Face First™ Fuzz Interface

Designed and hand-built (by Mario) in Canada.

The Face First™ is a single loop switcher featuring a shifting version of our Class-A input buffer. The flexible design allows it to be used as an input buffer and tuner mute or true bypass effects looper. With a germanium fuzz pedal connected in the loop, and it is turned on — the buffer shifts positions to after the loop (so the fuzz is always first in the signal path).

The discrete Class-A buffer has an input impedance and other finely tuned characteristics which mimic that of tube amplifier inputs. It'll safeguard, strengthen, and prepare your guitar and fuzz signal for whatever follows on a pedalboard and in a rig.

The buffer presents the guitar and fuzz with a dynamic and ideal load that remains steadfast — resulting in consistent tone while still allowing the guitar and fuzz to breathe and feel, as if they're plugged directly into the front of a beloved tube amplifier.

The "Remote" version is in a low profile enclosure and can be mounted on or under any pedalboard. It's controlled via ¼" TS function switching jack, found on most MIDI switchers and MIDI controllers, and remote foot-switches.

For the benefits of buffers, see our FAQ page.

• Class-A Buffer Impedances
• Input: 1M ohm
• Output: 100 ohm
• Enclosure Dimensions (in./mm)
• Stomp version: 4.41 x 2.38 x 1.68 / 112 x 60.5 x 42.7
• Remote version: 4.43 x 2.38 x 1.24 / 112.5 x 60.5 x 31.5
• Right Angle ¼" Plug Compatability
• Creation Music Minicake, Squareplug SP400/500/600, and Switchcraft 226/228
• Power Requirements: 9VDC & 100mA via a 2.1 x 5.5mm barrel plug with a negative centre pin (like Boss pedals). Adapter is not included.

User Manual