Montarbo PB-2 Buzzer- fuzz section
Schematic and info is avaiable HERE. Sadly, the 6 stage phaser section isn’t included in the schematic but the fuzz section itself is still wuite unique. This one is already verified by Ian!
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MONTARBO: PB-2 Fuzz section, Point to Point Layout
This is the fuzz section from a big old Italian phaser – the Montarbo PB-2. It’s extremely close to the Montarbo Sinphoton – a few different value resistors here and there, and a different tone section. Apart from that, same same. MONTARBO PB-2 FUZZ – POINT TO POINT LAYOUT MONTARBO PB-2 FUZZ SECTION SCHEMATIC
MONTARBO: Sinphoton
This one looks like a real oddball on paper, kind of a very strange Big Muff in some ways, but not really… The case is a piece of art in itself – this is where the Italian design aesthetic comes into play. Maybe not the most practical case, but damn it looks cool. The tone controls … Read more
Montarbo Sinfhoton Highly Modified
Well I said that I would post a layout with a bunch of modifications to the Montarbo Sinfhoton based on what I’ve read people have already done. So without further a due. Notes: Removing the 100k resistor that’s in series with D1 & D2 will increase the amount of fuzz, so you can lower it … Read more
Montarbo Sinfhoton
Here’s a pedal that caught my eye while looking for a new fuzz. It was made by an Italian company in 68. It’s very Big Muff like in tone, but seems to have a bit more clarity in the notes, and no Fuzz control, just Bass, Treble, and Volume. In my search for the schematic … Read more
Montarbo Sinfhoton
Here’s a unique fuzz box from Italy for #fuzzfriday. Long, warm sustain like a Big Muff, but with better articulation when strumming chords. There seems to be a couple different ways to build this (circuit is the same, just a few components vary), and it’s ripe for modification. Using high gain silicon transistors like MPSA18 … Read more