Fredric Effects Unpleasant Companion
Information
This is a clone of the Shin-Ei FY-2 Companion Fuzz, modified with a volume boost circuit to avoid the volume drop characteristic of vintage units*. The Unpleasant Companion lives up to its name, and is a harsh transistor fuzz unlike any other!Now available in two versions!
1. The 'original' - which is a vintage FY-2 clone just boosted to modern levels.
2. The 'modified' or 'Really Unpleasant Companion' - which chucks out the Shin-Ei tone circuit and subsititues the more versatile tone control from the EH Big Muff. Boffins may gaze at the circuit diagram here.
Watch the video below to compare the two versions and decide which you like best.
New video, 'scuse the focus!
Small, MXR-sized enclosure professionally finished in custard yellow with scary Tengu graphic.
All parts are the best quality available. Neutrik jacks. True bypass via Alpha or Cliff footswitch, powered by battery or standard center-neg DC jack, clear red LED.
Buy one now
Only two from the current batch left. Please drop me a line if you'd like one. Awaiting new enclosures.* If you have a vintage Shin-Ei Companion Fuzz I can modify your pedal for extra volume without changing the sound. This modification is reversible. Please get in touch for more info.
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Direct Prices
Harmonic Percolators
Black: £90
Blue: £90
Vint. White: £75
Unpleasant Companion: £85
Demon Fuzz: £70
Dresden Synth Fuzz: £85
Green Muff: £85
Do The Weasel Stomp! £130
Kl*n Buffer £35
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.
I accept paypal, but if you're in the UK you can save £5 on each pedal by paying by bank transfer instead