EPISODE · Nov 6, 2025 · 27 MIN
Does Vintage Gear Really Sound Better… or Are We Lying to Ourselves?
from Golden Age of Gear - hosted by Joey Landreth & Derek from Revv Amps · host Joey Landreth & Derek Eastveld
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!
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Fuzz Faces | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 46 This 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 episod...
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