Big Or Small Hendrix Fuzz Face? [JHF1 & FFM3 – Effector Du Jour]

A Strat, a Marshall & two Fuzz Faces. Which one for you?

Welcome to the show and welcome to Effector Du Jour. Short videos, as to-the-point as That Pedal Show is ever likely to get.
Mick’s fave fuzz is the standard Dunlop JHF1 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Distortion. It uses BC108 silicon transistors and cleans up just beautifully…
But there’s also the FFM3 Mini version that takes up waaaaay less pedalboard space AND can run off a 9V external supply. They're more or less the same price to buy. So what do we think?
Enjoy!

Pedals & stuff in this show
• TheGigRig QMX4

• Dunlop JHF1 Jimi Hendrix Fuzz Face Distortion

• Dunlop FFM3 Jimi Hendrix Mini Fuzz Face Distortion

• Source Audio Collider Delay & Reverb

Guitars used in today’s show

Amps used in today’s show
• Marshall 1987x & 1960AX 4x12 cab with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers

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[subjectt.change]

This channel taught me how to make a grown man cry with nothing but a couple delay pedals and a Blues Driver. NEVER STOP!

[JohnHorvath]

For anyone that's not in love with the round shape, I have confirmed through some extensive dork-out sessions and internal inspection that the now discontinued Dunlop JHM1 and JHM5 have exactly the same circuit, just rehoused in the typical phase90 sized enclosure. Additionally, the MXR Classic 108 (M173) also has the same circuit, but with a switchable buffer. For anyone wanting this sound but in a mini rectangular enclosure, the MXR Classic 108 mini (M296), and the Dunlop Psychedelic and Shrine series (JHW1 and JHMS1) also use the same circuit. But beware, the mini versions use miniature surface mount resistors and capacitors and in my opinion, do NOT sound as open and organic as the larger versions that use full size resistors and capacitors. Please don't let this open a debate on the sonic quality of SM components versus full size because and as Mick mentioned, you could simply tweak the knobs slightly and get closer. All this said, unless you're one for nostalgia, there's really no reason to eat up 22 square inches of pedalboard space with a full size version when the smaller versions will get you there. Yes, you might give up a percent or two of sonic quality, but just remember, all of this obsessing we do goes right out the window once the bass player and drummer start in.

[douglasbroberg]

These short videos are great! Would love one about Germanium vs Silicon fuzz face as well!

[friedrudibega]

The cleanup on a fuzz is a glorious thing. Always on. Everything from chimey clean to blown up amp and all places in between.
You and Dan taught me this.
Thanks

[joshraj]

I’d echo the sentiment of many other comments in that the long videos are very enjoyable while these could be fun too…. Keep ‘em both comin!

[sandrews]

You could put out 10 of these a week if you could think of ideas plus the main show. And questions. And I'd watch them all. No question . Marvelos !

[andrewr]

Really enjoyed this format, not that I would want the long videos to go away but this is a nice change up. Speaking as an electrical engineer, every electrical component has a tolerance and because the fuzz face circuit is so simple the effect of this tolerances is magnified. Always try out a fuzz before you buy it. You could have 10 fuzzes with sequential serial numbers and they will all sound different because of slight variations in resistance capacitance and transistor gain.

[elmutalino.]

The Strat into that Marshall is glorious 🙌

[cmadelaide]

A win for the format Mick. Carbon Copy vs Mini CC next please!

[duk_]

Your deep cuts are the reason I subscribe. Both of you bring the detailed analysis I want, and, importantly, joy.
This video is a decent short. Vitally; if hits on this solve the shortfall of eyes on your main output I will watch every last one twice. Anything that feeds YouTube's instant gratification and ensures the continued long format output gets my support.
Thank you guys, the heels that you are ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[jerome___s]

I love my FFM3. When I first got it and experienced the variation available via the guitar's volume knob, I thought, 'Well, I don't actually need a lot of these other pedals - I'd be fine with just this.' I've still got all the other pedals because, well, they're still fun, but my first impression remains accurate; a good amp, a good guitar and one of these will take you a long way.

[tmccoy]

I agree. It’s hard to stay engaged in the long format videos. This is to the point and awesome.

[MattHollingsMusic]

With the skilled playing of Mick du Jour, both are sounding great!

[ericdavidwallace]

Thank you for getting straight to the point. Great video. Thank you !

[headlandfestival]

Good work Mick, seems like a format worth chasing for a while.

[bomba]

Thought this was great, Mick!! It might even help appease the YouTube gods… Loved the wide angle shots too, particularly the widest one 🤙🏻

[JackFossett]

Great video gents - I love both. The mini seemed to have a hair more punch and presence to me.

[bluesbox]

Like the format, good to have a mix of long and short shows

[hybridnoisebloom]

Instant classic, Mick! This kicks off the series in a major way!

[jmundt]

Cool format, not everything needs an hour so I could see these being a good way to touch on something you’ve wanted to discuss but have set aside thinking there wasn’t quite enough for a full Friday