Frequently Asked Questions

Input jacks
Don't leave it plugged-in if you're using battery power! In common with other effects builders, Fredric Effects uses switching input jacks.

Are these in stock? Is there a waiting list?
All the pedals on this site are in stock. If something goes out of stock or I'm waiting on parts, that pedal will be temporarily removed from the site. There are no waiting lists.

Can I daisy-chain these? Can I use DC power?
Yes. The pedal has a Boss-type 9v DC jack, center-negative the same as Boss, MXR, new Electro Harmonix and most pedal brands. Works with daisy-chained adapters and 'power bank' type things.

Warranty
All pedals are covered for 2 years for the original purchaser. After that, or if you're not the first owner, I will repair your pedal for the cost of the replacement parts.

Shipping
I post anywhere in the world, typically £7 to the USA and Europe for one pedal, a little more for two. Within the UK I use special delivery, which costs £5 but is tracked, insured and arrives the next working day.

Fredric Effects on bass guitar
The FY-2 (Unpleasant Companion) was famously used by Radiohead's bassist, so I sell quite a few of these to bass players. The circuit hasn't been modified in any way for bass though. Bassists like the Ampeg Scrambler (Scrambled Brainz) as it has a clean blend control. The bassist in Future of the Left uses one of my Green Muff clones. Finally, I sell a 'bass modified' version of the Harmonic Percolator with larger input and output capacitors to allow more low frequencies to pass through.

Why does the Harmonic/Utility Percolator volume drop with the diodes engaged?
The volume drop-off is intentional. The original Harmonic Percolators from the 70s came without the option to turn the clipping distortion off (so it was always in the 'down' switch position on your pedal). I really like the more open and less fuzzy sound without the clipping, so added this as an option. Without getting too techy, when you 'clip' the top and bottom of a waveform to cause distortion you lose some of the signal and therefore overall volume is reduced. Everything you could ever want to know about clipping here: http://www.geofex.com/effxfaq/distn101.htm

Can you build me something else?
Most likely. Get in touch for a chat and a quote. Possibly not at the moment, sorry!