Q&A

Why are the FreezeZone Fuzz Pedals so quiet?

The FreezeZone uses advanced techniques to reduce noise in their pedals. Read more

How does heat affect Germanium transistors?

Heat on Germanium transistors will increase leakage current, which significantly shifts the circuit's bias points. Read more

How hot can a germanium transistor get and still operate.

A germanium transistor can operate up to a maximum internal temperature of 75C/167F, and can get as low as -65°C (-85°F). Its performance degrades significantly as it gets hotter due to increased leakage current. This increased leakage, doubling for every ~10°C rise in temperature.

Can leakage current in Germanium transistors be seen or tested with equipment?

Yes, you can use a dedicated transistor tester, oscilloscope , or semiconductor analyzer to measure leakage current in a Germanium transistor. Seeing is believing 

Why do Germanium transistors sound better in fuzz, drive, or octave pedals?

Because they have a more organic distortion, with a lower and softer clipping characteristic that contributes to a "vintage" or "amp-like" overdrive. Read more

What are the best settings for a fuzz pedal?

After you have achieved unity with the volume control on the pedal, turn the Fuzz dial to maximum, and turn the Bias dial to full bias. Use your guitar volume to control the amount of fuzz. The FreezeZone fuzz pedal will clean up well.  Watch some of the settings being used here.

What are the best settings for guitar cleanup and sustain?

Set your fuzz dial at maximum and your bias at maximum bias to achieve the most sustain and the best guitar clean up.