. Elsewhere, his album reviews and essays have appeared in Louder and Unrecorded. Though open to music of all kinds, his greatest love has always been indie, and everything that falls under its massive umbrella. To that end, you can find him on Twitter crowing about whatever great new guitar band you need to drop everything to hear right now.

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