The PANDΩRA is based on the iconic “Arbiter Fuzz Face” circuit but evolved to something much more than that.
Features a highly modified circuit that allows for a huge variety of sounds perfect for any guitarist or bass player. Its BASS and TREBLE active tone controls with up to 20dB each go from thin and dark to full and bright. At low fuzz settings the PANDΩRA is delivering highly defined OD tones that can push any amp without generating excessive dirt. With the FUZZ knob dialed up, the sound is transformed and the pedal delivers thick and meaty sustain that sounds huge in front of a slightly cranked tube amp
This dual gain stage fuzz also seeks to fix the input impedance issue that guitarists who come seeking the rich sound and character that Germanium devices can deliver. A unique buffer network has been built into the front end so the Fuzz circuit is like being driven directly straight from a guitar, but can be put in line with any number of effects with no issues.
As on most good germanium fuzzes, reducing guitar volume transforms fuzz into glassy cleans. The PANDΩRA is exemplary in this respect, delivering bright and highly defined clean tones that along with the MORE transparent boost cuts right in the mix and covers all the musical needs.
• All-analogue electronics audio signal path.
• Hand selected & tested NOS TUNGSRAMTM AC125 Germanium Transistor.
• Active Bass and Treble controls with 20 dB boost each.
• Independent Transparent Boost – MORE Footswitch.
• Unique Built in buffer providing pedal chain flexibility.
• Centre-negative, 9V DC supply operation.
• Silent switching.
• Designed and built in Greece.
Keith Graham
I bought this for the excellent fuzz sound. It really is fantastic. But the surprise for me was that the right foot switch turns on a boost. If you turn the volume up full and the fuzz turned off all the way to the left, it has the best blues break up sound I have heard. I play in a blues band and I can’t stress enough how good this sound is. This is the tone I have been looking for. I may buy another for the fuzz and keep this set as a boost. If you think this is an exaggeration buy the pedal and see for yourself. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Rob Nicoll
I’ve always struggled with fuzz and after watching Sasha’s YouTube demo I pulled the trigger and bought the Pandora. I’m on my fourth type of fuzz pedal and having never owned one based on a Fuzz Face style circuit, Vs Audio have hit the nail on the head. Separate bass and treble knob makes it ideal to fine tune to the type of guitar your playing. This thing can go from a lovely light fuzz overdrive to full on nasty! As the previous review mentioned the boost is to die for, with or without the fuzz engaged. I hope Vs Audio pick up on this and create a boost pedal with a volume control in the future!
Jan Zackrisson
Best fuzz ever!!!
Nick
I acquired one of these fuzz puppies a couple of days ago as I wanted a fuzz (and boost) with more flavor for my bass rig. One word WOW!! It was a bit of a punt as there is no bass video or reviews online; why!?? This is a great fuzz pedal for bass, the bass and treble controls make it so. Def best Arbiter FuzzFacey clone I have seen for the low end. My only gripe is more control over the ‘More’ clean boost would just about make it flawless! My fav setting so far… aim everything at the boobies/cleavage and lock on both chrome nipples! Slay!! I saw one comment where someone dissed the art work, seriously!