Ripper

The Ripper by TomKat Pedals is a recreation of the classic Ibanez Standard Fuzz from the late 60s. It is designed to work effectively with both bass and guitar, delivering a nasty upper octave fuzz similar to the Univox Super Fuzz, providing ripping lead notes and messed up mushy chords.

Technical Specifications:
- LEVEL: Controls the volume of the effect.
- FUZZ: Controls the amount of fuzz.
- CLIP: Changes the clipping diodes in the circuit. The down position puts two old stock germanium diodes into the circuit for classic "Standard Fuzz" tones that are super mushy and dirty. The up position puts two modern 1N914 silicone diodes in for louder, open, more chord-friendly tones.
- TONE: Changes between two overall tones, offering scooped mids like a muff and boosted mids for octavia-ish fuzz.

Additional Features:
- True bypass pedal
- Works with normal boss-style negative center 9V power supplies
- Handmade design, including the circuit board
- Utilizes NOS parts for the transistors and diodes, as well as high-quality switches and pots
- No battery option

Use Cases:
The Ripper is suitable for musicians seeking to achieve specific fuzz tones, particularly those reminiscent of classic fuzz effects from the late 60s. Its versatility in working with both bass and guitar makes it a valuable addition to a musician's pedalboard.

Functionality:
The pedal's controls allow for precise adjustments to the volume, fuzz amount, clipping diodes, and overall tone, providing musicians with the ability to tailor their desired fuzz sound. The true bypass design ensures minimal signal interference when the pedal is not engaged, and the use of high-quality components contributes to its overall performance and reliability.