Secret Machine Fuzz

Name: Secret Machine Fuzz
Brand: DanDrive
Availability: OnlineOnly

Overdrive

Fuzz

Modified Zonk Machine clone with bias control and switchable mid voicing.

DanDrive is a boutique pedal company based in Bremen, Germany, run by Daniel Querner. Each pedal is meticulously hand-wired using carefully sourced new and NOS components, with modern features like mains-power compatibility and top-mounted jacks.

The Secret Machine is DanDrive's take on the classic JHS Zonk Machine MKI, a full germanium fuzz with added refinements. The original circuit is known for being harsh, bright, and brittle - DanDrive smoothed out the midrange frequencies while maintaining the vintage character.

Controls include Level, Fuzz, and Bias. A mini toggle switches between brighter voicing (down) and more mids (up). Features true bypass switching in a 125B enclosure with top-mounted IN, OUT, and 9V DC jacks, plus a jewel amp-style indicator light. Runs on 9V battery or DC power.