The Black Cat OD-1 (a.k.a. Freddie Fuzz) is an original design Fred created based on the unique properties of the OP275, a dual operational amplifier chip made by Analog Devices. The OP275 is a high-quality op-amp that gives a distinctive linear output waveform. The Black Cat OD-1 can go from clean, to slightly crunchy, to all-out saturated distortion. It is unique in that it is extremely sensitive to the guitar; it responds to the player’s pick attack, and like a good Fuzz Face, it cleans up well when you roll back the volume on the guitar. The Black Cat OD-1 has been used by Scott Henderson, Steve Luthaker, Beck, Lyle Workman, Kyle Cook (Matchbox Twenty), and many others.
Crunchy Hard Rock Rhythm – Drive knob turned up to approximately 3 o’clock Black Cat OD-1 with Les Paul into Blackface Princeton Reverb
Dynamic Touch Response – First lick in bypass mode, then alternating hard/soft attack to demonstrate touch responsive effect (Drive set at approximately 3 o’clock throughout) Black Cat OD-1 with Les Paul into Blackface Princeton Reverb
Dynamic Touch Response – Alternating hard/soft attack to demonstrate touch responsive effect Black Cat OD-1 with Tele into Blackface Princeton Reverb
Dirty Boost Mode – First lick in bypass, then with OD-1 Volume turned all the way up and Drive at approximately 9 o’clock Black Cat OD-1 with Tele into Blackface Princeton Reverb
FEATURES: » Durable powder-coat “Holographic Sparkle” finish » High-quality OP275 dual op-amp » Professional glass epoxy double-sided PCB » 3PDT True Bypass switch and Switchcraft jacks » Uses 2.1 mm Boss style power jack, or internal 9V battery » Hand-wired, boutique quality, made in USA » Wide range of dirt tones from mild to wild » Cleans up as guitar volume is turned down » Responds to pick attack and player dynamics
