AXIOM Fuzz cFP-1 User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- AXiom
Table of Contents
AXIOM Fuzz cFP-1
AXIOM FUZZ PREAMP FP-1
The Axiom Fuzz Preamp FP-1 combines the best characteristics of classic fuzz
pedals with extended gain range, tonal control and versatility. The FP-1 has a
transistor-based fuzz stage that produces the huge transistor clipping and
reactivity to picking dynamics and the guitar’s volume control that the best
fuzz pedals are known for. It features a “sliding bias” GAIN control and
transistor current sourcing to replicate the sound and behavior of both
silicon and germanium transistors fuzzes. Si mode replicates the massive
compression and “exploding amp” sound ofBC108 silicon transistor fuzzes and Ge
mode replicates the smoother, clearer character of classic NKT275 germanium
transistor fuzzes.
The cascaded PREAMP section is designed to replicate the tone and gain levels
of a fuzz pedal driving a tube preamp, with singing sustain and compression
that traditional fuzz pedals cannot achieve on their own. Dial back the GAIN
control and you have classic fuzz, or crank the GAIN and Mills for the sound
of a fuzz pedal pushing a crunchy tube amp. Dial the FUZZ control back and use
the GAIN and BASS controls along with the “dirty” MIDs circuitry to produce
a1np-like overdrive.
- 100% transistor-based fuzz
- True bypass
ILEVEL: Increases output volume as the knob is turned clockwise.
IFUZZ: Adjusts the amount of clipping (i.e “gain”) in the fuzz stage.
GAIN: A “sliding bias” gain control that adds 10dB of gain to the signal
hitting the preamp section and alters the bias of the fuzz transistors to
produce more odd-order hannonics as GAIN is increased. As GAIN is decreased
more even order harmonics are produced.
BASS: Increases bass frequencies as the knob is turned clockwise. In the
fully clockwise position the FP-1 will pass a flat bass response.
MID: Increases mid frequencies as the knob is turned clockwise and adds
soft-clipping to the mid and high-mid frequencies for authentic amp-like
overdrive tones. In the 12:00 position the FP-1 will pass a flat 1nids
response.
TREBLE: Increases treble frequencies as the knob is turned clockwise. In
the fully clockwise position the FP-1 will pass a flat treble response.
CHARACTER switch: Replicates the characteristics of Silicon or Germanium
transistor fuzzes.
TIPS
- When using the FP-1 with solid-state or clean tube amps, use the GAIN control to add the extra gain and clipping that a crunchy tube amp would provide.
DIMENSIONS: Height 4.7″ Width 3.9″ Depth 1.3″
VOLTAGE: 9 V de (battery or external power)
INPUT IMPEDANCE: 750 kOhm (minimum)
CURRENT DRAW: 23 mA (maximum)
POWER CONNECTION: 2.1 mm, center negative (9 Vdc standard)