Pep Rally Fuzz

Name: Pep Rally Fuzz
Brand: Summer School Electronics
Availability: OnlineOnly

Fuzz

2-transistor silicon fuzz (Fuzz Face architecture) with tilt-EQ and boost stage. Production version of Stone Thrower.

The Pep Rally Fuzz represents Summer School Electronics' refined take on classic 2-transistor fuzz circuit, using silicon transistors to achieve wide palette of fuzz tones from vintage to extreme. As production version of earlier limited-release Stone Thrower, Pep Rally expands sonic possibilities of traditional fuzz designs through careful circuit refinement and addition of boost stage. Three-knob interface—Volume, Fuzz, and Tone—provides straightforward operation while offering extensive tonal variation.

Silicon transistor-based circuit delivers aggressive, cutting fuzz character that silicon is known for, with more clarity and definition than germanium alternatives. This makes Pep Rally particularly effective for garage rock, punk, grunge, and modern alternative styles where you need fuzz that cuts through without becoming muddy mess. Fuzz control offers impressive range: at lower settings, produces gritty overdrive-like tones that clean up beautifully when you roll back guitar's volume knob, showcasing circuit's touch-sensitivity and dynamic response. As you advance Fuzz control, pedal progresses through classic 60s-style fuzz territories perfect for psychedelic rock, eventually reaching extreme levels of saturation suitable for shoegaze and noise rock.

Added boost stage at end of signal path ensures Pep Rally has plenty of output volume to push amplifier or sit prominently in any mix, addressing volume loss that can plague some vintage fuzz designs. Tone control employs tilt-EQ design similar to other Summer School pedals, functioning as both high-pass and low-pass filter. This allows real-time character adjustment from dark, thick fuzz to bright, sizzling textures. Low-noise design helps maintain signal clarity even at high fuzz settings. Built in all-metal enclosure and hand-crafted in Syracuse, NY, runs on standard 9-volt negative center power supplies, carries lifetime warranty at $149.99.