Does Vintage Gear Really Sound Better… or Are We Lying to Ourselves?

Fuzz Faces | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 46This week on Golden Age of Gear, Derek & Joey get fuzzy with a table full of legendary and boutique fuzz face pedals — from an original Arbiter England Fuzz Face to custom builds from Dominion Fuzz and DanDrive.They talk about why old carbon-zinc batteries make fuzz pedals sound different, how small tweaks change tone, and whether obsessing over cables, batteries, and power supplies actually matters once the drummer starts playing.In this episode:- Vintage Arbiter Fuzz Face vs modern boutique builds- Dominion “Crocus” Fuzz & DanDrive Vocooder demos- Why “bad” batteries and messy circuits sometimes sound better- Fuzz tone myths, power supply talk, and real-world playing testsIt’s equal parts tone nerdery and comedy — the perfect hang for anyone who loves guitar pedals, fuzz history, and gear rabbit holes!